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G5 Power Mac will not connect to internet via ethernet, WHY!?

I just recently bought a Power Mac G5 from a employee I work with.


From the looks of it, it is the 2004 model with leopard OS.


It has a dual core, 2.0 with 4 slots for memory if that helps identify anything.


This is my FIRST mac computer of any type.

I thought it would be as easy as "plug and play." I was wrong.


Please help me figure this out, I have a project due in 48 hours!

Posted on May 21, 2011 10:11 AM

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May 21, 2011 10:27 AM in response to Noxes

Open System Preferences (you can do that from the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen).


Select the Network preference pane. It should be shoeing Network Status. Evidently, Built-in Ethernet is going to have a red dot next to it in the list. With Built-in Ethernet selected, click the Configure button.


From there, you should probably click the "Assist me..." button and select the assistant to guide you through the setup.


That's probably the easiest way to get it done.

May 21, 2011 10:39 AM in response to Noxes

Okay, found it.


Under the selection it has options like Built-in Modem and ethernet cable, etc.


However, when I select ethernet, I have to type in all my information from my ISP.


Is there any other way to connect without?


The assistant is not working from what I can tell when I have it "automatically" type in my settings.


Does this make sense?


Do you need more information?

May 21, 2011 10:57 AM in response to BDAqua

My internet is set up as:


- My COX modem has ethernet connected to router


- MY ethernet cord (from the router) is connected to a switch (board with multiple ethernet jacks)


- From the switch board, it connects to my MAC.



This works because my PC is currently connected the same way and works no problems.



Any ideas?

May 21, 2011 11:08 AM in response to Noxes

OK, if the Mac is connected to a LAN port on the Router, it too should connect.


The Interface that connects to the Internet, needs to be drug to the top of System Preferences>Network>Show:>Network Port Configurations and checked ON.


10.5.x/10.6.x instructions...


System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.


Click on Ethernet, then the Advanced button>TCP/IP tab, check that it is sset to Using DHCP, click on Renew Lease, what IP & Router IP does it show?


Oh, could your Router be setup to only allow certain Hardware MAC addresses?

May 21, 2011 12:37 PM in response to BDAqua

Okay, I understand.


1. I unchecked the Internal Modem and dragged Internal Ethernet (checked) to the top.


2. I checked About This Mac and where yours says Leo2 (leopard?), mine just says Hard Drive.


I clicked on More Information, I clicked on software update and do not see anything of help.


However, when I clicked More Info, it brought me to hardware menu which shows all software and hardware on the computer.


I did not see anything that resembled a OS in all the menus.


--- After I dragged Internal Ethernet to the top, should it work now?

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