Archive for November 28th, 2005
How to Configure the Mac OS X Network Panel for AirPort Access
Operating System(s): Mac OS X
Application: Apple System Preferences
Application Version(s): 10.0, 10.1
Use the system preferences to configure Mac OS X for AirPort Access.
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
Click the Network icon.
Click the down arrow on the Show drop-down list and choose AirPort.
Click on the AirPort tab.
In the Preferred Network field, select or type the name of the AirPort Network you wish to connect to.
In the Network Password field, type the password for the AirPort Network.
Check the box next to Show AirPort status in menu bar.
Click on the TCP/IP tab.
Click the arrow box on the Configure pop-up list and choose Using DHCP.
Click the Apply Now button.
Close the Network window.
From the AirPort menu, choose Turn AirPort On.
The system is now configured to use the AirPort!
The Airport indicator on the Status Bar at the top should be lit (not grey)
