Ethernet Problem in New Macbook Pro?

[TWIXMIX]

Hey Guys,

I just installed Hardware Growler, and I've noticed that about every two minutes and notification comes up saying:

"Ethernet Deactivated, Interface: en0"

Is anyone else experiencing this? I really hope it isn't a hardware issue with the new Macbooks.


Thanks.

 

[spinnerlys]

Are you using your ethernet port?

 

[TWIXMIX]

No, right now I'm just using my wireless for internet. Ethernet isn't even plugged in.

 

[snouter]

No, right now I'm just using my wireless for internet. Ethernet isn't even plugged in.

It may be powering down the ethernet to save power since it's not being used?

Plug it into an ethernet and see if it persists.

 

[TWIXMIX]

It may be powering down the ethernet to save power since it's not being used?

Plug it into an ethernet and see if it persists.

Ya, I tried connected to ethernet and it held up and didn't deactivate. I was thinking the same thing, maybe shutting it off to save power. I'll just have to disable that notification.

 

[fender101]

Me too

Can confirm that mine is doing the exact same thing - MBP 2.66 high res non-glossy screen.

I'm having trouble with the migration assistant too, I've had to import my profile twice and can"t delete one of the duplicate user profiles.

Lovely machine otherwise!

 

[ctwise]

I'll just have to disable that notification.

How do you disable just that notification?

 

[r0tt3n]

I was wondering the same thing, then I figured it out...

System Preferences -> Growl -> Applications -> HardwareGrowler -> Configure -> Notifications -> Choose "Network Link Down" from the "Notification:" dropdown -> uncheck "Enabled"

Solved! Woohoo!

 

[TWIXMIX]

I was wondering the same thing, then I figured it out...

System Preferences -> Growl -> Applications -> HardwareGrowler -> Configure -> Notifications -> Choose "Network Link Down" from the "Notification:" dropdown -> uncheck "Enabled"

Solved! Woohoo!

Yup, I did the same thing. All is now well.

Must be a power saving thing, since my internet doesn't drop when I actually have ethernet plugged in.

 

[moogoo68]

Yup, I did the same thing. All is now well.

Must be a power saving thing, since my internet doesn't drop when I actually have ethernet plugged in.

Guys the issues is with the MacBook Pro. Go check this out http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11418092

Turning of that feature in Growl only stop the notifications but the actual problem still exists.

Apple need to respond soon as this is a bad look and we should not expect a superior product to have issues of this nature.

 

[JimKirk]

Are you effn kidding me

So does the network connection drop? Does this effect file transfers?

I guess I will have to test it out.

Doesn't apple test a anything these days? A simple look at the console for errors?

 

[pricej636]

I am having the issue on a 13" MBP 2010 model. So its not limited to the i5 and i7 processors.

 

[moogoo68]

I am having the issue on a 13" MBP 2010 model. So its not limited to the i5 and i7 processors.

mmmm...look like it's either 10.6.3 or the actaul hardware. Let's see what Apple do and the time they do it in.

It's frustrating that the end user always finds these issues. I can understand something that is not related to apple such as 3rd party software and hardware but this is straight out of the box.

Get it out the door seems to be the main issue these days.

 

[moogoo68]

So does the network connection drop? Does this effect file transfers?

I guess I will have to test it out.

Doesn't apple test a anything these days? A simple look at the console for errors?

I'm a Citrix Solutions Advisor and I have seen no dropouts while working. Also RDP sessions seem OK. I just noticed that its not impacting me...just frustrating me.

As I said there is now a trend in markets to get it out the door and work it through...absolute garbage and companies need to rethink

We the consumer should not put up with it. But unfortunately it seems we accept failure as a norm these days and live with it...

Let's see if we can push for better consumer protection by all participating.

Hopefully Apple will lead the way. All we need is one major company and the rest will follow.

Enough I could go on

 

[TnIan]

As I said there is now a trend in markets to get it out the door and work it through...absolute garbage

I'm getting the same result on my 15" i7. But if this is really that big a deal to you, you're going to have a very frustrating experience with any computer.

 

[amancalledsun]

I get exactly the same thing, on a 17" i5 with matte screen. It's annoying but not a deal breaker; the deactivated message only happens when I don't have a network cable plugged in. I haven't noticed any data transfer interruptions when connected by Ethernet.