from http://www.fixamac.net/software/agmacep/ AppleGMACEthernet Patcher 1.0.1 This utility will only run under Mac OS X 10.2.8 and addresses an issue where ethernet access is lost after updating Mac OS X 10.2.6 to 10.2.8. You should only use this utility if you are having problems with your network connection. Fixamac Software cannot be held responsible for damage arising from the use of this software. Please make a backup of any important files before continuing with the installation. The AppleGMACEthernet Patcher will replace version 1.3.0 of the AppleGMACEthernet.kext file with version 1.2.4 installed with Mac OS X 10.2.6. At present, the impact of using an older version of the AppleGMACEthernet.kext file with Mac OS X 10.2.8 is unknown. The AppleGMACEthernet Patcher was written to aid with the process of restoring network services quickly and easily. The AppleGMACEthernet.kext file used in the installation was taken from a clean installation of Mac OS X 10.2.6 and has not been modified in any way. If you would feel more comfortable performing the downgrade manually, you can find details of the procedure here: http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20030925095222415 Fixamac Software is not charging a fee for this utility. However, if you feel that the time and effort put into this software has saved you a great deal of trouble, feel free to make a small donation.