Ethernet Connection (Mac OS) (click here to go back to Tenants Main)

Minimum Requirements

• Power Macintosh (earlier models will work, but ISD only supports Power Macintosh models)

• MacOS 7.6 (earlier versions will work, but ISD only supports System 7.6 and higher)

• 8MB of RAM Memory

• 10baseT Ethernet card (standard on most Macintosh desktops)

• RJ45 Ethernet cable

Your computer must be connected to the data port (regardless of whether the connection is active).  Then: 

1. Click on your Apple menu at the top right hand corner of your desktop.        
2. Go to the Control Panel and select ìTCP/IP Settingsî
3. Make sure ìconnect via Ethernetî is selected in the drop down menu.
4. When the TCP/IP window opens, click on the ìInfoî button at the bottom right.

 The following are several examples of valid Ethernet addresses:

           

08 00 07 80 ec 03

            08000880ec03

            00-00-c0-b4-2a-23           

            0-0-c0-b4-2a-23

            0:20:af:b:f6:76

            00:20:AF:0B:F6:76

 

The following in not a valid Ethernet address:

           

44-45-53-54-00-00

 

If this is the only Ethernet address listed, your Ethernet card may not be installed properly.  Try re-installing your Ethernet card, or contact your Ethernet cardís manufacturer for assistance. 

5. Once you have determined your Ethernet card address,, go back to the ìTCP/IPî settings window in your control panel.
6. Go to the drop down menu at the top of the ìTCP/IPî window that says ìConnect via:î and select ìEthernet built inî
7. Then go to the next drop down menu that says ìConfigure:î and select ìUsing DHCP Serverî.
8. Now, close the ìTCP/IPî window and select ìSaveî.

 

You should now be correctly configured to access the Local Area Network.  
 If you have any problems or questions, please feel free to call the office at (310) 777-3456.  

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Revised: January 07, 2011