How to Set Up a Portable Hotspot on MacBook Air M4

Setting Up Internet Sharing

• 💡 To begin, navigate to System Settings by clicking the Apple logo in the top-left corner.
• 📌 Within System Settings, select the General section and then scroll down to find Sharing.
• 🔑 Enable Internet Sharing by toggling the switch to the right.

Configuring the Hotspot

• 🎯 Before sharing your Wi-Fi connection, ensure you are connected to a network other than Wi-Fi (e.g., Ethernet).
• 🚀 To share your internet via Wi-Fi, toggle the switch next to Wi-Fi to the right after selecting your primary connection.
• 🛠️ Click Configure to set up your Wi-Fi hotspot details.

Hotspot Network Settings

• 📶 You will need to provide a network name (SSID) for your hotspot.
• 🔒 Select a security protocol (e.g., WPA2/WPA3 Personal) and set a strong password for your network.
• ✅ Once all settings are configured, click OK to create and activate your portable hotspot.