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BenVaughan12
Nov 15, 2025Aspirant
"Self-assigned IP" on MacOS Sequoia when trying to connect via Ethernet
I'm trying to connect my MacBook Pro running MacOS Sequoia 15.7.2 via ethernet to my Orbi Satellite. I get the status "Self-assigned IP" in the Network tab in System Settings under the Ethernet Port'...
StephenB
Nov 16, 2025Guru - Experienced User
BenVaughan12 wrote:On the MacBook, when using the 1Gbps ports on the Satellite, ethernet works, but when using the 2.5Gbps port on the satellite, Ethernet does not work.
Does your MacBook ethernet adapter support 2.5 gbps? If not, you might as well just use the 1 gpbs port.
BenVaughan12
Nov 17, 2025Aspirant
The adapter is marketed as a 2.5gbps adapter; here's the link to it.