Wi-Fi connection

Can I leave home and still be able to have Wi-Fi connection on my MacBook Air while driving

Posted on Sep 1, 2023 8:39 AM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2023 9:14 AM

You can, but you'll have to use your phone as a personal hotspot then join that hotspot on your Mac's WiFi settings: Use an iPhone or iPad to connect your Mac to the internet - Apple Support


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Sep 1, 2023 9:13 AM in response to PinkSuga

PinkSuga wrote:

Can I leave home and still be able to have Wi-Fi connection on my MacBook Air while driving

Not if you drive beyond the range of your home WiFi.

WiFi range is affected by many factors but typically the range is:

802.11a has a 115-ft range indoors and 390-ft range outdoors 

802.11b has a 115-ft range indoors and 460-ft range outdoors 

802.11g has a 125-ft range indoors and 460-ft range outdoors 

802.11n has a 230-ft range indoors and 820-ft range outdoors

802.11ac has a 115-ft range indoors 

802.11ax is the latest IEEE standard and has a 230-ft range indoors and 820-ft range outdoors


You can stop at coffee shops, libraries, and other locations that offer WiFi access and connect to their WiFi service.




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