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internet sharing

  1. ss2cire

    Sharing Internet connection from iPhone to ethernet and wifi network (such as AirPort)

    Ok, I'm trying to setup a shared Internet connection from my iPhone to USB Ethernet on my laptop then connecting that Ethernet to my AirPort Time Capsule (AirPort from here) WAN port to allow my other devices to connect to the AirPort for additional device connectivity. I had it working once...
  2. E

    Iphone not showing as a Port option for Internet Sharing Catalina OS

    Hi all, I am trying to connect my iphone 5s to a macbook pro 2012 running Catalina 10.15.5 OS. The iphone connects to the mac fine (visible in itunes etc) but I want to turn on internet sharing from the macbook's Ethernet to the Iphone via the USB cable. Cannot use wifi. I have it working on...
  3. laurapalmer

    internet sharing MacBook to XR

    Currently trying to share an internet connection from my MacBook Pro 2015 10.15.5 Catalina to my iPhone XR iOS 13.5 I can only seem to set up a Bluetooth connection - and its not working great. It has no trouble pairing but goes in and out a lot. I couldn't seem to figure out another way to set...
  4. S

    Internet Sharing Enable/Disable on Sleep/Wake

    Hi all, Hope this first post makes sense. I want to watch TV on my Mac whilst editing/working on it. USB TV cards are hard to find so I found a Tvman streaming device on ebay for £7. This device allows you to stream to any devices connected on the network...
  5. zednud

    Internet Only Works if Internet Sharing Ticked

    Hi, My 2012 MacBook Air (1.7Ghz Core i7, 8GB memory OSX Sierra 10.12.6), is having connectivity issues. My WiFi connection is robust and stable (tested on multiple devices including other MacBook Airs). The only way I can get the internet to work is by turning on Internet Sharing under...
  6. J

    This should be simple... Internet Connection Sharing Not Working Correctly.

    For the life of me I cannot get this to work. It should, and it almost does, but does not. :( Imac - Connected to Ethernet - (USB ethernet) - Internet works fine. Sharing Internet, through wifi. (Basically creating a wifi hotspot) Once Started. The Ethernet in network shows green...
  7. L

    Ethernet Internet Sharing "Incorrect Password"

    #1 I have a MacBook Pro Early 2015. I recently updated to Mac OS Sierra. I am trying to turn my computer into an internet hotspot using an ethernet cable, but I'm having issues with my other devices connecting to the network I set up. I'm using a USB Ethernet adapter USB 2.0 by kanex with the...