Internet connection loss when not in use

Hi, earlier this week I picked up a Mac Mini G4 running Mac OS X 10.4.11. I have it plugged into the interwebs through it's Ethernet port. The cable runs straight into a DSL modem. The modem seems to be working fine. All lights are on as they're supposed to be. When the internet is in use, the computer browses the web just fine. When left alone for a bit, the computer loses it's connection to the internet. The connection is also lost when the computer is in use but the internet is not being used (tying in Word, fiddling with Garageband for a long time etc). In the system preferences, under network, the status of the Ethernet flashes between "Built in ethernet is currently active and has the IP address ..... You are connected to the internet via built-in-Ethernet." and "The cable for built in Ethernet is not connected." Halp!

I am having an identical problem. When I go to the network settings - choose built in Ethernet - then connect - it processes and connects using the PPPoE password settings. I can then surf on safari or firefox. If I log off either or put the computer to sleep, when I log back on all settings are lost and I have to go thru the whole process again. Vianet said not their problem. Belkin said not router problem as Internet lights are all active. But if I use the airport utility I get zero Internet. What can I do? Mac mini is from 2005. Also 10.4.11.

Similar Messages

  • Do you get free internet connection everywhere when not on a plan for iphone 4s does it come with siri

    do you get internet connection everywhere without a plan on iphone 4s and do you get siri

    Yeah but if his iP is already saying it's paired the issue is prob something else.
    I am guessing it's just not being powered/connected right--I've had a goofy time turning mine on relative to
    other BT headsets...
    With it in your ear try holding down the power button till you hear ascending chimes (descending=off).
    After it's on you sometimes need to tap it once briefly (hear a beep) and then you'll see the little BT symbol on the iP if it's connected.
    Try that.

  • When using safari I will lose internet connection, however whenever I'm using firefox this never happens.  Does anyone know what is going on here?

    When using Safari I will lose internet connection, however when I am using firefox this never happens.  It is very annoying, does anyone else have this problem and more importantly know how to fix it?

    Thank you for the reply.  I did what you said, and it worked for awhile and then it started doing the same thing again.  I know it's not my internet connection or router, because like I said, Firefox never has any problems.  I dislike the new Firefox, so I went back to Safari, but if this keeps up I guess I'll have to go with Firefox.
    You are not connected to the Internet.
    Safari can’t open the page “http://www.yahoo.com/” because your computer isn’t connected to the Internet.

  • My Ipod touch 5th gen is connected to wifi but internet doesnt work on it. It is showing full connectivity but when i try using itunes or safari, nothing loads.

    My Ipod touch 5th gen is connected to wifi but internet doesnt work on it. It is showing full connectivity but when i try using itunes or safari, nothing loads.

    Does the iOS device connect to other networks? If yes that tend to indicate a problem with your network.
    Does the iOS device see the network?
    Any error messages?
    Do other devices now connect?
    Did the iOS device connect before?
    Try the following to rule out a software problem:                
    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Power off and then back on your router
    .- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
    - iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
    - Wi-Fi: Unable to connect to an 802.11n Wi-Fi network      
    - iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
    - Restore from backup. See:
    iOS: How to back up
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
    If still problem and it does not connect to any networks make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

  • Just upgraded to Lion an am discovering that I cannot send email photos from within iPhoto. Error message says bad Internet connection or server not working, when that's not the case. Never happened in Snow Leopard! Help!!!

    Just upgraded to Lion an am discovering that I cannot send email photos from within iPhoto. Error message says bad Internet connection or server not working, when that's not the case. Never happened in Snow Leopard! Help!!!

    what email service - Yahoo mail have been acting up lately
    you can try setting Mail as your email client - it resolves this pfoblem for some people
    LN

  • TS3638 i have an internet connection but when i open app store it shows error message "cannot connect to app store".when i try to sign in with my valid apple ID and password it says "connection failed".i tried keychain access settings but it did not help.

    i have an internet connection but when i open app store it shows error message "cannot connect to app store".when i try to sign in with my valid apple ID and password it says "connection failed".i tried keychain access settings but it did not help.please help me!!

