

Running Software Update is still possible if your WiFi is not working via an Ethernet cable connected to your router at home.Īlternatively, if it’s just one WiFi network that doesn’t seem to work for you, you can try updating via another WiFi network that does work. Sometimes WiFi issues are known to Apple and they issue system updates which immediately fix the problem (although sometimes WiFi connection problems on Mac start after a recent system update has been made too).

Delete and re-add your WiFi connection preferences

Depending on what your current internet source is, select it from the menu next to “Share your connection from.” As you can see below, I chose Built-in Ethernet since that is how my Mac is getting online at the moment. Don’t check it quite yet - there’s a few options that need to be set first.ģ. On the list of services to the left, select Internet Sharing. Open System Preferences and go to the Sharing pane under the Internet & Network heading.Ģ. It’s an easy and secure way to get a variety of devices online when WiFi isn’t available.

Mac OS X actually lets you turn your computer into a mock wireless router for others to pick up the signal and connect to the internet. The answer is in the Sharing pane of System Preferences on your Mac. So what are you going to do about this little situation where there are a mix of PCs, Macs, and iPhones clamoring for contact with the outside world? Patiently take turns? Ha! Good luck relaxing on that vacation. It may not be a big deal if you’re traveling alone with one laptop, but you’re most likely staying with friends or family that have their own technology addictions to feed. Have you ever been in a situation where you had multiple devices that needed to connect to the internet, but only one available source (like an ethernet cable or cellular air card)? Sharing your internet connection is only a few clicks away.Īlthough free WiFi access points are spreading like wildfire, let’s say you’re on vacation and the hotel you’re staying at only offers internet via a single ethernet port in the wall.
