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Introduction
Sharing your mobile's internet connection with your Mac is a great way to stay connected when you don't have access to Wi-Fi. However, printing from your Mac can prove to be challenging when you're not connected to a Wi-Fi network. In this article, we'll show you how to share your mobile's internet connection with your Mac and also how to set up your printer to print wirelessly.
Sharing your Mobile's Internet Connection with your Mac
The first step in setting up your printer is to share your mobile's internet connection with your Mac. This process is straightforward and can be done in a few simple steps.
Connect your mobile to your Mac using a USB cable.
Once your device is connected, open your "System Preferences" and click on the "Network" icon.
Select your mobile's network from the list of available networks.
Click on the "Advanced" button and select the "Proxies" tab.
Select the "Web Proxy (HTTP)" option and enter the following information:
Server: 127.0.0.1
Port: 8888
Click "OK" and then click "Apply." Your mobile's internet connection should now be shared with your Mac.
Setting up Your Printer
Once your mobile's internet connection is shared with your Mac, you can set up your printer to print wirelessly. Before you begin, make sure that your printer is connected to the same network as your Mac.
To set up your printer, follow these steps:
Open the "System Preferences" on your Mac and click on the "Printers & Scanners" icon.
Click on the "+" sign on the bottom left corner of your screen.
Select your printer from the list of available printers. If your printer is not listed, click the "Add Printer or Scanner" button and follow the on-screen instructions to add your printer.
Select the printer driver that matches your printer model and click "Add."
Your printer is now set up and ready to use wirelessly.
Conclusion
Sharing your mobile's internet connection with your Mac is a great way to stay connected, and with the ability to also print wirelessly, you can now stay productive on the go. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can set up your printer to print wirelessly, allowing you to print from your Mac without the need for a Wi-Fi network.
