These may not be needed if you configure your IP settings to use DHCP. If your ISP gave you search domain addresses, enter them as well. Manually: Choose this if you received a specific IP address, a subnet mask, and a router address from your ISP.Ĭlick Advanced, click DNS, click the Add button below DNS Servers, then enter the IP address of your ISP’s DNS server.
Using BootP: Choose this if your ISP uses BootP. Using DHCP with manual address: Choose this if you received a specific IP address and your ISP uses DHCP or other network settings. Using DHCP: Choose this if you receive an IP address automatically from your ISP. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Network.Ĭlick the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, then choose your ISP’s recommended configuration method. If you aren’t sure what to enter, check with your network administrator or ISP. If not, complete the following steps to enter your network settings. In many cases, you’ll automatically connect to the internet. If your computer doesn’t have an Ethernet port, try using a USB to Ethernet adapter, or a Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer’s Ethernet port to a modem or other network device (for example, a switch or a router).
