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On Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 01:03 PM, Tony wrote:

Paul,

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I don't even see the ethernet option when connected. I changed out the wire and will be changing out the ethernet adapter itself just in case. ?I did change the netmask to its original setting as per David and your recommendation.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond.

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Problem solved!

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David,

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Two issues that were resolved (with the help of the group). The first was that I had to create a service in my Mac Network folder for the Ethernet connection, which for some may be counterintuitive, but not for me. The other was I needed a "crossover" cable, and wasn't even aware that there were different types of Ethernet cables. Once I populated the new "Ethernet" service in my Network folder, and populated the correct IP information as recommended by the group, it connected automatically. My Mac is currently running Sequoia 15.2

On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM, david hill wrote:

Paul,
Would be nice to know how the problem was resolved. Might be helpful to others, even if it was a simple mistake (which we all make).

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Hi David, as Tony said, the main trick was to add the Ethernet service to the Macbook configuration. Since the laptop didn't have an ethernet port of its own and Tony used an external adapter, there was no default ethernet service. Once added, it needed to be configured (as shown here) for a static IP address on the same network as Gemini, with the same net mask.

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Most modern desk PCs and Macs that have a built-in ethernet port will not require a crossover cable -- these auto-detect the need to swap the Read and Write lines. But, a crossover cable may be required with some miniature or older adapters or low-power PCs that don't use off-the-shelf ethernet port hardware.?

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Regards,

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On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 02:50 PM, Paul Kanevsky wrote:

On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM, david hill wrote:

Paul,
Would be nice to know how the problem was resolved. Might be helpful to others, even if it was a simple mistake (which we all make).

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Hi David, as Tony said, the main trick was to add the Ethernet service to the Macbook configuration. Since the laptop didn't have an ethernet port of its own and Tony used an external adapter, there was no default ethernet service. Once added, it needed to be configured (as shown here) for a static IP address on the same network as Gemini, with the same net mask.

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Most modern desk PCs and Macs that have a built-in ethernet port will not require a crossover cable -- these auto-detect the need to swap the Read and Write lines. But, a crossover cable may be required with some miniature or older adapters or low-power PCs that don't use off-the-shelf ethernet port hardware.?

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Regards,

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Paul, IDK the model but Tony's laptop was a tiny thing, maybe an Air?? Tony??

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So in the supposedly simpler Mac terms, adding the Ethernet service folder is the equivalent to using the device manager to add a device to a PC.? Most Mac laptops, heck most compact laptop PCs too these days use a USB-C port either USB or T-bolt to connect an RJ45 Ethernet connector to the laptop.? New laptops normally rely on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity to get to a network or other devices.? Shopping for a new laptop is like trying to buy a new car with a manual transmission.? Only high performance laptops and cars are offered with manuals and RJ45 ports if you can even find them any more.?

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