Unable to turn on Internet Sharing via WiFi on MacBook Air

I want to turn internet sharing on via Wi-Fi but my MacBook Air does not let me to turn it on. When I choose "Share your connection from to different source" it comes back.

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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Dec 1, 2024 4:53 PM

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WheelieNick

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Dec 2, 2024 2:59 PM in response to Ozanlo

Try and restart your Mac and try to turn this feature on again

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