Ethernet port loose - Need replacement!?

My ethernet port has been giving me SO much trouble. I had the entire logic board replace about a month ago and just yesterady the port is not working again. I unplugged my ethernet cable and inserted it again to find that it is LOOSE and will not plug in again. My macbook isn't assigning an IP address either - which tells me that none of the ethernet's internet connection is going through. On top of that, i KNOW THAT the ethernet internet IS working because it works on my friend's computer.
What should I do? Do i need to send it in for repair AGAIN!>!>!???!!

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The ethernet port is part of the logic board, and most likely not repairable without installing a new logic board. The best option may be to go wireless with an original AirPort card and wireless access point.
The original AirPort card is no longer sold by Apple, and is getting rare (and, therefore, expensive).
Sources with AirPort cards listed as in stock as of this posting:
http://powerbookguy.com/
http://www.lacomputercompany.com/cgi-bin/rpcart/index.cgi?command=dispitem&type= sku&sku=10061
http://store.yahoo.com/hardcoremac/apaicau.html
Because I had an AirPort card quit working for me, I do not recommend buying a used AirPort card.
Also, be forewarned that the newer, cheaper AirPort Extreme card will not work with a G3 iBook.

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While you could certainly add an AirPort Extreme to provide additional Ethernet ports, you could also save about $150 by purchasing an inexpensive switch, such as one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DGS-1005G-5-Port-Gigabit-Desktop/dp/B003X7TRWE/
http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Unmanaged-GREENnet-Auto-Negotiation-Auto-MDIX/dp/ B001QUA6R0/
Consumer grade Ethernet switches typically come in five and eight port configurations. Just be aware that a five port switch only conveys the ability to add three additional devices. An eight port switch conveys the ability to add six additional devices.
An 8 port switch provides twice the capacity of a 5 port switch for considerably less than twice the cost. The price difference between the two is often only $10 or so.
I just checked, the 8 port version of the Trendnet switch above costs exactly $4 more.
An AirPort Extreme is a very flexible full featured wireless router, and would provide three additional LAN ports for wired devices. If all you need is a few more ports though, it's overkill.

Mini ethernet port as a solution to imac dead ethernet port

I have an old imac 2002 version and it works great but the ethernet port is dead ...not sure why...but I have checked the cables and connections with another computer and they are fine...So assuming that the port is dead
Can I purchase a mini and use the ethernet port as my connection to the internet via dsl modem and still use my imac...what I'm wondering is can the mini act as a second hard drive and can I network it to my imac via firewire and the use the etherport from the mini to get on the internet....directing it all through my imac?
I have been told in order to get my imac to connect with a dead ethernet port I need to purchase a new motherboard. That seems like a simple solution...but my imac works great except the ethernet...so if I can find a solution that will just offer me a ethernet connection to the internet and still let me use my imac and give me more memory ...all the better...
I am not well versed on the mini....So I need some expert advise as to whether it could be a alternative solution...that would also give me additional harddrive.
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Yes indeed. Your plan will work (I have done similar with mini/powerbook and powermac).
In a nutshell - set up the new mini to use the ethernet. Once the network is running, go to Sharing preference pane and select the internet "tab". Choose to share the Built-In Ethernet with the Built-in Firewire - and click start.
Then connect the mini to the iMac with a firewire cable. Set the iMac to use firewire for its network.
The only possible gotcha is if you are not on the latest OS (this should work back a version or two - but I don't recall when I first did this). Second gotcha might be the firewall on the mini. You may have to enable logging to see if the firewall is preventing the iMac to connect in and through to the internet. If so - you have to live with opening up some ports on your firewall or learn how to configure that one iMac to get in and not the rest of the world (assuming you don't have a router or other firewall device to protect the new mini.)
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Need instructions on how to replace Ethernet port

My ethernet port died after a recent power surge. Does anyone know a helpful website that can walk me through replacing it? It's a flat panel 800 MHZ from about 5 years ago.

