ethernet

I accidentally deleted the ethernet option on the left in system preferences-network. I see how to make another option but it doesn't connect the ethernet like the original select did. How do I fix this?

iMac 24″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Mar 5, 2022 4:32 AM

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Ronasara

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Mar 5, 2022 10:22 AM in response to jamescmarion

In addition to the comments above, try restarting the computer and see what happens.

ku4hx

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Mar 5, 2022 10:10 AM in response to jamescmarion

After adding it back you need to manually connect t the first time. If you want it to connect automatically select that option.

Obviously you need to know your network's name and its password before you can establish a connection.

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