Internet connection and download problem

What did you download? and how does your computer connect to the net.

Whenever i get those messages its related to the sever on the other end.

 

That sucks. We may need a little more info before we can help though.

1. What sort of Mac?
2. How is the Mac connected to the internet (describe your network)?
3. Do you have any firewalls or antivirus software?

Question two is probably the quintessential question though.

 

Sorry, one more question I forgot to ask, do you mean it lets you browse the internet (using Safari or Firefox or whatever) or are you saying that other computers are using the connection just fine?

Also, is the iMac connected wirelessly or through ethernet to the router/modem?

 

Delete the Software Update Cache...

 

ham_man, do you mean the file called Software Update.log in Library/Logs (use Spotlight)? Maybe delete the .PLIST files while you're there, or at least put them in the trash so they can't be used but they can be replaced later if necessary.

As a side not, I hope this works but I really doubt it will since you're having problems downloading all files, not just ones from the Apple Updater page, right? It's certainly worth a try though.

 

Woops...

OK, so navigate to user/yourname/Library/Caches/com.apple.softwareupdate and see what happens...

 

Was it the 100Kb Telstra one or the 728Kb iinet one or a completely different one? Meh, either way, this is weird. I'm assuming one of them is your ISP, right? They're both good/relibale. Plus they're very small files.

This has got me stumped. I know iinet is having some scheduled maintenance in Sydney right now, it could be related... Unless of course, that's not your provider...

 

Do what ham_man said, worth a shot as its a .plist which osx automatically creates a new one. Just leave the copy in the bin just in case. But as mad jew had said i don't think it will work.

When you are casually surfing do you get the fast speed of ADSL? When you go to a new page is the response all most instance to load?

 

Bingo Telstra fault.

 

Nice find.

Thank God I'm not on that crappy Telstra line anymore.

 

I just remember that when I had DirecWAY, SU would never work, but deleting a certain folder in that Cache folder would make it work, for some reason...

 

Lucky im not in New South Wales. Telstra i find has reliable service, so should be back up soon. To look for there updates fisho log into your account on the bigpond site and check service status

 

Okay if your not with Telstra, however iinet might be linked to the line through the exchange. Check the service status on the web or call them to find out.

 

Okay, so the Telstra problem is definitely unrelated but I still saw that iinet's site was saying something about scheduled maintenance today. Either way, I think there could be three different problems here.

Server based:
Firstly, when they made the switch from ADSL on Telstra's line at the local exchange to ADSL2+ they sometimes leave both plugged in and this'll wreck your line. The Telstra technician must physically disconnect his Telstra cable whilst the iinet technician physically connects the iinet one. If they are both left in (a common problem) it will do strange things to your connection. This is assuming your house was previously set up for ADSL and already had a broadband link to the exchange and I know you said you upgraded form dial-up, but it's still possible your house was connected (maybe by previous owners).

Modem based:
Secondly, and much more likely, I don't think your modem is up to ADSL2+ specifications. ADSL2+ will kill most regular modems because of its much higher transmission speeds, trust me, I went through three before I worked out what was happening (well, the first two at least, third was laziness on my part for not getting a proper modem). I can't find anything about ADSL2+ on the Netgear website so (since it's a feature) I'm assuming it's not capable but if it's the modem that iinet gave you, then this problem can be ruled out. However, you may need to get a new modem.

 

My only other suggestion is to bring another computer in the house, maybe one of your friends. See if they can download of your network, Apart from that im stumped. Can you keep us posted, im curious as to what the problem is.

I have a feeling there is an issue with iinet, that needs fixing.

 

do u think it could be a port problem. thats almost what it sounds like the router isnt alowing the su to connect

 

A long shot, but maybe....

I've got the same model netgear as you (DG834GT). It works perfectly with a mix of 1 iBook (wireless) and 3 pc's (2 ethernet and 1 wireless) on the network. Its a fairly new model (its the 108 Mbps version) and should be perfectly compatible with your ISP.
You might try going to the setup page (type the ip address into safari, probably 192.168.0.1 unless you've changed it, then enter your user name and password - hope you remember them!). On the setup page, go to the Advanced setting and check the MTU figure. The default MTU is 1500, and 1492 for PPoE connections, but some ISP's prefer a lower figure. When I set my router up using the auto setup routine it set a figure of about 1458, and I changed it to 1500 with no ill effect, but then my ISP is different to yours. Check the tech support pages of your ISP's web site for the correct figure.
Good luck