MBP connect to iMac to use internet

[4now]

Without the use of a wireless router

Is there a way for a MBP to use the internet of an iMac (which is using a cable modem)

 

[e12a]

Wireless sharing isn't possible if the iMac is connected wirelessly.

However, you can connect through Ethernet and share it. Look in the Sharing preference pane > Internet sharing.

from there you can share the iMac's internet over the airport, where your MBP can connect to.

 

[aaronw1986]

Seems like the iMac is connected via ethernet, so yes, you can share the internet connection over it's wireless connection.

 

[creator2456]

I must say that the iMac is being turned into one expensive wireless router

I am assuming that your iMac is connected via the ethernet port. You just have to set up Internet Sharing over Airport to be connected with the MBP.

 

[spaceballl]

Internet sharing is a really great feature of OS X. it's so easy to set up. Everyone has already mentioned how to do it, but just to re-ephasize. Go into your sytem preferences and go to sharing. Then click internet. Just check the To / From box for sharing. I.E. cable modem goes into your iMac via ethernet - and you want to share it via wifi.

 

[4now]

thank you everyone

for security

is there any way to restrict which computers may share the internet connection