Hello,
Just to clarify:
The Ethernet adapter is built-into the logic board (main board) in Macintosh computers.
It's not a separate card that can be replaced like it is on many PC's.
So, you cannot replace a faulty Ethernet port without replacing your computer's main board / logic board. That's going to be more expensive than just buying another computer.
So, your options are new computer or USB Ethernet adapter.
A USB Ethernet adapter is going to plug into one of your USB ports, and act as an Ethernet port.
You need to make sure you get one that is compatible with your version of the Mac OS.
Hope this helps.

Need instructions for replacing ethernet port

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I need to tell Print services to use the 2nd ethernet port

I need to tell Print services to use the 2nd ethernet port
Thanks in advance to anyone who can shed some light. My research has led me to a dead-end so far. Running 10.3.9 on my server. XServe Dual 2.3
I want to have File services and the various other duties pushed through one ethernet port, and print services on the other. I know there is probably a config file to make one simple edit, but I can not find it, or perhaps a "defaults" type command.
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Matt

Similar issue here too. Is it the subnet? Basically, I'm having a problem printing to an AirportExpress-served printer. Our network looks like this:
(From Outside...>>>...to Inside)
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...(10.0.0.x) NetGear Wireless Router
...(10.0.0.x nic 0) Mac OS X Server (192.168.0.x nic1)
......(192.168.0.x) Mac OS X client
......(192.168.0.x) Mac OS X client
......(192.168.0.x) Mac OS X client
The printer driver does not appear to be able to do IP printing, it assumes a direct USB connection. We can setup the OS X Server with the printer served by the Airport Express, as it is found via Bonjour, and then we share its queue via Server Admin. The problem is that the LAN clients cannot print to this server queue. The printer gets stopped at the server.
If we turn OFF the OS X Server's firewall, printing works from both the clients and obviously from the Server. I think my question is this: what ports or services need to be turned on in order for the clients to print? There is no clear checkbox for "Bonjour Printer Sharing", and I'm curious what ports this would open, and if it would be safe. I thought it would work because we're pushing the print job up through the firewall, but apparently some response needs to come back through the firewall, and that's what's not happening.
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The ethernet port on my 2010 iMac 21.5" died after a storm last week, so I brought it to the Apple store to have it checked out. They said it needs a new logic board since the port is connected to it, which will cost around $700. I can't see spending that much money to fix it, anyone have an ideas on where I could sell it for parts? The guy I spoke to at the store said to give it a shot

Is your wireless still working? You could connect your Mac over Wi-Fi instead, if you still wanted to use the Mac, that is. Or use a USB Ethernet adapter. Apple sells one for $50 that was primarily for the Macbook Air, but will work with any recent mac. But if you already have Wi-Fi, then I'd try that. And if you don't have Wi-Fi, it still may be useful to try Wi-Fi first because even if the Mac's Wi-Fi doesn't work, you can still attach other computers or devices like iPads or iPhones, etc. Whereas it would be a waste to buy the USB ethernet adapter only to find out that the USB ports on your Mac were also affected by the storm.
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My Ethernet Port is physically destoyed. Can I get it replaced?

I have a G5. It was physically broken via screwdriver by a youngster.
Can i get a new port? Does that part come out? It doesn't look like it to me.
Thanks!

It's quite hard to replace ethernet port by yourself.
why don't you use PCI or PCI-X ethernet card?
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/osx/os_x_network_cards.html
http://www.macfixit.com.au/sonnet-technologies-presto-gigabit-ethernet-pci-card- 10-100-1000-with-link-aggregation-new-with-3yr-sonnet-warranty.html

Time Capsule is connected wirelessly and I need to use ethernet ports for other devices.

