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pentangle's avatar
pentangle
Sophomore
5 years ago

Repeatedly losing network connection

I have been trying for days to download the Big Sur version of the Apple OS without success. After some time, (this morning I was able to get 10 Gigs of the 12G downloaded) I get an error message tha...
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  • pentangle's avatar
    pentangle
    5 years ago

    So, I posted this issue on the Apple support community site, and got helpful answers in just a day. I was able to set up a wired connection, took about 12-14 hours, but the download finished. Nothing to do with Century Link.

maratsade's avatar
maratsade
Distinguished Professor IV

Hughesnet delivers more than 25 down/3 up, and the Feds have labeled it broadband.

My system given label refers to number of posts, just as yours. Your use of it in your post is irrelevant to the facts.

 

You have been given reasons why you can't download Big Sur.  You can accept them or not, that's your choice.

 

pentangle wrote:

Federal definition of broadband is 25 MBPS, Hughes average is under 20, so, not so much.

What troubleshooting? I have not seen any suggestions as to how this might be resolved.

Just because I haven't made a massive number of posts and am therefore a FRESHMAN, doesn't make me less qualified or my points invalid.

 

pentangle's avatar
pentangle
Sophomore
5 years ago

So, I posted this issue on the Apple support community site, and got helpful answers in just a day. I was able to set up a wired connection, took about 12-14 hours, but the download finished. Nothing to do with Century Link.

  • maratsade's avatar
    maratsade
    Distinguished Professor IV
    5 years ago

    That's great news, pentangle!