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internet sharing from a wifi-connected mac over ethernet to create second wifi network
I live in a building where our landlord functions as an ISP, which charges above-market rates for internet access. Therefore, I purchase internet from Xfinity instead, via a wifi hotspot. I access the ...
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Simultaneously connect Mac to 2 APs... one via 5.8GHz 802.11ac, the other via 2.4GHz 802.11n or wifi direct?
I'm trying to find a way to wirelessly connect a recent-vintage (2023 M3) Macbook Pro to an esp32 in a way that WON'T screw up its ability to remain connected to a 5.8GHz 802.11ac access point.
I ...
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Issues with my WiFi accessing just GitHub
This happened randomly but I can't get access to GitHub. I tried using the app on my phone and logging in through my browser, through my iPad, etc. Nothing works.
I've tried pushing changes via ...
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Setting MacOS Airport Utility into monitoring multiple channels
I am using MacBook Pro 14' 2021 M1 Pro with MacOS Ventura 13.3.1. I would like to use wireshark in monitor mode with wifi interface. I have read, that I can switch 802.11 channels with the command:
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How to test DNS (or other parts) for overall internet speed slowness?
I'm forced to use this somewhat unknown vpn called LetsVPN to access my favorite sites in China. However, I noticed my speed dropping from 300+ Mbps (without the vpn) to around 10 Mbps consistently.
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Wi-fi keeps dropping in and out on MacOS 12.6.7 Monterey
Wi-fi keeps disconnecting and reconnecting and it only happens on this machine. I tried an update, restart, and ran Wireless Diagnostic and it couldn't solve the issue. It gave me a laundry list of ...
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Anyone aware of an alternative solution to ifconfig: ioctl (SIOCDIFADDR): Can't assign requested address?
When changing Mac OS X network MAC address:
sudo ifconfig en0 ether 12:34:56:78:90:ab
An error occurred:
“ifconfig: ioctl (SIOCAIFADDR): Can’t assign requested address”
Solution:
Disassociate with ...
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How to share WiFi connection from a MacBook without being connected to internet
I'm in the bush far from an internet connections, and want to stream Video from my Drone-controller (Android device) to a MacBook with and RTMP connection. For this to work, I need to get them on the ...
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Why might my M1 Mac running Ventura not connect to the same strong Wi-Fi signal my cheap Android phone easily connects to?
I've got an expensive (by my standards) M1 MacBook with upgraded RAM and SSD running Ventura 13.1. I also have a cheap Redmi 10C phone running Android 12 with MIUI Global 13.0.5.
I'm in a chain coffee ...
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MacBook can't access internet
I have a MacBook that is connected to Wi-Fi but it can't access the internet. It can still ping servers like Google's 8.8.8.8. Does anyone have any clue as to what's happening? It just started ...
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Using a raspberry pi to VPN into my home and perform apple Timemachine backups from anywhere
I am considering a trip around the world and want to keep my data safe, no matter if i get robbed, lose my bags or other unknowns.
I use a macbook, and have a 8tb airport time capsule at home, which ...
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Connect Mac to raspi4(kali) via direct ssh
Is there a way to connect to a Raspberry Pi 4 with kali linux ARM via Direct SSH, without any other network or router set up?
I have set up a little raspi4 with kali linux (latest version atm.). I ...
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Wi-fi speeds vary enormously between devices
I have Verizon FIOS 1 gig internet. On my Mac mini using a wired Ethernet (CAT-6) connection, speed tests (OOKLA and one other) typically show 700 Mbps +/- 50. However on three different Apple devices ...
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Mac connecting to WiFi
I have a network, with several devices on such as windows computers, consoles etc.
I want to connect my Mac to this network.
I can guarantee the network is working an operational as I have other ...
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New MacBook macOS client won’t connect to PC host. Old MacBook connects fine
I have been using Synergy with my PC (host) and my MacBook (client) without issue. I got a new MacBook and am trying to set it up as the new client. I know that the IP address for the host is correct ...
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