Kernel Panic every 20min

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Kernel Panic every 20min

Hi All, i have a brand new 2.3ghz MBP 10.6.6

I get a kernel panic about 10 times a day ! I have owned this mac for 3 days now. I save my reports after evrey boot. they all have the same message.

Can any one explain this line in the panic report com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily(1.10)@0xffffff7f80b6e000->0xffffff7f80b87fff

The panic happens when i'm using the internet/safari. My connection is via my iPhone (teathering).

Read below one of my reports

Interval Since Last Panic Report: 95277 sec
Panics Since Last Report: 13
Anonymous UUID: 186B8348-9E1F-4142-B5E6-D4CA4A905BB1

Thu Mar 10 13:37:46 2011
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff80002d11f4): Kernel trap at 0x0000000000000000, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x000000008001003b, CR2: 0x0000000000000000, CR3: 0x0000000000dd2000, CR4: 0x0000000000040660
RAX: 0xffffff80b223b780, RBX: 0x00000000ffffffff, RCX: 0x0000000000000200, RDX: 0x0000000000000056
RSP: 0xffffff80b223b790, RBP: 0xffffff80b223b7c0, RSI: 0x0000000000000000, RDI: 0xffffff80b223b780
R8: 0x0000000000000000, R9: 0x00000000e00002e2, R10: 0x0000000000000000, R11: 0xffffff800053a7aa
R12: 0xffffff8014ff1500, R13: 0xffffff80b223b760, R14: 0xffffff80ab2c6400, R15: 0xffffff80b223b84c
RFL: 0x0000000000010296, RIP: 0x0000000000000000, CS: 0x0000000000000008, SS: 0x0000000000000010
Error code: 0x0000000000000010

Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff80b223b430 : 0xffffff8000204d15
0xffffff80b223b530 : 0xffffff80002d11f4
0xffffff80b223b680 : 0xffffff80002e3f1a
0xffffff80b223b690 : 0x0
0xffffff80b223b7c0 : 0xffffff800053c338
0xffffff80b223b810 : 0xffffff7f80b7cb82
0xffffff80b223b830 : 0xffffff7f80b7d083
0xffffff80b223b870 : 0xffffff7f80b7d1ec
0xffffff80b223b8a0 : 0xffffff800032cb2a
0xffffff80b223b970 : 0xffffff8000360d2f
0xffffff80b223bbc0 : 0xffffff800036edce
0xffffff80b223bc80 : 0xffffff80004adb75
0xffffff80b223bda0 : 0xffffff80004b3366
0xffffff80b223bea0 : 0xffffff80004b3752
0xffffff80b223bf40 : 0xffffff80004e80f0
0xffffff80b223bfa0 : 0xffffff80002e4834
Kernel Extensions in backtrace (with dependencies):
com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily(1.10)@0xffffff7f80b6e000->0xffffff7f80b87fff

BSD process name corresponding to current thread: mDNSResponder

Mac OS version:
10J3210

MBP 2011, Mac OS X (10.6.6), 2.3 8gig ram

Posted on Mar 9, 2011 6:56 PM

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Answer 1

MacGunt

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415 points

Mar 9, 2011 7:34 PM in response to Adriano Candeloro

No idea how to read panic logs but viewing Flash content in Safari has been linked to kernel panics. Also, panics are often related to have things plugged in to your Mac. Possibly the iPhone is causing this? Do you have anything else connected to the Mac?

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Answer 2

babowa

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Mar 9, 2011 7:48 PM in response to Adriano Candeloro

AFAIK, that first line shows that the networking is causing the problem. So, have you tried to get online with a DSL, cable, or other connection (other than with your iPhone)? I'm not an expert on this, but it would seem to me that the connection and speed from/through a phone would result in problems of data transfer to a computer. See this:

http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonesoftwareterms/g/iphone-tethering-definition.htm

I would not expect such a connection to be good for more than occasional emails and/or a bit of web surfing. But, as I said, I'm not an expert.

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Answer 3

Linc Davis

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209,547 points

Mar 9, 2011 8:13 PM in response to Adriano Candeloro

You're probably looking at a hardware failure. If you're within easy reach of an Apple retail store, take it there and let them figure it out. If not, call Apple tech support.

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Answer 4

Mar 14, 2011 2:51 PM in response to Linc Davis

I've just used my iphone 4 as a "hotspot" for the first time (to deal with a poor signal problem).
5x kernel panics in 30 minutes - apparently the same as yours.

Macbook Pro 15" 2.3 2011

I have already reported several freezes with this machine - the forums are filling up with tales of similar problems, many apparently related to graphics, but more generally a repeated issue with severe and sudden hardware lock ups.

Personally, I've also had Skype 5.x cause 3 kernel panics
This problem today with iPhone tethering (apparently) - using USB not bluetooth.
2x freezes when playing Bioshock and switching from the game to Finder (using Apple & Tab)

And 3x complete (no mouse movement, nothing) freezes - at least one of these, using Handbrake to encode video.

There is something SERIOUSLY amiss.

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Answer 5

babowa

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Mar 14, 2011 3:52 PM in response to AutoFiend

+Personally, I've also had Skype 5.x cause 3 kernel panics+

I had several major problems with Skype 5; I contacted them and they sent me a link to their older versions. As soon as I got rid of the latest and reinstalled the 2.8.x.x, things returned to normal. I'd recommend doing that... here is their link:

http://mac.oldapps.com/skype.php

I'm certainly no expert re. hotspots, but it just seems logical that this type of signal may not be strong enough to transmit large files.

