I can't connect my Mac to the internet

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I can't connect my Mac to the internet

My ISP was down briefly yesterday. When it came back up, my Mac was able to get onto my wireless network but it cannot get to the internet. I get messages like

Safari Can’t Connect to the Server

Safari can’t open the page “https://www.10000birds.com” because Safari can’t connect to the server “www.10000birds.com”.

I rebooted (twice) but get the same error. My iPad, which is on the same wireless network, can reach the internet.

My Mac: Retina 4K, late 2015 running MacOS Monterey 12.7.1.

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iMac 21.5″, 12.7

Posted on Jan 5, 2024 12:47 AM

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BDAqua

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Jan 5, 2024 7:10 AM in response to xgam

Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...

System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.

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.

Sys Prefs>Network>highlight the Interface you're using>Advanced>TCP/IP>Configure IPv4: Using DHCP.

If using Wifi, 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.

System Preferences>Network>choose interface>Advanced>Proxies Tab, make sure none are set, like for HTTP & HTTPS.

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...

8.8.8.8

8.8.4.4

1.1.1.1

9.9.9.9

Apply.

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