viper__1
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Q: installed snow leopard and get A server with the specified hostname could not be found

upgraded to snow leopard and now my internet ethernet cuts in an out

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Apr 9, 2013 9:37 PM

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Q: installed snow leopard and get A server with the specified hostname could not be found

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Apr 11, 2013 12:08 PM in response to viper__1
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    Apr 11, 2013 12:08 PM in response to viper__1

    Hello,

     

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

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712

     

    10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.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.

     

    The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.

     

    If using Wifi/Airport...

     

    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.

     

    For 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8, 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...

     

    208.67.222.222

    208.67.220.220

     

    (There may be better or faster DNS numbers in your area, but these should be a good test).

    Click OK.