How can I setup Wireless Access point in my Mac mini?

Asked By Nooralam 360 points N/A Posted on - 05/03/2011

Hello Everyone,

I have a Mac mini and I am using WiFi connection in my office. I need to setup wireless access point in my Mac mini. My friend told me it's not possible, but I'm not sure. I think there is definitely a way to set it up. Is it possible to set up Wireless Access Point in Mac ? If it possible then please let me know. Thanks.

Nooralam

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Answered By bappy 0 points N/A #89908

How can I setup Wireless Access point in my Mac mini?

Dear Nooralam,

You are right, you can set up wireless access point in your Mac. As you mentioned, you have Mac and also you have Wireless connection that's better. Most of us don't know that we can set up wireless access point in mac. It's simple and easy. Lets see how to set up wireless access point:

1. Open System Preferences;
2. You should see a folder called Sharing, click on it;
3. You'll see several options; what you've got to do is to ensure your Internet connection from: is set to Ethernet, and to computer using: is set to Airport.
4. Click Airport option.  
5. You will see a dialog box, where you can enter the SSID, password, and security type.
6. Now click OK.
7. Now flip the switch and turn your Mac into a router.
8. Click the checkbox nest to Internet Sharing.
9. You'll be asked if you're sure you want to do this.
10. Click Start and you're ready to go.

Hope you can do it. Let me know whether you can do it or not.

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Answered By Nooralam 360 points N/A #89910

How can I setup Wireless Access point in my Mac mini?

Assume Bappy,

I knew it, there is a way to set it up. I followed your instructions carefully and have been able to set it up. It's really very simple and easy. Thanks for your nice co-operation.

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Nooralam

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Answered By bappy 0 points N/A #89911

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Hey it's really good to here from you that, you able to set up your Wireless Access Point in your Mac, I suggest everyone to keep update Mac OS it's really very important. Because if your OS is not updated then you might not use many features. Cheers.

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Answered By Nooralam 360 points N/A #89913

How can I setup Wireless Access point in my Mac mini?

Thanks for your suggestion. This is really helpful for me. I was totally ignorant about this issue. I didn't update my Mac OS regularly. Will do it now.

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Noorlalam

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Answered By bappy 0 points N/A #89914

How can I setup Wireless Access point in my Mac mini?

Dear Nooralam,

A very small but useful suggestion for you. If you face any problem in relation with connectivity of your WIFI in you Mac mini then, turn your airport Off and then again turn On.  If that doesn't work, then restart your computer. Cheers.

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Answered By sumya 0 points N/A #89915

How can I setup Wireless Access point in my Mac mini?

HI Nooralam,

To setup Wireless Access Point, first of all you need WiFi connection and be sure you are connected in Network. It's a very simple process.

For leopard:

Go to System Preferences, then sharing, then Checkmark Internet Sharing and choose share my connection from built in Ethernet to computers using airport.

For Tiger:

Go to System Preferences, then Sharing, then Internet Tab and choose share my connection from built in Ethernet to computers using airport. Thanks

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