Apple G5 manual Troubleshooting Your Connection, Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections

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Troubleshooting Your Connection

Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections

If you can’t connect to the Internet using your cable modem, DSL, or local area network (LAN), see the following steps.

Important: Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users. LAN users may have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not. LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP.

Check the cables and power supplies

Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in, including the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to the wall jack. Check the cables and power supplies to Ethernet hubs and routers.

Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware

Cycle the power on your DSL or cable modem by turning it off for a few minutes and then turning it back on. Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modem’s power cord. If your modem has a reset button, you can press it either before or after cycling the power.

PPPoE Connections

If you are unable to connect to your ISP using PPPoE, first check the cables and power supplies, then turn the modem off and on again and reset the modem hardware.

Check System Preferences settings

1Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar.

2Click Network.

3Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu.

4Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list.

5Choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.

6Click PPPoE.

7Select “Connect using PPPoE.”

8Check the Account Name field to be sure you have entered the correct information from your ISP.

9If you chose to save your password, retype it to make sure it is correct.

10Click TCP/IP. Make sure you’ve entered the correct information from your ISP in this pane.

11Click Apply Now.

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet

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Contents User’s Guide Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Contents Software Problems Installing an AirPort Extreme CardReplacing the Battery TroubleshootingPositioning the Computer and Display 1Setting UpPlugging In the Computer Display ports USB ports Ethernet port Modem port Keyboard Adjusting Your Display Using a Wireless Keyboard and MouseNeed Help? Setting up Your Power Mac G5 for the Internet Transferring Information to Your Power Mac G5What’s Next? Putting Your Power Mac G5 to Sleep What to Do When You Have Finished WorkingTo wake your computer from sleep To turn off your computer Shutting Down Your Power Mac G5Getting to Know Your Computer Optical drive Ports and Connectors-Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities Power socket Slot 1 AGP 8X Pro slot Battery If you would like additional information, see the following Additional Information2Using Your Computer For More Information About Your Keyboard Using Your Apple KeyboardTo use multiple displays Using Your Apple MouseConnecting a Second Display For More Information About Your MouseFor More Information on Displays Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceTo connect a video device Using USB Devices Using Universal Serial Bus USBFor More Information on USB Connecting Multiple USB DevicesUsing FireWire FireWire Target Disk Mode Using FireWire DevicesTo connect your Power Mac G5 in FireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on FireWire Using Audio DevicesOptical Digital Audio Ports Headphone Jack Using Bluetooth DevicesAnalog Audio Ports For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Ejecting a Disc Using Your Optical DriveTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD Inserting a DiscTo burn a disc with iDVD Recording Information on a DVDTo record music on a CD-R disc from your iTunes library To record data on a CD-R disc from the FinderConnecting to an Ethernet Network Using Your ModemTo configure your network settings Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet NetworkFor More Information on Using Ethernet AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingWireless Network Connections For More Information on AirPort How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessTransferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save EnergyFirst, turn on file sharing on both computers Next, follow these steps on one computer Page 3Working Inside Your Computer Opening the Computer While holding the side panel, lift the latch Important When you remove the side panel, hold it securely Computer Pull the fan assembly completely out of the computer Installing Memory To install memory DDR Sdram Dimm Working Inside Your Computer Replace the air deflector Working Inside Your Computer Push the latch down to close and secure the side panel Height 1.0 inch Installing Internal Storage DevicesInstalling Serial ATA Drives Drive guides Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Optical Drive Remove the four metal Remove the power Working Inside Your Computer Working Inside Your Computer About AGP Cards Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP CardAbout PCI Expansion Cards PCI slots Installing Your Card Port access opening PCI slot Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Replacing the Battery To replace the battery Computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move 4TroubleshootingStatus light flashes and the computer won’t start up Computer won’t turn on or start upYou are unable to eject a disc You have a problem with a software program Software ProblemsYou have trouble using AirPort wireless communication Screen image appears dim or flickers Problems With Your DisplayAfter you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move No image appears on the screenTo use Apple Hardware Test Using Apple Hardware TestScreen freezes Light on the front of the display is flashingInstalling Mac OS X and Applications Installing Software on Your ComputerInstalling Applications Maximizing Ethernet Performance Installing Classic Support and Other ApplicationsLocating Your Product Serial Number Page Video Display Modes Processor and Memory SpecificationsRandom-access memory RAM Graphics ControllerSuperDrive DVD-R/CD-RW Specifications Combo Drive DVD-ROM/CD-RW SpecificationsData formats Modem Specifications USB SpecificationsFireWire Specifications Ethernet SpecificationsOptical digital audio out AirPort Extreme Card Optional SpecificationsOptical Digital Audio Specifications CompatibilityPower Supply Analog Audio SpecificationsSystem Clock and Battery Power Requirements for Devices You Can ConnectDimensions and Operating Environment Important Safety Information BSafety, MaintenanceLiquid Cooling System Apple and the Environment General MaintenanceTo keep your optical drive working properly Important Ergonomic and Health-Related InformationProtecting Your Optical Drive Maintaining Your DisplayShoulders relaxed Page Before you connect to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC PPP Gathering the Information You NeedDial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections Entering Your InformationAppendix C Connecting to the Internet DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To test your Internet configurationTo set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port To set up a manual configuration Manual ConfigurationTo set up a Dhcp configuration Dhcp ConfigurationTo set up a PPPoE connection PPPoE ConfigurationAppendix C Connecting to the Internet Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network 101 To test your AirPort Extreme connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionPPPoE Connections Network Connections Laser Information FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Vcci Class B Statement European CommunityHigh-Risk Activities Warning Battery Disposal InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard InformationTelephone Consumer Protection Act Information You Need in the United Kingdom 109 Page Index 112
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G5 specifications

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