I have a 1st Gen Time capsule 802.11n and an Airport Extreem round hockey puck style. My airport utillity program is version 6.2 My OS is 10.7.5 My internet is from a verizon hot spot Jetpak. All my devices, laptop, desk top, printer, and time machine are running off this jetpak.
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You need to load the older utility.. 5.6 is still available for lion.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
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Taking all this into account and assuming the Linky would do what would be the best order to set this up?
Would the ceiling of "10/100" (not "10/1000") on the Linky be a concern for our newer Macs?
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Thanks Bob, as cheep as they are I'll just pick up a new switch for the speed.
As far as the power line's I have these along with these. They're the same, yet one type allows passthrough and the other does not. I'll admit that I didn't thoroughly research these, but see that they're rated as "Gigabit" and I am running cat6 if it matters.
My network goes like this:
Cable comes into the house then to---> Surfboard Modem (SB6121) ---> Ooma Telo ---> APTC ---> Powerline.
The APTC has two (not three as mentioned earlier, one's WiFi) office computers hardwired to it, A Mac Mini and an iMac. The other APTC ports go to the Powerline and the Ooma Telo as mentioned above. If it matters in my family room I then have a ZYXEL Powerline PLA225 which is basically the same as the others, but has 4 ports. Two of those are used by an Xbox One and a Roku 2. Then upstairs in the master I have two Powerlines connected to an ATV and a Roku 3. Then lastly I have two kids rooms with the same Powerline's in them and Mac Mini's connected to them. Other computers and printers run on WiFi.
Just as a note I checked Network Utility and Link Speed is 1Gbit/s. The only reason I mention this is the fact that my download speeds have been terrible for a couple months and not sure why. I've changed nothing in that period. The reason that I need the additional ports is so that the Ooma Telo isn't in the middle of my configuration, but instead after the APTC somewhere. I have suspicions that the Ooma is the culprit, but just guessing.
In case you're not familiar with the Ooma Telo it's basically a VOIP box. The back looks like this. The two ethernet ports are "Home Network" and "To Internet".
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HP DC5800 Ethernet Port Replacement

Hello,
I work in a school environment, and we have HP DC 5800 machines. These machines are generally work horses, however I have one that the ethernet port has went out. The ethernet port in these machines appear to be interegrated to the motherboard. My question is there a way to replace the bad ethernet port? Can I buy a new ethernet card, and put in it? The specifications say that it currently has an Intel pro/1000pt. Thank you in advance, I appreciate the help!!

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Thank you for posting, I will get one of those, and give it a try!!
Happy New Year,
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Need another ethernet port

Here's my problem:
I have an old Laser Printer (which is great) which I connect to my computer via an AsanteTalk box which connects via the ethernet port.
I just got DSL. I'm using a router so that my husband can hook up too.
I was told that I could connect the Printer/AsanteTalk box into the router and it would work, but it doesn't.
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Thanks,
Donna

The reason that printing through the built-in switch circuitry of your gateway or router does not work is simply because that device is not routing AppleTalk packets, and you've chosen AppleTalk as the means by which to interact with your LaserWriter. It may be because your device does not have such services enabled, or—more likely, it it was purchased in the last two to three years—it does not natively support AppleTalk encapsulation.
You won't be successful talking to your printer unless both your Macintosh and your printer are connected on the same subnet using a switch or router, and those devices support passing AppleTalk packets bidirectionally.
In the simplest setup, you would connect the switch to your gateway or router, and both the printer and the Macintosh to your switch, placing both devices on the same subnet and avoiding a situation where your router was required to support AppleTalk.

Built-in ethernet port not working in unibody Mac Mini

Hi,
So ever since I acquired this new mac mini I haven't been able to get it to recognize any devices connected via ethernet. I obviously checked the cables and all is good there. I tried connecting it to another mac, and while the other machine was detecting a device (the mac mini) at the other end of the cable, the mac mini kept saying that the cable is unplugged or the device off.
After several days of having the issue I decided to remove the ethernet service from the network preference pane to set it up again but to my surprise, the built-in ethernet option was not available (I only got airport, firewire, bluetooth DUN, VPN, PPPoE and 6 to 4). At this point I tried removing the networkinterfaces.plist file form the system configuration folder in the system preferences folder to no avail. I then tried to zap the PRAM, NVRAM, reset the SMU, SMC and all that kind of things to get the port recognized by the system but no luck.
When I look at the system profile I get these weird results in Ethernet Cards:
pci14e4,4353:
Type: Other Network Controller
Bus: PCI
Vendor ID: 0x14e4
Device ID: 0x4353
Subsystem Vendor ID: 0x106b
Subsystem ID: 0x0093
Revision ID: 0x0001
Link Width: x1
BSD name: en0
Kext name: AppleAirPortBrcm43224.kext
Location: /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleAirPortBrcm 43224.kext
Version: 425.16.2
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So I popped in the system install DVD and fired up System profiler and at that point I didn't even get an "ethernet cards" option in the left side pane. So this is leading me to believe that the hardware is not being recognized at all, so maybe it's damaged. I did replace the HDD with a bigger one and change the RAM modules to bigger ones but I don't think I could have damaged the hardware in these processes, also I don't see how this would affect the ethernet port as it's integrated to Motherboard and didn't messed with it at all (I was very careful, to say the least!).
The last thing to do is reinstalling the system but I don't think it'll help (after seeing that the ethernet port is not even being detected by the install OS) but I need to offload all the data from my internal disk and at the moment I don't have an spare drive to do it.
So, what's the recommendation? A field trip to an Apple Store? Closest one is like 3,000 km from where I am right now, so...
Well, thanks for any pointers, suggestions and help in general.

