Using Imac intel based as wireless router?

Can you use your imac as a wireless router? If anyone knows,email me.

One more thing..... Does using your Imac as a wireless router reduce your processing speed signicantly with only one laptop sharing your internet connection? Would buying a separate wireless router be preferred?
Hi
You can, if the following are true:
- The iMac receives its internet through the ethernet
port
- It has a built-in Airport card
If so, you can use Internet Sharing. Launch System
Preferences, go to Sharing, then Internet. Select:
- Share your connection from: Built-in Ethernet
- To computers using: Airport
Click Airport Options to set a name and encryption
settings for your new network. Then click Start.
Other wireless-enabled computers should now be able
to see and connect to your new wireless network.
Matt
One more thing..... Does using you Imac as a wireless router reduce your processing speed signicantly with only one laptop sharing your internet connection?

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