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Answer 6

Barney-15E

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Mar 14, 2011 7:53 PM in response to Adriano Candeloro

You should contact AppleCare since it is so new and has a problem.
However, I have seen a few things around the internet that may indicate there is a problem with the tethering. The fact that the panic implicates the networking kext may be indicative of the same problem.

If there is a problem, AppleCare may want to know about it. However, don't expect the first-tier support to know anything about it. It is likely too new to have a lot of knowledge about the problem.

If you can, try connecting another way (airport, ethernet) and make sure you don't get any panics. If you do, it could be a hardware problem.

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Answer 7

Mar 23, 2011 4:44 PM in response to Adriano Candeloro

Thank you all !!

I have recently purchased a new broadband modem so i don't need to tether my iPhone to my MBP. I did call Apple and they are happy to exchange my mac for a new one but this will mean 2 week without my MAC ;-(

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Answer 8

Barney-15E

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Mar 23, 2011 7:57 PM in response to Adriano Candeloro

If you can confirm it is an issue with tethering, then I would agree to holding onto the Mac as a new one likely won't change a thing.

So, keep an eye on it and if you don't get any more kernel panics with tethering off, then I'd have to agree with your decision.

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Answer 9

Mar 24, 2011 4:35 PM in response to Barney-15E

yes it's only when i tether my iPhone i get the error.

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Answer 10

Barney-15E

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Mar 24, 2011 6:39 PM in response to Adriano Candeloro

Then I would think it is software related and not hardware.

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Answer 11

Mar 31, 2011 7:59 PM in response to Adriano Candeloro

It has started happening again. I purchased a new Modem from Telstra and have been using it for a week with no problems until today.

Please read below my new kernel panic. It relates to the sierrawireless driver.

thanks

Interval Since Last Panic Report: 320769 sec
Panics Since Last Report: 3
Anonymous UUID: 186B8348-9E1F-4142-B5E6-D4CA4A905BB1

Fri Apr 1 13:54:08 2011
panic(cpu 4 caller 0xffffff80002d11f4): Kernel trap at 0xffffff80002c3766, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x000000008001003b, CR2: 0xffffff80ab3d9000, CR3: 0x0000000000100000, CR4: 0x0000000000040660
RAX: 0x0000000017fbef52, RBX: 0xffffff8093230000, RCX: 0x00000000000005c6, RDX: 0x0000000000006e33
RSP: 0xffffff80b1f03b88, RBP: 0xffffff80b1f03bb0, RSI: 0xffffff809341a0ae, RDI: 0xffffff80ab3d9000
R8: 0x0000000000004000, R9: 0x0000000000000002, R10: 0x0000000000000000, R11: 0x0000000000002e33
R12: 0x0000000000006e33, R13: 0xffffff80ab2f3300, R14: 0xffffff80934160ae, R15: 0x00000000000005b4
RFL: 0x0000000000010206, RIP: 0xffffff80002c3766, CS: 0x0000000000000008, SS: 0x0000000000000010
Error code: 0x0000000000000002

Backtrace (CPU 4), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff80b1f03820 : 0xffffff8000204d15
0xffffff80b1f03920 : 0xffffff80002d11f4
0xffffff80b1f03a70 : 0xffffff80002e3f1a
0xffffff80b1f03a80 : 0xffffff80002c3766
0xffffff80b1f03bb0 : 0xffffff7f817b4b33
0xffffff80b1f03c10 : 0xffffff7f81100562
0xffffff80b1f03d10 : 0xffffff7f813a40e5
0xffffff80b1f03dd0 : 0xffffff7f813a4fac
0xffffff80b1f03e80 : 0xffffff7f813a56af
0xffffff80b1f03ea0 : 0xffffff7f8139edad
0xffffff80b1f03ed0 : 0xffffff800053bdd4
0xffffff80b1f03f10 : 0xffffff800053b2b7
0xffffff80b1f03f60 : 0xffffff800053af5d
0xffffff80b1f03fa0 : 0xffffff80002c84f7
Kernel Extensions in backtrace (with dependencies):
com.sierrawireless.driver.SierraIPDirect(1.1.4)@0xffffff7f817b2000->0xffffff7f8 17b6fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily(4.2.0)@0xffffff7f810f8000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily(1.10)@0xffffff7f80b70000
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBEHCI(4.2.0)@0xffffff7f8139b000->0xffffff7f813b1fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily(4.2.0)@0xffffff7f810f8000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.6.2)@0xffffff7f80845000
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily(4.2.0)@0xffffff7f810f8000->0xffffff7f81131fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.6.2)@0xffffff7f80845000

BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task

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Answer 12

andyBall_uk

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Apr 1, 2011 5:31 AM in response to babowa

Hi Barbara

skype sent you to oldapps ?

here's two late 2.8 versions direct from Skype

http://download.skype.com/macosx/Skype_2.8.0.866.dmg
http://download.skype.com/macosx/Skype_2.8.0.851.dmg

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Answer 13

Linc Davis

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Apr 1, 2011 7:27 AM in response to Adriano Candeloro

This time the panic was caused by a bug in the Sierra Wireless software.

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Answer 14

Apr 2, 2011 3:45 PM in response to Linc Davis

Yes - so i'm starting to think there is an issue with the networking part of my mac.

Might be a reinstall ??

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Answer 15

Linc Davis

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Apr 2, 2011 6:38 PM in response to Adriano Candeloro

You could try that, but it may not help. For one thing, many people have reported kernel panics while tethered to an iPhone since the update, so there may be an OS bug. For another, your problem seems to lie with the Sierra software, at least some of the time.

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