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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 12, 2021 7:32:18 GMT -5
At one end of my house, I have a cable-modem/router
At the other end, I have a Mac mini
I'd like to connect the Mac to the router via Wi-Fi.
I'd then like to connect sereral other Ethernet devices to the internet through the Mac's Ethernet connection including a Blu-Ray player, a TV, and a cable box.
So to get to the internet, the TV, for example, would connect by Ethernet to a switch, the switch would connect to the Mac via its Ethernet port, and then the Mac would access the internet via Wi-Fi.
Will this work?
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Post by 405x5 on Nov 12, 2021 8:39:55 GMT -5
At one end of my house, I have a cable-modem/router At the other end, I have a Mac mini I'd like to connect the Mac to the router via Wi-Fi. I'd then like to connect sereral other Ethernet devices to the internet through the Mac's Ethernet connection including a Blu-Ray player, a TV, and a cable box. So to get to the internet, the TV, for example, would connect by Ethernet to a switch, the switch would connect to the Mac via its Ethernet port, and then the Mac would access the internet via Wi-Fi. Will this work? How big is the house? You could knock all of that out of the park by replacing your router with a Mesh home network. Full signal strength in the whole place and can accommodate more devices than you’ll ever use at home |
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Post by LuisV on Nov 12, 2021 8:57:29 GMT -5
Why wireless to the Mac Mini and then try ethernet from there? Running an ethernet cable to the other side of the house is not an option? Sorry, had to ask as folks in our hobby will do what ever it takes to achieve audio nirvana, but for home networking... they never attempt to run an ethernet cable. If running an ethernet cable is not an option, then a wireless mesh system or a powerline ethernet adapter would be your best options. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 12, 2021 10:08:38 GMT -5
The Mac mini has VERY strong wireless signal. The only reason I’m considering this is because the internet connection wouldn’t ever be used for media - only for updates. Also, I’m trying to minimize the number of wired connections between the audio stand and the wall.
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Post by LuisV on Nov 12, 2021 10:58:51 GMT -5
The Mac mini has VERY strong wireless signal. The only reason I’m considering this is because the internet connection wouldn’t ever be used for media - only for updates. Also, I’m trying to minimize the number of wired connections between the audio stand and the wall. Right, but the components "behind" the Mini would be. Ultimately it's your decision, but to minimize drop outs and any other issues, I would run an ethernet cable to the Mini's location, install a network switch and or a wireless access point at the Mini's location to "feed" the rest of the home with a wireless signal. Sorry, I'm not a fan of extending, sharing, etc. of a wireless signal as nothing will beat a hardwired connection in stability and speed. Not sure you can share a wireless signal, but here's a way you can share a hardwired connection via wifi from macOS: support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/share-internet-connection-mac-network-users-mchlp1540/mac |
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Post by KeithL on Nov 12, 2021 11:25:43 GMT -5
First of all, yes, it is certainly POSSIBLE to do that... or should be. What you're talking about doing is setting the Mac up to route between its two network ports. Apparently there is a simple way to "share a WiFi Internet connection with local devices". (This will probably do what you want.)
Here's a link to an OLD article about how to do this...
There is probably a similar option available in current versions of the O/S.
For connecting multiple devices you can simply connect a small switch to the Ethernet port.
At one end of my house, I have a cable-modem/router At the other end, I have a Mac mini I'd like to connect the Mac to the router via Wi-Fi. I'd then like to connect sereral other Ethernet devices to the internet through the Mac's Ethernet connection including a Blu-Ray player, a TV, and a cable box. So to get to the internet, the TV, for example, would connect by Ethernet to a switch, the switch would connect to the Mac via its Ethernet port, and then the Mac would access the internet via Wi-Fi. Will this work? |
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Post by garbulky on Nov 12, 2021 14:07:17 GMT -5
At one end of my house, I have a cable-modem/router At the other end, I have a Mac mini I'd like to connect the Mac to the router via Wi-Fi. I'd then like to connect sereral other Ethernet devices to the internet through the Mac's Ethernet connection including a Blu-Ray player, a TV, and a cable box. So to get to the internet, the TV, for example, would connect by Ethernet to a switch, the switch would connect to the Mac via its Ethernet port, and then the Mac would access the internet via Wi-Fi. Will this work? Buy an orbi satellite to complement your orbi router. These have several ethernet ports on it and can do what you want. If you want to go cheaper, there are wifi extenders with ethernet ports on amazon that cost between $40 and $50. I don't think your mac does ethernet output? |
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 12, 2021 14:42:43 GMT -5
Well, since it's at least possible, I plan to try the wireless to wired option. If it gives me a sniff of trouble, I'll go hard wired instead.
Thanks for the feedback!
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Post by audiobill on Nov 12, 2021 17:13:05 GMT -5
And I thought cork sniffing was a thing!!
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