To stay productive in our time, the Internet is needed almost constantly. Unfortunately, many modern desktop computers are not equipped with a WiFi module. Probably their manufacturers believe that if you need the Internet, then you either buy a WiFi module yourself, or distribute the Internet from another computer already connected to the Internet.

The second option can also be used and vice versa - connect to wired internet and distribute it via WiFi. In this article, you will learn how to distribute the Internet to any wired and wireless device, whether it is a PC or XBox, from a Mac connected to a network.

Why might this be needed?

Suppose you have an old laptop that does not have a WiFi module, but of course, there is an Ethernet port. It is using this port that you can connect to the Mac and provide the old laptop with the Internet.

Also, a Mac distributing the Internet can serve as a good replacement for a router.
If you don't want to spend money on a router, then you can use an old Mac mini (although not many people have an old minic lying around) or an iMac as such. Simply connect it to the Internet via Ethernet and distribute via the built-in WiFi module. For example, I did this at my parents' house - they simply did not want to buy another "some kind of box."

Option 1. We distribute the Internet without wires

For wireless distribution of the Internet, you will definitely need a WiFi module - either already built into the Mac, or connected to the Mac via USB.

Step 1: Open Sharing in System Preferences

launches System settingsand open sectionGeneral access. On the left side of the window there will be a list of possible services that can be shared. ChooseShared internet.

Step 2: Set up access settings

Now you need to click on the dropdown menu General connection and choose there ethernet or Thunderbolt Bridge, depending on how your Mac is connected to the internet. It is worth noting that if you are working through a VPN, then in this drop-down menu you can select VPN so that all traffic from the computers to which you distribute the Internet also passes through the VPN.

Then check the box next to WiFi. To set a password for connecting to WiFi and change the name of the network, press WiFi settings…, the default is channel 11, but you can change whatever you want here.
Regarding security - the only option here is WPA2. Unfortunately, OS X will not generate a password and you will have to set it yourself - it can be at least 8 characters and it doesn't matter if you use capital letters and numbers. When you're done here, click OK.

Step 3. Start giving out

It may seem that after all the steps taken, the Internet is already being distributed. But no, you need to take one more step - check the box next to Shared internet on the left side of the panel. You will be warned that Internet sharing may cause problems with the network and with the network settings of other computers, but if you are sure that everything will be fine, feel free to click Turn on.

Option 2. We distribute the Internet via a wired connection

Distributing wireless Internet to a device glued through a wire is easier than vice versa. After the Mac is connected to the computer to which you want to distribute the Internet, it remains to take 7 small steps:

1. Launching the application System settings.
2. Opening the section General access.
3. Click on Shared internet on the left side of the panel.
4. In the drop-down menu General connection, select WiFi.
5. Listed For computers using choose ethernet or Thunderbolt Bridge, depending on how you connected your computer.
6. Check the box on the left side General internet.
7. We check how everything works on the connected computer.

We distribute the Internet on the XBox 360

The first versions of the Xbox 360 were released without a built-in wireless network adapter, and not many people want to spend $ 80 to buy this module from Microsoft. So why not use your Mac to connect your Xbox 360 to the internet?
It will take only 5 minutes, but it will be a little more difficult than distributing the Internet to an old laptop.

1. Connect Mac and Xbox via Ethernet.
2. We repeat the same steps for WiFi distribution via Ethernet as above.
3. Next, click on the button show all in System settings and go to section Network.
4. Choose WiFi in the list on the left.
5. We press the button Additionally…
6. Choose a tab DNS and write down DNS servers somewhere, we'll need them later.
7. After we press OK, select on the left ethernet or Thunderbolt Bridge and again click on the button Additionally…
8. In the tab TCP/IP ask Off in the drop down menu IPv4 configuration.
9. Again OK and after Apply.
10. On Xbox go to network settings, choose wire network, and then Configure Network.
11. Ask Manual for IP addresses on the tab Basic Settings and enter 192.168.2.2
12. In field subnet mask enter 255.255.255.0 , and also set for Gateway the address 192.168.2.1 Further Done.
13. After that we choose DNS Settings and enter the addresses from the 6th step there.
14. We check that everything works and rejoice.

