Internet connection failure Part 2: Power Mac G5 (tower)
Thanks for the welcome and your assistance
About This Mac > More Info... > Network
Lots of data here, seems to match info:
System Prefs > Network > Built-in Ethernet >TCP/IP
Network > Network Status
• Built-Ethernet : Built-in Ethernet is currently active and has the IP address
71.239.164.212. You are connected to the Internet via Built-in Ethernet.
Safari :
sits blank to any http typed, with progress bar frozen
You are not connected to the Internet.
Safari can’t open the page “
http://www.google.com/” because your computer isn’t connected to the Internet.
.... Activity Monitor reads: 2.35 KB/sec ( and is fluctuating ) to 6.88 KB/sec
Assist me .... > Network Diagnosis
Network Status ( all LED are green )
• Built-in Ethernet
• Network Settings
• ISP
• Internet
• Server
Proceeding through the navigation buttons, all is Green
Final Message Reads: Your Internet connection appears to be working correctly.
.... Activity Monitor reads: 2.56 KB/sec ( and is fluctuating )
Network Utility > Ping test
.... 10 packets transmitted, 7 packet received, 30% loss
I tried installing an Ethernet card into expansion slot,
absolutely No Response ( blank read-outs) in System Prefs > Networks < TCP/IP
• Encore Electronics ( $ 20.00 returnable )
• ENL832-TX-EN
• 10/100 Fast Ethertnet Network Adapte