How to Set Up WPA-PSK With a MacBook

Wi-Fi protected access-pre-shared key, more commonly known as WPA-PSK, is an encryption standard for wireless networks that helps to protect the data as it's being transmitted between the computer and router. If you want to connect to a WPA-PSK encrypted network on your Macbook laptop computer, you need to select this encryption protocol when you connect to the wireless network in the OS X operating system.

Instructions

1. Click on the Apple button, click "System Preferences," then click "Network."

2. Click "AirPort," click "Configure," then click "Show AirPort status in menu bar."

3. Click on the wireless AirPort icon in the main system menu, then click on the network you want to join.

4. Select the WPA/PSK Wireless Security entry from the drop-down menu, then type in the WPA-PSK password.

5. Click "OK" to connect to complete the setup and connect to the network.

References

• SimpleHelp: Connect Your OS X Mac to a Wireless Network