manu manu
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Q: internet connexion users

One user of my computer (actually, we're four users on the same computer, with four different accounts) is having problem connecting with internet. He loose the connexion serveral times a day, for no reason. The others users don't have those problem. I'm using OS 10.5.8.

imac, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Apr 17, 2013 7:12 PM

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Q: internet connexion users

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Apr 18, 2013 11:56 AM in response to manu manu
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    Apr 18, 2013 11:56 AM in response to manu manu

    Hi, this has worked for a few...

     

    Though all of these steps may or may not be needed, I'm including them all.

     

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

     

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

     

    10.5, 10.6, 10.7 & 10.8…

     

    System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.

     

     

    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.

  • by Paul_31,

    Paul_31 Paul_31 Apr 18, 2013 12:09 PM in response to manu manu
    Level 6 (13,925 points)
    Apr 18, 2013 12:09 PM in response to manu manu

    Assuming you're using wifi, another possibility that sometimes seems to help is to change the wifi channel on your router.

    You may need to refer to any documentation from your ISP or the router's brochure for information on how to do this. It's normally very easily done via a web browser.