macOS Sharing mode¶

Quick start guides for macOS.

Set up Share Internet Connection steps
Resetting the network back to DHCP steps

Set up Share Internet Connection in macOS¶

1-1. Blacklink MAC address¶

Click the Settings button above the toolbar, as shown below.

Fig. 52 Click settings above the toolbar.¶

Fig. 53 Click blacklink tab.¶

Note

Blacklink MAC address 2a:4b:84:dc:d3:fd in this example.

1-2. Select system preferences¶

Click system preferences > sharing as shown below.

Fig. 54 ‘sharing’ icon¶

Click BLACKLINK device wifi sharing service as shown below.

Fig. 55 Select the Internet Sharing checkbox.¶

Start to turn on Internet sharing.

Fig. 56 Start¶

Note

In the ‘To computers using list’, select the port that other computers use to access the shared internet connection. For example, if you want to share your internet connection over Wi-Fi, select Wi-Fi. For more infomation ref to macOS .

Fig. 57 Select the Internet Sharing checkbox.¶

1-3. Please Unplug and Replug BlackLink¶

Unplug blacklink and replug blacklink, then restart blackey, you will get a new IP address.
When you configure your network to use sharing mode successfully. A login page of blackey will be displayed as shown below.

Fig. 58 Wifi sharing mode login page.¶

Warning

Security option: If available, click the ‘Allow’ for detecting Blacklink.

Scan the QR Code with the mobile device.

Before launching the program on the PC, make sure the settings on the phone side are complete.

Hint

You can scan the QRcode after configuring all settings on phone side.
After successfully configuring the network properties, the device will remain in this sharing mode until you manually adjust back to the DHCP connection!

Resetting your network back to DHCP¶

This is for those who have turned on the wifi Sharing mode and want to switch back to the DHCP network connection method.

2-1 choose System Preferences to turn off internet sharing¶

Turn Off Internet Tethering, as shown below.

Your Mac is now sharing its wireless internet connection to the device.
In the Service list at the left, uncheck the Internet Sharing checkbox.

Fig. 59 In the Service list at the left, uncheck the Internet Sharing checkbox.¶

2-2 Please Unplug and Replug BlackLink¶

Unplug blacklink and replug blacklink, then restart blackey, you will get a new IP address.

Show login page after new IP address detected.

Fig. 60 Wifi sharing mode login page.¶

Before launching the program on the PC, make sure the settings on the phone side are complete.

Hint

After successfully configuring the network properties, the device will remain in this DHCP connection until you manually set up to the sharing mode!

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