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Question about hot spot

I don’t have internet. I was thinking about getting a Mac. I know that computers are supposed to be able to go on the hot spot to use data in place of a WiFi connection, but can you do it to do the initial set up for a brand new computer?

Posted on Aug 19, 2021 2:02 PM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2021 9:47 AM

Hello Celtic Fairy,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities!


We see that you are wondering if you can setup your Mac initially through a hotspot.

We’d be happy to help you!


Yes, you can setup a Mac through a hotspot but it may be slower than through Wi-Fi or ethernet.


You can refer to Use an iPhone or iPad to connect your Mac to the internet for more information.


Take care.

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Aug 20, 2021 9:47 AM in response to Celtic Fairy

Hello Celtic Fairy,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities!


We see that you are wondering if you can setup your Mac initially through a hotspot.

We’d be happy to help you!


Yes, you can setup a Mac through a hotspot but it may be slower than through Wi-Fi or ethernet.


You can refer to Use an iPhone or iPad to connect your Mac to the internet for more information.


Take care.

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