[bigzebra]

Greetings!

As I have given the disclaimer before, I'm kind of dumb when it comes to Macs (I'm new).

The Mac Pro keeps asking me about every 10 mins if I want to stay connected. How do I make it quit asking me all the time? I do want to stay connected to the internet, and I want to stop having problems downloading large software and updates (the download terminates when the computer kicks itself offline).

Thanks!

[ghporter]

How are you connected to the Internet in the first place? IT makes a difference because you're getting this message basically from a dialer program that's part of OS X... So if you'll detail how you connect (from the wallplate to the back of your Mac Pro-manufacturer and model of every piece of hardware, and how it's hooked up), we can help get this figured out and get you out of being bugged by this!

[richwig83]

Presuming you using dialup or similar

In prefs>>>network>>> select your method of connection via the "show" drop down box.

There should be a options button>>>click it and there is an option to prompt every Xminutes to keep the connection... uncheck it!

[ghporter]

But if, for example, bigzebra is connected via DSL and the messages are coming from OS X's PPPoE dialer, he can almost certainly have his router handle the PPPoE and let OS X forget about it...

[richwig83]

Yeah quite right macos should play no part in dsl connection!!

[rem]

It would be helpful to know how you are connecting to the internet (e.g., dial-up modem, dsl modem, router; using built in OS X software or software that came with your modem).

Based on your description, I'm going to guess that you are using a dial-up connection with OS X software. If that's the case:
- go to Apple menu
- open "System Preferences"
- select "network"
- Show: Internal Modem
- From the PPP tab, select "PPP Options..."
- Deselect "Disconnect if Idle for (10) minutes"
- Click "OK"

[bigzebra]

Sorry for starting this thread in the wrong spot. I was actually able to rectify it on my own by fishing around on the PPoE settings. BTW I have a DSL connection.

Thank you all for your advice!!

[richwig83]

Originally Posted by rem 

It would be helpful to know how you are connecting to the internet (e.g., dial-up modem, dsl modem, router; using built in OS X software or software that came with your modem).

Based on your description, I'm going to guess that you are using a dial-up connection with OS X software. If that's the case:
- go to Apple menu
- open "System Preferences"
- select "network"
- Show: Internal Modem
- From the PPP tab, select "PPP Options..."
- Deselect "Disconnect if Idle for (10) minutes"
- Click "OK"

Why do people always do this..... repetition should be added to forum rules!!!

[ghporter]

Bigzebra, do you have a router, or just a modem? If you have a router (and I HIGHLY recommend you invest the $30 or so to have one), set IT up to handle the PPPoE connection with your ISP. It is simpler, more secure, and unloads a minor but necessary task from your Mac so it can do other things for you. It's really simple to set one of these home/small office routers up (with ANY computer!) and they tend to make your online life much nicer.

[bigzebra]

Thank you ghoprter! I'll go pick up a router in the next few days.

[Big Mac]

I too recommend a router, but you can still disable the connection nag by changing the preference in your connection software.