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Q: iMac connection to internet via wifi

my iMac has never had any issues with teh internet

 

I recently changed supplier

 

my PC connects, my iphone connects, my ipad connects, my iMac tells me I am connected but when I go to Safari it states

 

Safari cant connect to the proxy server

 

any idea what this means?

 

and what I do about it?

 

thanks

iMac, iOS 6, Final cut Pro

Posted on Jul 12, 2013 9:22 AM

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jul 12, 2013 11:36 AM in response to dapacarter
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    Jul 12, 2013 11:36 AM in response to dapacarter

    Hi, a couple if suggestions...

     

    System Preferences>choose Wifi interface>Advanced>Proxies Tab, make sure none are set, like for HTTP & HTTPS.

     

    And/or...

     

    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/10.8.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 Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Jul 12, 2013 11:49 AM in response to dapacarter
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    Jul 12, 2013 11:49 AM in response to dapacarter

    You only need to change the proxy settings. There is no reason to change the DNS settings.