Why can I connect with Wifi but not ethernet
Hi Folks,
I have 2 fully updated AppleTVs. One is a v2 while the other is a v3. In both cases they will connect to my local network and the internet by WiFi but not by ethernet. In typical Apple fashion it is all set up to be automatic and works wonderfully until I attach an ethernet cable.
While connected by WiFi they have a normal looking IP address like: 198.168.178.21. However, when I attach a cable this IP address will change radically to look like 198.254.0.43. It acts as if they are connected but trying to see anything on Youtube or Netflix doesn't work. Removing the cable solves the problem.
I had a go at manually inputting the network settings but - as I was just guessing - it didn't help.
Despite the AppleTVs looking like they are connected with weird IP addresses when the cable is inserted my modem/router doesn't show them as being connected. They are there loud and proud when on WiFi.
You have probably guessed that I know very little about networking and I'm easily confused (why do different manufacturers of networking equipment use so many different labels for the same settings?) so please be gentle with me if I've missed something obvious. 😁
Cheers,
Grant
AppleTV 2