MBP M1 wont't work just of Ethernet cable

JustinTheAppleNewbie · Dec 31, 2020

Hi, I've been trying to connect my ethernet cable to my new mbp m1 13" but when I check my network settings it says "Self-assigned IP- address" or something( used google translate for translation might not be 100%). Anyone knows what this issue might be? The Ethernet cable is connected via a Hyperdrive dock and the ethernet port on the dock is displaying a small orange light, what that means I have no clue.

Note! the laptop has been assigned a ip address by the DHCP.

Thanks!

satcomer · Dec 31, 2020

Depends! Have you verified the cable? Did you limit your network to MAC Addresses?

JustinTheAppleNewbie · Dec 31, 2020

satcomer said:
Depends! Have you verified the cable? Did you limit your network to MAC Addresses?

The cable works i believe, the laptop doesn't have any issues detecting it. Limiting network to MAC Addresses, what do you mean by that?

satcomer · Dec 31, 2020

JustinTheAppleNewbie said:
The cable works i believe, the laptop doesn't have any issues detecting it. Limiting network to MAC Addresses, what do you mean by that?

Some networks for security limit whom could connect to their (usualltpy a work nework) doesn’t allow any other machines onto the network! That’s what they call MAC (Machine Address Control MAC Address).

JustinTheAppleNewbie · Dec 31, 2020

satcomer said:
Some networks for security limit whom could connect to their (usualltpy a work nework) doesn’t allow any other machines onto the network! That’s what they call MAC (Machine Address Control MAC Address).

How do I know if I've limited MAC Addresses on my network?

JustinTheAppleNewbie · Dec 31, 2020

How do I know if I've limited MAC Addresses on my network?

pldelisle · Dec 31, 2020

JustinTheAppleNewbie said:
How do I know if I've limited MAC Addresses on my network?

If it tells you nothing, you probably never set this security level.
What is the DHCP server you are using ?

JustinTheAppleNewbie · Dec 31, 2020

pldelisle said:
If it tells you nothing, you probably never set this security level.
What is the DHCP server you are using ?

Where can i find which server I'm on?

chabig · Dec 31, 2020

Maybe we should start with the basics. What's on the other end of the ethernet cable?

JustinTheAppleNewbie · Dec 31, 2020

laptop >> Hyperdrive dock >> Ethernet cable >> (Through the walls to the: )House Modem

chabig · Dec 31, 2020

1) Have you confirmed cable continuity to the house modem? Log into your modem's administrator console. Does it see a MacBook Pro connected to its ethernet port?

2) Check the user manual for your hyperdrive dock and find out what the orange light means.

pshufd · Dec 31, 2020

What were you using before the M1 system? Was it connected to the same router via Ethernet cable?

JustinTheAppleNewbie · Dec 31, 2020

pshufd said:
What were you using before the M1 system? Was it connected to the same router via Ethernet cable?

this is my first laptop. but i have used a playstation on the same outlet and it has worked in the past.

JustinTheAppleNewbie · Dec 31, 2020

chabig said:
1) Have you confirmed cable continuity to the house modem? Log into your modem's administrator console. Does it see a MacBook Pro connected to its ethernet port?

2) Check the user manual for your hyperdrive dock and find out what the orange light means.

1) I'll try to login to my modem in the morning, I have no clue how to do it so imma have to hit up the operator.
2)the instructions don't say any about the light, I know I was suprised too.

happy new year to y'all!

MarkAtl · Dec 31, 2020

As a temporary fix assign a manual IP address.

JustinTheAppleNewbie · Dec 31, 2020

MarkAtl said:
As a temporary fix assign a manual IP address.

Yeah I'll do that.

ventmore · Jan 1, 2021

Looks like you're not the only one who's had issues. Some of the comments on the linked page say it works if you disconnect/reconnect the USB-C connection. Apparently a bug with the Realtek chipset not working after waking from sleep. Looks like you'll have issues every time the system sleeps.

Ethernet port is not working

If you're experiencing the Ethernet port is not working. Please refer one of the following things below: 1.) Make sure the cable connection setup is correctly. Rear USB-C port is for the USBC pow...

hypershop.zendesk.com

pshufd · Jan 1, 2021

ventmore said:
Looks like you're not the only one who's had issues. Some of the comments on the linked page say it works if you disconnect/reconnect the USB-C connection. Apparently a bug with the Realtek chipset not working after waking from sleep. Looks like you'll have issues every time the system sleeps.

Ethernet port is not working

If you're experiencing the Ethernet port is not working. Please refer one of the following things below: 1.) Make sure the cable connection setup is correctly. Rear USB-C port is for the USBC pow...

hypershop.zendesk.com

Good to know. I have a few USB 3.0 to GB Ethernet adapters that I can use if I run into this.

Apple_Robert · Jan 1, 2021

I normally just use WiFi with my laptops. Seeing this thread and having a new M1, I decided to test the Ethernet port. It is working fine with a Belkin USB-C Ethernet adapter.

pshufd · Jan 1, 2021

Apple_Robert said:
I normally just use WiFi with my laptops. Seeing this thread and having a new M1, I decided to test the Ethernet port. It is working fine with a Belkin USB-C Ethernet adapter.

Mine are Anker. I'm still working on acquiring an M1 without waiting a month for it.

Apple_Robert · Jan 1, 2021

pshufd said:
Mine are Anker. I'm still working on acquiring an M1 without waiting a month for it.

The M1 is worth the wait.

Hope you get lucky and can find one sooner.

pshufd · Jan 1, 2021

Apple_Robert said:
The M1 is worth the wait. Hope you get lucky and can find one sooner.

I had one at my favorite store. I thought it over and it was gone. MBA 16/1 8/8. I think that I would prefer a MBP 16/1 though. I may get both. Someone else in the household wants a small laptop.

Apple_Robert · Jan 1, 2021

pshufd said:
I had one at my favorite store. I thought it over and it was gone. MBA 16/1 8/8. I think that I would prefer a MBP 16/1 though. I may get both. Someone else in the household wants a small laptop.

Using the base MBA here with no problems. I don't play games or try and edit 4k video, either.

pshufd · Jan 1, 2021

Apple_Robert said:
Using the base MBA here with no problems. I don't play games or try and edit 4k video, either.

My main purpose is just browsing and email but I would like to test out my trading programs on it to see if they run (these run on 4k monitors). I would also like to try building Thunderbird as it's not running natively on AS at this time. I was the first person to port it to Windows x64 back around 2005.

JustinTheAppleNewbie · Jan 1, 2021

ventmore said:
Looks like you're not the only one who's had issues. Some of the comments on the linked page say it works if you disconnect/reconnect the USB-C connection. Apparently a bug with the Realtek chipset not working after waking from sleep. Looks like you'll have issues every time the system sleeps.

Ethernet port is not working

If you're experiencing the Ethernet port is not working. Please refer one of the following things below: 1.) Make sure the cable connection setup is correctly. Rear USB-C port is for the USBC pow...

hypershop.zendesk.com

To add the product MAC Address to the "Mar" table is that something only the internet operator can do? or can i do it by myself?

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