Why can't my Mac Studio connect to the internet via Ethernet?

I just got a Mac Studio M4 Max, after backing up the files from the old computer I connected it to the ethernet/internet but is not accessing the web.

In the network window ethernet is “connected” and green, but I can’t access the web.

I use a switch in order to have the computer, printers and pc connected, tried direct connection from the router, but it’s the same.

When I connect it to the old Mini it works perfectly.


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Posted on Apr 11, 2025 6:48 AM

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Posted on Apr 11, 2025 7:30 AM

Launch a browser and enter this easy to remember all-numeric IP address:


1.1.1.1 


in the address bar,  and press return.


If you get the CloudFlare** splash page, your internet is working, but DNS lookup may not be working.


**CloudFlare is NOT part of the solution, they just own the easiest to remember all-numeric IP Address.

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Apr 11, 2025 7:30 AM in response to Logan_VII

Launch a browser and enter this easy to remember all-numeric IP address:


1.1.1.1 


in the address bar,  and press return.


If you get the CloudFlare** splash page, your internet is working, but DNS lookup may not be working.


**CloudFlare is NOT part of the solution, they just own the easiest to remember all-numeric IP Address.

Apr 11, 2025 5:10 PM in response to Logan_VII

The Mac Studio M4 Max only supports Ethernet connections at least 1 Gigabit speeds. This requires cables with all eight conductors in the cables, and wired properly. Four-conductor ethernet cables are useless, and any Router or Switch you connect to DIRECTLY must be Gigabit Ethernet capable.


That said, I would not expect to see status 'Connected' if these were defective. Do you also have a valid local IP address, and a Router IP address showing in the Ethernet status pane?

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