    Open Sysem Preferences from your Apple () menu top left in your screen then select the Firewall tab.
    Make sure the Firewall is turned off.

  • I dont have internet connection, so can i still use offline adobe indesign, photoshop ? and whats the adobe product cos cs6 is not offered anymore...

    i dont have internet connection, so can i still use offline adobe indesign, photoshop ? and whats the adobe product cos cs6 is not offered anymore...

    CS6 products are still available thru Adobe:
    Purchase CS6 products:
    http://www.adobe.com/products/catalog/cs6._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_sl_c reativesuite6.html

  • Macbook air runs hot and makes noise like processor running hard when connected to display - even when not actively using air book

    macbook air runs hot and makes noise like processor running hard when connected to display - even when not actively using air book

    You could use the free tool iStat Pro to see what changes when you connect your MBA to the display. Without doing anything the CPU pane should show a high percentage for "Idle". If the idle value is too low, launch the Activity Monitor and sort by CPU usage. There is a pane showing the different temperatures of your computer. Watch them for a few minutes after connecting the display.

  • HT1430 My ipad has the Internet connected nut when I try to update apps a message pops up to say it cannot connect to,iTunes store.

    My ipad has the Internet connected nut when I try to update apps a message pops up to say it cannot connect to,iTunes store.

    The Complete Guide to Using the iTunes Store
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/the-complete-guide-to-using-t he-itunes-store/
    Can't connect to the iTunes Store
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1368
    iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
    Best Fixes for ‘Cannot Connect to iTunes Store’ Errors
    http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/best-fixes-for-cannot-connect-to-itunes- store-errors/
    Try this first - Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
    This works for some users. Not sure why.
    Go to Settings>General>Date and Time> Set Automatically>Off. Set the date ahead by about a year.Then see if you can connect to the store.
     Cheers, Tom

  • Internet connection lost when restarting the computer

    Hello everyone.
    I live in Denmark, and 6 days ago I bought a new TOSHIBA pc: a Sattelite L855D-100. From the very start there has been a problem with the wireless internet connection. When I restart the pc, the internet connection is gone afterwards, and I am not able to re-establish the connection in any possible way. I have to shut down the pc - wait a few seconds - and then start the pc in 'normal' way. Then the wireless internet connection is okay.
    But the problem is the same every time I restart the pc.
    Does anyone know how to solve this problem?
    I thank You in advance for Your help and advice.
    Best regards Svend in Copenhagen.

    Satellite L855D-100 (PSKAYE-003004DU) <- Netherlands version
    A brand new computer should work right off the shelf, Svend.
    I would restore the hard disk to its original out-of-the-box contents using Toshiba recovery media just once. And then return it for a new one if things are still not working right.
    See the section System Recovery, which begins on p. 4-16 of the User's Manual (attached).
    -Jerry
    Attachments:
    L855UsersManual.pdf ‏5612 KB

  • Am I supposed to leave the display plugged in when not in use?

    should the display be left plugged in when not in use? is it just like leaving the power cord to the MacBoold Pro plugged in when the computer is off?
    thanks

    Sure, you can leave the display plugged into the socket, provided you turn OFF the display itself. There must be somewhere some switch or touch button that will turn the display OFF.
    Usually, those displays use a lot of power, so it's better to save
    I shall add an unrequested piece of advice: if you don't this already, please use some kind of electrical surge protector
    <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_protector> to connect your computer, display, printer, router, etc to the wall socket.

  • "Connection error. Check Internet connection." when trying to Enable Web Services on HP 1606dn

    Error message "Connection error. Check Internet connection." when trying to Enable Web Services on HP Laserjet 1606dn.
    Operating system: Windows 7
    Thanks for helping,
    Howard
    UPDATE 21-7-13: After upgrading the firmware to the lastest version, I could enable web services. Big help was this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5gpIGZXDXw
    This question was solved.
    View Solution.

