A beginner’s guide to sharing ⁠ internet connection on Mac ​

Sharing your Mac’s internet,When you activate this setting, it enables you to distribute and utilize the internet from your Mac to ⁠ various devices connected to the same local network connection with other devices on your local network can prove to be exceptionally advantageous. Regardless if your internet connection is through Ethernet or Wi-Fi, ⁠ sharing that connection with other computers is a breeze. This comprehensive guide will assist you in setting up internet sharing ⁠ on your Mac by following a detailed step-by-step procedure. ‍

Access Internet Sharing Settings

To get started, follow ⁠ these simple steps: ‍

Access the Apple menu ⁠ on your Macintosh. ‌
Press the “System Preferences” option Afterward, ⁠ pick “General” from the sidebar. ‌
Proceed by clicking on “Sharing” which can be found ⁠ on the right side of the window. Finding it might require you ⁠ to scroll down. ⁠

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Choose the Internet ⁠ Connection to Share ⁠

Click the information (“Info”) button ⁠ next to “Internet Sharing.” ‌
In the “Share your connection from” pop-up menu, select ⁠ the internet connection that you want to share. For instance, if you’re currently connected via ⁠ Ethernet, choose “Ethernet” from the list.

Configure Internet Sharing ⁠ for Wi-Fi (Optional) ​

If you want to share your internet connection ⁠ over Wi-Fi, follow these additional steps: ⁠

In the “To computers using” ⁠ list, select “Wi-Fi.”

Click on “Wi-Fi Options” to ⁠ configure your internet-sharing network.

Network Name: Enter a name ⁠ for your shared connection. ​

Channel: If using the default channel is not your preference, click ⁠ the “Channel” pop-up menu and choose a different one. ‌

Security: If available, select an appropriate option ⁠ from the “Security” pop-up menu.

Choose “WPA3 Personal” if all computers using ⁠ the shared connection support WPA3. ​

Choose “WPA2/WPA3 Personal” if some ⁠ computers support only WPA2. ⁠

Password: Enter a password for ⁠ your shared connection. You can also check the “Show password” ⁠ checkbox to view the current password. ‌

Click “OK” for preserving ⁠ your Wi-Fi preferences. ‍

Enable Internet Sharing

After choosing the suitable internet connection and possibly adjusting ⁠ Wi-Fi settings, Proceed to turn on internet sharing. ​

To switch it on, mark the ⁠ box adjacent to “Internet Sharing”. ​
There will be an alert that shows up, informing you ⁠ of the possible drawbacks of sharing your internet connection. Part 2: When both your internet and local network ⁠ utilize a shared port, such as Ethernet. Place great importance on this warning ⁠ and investigate further if necessary. ⁠
In case of complete certainty, press the button labeled “Start.” To ⁠ opt out, simply select the option marked as “Cancel.”

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Important Warning and Precautions ‍

Before enabling internet sharing, having a thorough understanding ⁠ of the potential hazards is critical. Especially if your internet connection and local ⁠ network use the same port. For example, sharing your internet connection via Ethernet could disrupt the ⁠ network, thus possibly causing inconvenience for other ISP customers. Your ISP might even ⁠ terminate your service. ​

Exercise caution and, if needed, consult with your network ⁠ administrator or ISP before proceeding with internet sharing. ⁠

By implementing these recommended actions, you can conveniently distribute your internet connection ⁠ from your Mac among other devices connected within your local network. Whether you opt for Ethernet or Wi-Fi when sharing, The method is ⁠ uncomplicated and can be an advantageous resource in various scenarios. ⁠