In this section, we will go through some common questions regarding network issues. More precisely, the questions we will answer are as follows:
- What are the most common issues that can interrupt network services on a Mac?
- How can you verify if your Mac is connecting effectively to another network host?
- How can you verify if your Mac is connecting effectively to a remote network host?
- How can you verify if DNS hostname resolution is working properly?
Let's begin by addressing the first question.
What are the most common issues that can interrupt network services on a Mac?
Three issues can interrupt network services:
- Local issues: This means that your network settings have been configured incorrectly or that the computer has been disconnected from the network.
- Network issues: This means that the problem might be at the ISP, DNS, or DHCP server level. In this case, you can use Network Utility to perform ping tests or the Lookup tab to test the resolution...
