[dannyillusion]

Hi,

Would it be possible to connect an iBook to internet through a Mini (connected to internet via ethernet) with Airport?
In short, could the Mini act as an Airport basestation?
Just wanted to check if I could save myself the cost of an Airport base station but can't try it as the iBook doesn't have an Airport card yet.

Any help appreciated!

[lothar56]

Copy and pasted from Mac Help:

Sharing your Internet connection

If your computer is connected to the Internet, you can share its connection with other computers on your local network.


For example, if your computer is connected to the Internet using a DSL modem and has an AirPort Card installed, you can share the DSL connection with other AirPort-equipped computers.

Open System Preferences, click Sharing, and then click Internet.
Choose a network port from the "Share your connection from" pop-up menu.
Select "Built-in Ethernet" or AirPort depending on which computers will share your Internet connection.

IMPORTANT: If your Internet connection and your local network use the same port (built-in Ethernet, for example), investigate possible side effects before you turn on Internet sharing. In some cases (if you use a cable modem, for example) you might unintentionally affect the network settings of other ISP customers, and your ISP might terminate your service to prevent you from disrupting their network.

[dannyillusion]

Ouch... the answer was closer than I thought...
Anyway, seems like this will work.

Thanks for the help.

/D

[ghporter]

Always ask Apple first...their explanations are usually so much clearer (they OWN the pictures that illustrate everything, etc.) than what I can do. And sharing an Internet connection is one of the more frequently asked-for explanations.