Mac OS X 10.4 Help
Checking the status of your network connections
You can check the status of your network connections, such as Built-in Ethernet or AirPort, using Network preferences. The information, such as the IP address and whether the port is active and connected, may be useful if you are troubleshooting a connection problem.
The status indicators for each port are color-coded. Green means the port is active (turned on) and connected. Yellow means the port is active but not connected. Red means the port has not been configured.
- Open System Preferences and click Network.
- Make sure Network Status is selected in the Show pop-up menu.
You can select a port and click Configure to make changes to the port if necessary.
If you connect to the Internet or a network in several ways (using AirPort or Built-in Ethernet, for example), you can change the order of the network port configurations you computer tries when connecting to the Internet or a network. Drag a network port configuration, such as Ethernet, to the top of the list. When you try to connect, Mac OS X will try the port configuration at the top of the list.