Ethernet is "connected" in System Preferences, but doesn't work

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Ethernet is "connected" in System Preferences, but doesn't work

I am running OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.2 on a 2010 27" iMac, quad core i5 with 4gb ram. Under System Preferences --> Network, it says my Ethernet is connected, and even shows an IP Address, along with a Subnet Mask. However, I am only able to connect and browse the internet with a wifi connection. The ethernet, although "connected", doesn't connect me to the internet. Weird...can anybody help, or suggest what to do? Thanks!

iMac 27" Core i5 Mid-2010 Model

Posted on Nov 18, 2012 11:31 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 18, 2012 11:50 AM in response to Chief Tarun

Getting an IP address is just part of getting IP packets to route from Ethernet to the target host.

Your DNS server, DHCP server and/or IP gateway routing settings appears incorrect for your network, and/or the associated server(s) are not responding, or there's some part of the network connection between your Ethernet and the internet that is offline.

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Nov 18, 2012 1:26 PM in response to MrHoffman

I tried resetting my router, in case there was a temporary fault in the router's ethernet port, but even after the reset, I still am not able to connect with ethernet. Is there anything I can do?

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