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How to Setup a Wifi Hotspot on Your Mac.

Jul 20, 2012 12:05 AM
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Sharing your internet connection with others through wifi, is easy. follow the steps and your Mac will emit a wifi signal.

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Open System Preferences.

Custom preferences menu in a computer settings interface.

Open Sharing, in Internet and Wireless Section.

MacBook Pro network sharing settings interface.

Select the Option of Internet Connection You Have on the Computer.

Internet sharing settings on a MacBook Pro.

I use ethernet connection. Any of the options on the list still work.

Select the Wifi Option Below.

MacBook Pro sharing settings interface, showing options for internet and network sharing.

Then Go to Wifi Options and Set the Password.

Wi-Fi network configuration settings on a computer.

Then Tick Internet Sharing Option, on the Left Side.

Screenshot of MacBook Pro sharing settings with options for file, printer, and internet sharing.

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