Imac mid 2011 os10.7.5 can't access hardware test. could months ago, now no.

using alt+D can get (wifi only) connection to page with world map in circle, below "connecting internet recovery" and statement the "this may take a while".
Gives no option for ethernet , showing only wifi accounts even when wifi is turned off on compu.
After waiting quite a while an exclamation point covers circle with world and below says: apple.com/support -2002d - going there find nothing applicable to case.
I was able to access with no problem several times up til last couple of months. Can any one please advise how to access hardware test?????
Many thanks.
Carmenoax

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