Q: having problems getting Comcast internet to work with my power Mac running 10.5.8 Help needed
Just got Comcast Cable and everything works: phone, WiFi, and TV, BUT ethernet won;t work with my power mac tower running 10.5.8 . Hooked modem to laptop running Microsoft and no problem, but it won't work with my Mac. Any solutions out there?
Powermac G4, Mac OS X (10.5)
Posted on Apr 19, 2014 5:07 PM
Hi, see if this changes anything...
Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712
10.5, 10.6, 10.7 & 10.8…
System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.
10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x/10.8.x instructions...
System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.
The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.
If using Wifi/Airport...
Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.
For 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
(There may be better or faster DNS numbers in your area, but these should be a good test).
Click OK.
Posted on Apr 19, 2014 6:08 PM