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Macbook Pro wireless hot spot

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owazio

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Jun 1, 2010
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I am planing to let other laptops to connect through my Macbook Pro as a hotspot by using My Mac's air port, i have tried it successfully using Ethernet cable connected through my Mac and distribute the connection through my Mac's air port. However, is it possible to connect through my Mac's air port and distribute the connection through my air port to other laptops back again?

My friend told me it might be possible by using another wireless adapter by connecting it to my Mac....

Any other solution ?
 
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The most simple solution is to use a wireless router or range extender to share the connection. You cannot both use and share a wireless connection with your MacBook at the same time, without an external wireless adapter.

I don't really understand your goal though. If there's already a wireless connection available, then why do you need to share it to other devices?
 
silencer88 said:
The most simple solution is to use a wireless router or range extender to share the connection. You cannot both use and share a wireless connection with your MacBook at the same time, without an external wireless adapter.

I don't really understand your goal though. If there's already a wireless connection available, then why do you need to share it to other devices?
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I see, i am using a wireless router. However, i want to extend the range through using my Mac's air port.
 
owazio said:
I see, i am using a wireless router. However, i want to extend the range through using my Mac's air port.
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but that doesn't make sense either. If users wanted to connect to the internet with your implementation, they'll need your MBP to be on all the time. Also, if you go out with your MBP, that means no internet for them too.
 
Simple question: When you connect to the internet (obviously a wireless LAN at your home) via AirPort, why can't the others use the same network you obviously connect to?
 
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