New MBP Wireless Question

[MacAlpha]

I recently purchased a late 2008 MBP after being a life long Windows user. The computer is great (compared to the Dells that I own). Despite all of the complaining that goes on on this board about the new models, I have not had any problems with mine--perfect case, keyboard lines up, no fan or display issues.

I do have one question though. When I click on the "Airport Icon" (or what ever it is called) on the status bar at the to, it almost always says "Airport: Scanning..." with the little icon spinning. However, I have not noticed any perceptable drop in internet performance. Is this normal? Is there something I should change settings wise to make it stop? I note that it happens at home (where my WiFi is a Time Capsule), even if I am in the same room and at work where the WiFi is 5 floors above me (and I think is a Linksys).

Thanks!

 

[kolax]

It only scans when you click it, and it is scanning for other wireless networks and then lists them in case you want to see if another hotspot is available.

 

[scienide09]

Normal.

The Airport is checking for a better/stronger/reliable signal, but isn't changing because it's smart enough to know that yours is the preferred network and/or best available. Don't worry about this.

You can tell it to forget all others in the area, and it will still scan from time to time.

 

[MacAlpha]

Thanks.

And a plug for this site. A great source of information for a newbie like me

 

[soberbrain]

Thanks.

And a plug for this site. A great source of information for a newbie like me

We'll make a MacBeta out of you and perhaps one day, a MacRC