    Hi,
    Please try the following.
    1. Open an internet browser type printer's IP address.
    2. Should bring you to the printer's status page.
    3. Select the networking tab at the top.
    4. Left hand side select IPv4 under wireless.
    5. Under DNS address Configuration select Manual DNS Server.
    6. For Preferred enter 8.8.8.8
    7. For Alternate enter 8.8.4.4
    8. Select apply. You might get a warning saying this could interrupt connection that's fine.
    9. Turn printer off for about 30 seconds then try again.
    Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
    --Say "Thanks" by clicking the Kudos Star in the post that helped you.
    --Please mark the post that solves your problem as "Accepted Solution"

  • Miix 2 8'' internet connection loss

    Hi
    i've problem with the Internet connection. When i working with battery resource, if u download with any application like IDM or any online tools that need the Internet conncetion , if the tablet display go to off or u push the power buttom , the internet connection will be interrupted and after u push the power buttom agiain, the download resumed again. please help me about stated fact.

    Hi 
    Having said internet is not routing via MPLS, Even i think to be a DNS issues,
    Try to check the below
    Ensure all the client DNS is set to AD DNS server 
    In AD DNS server ensure its not forwarding DNS query to Other site 
    During outage check any client PC manually changing the DNS IP to 4.2.2.2
    - all client DNS are set to AD DNS server
    - I checked the properties for the AD DNS and found there are 3 forwarders listed.
    The first IP is at Site A which is resolved.
    The second IP I am not sure about since it is not even in our subnet (not resolved)
    The 3rd IP seemed to be for an old DC that is no longer operational (not resolved).
    - During outage if I change client machine DNS to 8.8.8.8 or 4.2.2.2 they can access the internet.
    I guess my issue is with the forwarders. Would the right step be remove all 3 forwarded and add 8.8.8.8 and 4.2.2.2?
    Thanks.

  • Iphone 5 battery suddening draining when not in use

    Had my iphone 5 for about 3 months and was very pleased with the battery life. But literally out of no where the battery started draining super fast. Dropping 15% in 30 minutes when not in used. Here's the deal...nothing has changed ie locations, email, icloud etc. And quite honestly what is the freaking point of having those things if it drains the battery at unreasonable speeds. So I completely frustrated with Apple for at least not saying "we understand theres and issue and we are working on it." I will never switch cuz I'm an idiot Apple diehard but there have been so many bugs of late it's just frustrating. Also at the same time of the fast drain when I swipe to delete a text the delete button dissapears within one second. Both issues came on at the same time. I'm trying reseting the battery, restoring, unchecking notifications and a bunch of other features which is so stupid... whats the point of having a smart phone if you can't use the features? So I am going to demand a new phone and I know the Apple Genius guys who are so far from genius its pathetic are going to say nothing is wrong with the phone haha, just like the did with the super slow WiFi connections I get...they were completely unaware that there was a problem with iphones and Wifi cuz of course at the Apple Store the Wifi flies when they test it there but of course once you go back to your home or business the Wifi is back to super slow. Wow the things we put up with. Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions please reply. 

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3484755?tstart=30  take a look in here, some solutions to your problem.

  • Unplugging STBs when not in use?

    We've bought some power-saver surge protectors so we can unplug electronic devices when not in use.
    I know I have to keep the router plugged in, and I'll probably keep the DVR plugged in as well.
    But as for my other two STBs (one HD, one SD), is there any reason not to unplug those when not in use?  Do they need to stay connected to the network for any reason? 
    Since the first answer to most STB problems seems to be "try unplugging it first" it seems that regular unplugging should be okay, but will I wear them out early by essentially rebooting several times a week?

    Probably not a good idea. The stb's do not draw a lot of power so your not going to save much money. And Verizon is constantly updating and "upgrading" (this is debatable in some cases) the stbs, and they do it at night when it is least likely to affect people watching tv. If your boxes are unplugged they wont update when they are told to do it. Probably would not be a huge issue but why tempt fate.
    Now if you are going to be away for some time, like on a vacation, then yes, definitely unplug them. In fact unplug all your major electronics. But on a day to day basis, no, leave them plugged in.
    ====================================================================================
    Error exists between keyboard and chair.

Maybe you are looking for