Q: mac mini network port issues
I had working internet service on Friday.
On Sunday, I tried to connect and it couldn't,
I have a network cable going from the modem to my airport express and from there to my mac mini.
I pulled up the Airport Utility and it didn't show my airport express at all.
I connected the network cable into my mini to bypass the airport. Still no connectivity, even after resetting the modem and such.
I tried a few things and the only way I could connect the mini to the internet is to connect my Dell laptop up with the express and then connect the mini via WiFi.
So my mini will not recognize an ethernet cable plugged in (seen via Network Utility) but can connect to the internet.
Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)
Posted on Feb 28, 2016 4:32 PM
It has happened to others as well.
Take a look at > If the Ethernet connection on your Mac stopped working recently - Apple Support
Posted on Feb 28, 2016 8:26 PM