Stay online

Now you can get an old computer out of the pantry, put a lightweight Linux distribution on it (like Ubuntu) and give this piece of iron a second life without spending money on a WiFi adapter or something else.
In addition, you can make your home completely wireless using your Mac as a router - this is a good option that will also save you some money.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments or tell us how you use your Mac to share the Internet.

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3G mobile Internet is the service without which many cannot even imagine a day. Today I want to try to help you connect your MacBook or iMac to a 3G modem. Now there are a great many different 3G modems on the market, in my case it is ZTE MF180. When you connect the modem to the computer, a virtual CD automatically appears, which should contain drivers and software for your system. Install and go to the mobile Internet!

But there are also non-standard situations: the modem is in NOCD mode, the operator program fails to work adequately, the modem is unlocked with the loss of a virtual disk. Let's consider in more detail.

What modem to take?

At the moment, I have tested the work of about a dozen different modems. Stable work mobile internet marked on the following models:

• Huawei E153
• Huawei E156G
• Huawei E219
• Huawei E330 (works with Mac OS 10.7)
• Huawei E352 (works with Mac OS 10.7 on the latest firmware)
• Huawei E369 (very compact)
• Huawei E1750 (works with Mac OS 10.7)
• Skylink Airplus MCD-800
• ZTE MF112
• ZTE MF180

Problems arose with the models:

• Huawei E1550 (there were frequent breaks)
  
• ZTE MF100 (problems with support for systems above 10.4)

In general, almost all modern modems support normal work on Mac OS 10.6.8 and above, but still there are problems. Today, I am using a bunch of Mac OS 10.6.8 + ZTE MF180.

Setting up without a connection manager

Open the network settings and select the tab with our modem. It should roughly look like this:

We create a new profile. Each mobile operator has its own mobile Internet settings:

• MTS, API: internet.mts.ru, Telephone: *99#, Name: mts, Password: mts;
• Megaphone, API: internet, Telephone: *99#, Name: not required, Password: not required;
• beeline, API: internet.beeline.ru, Telephone: *99#,Name: beeline, Password: beeline;

Programs and drivers

What to do if you unlocked the modem or performed some other operation unsuccessfully and the installation disk no longer appears? So far I have found the following drivers:

Afterword

Mobile Internet in the vastness of our country is still a rather expensive and underdeveloped service. It is unlikely that it can be used as a permanent Internet connection, and the future is more likely for 4G devices. Well, the development of 4G networks is a good reason for a new article.

All Apple computers are designed to work with the World Wide Web via a wireless network. To do this, the Mac OS operating system has a special AirPort utility that makes connections. You open the program and select the desired wireless network. This completes the connection process. But how to connect a MacBook to wired internet? That's what you'll learn in this guide.

What will be required?

First of all, make sure that you have all the necessary items to complete the connection:

• wired access to the Internet with a connected and paid tariff (any);
• Ethernet cable for connection from the provider to the computer.

If you have all the positions, then let's move on to the instructions.

How to connect wired internet to MacBook Pro, Air or iMac?

To connect access, use the following step by step guide:

• connect the Ethernet cable to the appropriate connector on your Macbook. If such a connector is not provided, then you will have to get an adapter with USB-C;

• check modem activity;
• turn on the computer and wait for it to fully boot;
• open system settings;
• go to the "Network" section;
• click on the plus icon at the bottom of the window;
• in the "Interface" list, select the PPPoE item;
• after that, the following list will open, in which you need to click on "Ethernet Adapter";
• To connect your MacBook to the Internet, you need to create a profile for the new service. To do this, enter the connection name (any);
• Finally, click on the "Create" button.

Your created connection will appear on the left side of the "Network" window. To connect the Internet to your MacBook via cable, you need to enter your username and password in the "Name account". In order not to re-enter authorization data for a wired network, check the box next to "Remember this password" (if you are going to constantly use this particular wired connection). At the end, confirm all settings by clicking on the "Apply" button. Now you know how to connect cable internet to a MacBook in a simple and convenient way using the built-in operating system software. The main menu bar will display new icon, which must be clicked to connect to the provider.