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I’d like to use my MacBook as a Wi-Fi hotspot so that other devices can connect to the internet through the MacBook’s internet connection (via Ethernet, USB tethering, or another Wi-Fi network).

Is there a way to set this up using only macOS’s built-in settings (without third-party apps)? I’m running macOS Sonoma.

Specifically, I’d like to know:

  • What settings need to be changed under System Settings > Sharing?
  • Can the MacBook receive internet via Wi-Fi and also share it via Wi-Fi (i.e., act as a repeater)?
  • Are there any limitations or caveats I should be aware of?
Giacomo1968
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lxtoto
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Internet Sharing from any interface to Wi-Fi puts your Wi-Fi radio in AP mode, colloquially known as a "hotspot".

You cannot use the radio in normal client mode at the same time as it's in AP mode, so it cannot act as a repeater.

Spiff
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