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T he 'Use:' drop down should automatically select the correct drivers for your printer model. If it defaults to 'Generic Printer', try: Try changing the Protocol setting, and re-select 'Auto Select' from the Use menu. Repeat for each Protocol setting. Make sure you and your printer are powered on and connected to the network, naturally.
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- JAMF specializes in managing Apple devices and is the best network monitoring software for.
- The devices include anything on your network, like Macs, PCs, iPhones, iPads, and routers. It shows both the LAN IP address and MAC address (mine are blacked out in the screenshot to keep them.
All recent Macs have an Ethernet port, as do many PCs and many printers and other devices, including the Apple TV. All you need to connect two such computers is an Ethernet cable, which is inexpensive. With two devices connected via an Ethernet cable, you can create a local network that lets you transfer files easily.
Many offices have Ethernet jacks in the walls, allowing you to plug in to the corporate network. Check with your IT staff before you do.
For the most part, Ethernet just works. If you need to configure its settings, follow these steps:
1Select System Preferences from the Apple menu and click the Network icon.
You see this window.
Network 2 Mac Computers
2Select Built-in Ethernet from the sidebar.
Home Network Mac
The pane you see tells you your Mac’s IP address and the IP address of your router, assuming that it sees it. Write down your router’s IP address; you need it if you want to configure the router.
3Click the Advanced button.
You see a pane with a row of buttons labeled TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, AppleTalk, 802.1X, Proxies, and Ethernet. If you’re not a networking guru, don’t mess with any of them unless someone instructs you to do so.