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I created a Wifi network with my Mac and I could see it on Windows 7 as well as connect to it but when I launch my browser it doesn't work: server not found.
Can Windows 7 work with Mac OS X's Wifi or did I miss something?
I tried the other way round it doesn't work either :(
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It should just work fine. Check if the WiFi connections on both Windows and the Mac are granted access to be shared the internet connection with.
BloodPhilia
Posted 2010-08-15T07:59:37.570
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Yes, i do it every day at home, no specific options to set.
Erowlin
Posted 2010-08-15T07:59:37.570
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might be a problem with WINS, make sure its set to domain or workgroup on the mac according to if your windows Pc is on a domain or workgroup.
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Go to System Preferences > Sharing > Internet sharing > WiFi Options and change the Security option to WPA2 personal.
Shahram Shams
Posted 2010-08-15T07:59:37.570
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1I think your expectations are the problem. Creating a WiFi network just creates a network. It doesn't provide Internet access to machines on that network. – David Schwartz – 2014-06-20T22:15:39.450
1Are you just creating an Adhoc Wifi Network or using Mac OS X's Internet Sharing? – Chealion – 2010-08-15T19:35:47.543
@Chealion I can't see the difference in Sys Prefs. The only thing worth noting are the password schemes allowed, I believe Internet Sharing doesn't allow WPA2. – tobylane – 2011-03-21T20:51:45.527
1@tobylane: Yes, there is a difference in terms of types of passwords - Internet Sharing also turns on NAT and DHCP. – Chealion – 2011-04-05T07:14:51.007
Chealion go into your network sharing center on your windows machine and right-click the network adapter that you are using. See if there are any specific wi-fi settings you have enabled such as IP/DNS. This must be interfering with the connection since you are connected. Wi-Fi works on every device regardless of the operating system – pneumatics – 2012-10-01T23:06:51.610