Q: Windows laptops can't connect to Macbook Pro shared internet when WEP security is on
As the title states, my Windows laptops can't connect to Macbook Pro shared internet when WEP security is on. My iPhone has no problem asking for the password when I try to access the shared internet my MacBook Pro on Mountain Lion is sending, but my Samsung Slate on Windows 8 sees the network and only succeeds in connecting when no password is required. When security is on, it just tries for a moment and says it can't connect to the network without ever prompting me for the password. The same thing occurs on my Asus Netbook running Windows XP. Since all the reviews about OS X's internet sharing mentions "any wifi device" can access it, I haven't assumed it's only compatible with Apple products. I want my MacBook Pro to save me from needing an external router.
MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)
Posted on Mar 20, 2013 2:09 PM
I found others with the exact same problem on these forums without any replies, but I did finally manage to find some help on other sites and I'm posting links to anyone who has the same problem.
I thought it was just me but it turns out this really is a normal problem between Mac and PC internet sharing.
For Windows 7
http://techpp.com/2012/06/26/share-internet-mac-windows-pc/
For Windows XP
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-share-the-internet-connection-between-your-m ac-and-a-pc/
Posted on Mar 20, 2013 3:24 PM