Ethernet not plugged in

[MicroBoy]

I have a MacBook Pro, and when I hot-swap (not literally swap it, but plug it in and out) my ethernet cable, the mac doesn't think there is one it.😱


it takes a while to recognize that it is actually connected, sometimes 5-10 mins.

is there anything I can do, like reset the ethernet card or something??

 

[toolbox]

Have you tried another ethernet cable? you can also try the following

SMC Reset (Macbook MacbookPRO)

MacBook, MacBook Pro
If the computer is on, turn it off.
Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the computer's battery.
Press and hold down the power button for 5 seconds and then release the button.
Reconnect the battery and AC Adapter.
Press the Power button to restart the computer.

Reset PRAM

Resetting PRAM
Shut down the computer.
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
Release the keys

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[scienide09]

Odd. Are you turning off the Airport connection when you plug in the cable? Your MBP should spot the new, hardwired connection pretty much right away.

Trying putting it to sleep, then waking it. Not an ideal solution, but likely better than waiting 5 to 10 min. for it to make the connection.

 

[CarlsonCustoms]

Mine started doing this all a sudden too. I took it to the apple store and they have to replace the whole logic board. Its being repaired as we speak. To diagnose the problem they booted from an external drive to make sure it wasn't just a software setting that was misadjusted.

hope your's isnt the same problem becuase if its not under warranty its super expensive to fix.

Zack