Hey, I have a computer I use as a server, so I have it by default plugged into the Ethernet, with Airport Off (so that it uses the ethernet network). But I need to remote into it from off the network, and if it gets accidently unplugged, airport will be off. Is there a way to activate the airport in the event of the deactivation of Ethernet?
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Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
You would have to be in front of the computer to re-activate AirPort. Seeing as how you are using a Mac mini, it should stay stationary for the most part, so there will probably be no need to work about the ethernet coming unplugged. If you have it plugged into ethernet via your router, I believe you can still access the computer remotely. I sometimes connect my MacBook Pro to my ethernet connection and I can still reach it form my iPad. If I may I ask, why are you using ethernet with a Mac mini?
Probably because its a lot faster than WiFi. There is no automatic activation of WiFi so you'd have to use the machine (i.e. not headless).
I don't know, connected via ethernet to my AEBS isn't much faster (if at all) then using my MBP over Wi-Fi.
Yeah, but for a server Gigabit Ethernet really improves backup speeds etc.
Your right, my eyes skipped over the server part.
Activate Airport on Disconnecting from Ethernet
