How to share USB wireless internet over a network

angusc_cam · angusc_cam #1 (**permalink**)

02-16-2008, 03:55 PM

Hi

I have a slightly difficult problem
I have a USB wireless internet device connected to an iMac that I want to share over a network to other Macs (all os x 10.5). Can I use a simple switch or router or is this not possible at all? Really need some help.

Many thanks

IronmanKez · IronmanKez #2 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 12:44 PM

Ive been wondering the same thing...

I have a usb720 aircard

Soulwar · Soulwar #3 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 01:44 PM

A wireless router will work fine. Remember to turn on sharing in System Preferences. (under Network)

elma · elma #4 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 02:31 PM

I do this on my macs using airport.
I don't have the airport router though, just the internal card.
I have a mobile internet usb modem in my iMac. (dongle)
Then in sharing I tell it to share the internet connection from the usb dongle via airport.
My airport icon on the menu then has a little arrow in it instead of the signal bar and all the other computers can connect to the internet through it a bit like my imac was a wireless router.

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angusc_cam #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 16, 2008 Posts: 1	02-16-2008, 03:55 PM Hi I have a slightly difficult problem I have a USB wireless internet device connected to an iMac that I want to share over a network to other Macs (all os x 10.5). Can I use a simple switch or router or is this not possible at all? Really need some help. Many thanks
	QUOTE Thanks

IronmanKez #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 10, 2007 Posts: 3	02-17-2008, 12:44 PM Ive been wondering the same thing... I have a usb720 aircard
	QUOTE Thanks

elma #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 24, 2008 Location: Wales UK Posts: 82 Mac Specs: iMac G4 1.25Ghz Powerbook G4 1.67	02-17-2008, 02:31 PM I do this on my macs using airport. I don't have the airport router though, just the internal card. I have a mobile internet usb modem in my iMac. (dongle) Then in sharing I tell it to share the internet connection from the usb dongle via airport. My airport icon on the menu then has a little arrow in it instead of the signal bar and all the other computers can connect to the internet through it a bit like my imac was a wireless router.
	QUOTE Thanks

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