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I want to share my internet connection on 2 pcs (imac+mac mini), however, the default internet connection sharing stuff, is really unstable. Is there any 3rd part alternative, working stable?

Thanks.

cedivad
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    I think you are asking for how to achieve your chosen solution, rather than describing your problem and seeing what people come up with - that may be fixing your unstable connection, or supplying an alternative. I'm just pointing this out as you are a new user so you may not be familiar with the best way to ask questions on here for maximum answer-potential. With this in mind, I would suggest editing your question a little to incorporate other possible solutions. Welcome, by the way :) – stuffe Mar 01 '12 at 21:50

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i've personally never seen any 3rd party apps.

If you really want a stable connection i'd recommend buying a cheap router. I don't think the wifi module in mac's are good enough to share a connection reliably.

lennard
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  • i already have a (great) wifi router, but for reasons i find it hard to explain (nothing that could be fixed hardware/software) i can't use it. So in your opinion the point is the cheap hardware in the mac itself. Well, that's interesting, thanks. – cedivad Dec 30 '11 at 17:15
  • Just an opinion, but i've had the same issues as you before with sharing over wireless. – lennard Dec 30 '11 at 17:19
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    You should include this key point about your problem with a wireless router within your original question. I guess you are most probably working in a polluted wireless environment. – dan May 05 '12 at 20:59
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No need for Internet Sharing

Your Question and Comments are unclear.

If you have an Ethernet connection to the Internet, and you want multiple Macs to took up to that, get a small hub or switch and plug them in via Ethernet cable.

[Internet]--[modem/router with NAT via Ethernet ports]--[hub/switch]--[ethernet cable]--[Mac]

If you want to connect those Macs via wifi, get a small router such as an Apple AirPort Express and plug it into the Ethernet, and connect your Macs to the new wifi network.

[Internet]--[modem/router via Ethernet port]--[Ethernet cable]--[wifi base station]--[wifi]--[Mac]

So no need for Apple’s software "Internet Sharing" feature.

If these do not work for you, you need more detailed explanation in your Question.

Basil Bourque
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