Mac: Setting up a WLAN hotspot - this is how it works

In order to access the WLAN of your Mac from another device, you must first set up a WLAN hotspot. This can be done in a few steps via the Mac's Control Panel. Here you can find out how to set it up correctly and use the WLAN hotspot.

How to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on your Mac

In order to share your Mac's Internet connection with other users, you need to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on your Mac first. To do this, first open the Mac's System Preferences by clicking on the "gear icon".

1. Click "Shares" in System Preferences and select "Ethernet" under "Share Connection".
2. Then check the box next to the "WLAN" entry to select that you want to share your Internet connection via WLAN.
3. Then click on the item "WLAN Options" and set a secure password for the WLAN hotspot under "Security" > "Personal WPA2".
4. Now enter a network name for the hotspot and confirm your entries with "OK".
5. Finally, click on the box next to "Internet Sharing" and complete the setup of the WLAN hotspot with "Start".

After setup: How to use the Mac's WLAN hotspot

Have you set up the WLAN "hotspot" (Link: Link: https://tipps.computerbild.de/internet/verbindung/was-ist-ein-hotspot-technik-verstaendlich-erklaert-424723.html ), you or other users can access it from another computer or mobile device. To do this, search for the name of the hotspot in the list of WLAN networks and log into the WLAN with the previously set password.