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Hello,
I moved two months ago, and I've received a message on my computer twice since I’ve been in my new apartment.
I’ve been using a Mac for a year and a half, and I've never had this problem in my old apartment.
Here’s the message that pops up:
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The local hostname of this computer "name.local" is already in use on this network. The name has been replaced by "othername.local"
To change the local hostname, open System Preferences, click on Sharing, then on Edit and enter the name in the Local hostname field.
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Just for your information, in this message, I replaced the actual name on my computer with "name" and "othername".
Can someone please help me understand why I’m getting this message, what the consequences are, and what I should do?
Thank you in advance :-)
Séb
I moved two months ago, and I've received a message on my computer twice since I’ve been in my new apartment.
I’ve been using a Mac for a year and a half, and I've never had this problem in my old apartment.
Here’s the message that pops up:
"
The local hostname of this computer "name.local" is already in use on this network. The name has been replaced by "othername.local"
To change the local hostname, open System Preferences, click on Sharing, then on Edit and enter the name in the Local hostname field.
"
Just for your information, in this message, I replaced the actual name on my computer with "name" and "othername".
Can someone please help me understand why I’m getting this message, what the consequences are, and what I should do?
Thank you in advance :-)
Séb
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Hello,
I only have one Mac at home, a MacBook, and I haven't cloned my hard drive to another machine. I don't even know how to do that lol
Moreover, the first time, I had already followed the instructions in the message, but it popped up again today, and I don't understand why. I'm wondering if someone is trying to access my network.
Because I'm on a personal network. I have my own internet connection with my modem and my subscription. I can switch between Wi-Fi or Ethernet. For some time now, I've been using Ethernet because the Wi-Fi isn't working very well.
Also, the first time, my local host's name was my first and last name. I don't think it's just a coincidence that someone would have exactly the same first and last name as me.
So I changed that name the first time, and coincidentally, another person has that same name?
That seems very strange.
Isn't it possible that there is a conflict between my Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection? Since both are working at the same time? (unless the Wi-Fi automatically shuts down when the Ethernet is plugged in)
Thank you for your help.
I only have one Mac at home, a MacBook, and I haven't cloned my hard drive to another machine. I don't even know how to do that lol
Moreover, the first time, I had already followed the instructions in the message, but it popped up again today, and I don't understand why. I'm wondering if someone is trying to access my network.
Because I'm on a personal network. I have my own internet connection with my modem and my subscription. I can switch between Wi-Fi or Ethernet. For some time now, I've been using Ethernet because the Wi-Fi isn't working very well.
Also, the first time, my local host's name was my first and last name. I don't think it's just a coincidence that someone would have exactly the same first and last name as me.
So I changed that name the first time, and coincidentally, another person has that same name?
That seems very strange.
Isn't it possible that there is a conflict between my Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection? Since both are working at the same time? (unless the Wi-Fi automatically shuts down when the Ethernet is plugged in)
Thank you for your help.
Hello,
Make sure your WIFI network is properly secured with a password. Preferably of the WPA type, rather than WEP. Also, make sure that it's not you who is trying to use a neighbor's wifi network.
As for the choice of network, the Mac will connect to your "preferred network", either Airport or Ethernet, but not both at the same time. Your preferred network is the one you have dragged to the top of the list in the "Network" settings of System Preferences. Depending on the version of Mac OS, either click on the small gear icon at the bottom of the list and select "Set Service Order...", or drag the networks up or down according to your preferences. I would say you might possibly have an issue with Wifi or Ethernet, but you shouldn't have a problem with both modes. If that is the case, there must be a configuration error in your network preferences.
The utility MyNet allows you to check if an unwanted intruder has set up on your network.
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Sanspseudo - Francis
iMac Intel Core 2 Duo Mac OS 10.6 + iMac-G5 - Mac OS 10.5.8
Make sure your WIFI network is properly secured with a password. Preferably of the WPA type, rather than WEP. Also, make sure that it's not you who is trying to use a neighbor's wifi network.
As for the choice of network, the Mac will connect to your "preferred network", either Airport or Ethernet, but not both at the same time. Your preferred network is the one you have dragged to the top of the list in the "Network" settings of System Preferences. Depending on the version of Mac OS, either click on the small gear icon at the bottom of the list and select "Set Service Order...", or drag the networks up or down according to your preferences. I would say you might possibly have an issue with Wifi or Ethernet, but you shouldn't have a problem with both modes. If that is the case, there must be a configuration error in your network preferences.
The utility MyNet allows you to check if an unwanted intruder has set up on your network.
A++
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Sanspseudo - Francis
iMac Intel Core 2 Duo Mac OS 10.6 + iMac-G5 - Mac OS 10.5.8
Hi,
How many Macs do you have at home?
Have you cloned the hard drive of your Mac onto another machine?
Ritchi
How many Macs do you have at home?
Have you cloned the hard drive of your Mac onto another machine?
Ritchi
Hello,
What you need to do? Perhaps simply follow the instructions in the message, which means changing your computer's name.
The likely cause is that on the network you are trying to connect to, there is already a computer with the same name as the one you have assigned to yours.
Best regards
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Sanspseudo - Francis
iMac Intel Core 2 Duo Mac OS 10.6 + iMac-G5 - Mac OS 10.5.8
What you need to do? Perhaps simply follow the instructions in the message, which means changing your computer's name.
The likely cause is that on the network you are trying to connect to, there is already a computer with the same name as the one you have assigned to yours.
Best regards
--
Sanspseudo - Francis
iMac Intel Core 2 Duo Mac OS 10.6 + iMac-G5 - Mac OS 10.5.8