PPPoE: If you have a cable modem and use a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) account with your ISP, enter your PPPoE settings in Network preferences. See Connect your Mac to the internet using Ethernet or Connect your Mac to the internet using a cable modem. See Change Wi-Fi preferences or Use a WWAN connection.Įthernet with a DSL or cable modem: If you connect to the internet using Ethernet, either to a DSL or cable modem, or to a local area network (LAN) that’s already connected to the internet, enter your Ethernet settings in Network preferences. Wi-Fi connections: If you use Wi-Fi to connect to the internet, enter your Wi-Fi connection settings in Network preferences.
On your Mac, enter your connection settings into Network preferences, depending on the type of connection and service you have.
