Can a Macbook send out wifi?

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answer:If your connection is from something else like Ethernet or USB you can send that out over WiFi in the Sharing section of System Preferences. In the screenshot I am using a USB WiFi thing and sharing via ethernet to my Apple TV. But you can share with wifi to as long as wifi isn’t your source.

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