I'm returning the pro for a replacement, I'm not dealing with this anymore
hopefully the new one doesn't have this problem
hopefully the new one doesn't have this problem
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M2 Pro Ethernet issues?
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So, folks -- I'm fairly sure this is a software issue.
If you go to settings->network-><ethernet interface>->details->hardware and then change "Configure" to "manual", THEN change *ANY* setting (I turned off ABV/EAP mode), save/exit and then go in and change it back; the packet loss seems to stop. (I also tried changing duplex to 'flow control' and back again, just incase it helps anyone)
I'm guessing the auto configuration has gotten something wrong and persisted it somehow. Try it out!
66 packets transmitted, 66 packets received, 0.0% packet loss
If you go to settings->network-><ethernet interface>->details->hardware and then change "Configure" to "manual", THEN change *ANY* setting (I turned off ABV/EAP mode), save/exit and then go in and change it back; the packet loss seems to stop. (I also tried changing duplex to 'flow control' and back again, just incase it helps anyone)
I'm guessing the auto configuration has gotten something wrong and persisted it somehow. Try it out!
66 packets transmitted, 66 packets received, 0.0% packet loss
Let’s hope this gets solved with a simple update on Apple’s end.
I have a BTO Pro Mini w/1TB drive that isn’t arriving till the middle of Feb. This will be the first thing I check out 😬. Props to Cyberpunk for the troubleshooting 👍🏻
This is not working for me
Do you leave it in manual after you change the setting back ?
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Ok leaving it in manual seems to fix the problem
Is MTU suppose to be at 1500 ? As default
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I can't believe that a macOS reinstall didn't fix this problem.
Very odd.
This means that the bug exists even in the fresh install.
If it’s a driver issue you can reinstall the OS as many times as you like and it won’t fix the issue, it will require a fix from Apple by way of a patch with a new driver.
Hey everyone, got my base spec M2 Pro Mac mini yesterday, at my local Apple Store.
This morning I tested my unit, curious to see if I encountered the problem described here, but I am happy to say that my 1gb Ethernet connector is working perfectly fine. I ran various packet loss tests using this and this websites, and I got 0%. Screenshots attached, if it helps.
Don't know if this might be useful, but I live in Italy so my unit is a Europe market one.
This morning I tested my unit, curious to see if I encountered the problem described here, but I am happy to say that my 1gb Ethernet connector is working perfectly fine. I ran various packet loss tests using this and this websites, and I got 0%. Screenshots attached, if it helps.
Don't know if this might be useful, but I live in Italy so my unit is a Europe market one.
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Restore from backup. I had a 24" M1 iMac that I returned few weeks ago, so I restored that backup on Mac mini first boot.
That seems to fix the problem, there’s another guy on Reddit who restored from backup and never experienced this. But glad to hear your new Mac is working
I’m using apple AirPort Extreme and I did not restore from backup when I got the m2 pro ,fresh install
And I have the problem
Well use to
And I have the problem
Well use to
You need to upgrade that router. Not secure at all by today's standards.
how bad of a security risk are we talking about?
I really like the router, never have any problems "it just works"
i have xfinity internet 800mb and speedtest gives me 930mb down
I was hoping apple would come back to the router business
what other router would you recommend for a small place?
Thank you so much for posting this. My Mini M2Pro was on an Ethernet go-slow until I applied your fix, and it now appears to be working as expected. Apple Support this morning had me changing cables....
There is no security risk that I'm aware of and I'm a security engineer.
Residential grade firewalls are extremely primitive devices that pretty much just NAT (address translation) traffic between your internal home network and the IP you have on the outside public internet. The "firewall" part of what they do is just block port connections that come in from the public (internet) side of the network trying to connect to things on your internal network.
There is a legitimate issue from a security perspective of using a router that only supports very old WiFi security methods as those can be defeated by someone who is determined and has enough time (captures traffic on the network and eventually breaks the security key).
If you upgrade to a newer generation device you would get updated WiFi capabilities which are more secure with better connection speeds. From a "security" standpoint outside of WiFi you aren't really going to get much more from a basic firewall box.
To get "real" network security you are going to either set up something like PFSense (and maybe pay for a snort license) or buy an actual SOHO/SMB grade device with a subscription to services like Intrusion Prevention, Antivirus protection, malware protection, C&C Botnet protection, etc.