Now, you need to make the computers communicate with each other over the Ethernet connection. Follow the steps in the Check Internet Protocol section above. This time, select Internet Protocol Version 4, then click the Properties button.. On the Properties window, select Use the following IP address.Use the following information to fill-out IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway.

Follow these steps on each Mac running OS X that you want to connect to the network: Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Click the Network icon (under Internet & Network). From the Connection list on the left, click Ethernet. Don Smith asks a wonderful leading question on networking in OS X: I have an ethernet connection to my FiOS modem/router and it works great. Somewhere along the line I had to turn on my WiFi as well.

May 08, 2019 · 3. How to connect Ethernet cable to MacBook Pro / Air. We all know that Apple removed the RJ45 Ethernet port from the MacBook Pro as well as MacBook Air for obvious reasons. Still, there is a workaround to use an ethernet connection on both MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Here’s how to connect Ethernet cable to MacBook Air / Pro.

Aug 30, 2018 · Just plug the thunderbolt cable on the adapter into your Macbook Pro and then plug an Ethernet cable between the adapter’s RJ-45 connector and the router. Once the adapter and Ethernet cables have been attached you’ll have a brand new Gigabit speed wired Ethernet connection directly to your router! Follow these steps on each Mac running OS X that you want to connect to the network: Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Click the Network icon (under Internet & Network). From the Connection list on the left, click Ethernet.

Feb 12, 2016 · I have two Macs connected to the same router via ethernet cables. One connects to the internet fine (via Safari), the other won't connect. These are my settings per System Preferences -> Network: Working Mac: Ethernet Connected and green circle. Location: Automatic Status: Connected Ethernet is currently active and has the IP address 192.168.61.2

If your Mac connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi, check the Wi-Fi menu (at the top right of your screen) to make sure you’re connected to the network you intend to be.