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Mac OS X Version 10.4.11 update required but it will not connect to the new fibre optic broadband , help , thanks

Problem = Mac OS X MacBook with Version 10.4.11 used to connect to the Internet now it does not

Recent Broadband upgrade to fibre optic by Eircom

Rang Ericom they cannot sort it out and suggested I contact Apple for an update

Update is not possible without internet connection

What do I do ???

Thanks

MacBook, iOS 4.3.3

Posted on Jan 13, 2014 8:49 AM

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Jan 13, 2014 12:02 PM in response to BDAqua

You sure your mac ethernet port works.


Give them a call. Verify that they only support windows for coniguration of router. Ask them about future support. If they have heard of the ipad. Ask if they plan on supporting a web browser interface. Ask about their sanity. My $5 router supports a web browser interface.



You could get a cheap wifi router with ethernet ports and with a web browser interface. Connect you mac to you el cheap router. Connect your el cheapo router to the eircom router. Note: Apple routers have a propriety interface too and unless you have a new Mac best to avoid.


Could they switch you to a router that supports a web browser interface?


Get a friend with a windows laptop and ask to come over to get things working.



Internet support is standardized. You mac should be able to access the internet through the router.


What is not standardized is how you configure your router.


Unbelievably, eircom_799 referenced by Neville Hillyer only supports windows for configuration.


9.1 UPnP

Introduction

UPnP is designed to automate the installation and configuration of a (small) network as much as

possible. This means that UPnP-capable devices ca

n join and leave a networ

k without any effort of a

network administrator.

Supported Operating Systems

The following operating systems support UPnP:

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP

If your computer is running Windows XP, you

first have to install the UPnP component. For

more information, see

“9.1.4 Installing UPnP on Windows XP” on page 83


They support 101 silly functions you will not be able to figure out how to use, but only support Windows 7 & Windows Vista out of the box. 😕

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Mac OS X Version 10.4.11 update required but it will not connect to the new fibre optic broadband , help , thanks

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