network

I'd like to connect my macbook to the the school print server, but i don't know how to get it to work. There is a guide on how to do in in windows with the steps being: Step 1 -open windows credentials Step 2 -enter address, username and password Step 3 -open explorer, go to the...

Hi, I have a late-2013 MacBook Pro 15" that randomly drops its wifi connection. When this happens, the wifi icon in the menu bar shows that it is connected, but I'm unable to reach any websites and I'm unable to reach any other computers inside my network. When this happens, the only way to...

I just got a 17" 1GHz 1GB RAM iMac G4 and updated it to the newest Tiger that it can run. Router is a TeleWell tw-eav510. I don't have much experience with integrating old and new tech and I'm having problems getting the iMac online. Actually I don't necessarily need it to connect to the...

I've been using this lately to update apps on macs in my office. Basically, we let our users install apps but they are not so great at updating them.

Hi guys, I recently enabled "guest network" on my Airport Extreme (Tower model, running version 7.7.8) I connected as a guest to check the limitations and I noticed that Airplaying photos and videos to my Apple TV still works on it. I'd like to disable that, is there a way? I tried searching...

I bought an iPhone 7 plus on launch day and know several other people who own either an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. The issue we are all experiencing is that on 3G we are not able to receive calls, send messages or use data. If we switch airplane mode off and on again or turn mobile data off...

Hi, For our 2bedroom apartment I have spots without good coverage of WIFI. My cable modem is connected with an ethernet to Airport Express (A1392). I use powerline to bring internet to another Airport Express (A1392) at the bedroom. Now I want to bring internet to 2nd room and for this reason...

When I'm connected via wifi to my 5ghz band and I click on settings, wifi, 5ghz info and scroll down to IPV6 address I see 3 ip addresses listed. I'm using Comcast modem router xb3 dual band. I've noticed when I'm over a family's place I only see two ip addresses instead of three. I'm curious if...

Hi Yosemite and El Capitan I connect my WD Cloud share using automator without any problem. Then I upgrade to Sierra and it won't work properly. When I try connect 2 my WD Cloud NAS in same automator program (this my usual one). First WD Cloud will connect and 2nd WD Cloud always fail to...

Hi there! I want to use a Windows 10 PC as Time machine network server. Since Sierra a SMB server is officially supported for TM backups: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH25585?viewlocale=en_US&locale=it_IT Here the TM over SMB specs...

Hello everyone, I'm hoping I'm asking in the right subforum here! I have an iMac and a MacBook Pro and I would like to synchronize the files I have on both via a local network drive (connected to my AirPort Extreme). Is there any way for macOS to treat the network drive like the iCloud Drive...

Introducing AutoMounter, a powerful menu item designed to automatically mount your network shares. We wanted our network shares always accessible and ready to use. If you've got a NAS appliance, a server at work, or even shared folders on your other computers, you'll know how time consuming it...

We are running 4 MacPro's 5.1 on a NAS via 10GBe Myricom 10G-PCIE-8C-T network adapter. After upgrading to macOs Sierra there was a maximum speed of 90 MB/s available. Myricom told us, it's a driver problem. But that's simply not true. We wrote a script which increases the speed to 1000 MB/s...

Hello Mac Community, Another question has arisen related to WiFi and Security. I am looking to get a proper answer as Google has revealed a mixed bag of decisions through multiple forums. People leaning one way and others leaning the other. Most of you are probably familiar with the settings...

Hello my name is Jeremy and am also waiting for the new MBP. (sounds like a AA meeting support group :) I also am shopping for a new access point to install in my business. My question is can the community give some recommendations on a Access Point that will take full advantage of the...

I have a 2011 MBP with OS X 10.11.4 at the moment. I switched to a SSD and installed El Capitan and immediately installed Sophos. I know that's divisive, don't beat me up please. I've had months of trouble-free computing, but recently I've noticed some lag and difficulties with browsers and...

I live in Canada. I saw an iPhone 6s locked to sprint which is blacklisted for 200$ (a fraction of a non blacklisted price). Will this phone work in Canada if I carrier unlock it. In other words, does the sprint blacklist affect it in Canada?

I'm having odd networking issues on my late 2013 Macbook Pro. I'm running El Capitan. The problem is that the internet can be very sluggish. For example, it will sometimes fail to send an email (using Thunderbird). The odd thing is that I don't have the problem in a Windows 10 VM running under...

Hello everyone, I currently have a wireless network in my home with two Airport Extreme Time Capsules. The first router I will call the Master as it controls the DHCP. The second I'll call the Slave as it is bridged and only supports the Master by increasing the Wifi coverage and supplying...

I'm building a mobile video rig for live streaming that requires some connectivity solutions when venues have weak WIFI. I want to bring my own router (possibly Airport Extreme) on location to create a private LAN for my wireless cameras / encoder, but I also need to connect to the venue's...