Managing Network and Sharing on Mac

Question 1

How to change the service order when the Mac has multiple active network connections to prioritize traffic?

Answer 1

In System Settings, click Network.
Below Other Services, click the ellipses pop-up menu, then choose Set Service Order.

Set Service Order

Question 2

When a Mac receives an IP address using DHCP, how to force the Mac to renew the IP address?

Answer 2

Network settings > Wi-Fi service name > Details > TCP/IP > Configure IPv4: Using DHCP > Renew DHCP Lease

Renew DHCP Lease

Question 3

How can you test network connectivity using command?

Answer 3

Open a Terminal window, type ping <ip address> and press Return.

Question 4

Where should you check the status of your network connection?

Answer 4

Network settings

You can check the status of a network connection, such as Ethernet or Wi-Fi, in Network settings.

Question 5

Where in Network settings can you renew your DHCP lease?

Answer 5

[service name] > Details > TCP/IP

Click the Renew DHCP Lease button to renew your lease.

Question 6

Which Terminal command can help you determine whether a communication issue is related to your computer, your connection, or a remote device?

Answer 6

Ping

Pinging can help you determine whether a communication issue is related to your computer, your connection, or a remote device.

Question 7

Which key or key combination do you press and hold before you click the Wi-Fi status icon to access the Open Wireless Diagnostics option?

Answer 7

Option

Option-clicking the Wi-Fi status icon accesses the Open Wireless Diagnostics option in the macOS Wi-Fi status menu.

Question 8

Which type of file is the wireless diagnostics report?

Answer 8

Compressed

The report is a compressed file with a name that begins with WirelessDiagnostics.

Question 9

Where can you find the wireless diagnostics report?

Answer 9

/var/tmp

The wireless diagnostics report is located in the /var/tmp folder.

Question 10

Where can you find AirDrop settings on macOS?

Answer 10

The Finder window

AirDrop discoverability

AirDrop settings are in the Finder sidebar below Favorites or in Control Center in the menu bar.

Question 11

If you want to send a file that’s automatically accepted by a secondary device, what must you verify on both devices?

Answer 11

Both devices must be signed in to the same Apple ID.

If you use AirDrop to send a file that’s automatically sent to your device, make sure that you sign in to both devices with the same Apple ID.

Question 12

When troubleshooting AirDrop, which System Settings option should you choose?

Answer 12

Network > Firewall

Remember to deselect “Block all incoming connections” in the Options section of Firewall.