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[GH-ISSUE #952] [Bug]: Network connection breaks when on wired instead of wifi #475

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opened 2026-03-03 18:58:11 +03:00 by kerem · 3 comments

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:58:11 +03:00

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Originally created by @bobziuchkovski on GitHub (May 11, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/952

Describe the bug

I have a Macbook Pro with an M1 Max. I'm using PlayCover to run Netflix and everything works swimmingly while I'm on WiFi, but the moment I plug-in to my dock (which provides a Thunderbolt ethernet connection), the app reports there's no network connection. This keeps occurring regardless of exiting/restarting the app/PlayCover until I explicitly disable the Thunderbolt connection ("Make Inactive" button in Network settings). Once I do that and the WiFi connection becomes the primary connection, Netflix is happy / stops throwing errors about my connectivity.

The thunderbolt ethernet connection definitely -is- connected to the internet and everything else outside of PlayCover/Netflix are happy with it. I have nothing strange like any proxies/VPNs active or anything. I've even tried explicitly turning off my Wifi connection so that -only- the thunderbolt connection is active. Everything else on my system keeps trucking / using the internet as usual but PlayCover/Netflix believe I'm offline.

Steps to reproduce

Open Netflix in PlayCover. Attach a thunderbolt network adapter/dock to the Macbook. Connect the adapter to the internet. Try to use Netflix in PlayCover.

Expected behaviour

I'd expect PlayCover/Netflix to think I'm online when I'm connected to the internet via thunderbolt ethernet.

Crash log

No crashes. I tried to find relevant logs but couldn't locate them. I'm happy re-test and provide logs if I know where to look for them.

What version of PlayCover are you using?

2.0.5

What version of macOS are you using?

Ventura (macOS 13)

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Yes my issue is written in English

Originally created by @bobziuchkovski on GitHub (May 11, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/952 ### Describe the bug I have a Macbook Pro with an M1 Max. I'm using PlayCover to run Netflix and everything works swimmingly while I'm on WiFi, but the moment I plug-in to my dock (which provides a Thunderbolt ethernet connection), the app reports there's no network connection. This keeps occurring regardless of exiting/restarting the app/PlayCover until I explicitly disable the Thunderbolt connection ("Make Inactive" button in Network settings). Once I do that and the WiFi connection becomes the primary connection, Netflix is happy / stops throwing errors about my connectivity. The thunderbolt ethernet connection definitely -is- connected to the internet and everything else outside of PlayCover/Netflix are happy with it. I have nothing strange like any proxies/VPNs active or anything. I've even tried explicitly turning off my Wifi connection so that -only- the thunderbolt connection is active. Everything else on my system keeps trucking / using the internet as usual but PlayCover/Netflix believe I'm offline. ### Steps to reproduce Open Netflix in PlayCover. Attach a thunderbolt network adapter/dock to the Macbook. Connect the adapter to the internet. Try to use Netflix in PlayCover. ### Expected behaviour I'd expect PlayCover/Netflix to think I'm online when I'm connected to the internet via thunderbolt ethernet. ### Crash log No crashes. I tried to find relevant logs but couldn't locate them. I'm happy re-test and provide logs if I know where to look for them. ### What version of PlayCover are you using? 2.0.5 ### What version of macOS are you using? Ventura (macOS 13) ### Issue Language - [X] Yes my issue is written in English

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kerem commented

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@ohaiibuzzle commented on GitHub (May 12, 2023):

Makes sense, the issues is that these apps kinda expects Cellular or WiFi and not Ethernet
So if they are programmed in such a way where other connection types aren't considered they would think there isn't any

@ohaiibuzzle commented on GitHub (May 12, 2023): Makes sense, the issues is that these apps kinda expects Cellular or WiFi and not Ethernet So if they are programmed in such a way where other connection types aren't considered they would think there isn't any

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2026-03-03 18:58:12 +03:00

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@bobziuchkovski commented on GitHub (May 12, 2023):

Hmm...that makes sense. It isn't that big a deal since I can just use WiFi, but would be neat if there were a way to present a sort of virtual wifi interface that represents having any sort of network connection from your Mac. 🤷

@bobziuchkovski commented on GitHub (May 12, 2023): Hmm...that makes sense. It isn't that big a deal since I can just use WiFi, but would be neat if there were a way to present a sort of virtual wifi interface that represents having any sort of network connection from your Mac. 🤷

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:58:12 +03:00

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@ohaiibuzzle commented on GitHub (May 12, 2023):

Hmm...that makes sense. It isn't that big a deal since I can just use WiFi, but would be neat if there were a way to present a sort of virtual wifi interface that represents having any sort of network connection from your Mac. 🤷

Problem with doing so is that it would make it trivial for apps to detect PlayCover's presence
You know how Android emulators all have their Wi-Fi name like "VirtualWiFi" and such? Yeah, took apps not so long to figure that out

@ohaiibuzzle commented on GitHub (May 12, 2023): > Hmm...that makes sense. It isn't that big a deal since I can just use WiFi, but would be neat if there were a way to present a sort of virtual wifi interface that represents having any sort of network connection from your Mac. 🤷 Problem with doing so is that it would make it trivial for apps to detect PlayCover's presence You know how Android emulators all have their Wi-Fi name like "VirtualWiFi" and such? Yeah, took apps *not so long* to figure that out

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2026-03-03 19:08:06 +03:00

[PR #475] [MERGED] repull of #450. #1632