Set Network Settings to Default

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markmester

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What are the steps needed to set the OS X Network Settings to the way they were when the computer was new? I want all the locations and settings I currently have removed and I want it the way it was. I am using OS X 10.5.6 Leopard.
 
Just open System Preferences->Network and use the pull down bar to "Edit Locations" to remove all wanted Locations and set it to "Automatic".
 
The problem is I don't see an automatic option. I think I deleted it. I just have one location in the edit locations box. How do I get the automatic option back?
 
I could do that. Can you explain to me what the automatic configuration is? I wanted to get that one back but does it matter? Is it the same as if I would just create a new location?
 
The "Automatic" location is determined when you install OS X.

Why do you want to return to the "default" settings? There really aren't any "default" settings -- there's just settings that work with your network setup, and settings that don't. Typically, home networks work off of DHCP, but again, it all depends on your network setup. Just create a new location, set "Configure:" to "Using DHCP" and then blank out all of the options for DNS servers, etc.

That's pretty "default" right there.

If you're having trouble with your network, or you're trying to return the computer to a semi-stock condition so you can sell it, or something else, let us know -- if we know what exactly you're trying to accomplish, perhaps we can advise you of what steps to take.
 
It is not a big deal. I am not having any problems with my network. I just thought having it set to automatic would be better but you say there aren't any default settings so I will forget it. I wanted to ask you someone else told me to delete NetworkUtility.plst file as a way to reset it. I did that and it did not work. My question is I deleted that file is that ok? Will the system need that file?
 
markmester said:
No I can't. The minus sign is grayed out. There is only one location and it does not let me delete the one location.
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When you open the System Preferences->Network pane look at the bottom of the pane and if the padlock icon pock click on it, give it your password, and unlock it. Then you be will be able to change the settings. Just make a new Location and call it Automatic.
 
markmester said:
It is not a big deal. I am not having any problems with my network. I just thought having it set to automatic would be better but you say there aren't any default settings so I will forget it. I wanted to ask you someone else told me to delete NetworkUtility.plst file as a way to reset it. I did that and it did not work. My question is I deleted that file is that ok? Will the system need that file?
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Deleting that file will not reset your network settings, as it has nothing to do with your network settings to begin with. It's a preference file for the Network Utility application (which only does network testing and stuff -- it doesn't actually change your network settings), and deleting it is harmless.
 
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