David Pena

Q: I have a Mac G5. I have to restart my computer multiple times before I can connect to the Internet. Once I connect, if my computer goes to sleep I lose the connection and have to restart more times till I can reconnect.

I have a Mac G5. I have to restart my computer multiple times before I can connect to the Internet. Once I connect, if my computer goes to sleep I lose the connection and have to restart more times till I can reconnect. I am connected to the internet via a wi-fi rounter direct from the router via ethernet cable. Using Safari 5.0.6 and running OSX 10.58

MacBook, G4 iBook, eMac, G5 PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.4.1)

Posted on Jun 7, 2013 8:23 PM

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jun 7, 2013 8:55 PM in response to David Pena
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    Jun 7, 2013 8:55 PM in response to David Pena

    Hi David,

     

    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.

     

    If that doesn't work try changing channels on your Router.