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    Apple Mac’s running cable modems

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    by charlie.angel ·

    I am trying to colaborate as much information as possible on apple mac’s running on a cable modem? I need screen shots, trouble shooting, fixture procedures, ethernet cards and examples of how it differs from cable modems running on a PC?

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    • #3766351

      Apple Mac’s running cable modems

      by scob3 ·

      In reply to Apple Mac’s running cable modems

      If you could reply to scob3@hotmail.com sorry the other email I supplied with post is unavailable. Thanks Charlie.Angel

    • #3769334

      Apple Mac’s running cable modems

      by dave.edwards ·

      In reply to Apple Mac’s running cable modems

      1-NICs
      The NIC that is generally installed in a MAC from the factory works great. Otherwise any MAC NIC will be fine. Not necessary to get a 10/100 since the cablemodem service is usually capped at 2Mbs or less.

      2- Troubleshooting
      The major issue with MACs is the inability to easily release and renew the IP address.
      The RFC for DHCP recommends that an “auto configuration” IP address of 169.xxx.xxx.xxx be issued if the DHCP server is unavailable or unreachable. A 169.x.x.x IP will not allow you to connect to the Internet so you must manually force the system to obtain an appropriate IP address.

      The following procedure has been very successful.

      a. Open TCP/IP, and switch the interface to BootP, close the control panel, Save when prompted..
      b. Check and make sure Appletalk is inactive
      c. Shut down the Mac.
      d. Reset the cable modem (hold the reset button for 5 seconds and power cycle the modem).
      e. Wait for the modem to get a lock.
      f. Restart the Mac.
      g. When fully booted, open TCP/IP, switch the interface back to Ethernet, select DHCP in the “configure” dropdown window.
      h. Select ?Options?, [note: if ?Options? is not available, choose ?Edit? from the ?File? menu then ?User? then ?Advanced? to make it available.] make sure that TCP/IP is active AND “Load only when needed” is unchecked.
      i. Close TCP/IP and save when prompted.
      j. Restart the system and you should have a valid IP address and be able to lauch your browser when the system is fully booted.

      3-Minimum requirements
      I have seen successful operation on MACOS 7.5.3 but it is best to have at least 7.6.
      The processor should be PPC @ 120MHz anything less will not allow you to realize the maximum speed increase benefit.

      4-I do nothave any screenshots for you at this time.

      Best regards

    • #3764798

      Apple Mac’s running cable modems

      by charlie.angel ·

      In reply to Apple Mac’s running cable modems

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