Can a mac and windows share a wifi connection?
can a mac and windows share the same wifi and network conenction
and if it's yes
what should i configure or what are the parametres needed to set up?
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Yes, Windows and Mac computers can share the same Wi-Fi network.
Are you setting up a new network or are you adding devices to an existing network?
Regards / Jim B / Wireless Enthusiasts
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