Has anyone else upgraded to macOS 15 Sequoia and found themselves struggling to access local network web pages? I made the jump over the weekend, and now I can’t seem to open any of my usual sites that are hosted on my home server. It’s like they completely disappeared from existence. I can still access the internet without any problems; it’s just the local stuff that seems to be acting up, which is pretty frustrating since I rely on that network for my work and some personal projects.
I’ve tried all the usual troubleshooting steps—restarting my Mac, resetting the router, and even flushing my DNS, but nothing seems to help. It’s odd because everything worked perfectly before the upgrade. My server is still running, and I can ping it without any issues. It just seems that the browser doesn’t want to play nice with anything hosted locally. I’ve been using both Safari and Chrome to see if it was a browser-specific issue, but it looks like they’re both affected.
I saw somewhere that there might be certain privacy settings or new firewall features in Sequoia that could be blocking local connections. Does anyone have insights on that? I’m not super tech-savvy, so I’m a bit lost trying to figure this out. If this is a common issue, I’m hoping there’s a simple fix that I’ve just overlooked.
Anyone else running into this, or am I just special? If you’ve faced similar issues and managed to sort it out, I’d really appreciate any tips you could share. Debugging this alone feels a bit daunting, and I could use some help from the community! Thanks in advance for any advice or personal experiences you can share.
Hey! I totally get where you’re coming from. I just upgraded to macOS 15 Sequoia too, and suddenly my local network stuff seems to have gone MIA. It’s really annoying since I count on that for a lot of things!
I’ve been going crazy trying to figure it out. Like you, I can access the internet fine, but my home server is just… not being recognized by the browsers. I managed to ping it, so it’s there, but using Safari and Chrome gives me the cold shoulder. Ugh!
I’ve heard about the new privacy settings and firewall features messing with local connections. One thing I did was check the Firewall settings in System Preferences. If that’s turned on, make sure to allow incoming connections for your server or any related apps. A friend of mine mentioned something about ‘Block all incoming connections’ being a possible culprit.
Also, there’s that “Privacy” section under the “Sharing” tab in System Preferences. You might want to take a peek there too, just to ensure everything is set up correctly for your local network.
Maybe trying to disable the firewall temporarily could shed some light on whether that’s the issue? Just remember to turn it back on after testing!
Honestly, I feel you on the whole debugging thing – it can feel super overwhelming. If I manage to find a fix or if you discover something that works, let’s definitely share it. Here’s hoping for a solution soon!
Good luck, and hang in there!
It seems that your experience with macOS 15 Sequoia is not unique, and several users have encountered similar issues when attempting to access local network web pages post-upgrade. The challenges you’re facing may be linked to enhanced privacy and security settings that have been introduced in this version. It’s not uncommon for operating system updates to modify the way local network connections are handled, especially in response to ongoing security concerns. One thing to check would be your Firewall settings in System Preferences, as new options may have been introduced that restrict local network access. Additionally, you could verify the settings in Network Preferences to ensure that your local server is recognized properly.
If you haven’t done so already, consider temporarily disabling the Firewall to see if that resolves your connectivity issues. Another potential fix is to look into your router’s settings, as certain updates may have reset them or modified how devices communicate on your network. Keep in mind that the use of services like Bonjour for local service discovery can also be impacted when privacy features are altered. If disabling the firewall or adjusting router settings doesn’t help, you might also explore the Terminal for running commands like `ping`, `traceroute`, or `curl` to further diagnose the issue. Seeking support in community forums specific to macOS 15 may yield additional troubleshooting tips tailored to this version. Good luck with your local server setup!