Jenelle Danny

Q: My Internet wont connect but it says 'connection time out error' but all my sisters iPads work so what's tht problem ?

Help me please !

iMac, We have version MAC OS X v 10.8.4

Posted on Aug 16, 2013 2:22 PM

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Q: My Internet wont connect but it says 'connection time out error' but all my sisters iPads work so what's tht problem ?

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Aug 17, 2013 2:35 PM in response to Jenelle Danny
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    Aug 17, 2013 2:35 PM in response to Jenelle Danny

    Hi Jenelle,

     

    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/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.