How to Setup Wireless Internet on a Mac

Mac computers use the built-in Airport card to connect to wireless networks. As is true when connecting to any wireless network, you need to know which wireless network you want to connect to, which can be identified by the network name (SSID), as well as the wireless security type and key. This information can be obtained from your network administrator or you should already have the information if you were the one who setup the wireless router. If your wireless router does not have wireless security enabled, it is highly recommended that you enable it.

Things You'll Need

• Wireless Network Name
• Wireless Security Key

Instructions

1. Click the "Apple" menu at the upper left of the desktop, then click "System Preferences" and "Network."

2. Click the drop-down menu next to "Network Name" to find the wireless network you want to connect to, then enter the wireless password when prompted. If your network name is not on the list, continue to Step 3.

3. Click the drop-down menu next to "Network Name" and click "Join Other Network..."

4. Type in the network name of the wireless network you are trying to connect to.

5. Click the drop-down menu next to "Security," then click the security type your wireless network uses.

6. Type in the wireless security key into the box next to "Password." Click "Join."

References

• Apple: Using AirPort to connect to the Internet