Can I connect MBA 2013 to Internet via Apple TV

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Can I connect MBA 2013 to Internet via Apple TV

I have a generic wireless modem router with 4 Ethernet ports and 802.11bgn wireless. I am looking at buying a MacBook Air 2013 model with wireless 802.11ac. First question is: will the MBA connect to my existing modem router? (Because the new MBA uses 802.11ac)

Secondly, if it won't connect wirelessly to my existing modem router, can I connect the MBA to the Internet via an Apple TV?

eg. MBA wirelessly connect to Apple TV

Apple TV connected to existing modem router via Ethernet cable.

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MacBook Air

Posted on Aug 30, 2013 10:14 AM

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Answer 1

ti9er

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Aug 30, 2013 11:02 AM in response to Morcor

If your devices are on the same network, the MBA can connect to the apple tv over iTunes Home Sharing.

Setup Home Sharing:

From iTunes: File -> Home Sharing-> Turn on Home Sharing.

From Apple TV: go to settings -> Computers -> Turn on Home sharing.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4352

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Answer 2

Aug 30, 2013 11:01 AM in response to Morcor

Yes, your new Air WILL connect to your older router, most people DONT have 802ac routers, so yes, it certainly does connect thru a NON 802ac router.

No, you cant use your AppleTV as a net connection hub.

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your AppleTV connects to the web, but your Mac does NOT connect to the net THRU the AppleTV

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