Q: Mac mini (Late 2012) ethernet stopped working
I recently moved and after setting up in the new place, the ethernet appeared to stop working on my Mac mini.
When I connect the ethernet from my switch to the mini, the lights on the switch flash briefly every 3 seconds and the mini says "the computer does not seem to be connected to a DSL or cable modem, or to an Ethernet network."
When I move the same ethernet cable over to the Apple TV, the TV works fine, so I know the cable is working -- plus I used a cable tester on it and it passed that as well.
I've tried rebooting, and removing and replacing the Ethernet interface from Network preferences and get the same error.
I really hope the port hasn't failed and am hoping others can give me some other things I can try, or some reset processes that might revive the port.
Thanks!
Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5), (Late 2012)
Posted on Jul 30, 2016 1:19 PM