I do not have any answers for you. Yes it appears to be reading what should be an ethernet card as an AirPort card. Have you played around with trying to install another version of Mac OS X other than the version that shipped with the Mac mini? Apple has long told us that we should not install a version of Mac OS X that was older than the shipping version. With the Mid 2010 Mac mini, the Restore DVD has the only version of Snow Leopard that will work with this Mac mini's specific hardware. At least until Apple releases 10.6.5. If you have installed other versions of Mac OS X, then erasing the HDD and installing the OS from the Restore DVD(s) that shipped with the mini may get you back to the point you need to be.
Unfortunately I think that you voided your Apple Warranty when you installed the different HDD. That was always a question in the past when folks wanted to open the former version of Mac minis and upgrade the RAM. But with the 2009 models folks started reporting here in the Apple Discussions that Apple was informing them that they had voided their warranty by opening their Mac mini. This new model made the RAM user upgradable, but the User Manual specifically states on page 43, 54 and 61 that there are no user serviceable parts in the Mid 2010 Mac mini except the memory.
Dah•veed

How to add Ethernet ports to an Airport Extreme Base Station?

I have successfully connected an HP Office Jet 6310 to the Airport Extreme Base Station, after downloading the latest software from HP. It is printing wirelessly, and it is great so far.
The only problem is that the cable modem connected to ADSL has only one Ethernet port, and the Airport Extreme Base Station also has one Ethernet port. However, I need one more port to connect a phone (Vonage Telephone Adapter = VTA).
What is the easiest way to achieve this? I saw several other messages discussing hubs and routers, but the answer is not clear yet. If I purchase an additional router, should it be connected between the cable modem and the Airport Extreme Base Station, or the other way round?
Any help or advice would be appreciated!
Thank you in advance for your time.
MacBook Pro with 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo Mac OS X (10.4.7)

One final vital piece of information, which should be my conclusion on this topic.
Following the advice received, I purchased a Switch from Linksys. Since the device didn't work for my purpose (dividing the Ethernet connexion into an Ethernet line for the HP printer and the Vonage phone), I called the Linksys support.
I was told that what I needed was not a switch, but a router. I thus had to get reimbursed for the switch and hunt for the proper router.
Finally, today, I have been able to find the item corresponding to my needs:
A Belkin Wireless G Router F5D7230-4
It costs less than 50 US$ and has all the necessary Ethernet ports. The setup is very simple, and I got it operational within a couple of minutes, despite some small problems getting the setup Wizard to work. It is Mac OS X compatible.
Thus, at the end, I have got the HP 6310 Office printer and the Vonage VTA phone working together, with a robust Wireless network including WPA security. I would recommend this type of setting.
The only trouble is that the AirMac Extreme Base Station has become completely useless! I will perhaps keep it as a souvenir, or as a decoration in the living room... This wouldn't have happened if the creators of this nice object, which is extremely expensive for what it provides, would have thought of including at least two Ethernet ports!
The unexpected reply to my query could thus be ironically formulated by saying: "replace the Airport Extreme Base Station with a cheaper an more efficient device." Sorry for that!
With my best regards to those who took the trouble to read this thread to the end.
Yours, Hotaru

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Connecting the two routers was done via ethernet. It now appears that I need to do something "else" as the LAN ports on the now relocated airport extreme are nonfunctional.
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