User level: Level 1 (38 points)My Macbook pro won't connect with Ethernet but will to wireless. *** I've tried everything,including restarting the router,cable modem and laptop. Verified that the ethernet adapter works, using another Mac. Tried using another ethernet cable, that works on the other Mac. Plugged the other Mac into the ethernet cable that does not work with the laptopand the other Mac connected just fine. Any suggestions?
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Posted on Oct 27, 2026 9:18 AM
User level: Level 10 (211,627 points)Oct 29, 2026 11:07 PM in response to DaveW75
"My Macbook pro won't connect with Ethernet but will to wireless. *** I've tried everything,including restarting the router,cable modem and laptop. Verified that the ethernet adapter works, using another Mac. Tried using another ethernet cable, that works on the other Mac. Plugged the other Mac into the ethernet cable that does not work with the laptopand the other Mac connected just fine. Any suggestions?"
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User level: Level 10 (208,430 points)Oct 27, 2026 9:36 AM in response to DaveW75
DaveW75 wrote:
*** I've tried everything,including restarting the router,cable modem and laptop. Verified that the ethernet adapter works, using another Mac. Tried using another ethernet cable, that works on the other Mac. Plugged the other Mac into the ethernet cable that does not work with the laptopand the other Mac connected just fine. Any suggestions?
not sure why the hot link to a 9 year old post...(?)
ref: Connect your Mac to the internet using Ethernet
the current Golden Gate is 27.2 I would start there, this including bug fixes, security updates
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
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User level: Level 10 (87,747 points)Oct 27, 2026 9:25 AM in response to DaveW75
Turn off the wifi on the computer you are trying to connect to Ethenet.
User level: Level 10 (148,617 points)Oct 29, 2026 3:37 PM in response to DaveW75
Exactly what make&model adapter are you using?
if you want to compare with another computer, what model is that one, and what MacOS is it running?
... and you did not answer what status is showing in the network pane under Ethernet.
User level: Level 10 (148,617 points)Oct 27, 2026 2:40 PM in response to DaveW75
What adapter?
have you tried a different port on the Router, as a hedge against a dead port?
how do you know your cable is good?
exactly what stays show in
settings >Network > Ethernet ?
User level: Level 1 (38 points)Oct 29, 2026 2:51 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder
You have to have an adapter to connect ethernet to a mac, because there is no ethernet port on a Macbook Pro.
My second computer connects to the internet when I switch ports.
I know the cable is good because it works just fine with my second computer.
User level: Level 1 (38 points)Oct 27, 2026 2:35 PM in response to BobTheFisherman
have turned off wifi repeatedly and it doesn't make the ethernet connect.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256384018