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so heres the deal i have a cable modem now but am sharing it between the family, I'm using mac OS X and am now using AOL dial up, I want to be able to easily switch between cable and dial up (mostly because my dad's a HUGE gaper) how do I configure for ethernet? Help!
Did you even DO a Google on this?
Clicky
*above link is just one of many (OS is older than yours but still.....)
Why don't you just buy a router?
BobMc
He's tried talking to the mouse but that didn't work. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by KQ
yes and it doesn't work still :mad:
WTF is a router?Quote:
Originally Posted by BobMc
Damn kids these days. what are they teaching you in AK besides how to ski big peaks :biggrin: .Quote:
Originally Posted by ak_powder_monkey
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Originally Posted by ak_powder_monkey
You need one, go buy it.
It's like a power strip for ethernet connections. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by ak_powder_monkey
Routers work great for adding cool edge designs on wood. I built a table in junior with a cool routered edge. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ak_powder_monkey
I am confused. You have cable internet but want to use dial up?
Or do you want to sometimes use dial up on your computer, or sometimes use and share cable?
Guess the apple didn't fall very far from the proverbial tree?Quote:
Originally Posted by ak_powder_monkey
Good god man, you think we're going to help you get more internet access?
That deserves a :fm:Quote:
Originally Posted by tonghands
Talk to gonzo, he had a router he wanted to sell. Mighta sent it to Thelonius, though, I had trouble keeping up.
Tech Talk Beeeeaaaaatch (oh feels so good)
Did it have different blades for different cool designs?Quote:
Originally Posted by Big E
You should be able to get proper instructions from your ISP, but essentially you should be able to most of what you want using the Network Setup Assistant, if that's your bag.
You can find it from System Preferences: Go into 'Network', double click 'Built in Ethernet' then click 'Assist me...'. Then, Internet Connect in the Application Folder can be used to switch between the two...
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