Ktm112

Q: Hi folks, I have a Mac mini quad core i7 and I can't get it to connect to the Internet, it was ok but nowhere near as good as my Ipad but now it won't connect at all, any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hi folks, I have a Mac mini which now will not connect to the Internet however I have an Ipad which is fast and reliable, any advice would be appreciated,

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on May 12, 2013 2:45 PM

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Q: Hi folks, I have a Mac mini quad core i7 and I can't get it to connect to the Internet, it was ok but nowhere near as good as my I ... more

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua May 12, 2013 3:33 PM in response to Ktm112
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    May 12, 2013 3:33 PM in response to Ktm112

    Hello, do any bars sgow up on the Airport icon?

    WifiIconBars.gif

    If so, try this...

     

    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 dwb,

    dwb dwb May 13, 2013 8:40 AM in response to Ktm112
    Level 7 (24,460 points)
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    May 13, 2013 8:40 AM in response to Ktm112

    Do you mean WiFi doesn't connect at all or that WiFi connects but you can't get online? They are two different problems with different solutions.