Hardwire AT&T U-verse Internet

[choreo]

MacPro 2012

I just switched from Suddenlink Cable via a Cable Modem through AirPort Extreme (connected via WiFi).

AT&T U-verse came out and installed their system last week which include their own modem/router. I currently have my MacPro and MacBook Pro connected and working fine via WiFi.

It is my understanding that I may be able to improve my Internet speed on the MacPro by connecting the new U-Verse modem/router directly via Ethernet cable. I have run a new Cat-6 cable from their device to my MacPro, but I cannot figure out how to get it to access the Internet through the Network panel?

Has anyone done this?

 

[jmp473]

MacPro 2012

I just switched from Suddenlink Cable via a Cable Modem through AirPort Extreme (connected via WiFi).

AT&T U-verse came out and installed their system last week which include their own modem/router. I currently have my MacPro and MacBook Pro connected and working fine via WiFi.

It is my understanding that I may be able to improve my Internet speed on the MacPro by connecting the new U-Verse modem/router directly via Ethernet cable. I have run a new Cat-6 cable from their device to my MacPro, but I cannot figure out how to get it to access the Internet through the Network panel?

Has anyone done this?

Yes. Surprised it doesn't work automatically

 

[choreo]

Yes. Surprised it doesn't work automatically

Seems to be working now?

 

[Flint Ironstag]

Verify by turning off wifi and browsing. You can also set the service order. Click the gear icon (network prefs), and drag ethernet above wifi.

 

[1024724]

Your avatar made me think of Roxy era Bryan Ferry...

To follow up of Flint's post above, set your Ethernet to position 1 in Network Prefs pane and make others inactive if you won't be using them. You also have to log in to your u-verse account one time, or at least back when mine was done.

Click the gear > Set Service Order > then drag them into position.

 

[Flint Ironstag]

Have you done it and verified? Please post for anyone else in the future with the same situation.

Cheers

 

[choreo]

Have you done it and verified? Please post for anyone else in the future with the same situation.

Cheers

Yes, verified. All is working now.

 

[Flint Ironstag]

Cheers from Houston! Got a childhood buddy who moved to Odessa for oil and gas back in the day - Midland is booming or about to be isn't it?? Sorry OT.

 

[bjar]

Cheers from Houston! Got a childhood buddy who moved to Odessa for oil and gas back in the day - Midland is booming or about to be isn't it?? Sorry OT.

Go astros!