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.
