New With Macbook, Need To Know How To Set Up Wireless Internet

[Jacquelyn]

I just got my first laptob for college and I have no idea how to set up internet on it or what to buy, ect. I need to set up the internet as soon as possible and any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks! :)

[leodavinci0]

It's much easier than a windows machine. I'm rather sure all of the new macs come with the airport icon in the menu bar at the top of the screen; it looks like a pizza wedge. Click it, turn it on, and then wait for your wireless router to appear in a list below in the same pulldown you used to turn the airport on. Click your wireless SSID name, enter the password if needed, and you should be connected.

I don't think I missed anything. Let us know it worked fine for you.

To change any system settings click the apple in the top left of your screen and go to system preferences; it's equivalent to the control panel in windows. The airport preferences are under Network. You should play around in System Preferences to acquaint yourself with the mac, that's how I remember learning. Have fun.

[thecartoonguy]

You may also select the system preferences icon and select the network icon. There are some very easy setup options. Some times finding a clear wireless signal may be tough on campus, depending on your location. However, I think you will be in great shape. You can always send me an email if you still need assistance.

All the best