USB Cable Modem Setup

[Snake-Eyes]

Hi Guys,
Getting my Mac Mini tomorrow cant wait, its like chrsitmas hehe.

Anyway, My cable modem has a faulty Ethernet adapter so im currently using USB.
I wondered if anyone could be so kind to give me a simple setup so I can print it and setup my mac for internet access please.

All help would be greatly appreciatted.

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[blazer]

It should recognize it during the setup/registration process. If it doesn't go to System Preferences, if your new to the Mac it will be the light switch icon on the far right of the dock. Click it and go to Internet and Network and click Network. Make sure it's set to Automatic, Built-in Ethernet and Using DCHP or you can manually set settings if you want to set up a direct IP. If you still cannot get it work click the Assist Me at the bottom of the Network settings and go through it. If you still can't get it to work post back!
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[Snake-Eyes]

Hi blazer,
Thanks for your help.
Unfortuntely it didn't work.

It won't work for usb, but ethernet is working at the moment.
As ive tried to explain my ethernet plays up (Faulty port on Cable modem).

If you could help me out that would be great.

Thanks.

[idave]

Did your modem come with OS X drivers? What brand is it?
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[g5g5]

USB is slower than Ethernet and way more buggy. Callup your ISP and tell them you need a new modem! Most of them will be glad to send you a new one. Adelphia send me a new one for free after mine broke.
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[blazer]

What happens if you go to Network>Show>Network Port Configurations Does it show up?
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1.42GHz Mac mini
2.0GHz Core 2 Duo Mac mini
2.0GHz Core 2 Duo Mac mini (2009)
2.5GHz Core i5 Mac mini (2011)
24" Dell LCD & 42" Sharp TV
EyeTV 250 Plus
1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G iPod nanos
16GB 3G iPhone

[blazer]

Did you ever get it to work?
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1.42GHz Mac mini
2.0GHz Core 2 Duo Mac mini
2.0GHz Core 2 Duo Mac mini (2009)
2.5GHz Core i5 Mac mini (2011)
24" Dell LCD & 42" Sharp TV
EyeTV 250 Plus
1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G iPod nanos
16GB 3G iPhone

[bubba]

[Snake-Eyes]

[devo]

PPPoE? Do you have a driver?

1. Open System Preferences.
2. Double-click Network.
3. In the Show area, select the device
4. Select the PPPoE tab and do the following:
a) Select the Connect using PPPoE check box.
b) In the Service Provider field, enter Joe DSL.
c) In the Account Name field, enter the customer’s account name (e.g., username"@"joe.net).
d) In the Password field, enter your password.
e) Select the Save password and Show PPPoE status in menu bar check boxes.
f) Click Apply Now.
5. Click PPPoE Options and do the following:
a) Select the Connect automatically when starting TCP/IP applications and the Send PPP echo packets check boxes.
b) All other check boxes should be clear.
c) Click OK.
6. Click the TCP/IP tab and do the following:
a) In the Configure field, select Using PPP.
b) Click Apply Now, and click Save when closing the window.
7. Click the desktop.
8. In the Finder tool bar, click Go, and select Applications.
9. In the Applications window, double-click Internet Connect.
10. In the Configuration list, select the device connected to the modem
11. Click Connect.