Connect to a Wi-Fi network
To set up your wireless connection in Mac OS X, follow the steps below: From your desktop screen, you should see a wireless adapter status icon next to your clock. This icon may look slightly lighter than the others here. Click on this icon as shown in the screenshot. After you click on that icon, a list of Wi-Fi networks should appear. Jul 18, 2016 Click the Wi-Fi icon toward the upper right of your screen in the menu bar. It looks like a pizza slice. Click on Open Network Preferences. Click the Advanced button. Click the Wi-Fi tab. Select the network(s) you'd like your Mac to forget. Click on the minus (-) button. Click on the OK button. It is possible to configure a Wi-Fi access point not to broadcast its name publicly. If you have done this, connect to the access point manually by clicking the AirPort icon and selecting.
- From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.
- Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join.
After you join the network, you'll see next to the network and in the upper-left corner of your display or the upper-right corner on an iPhone X and later.
Connect to a secure Wi-Fi network
Secure Wi-Fi networks are password-protected and have by their names.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
- Tap the name of the secure Wi-Fi network you want to join.
- Enter the password for the secure Wi-Fi network, then tap Join. If you can't tap Join, the password you've entered is incorrect.
After you join the network, you'll see next to the network and in the upper-left side of your display or the upper-right corner on an iPhone X and later. If you don't know the password to the Wi-Fi network, contact your network administrator.
Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network
Hidden networks won’t appear in your list of available networks, so you’ll need to know the exact name of the network to join it.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. Then tap Other.
- Enter the exact name of the network, then tap Security.
- Choose the security type. Not all hidden networks are secure. If you're not sure, check with your network administrator.
- Tap Other Network to return to the previous screen.
- Enter the network password in the Password field, then tap Join.
After you join the network, you'll see next to the network and in the upper-left side of your display or the upper-right corner on an iPhone X and later.
Learn more
- Get help if you can’t connect to a Wi-Fi network on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
- Learn more about settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points.
Use Wi-Fi
Learn how to connect to an open, secure, or hidden Wi-Fi network. You can also create a new Wi-Fi network.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network
Click in the menu bar, then choose a network. If Wi-Fi is off, click , then select Turn Wi-Fi On.*
If you connect to a public Wi-Fi network, a window might appear with terms and conditions you're asked to agree to before you can connect.
Connect to a secure Wi-Fi network
Secure Wi-Fi networks are password-protected and have by their names.
- Click in the menu bar. If Wi-Fi is off, click , then choose Turn Wi-Fi On.*
- Choose a network.
- Enter the password, then click Join. If you don't know the password to the Wi-Fi network, contact the network administrator.
Connect to a hidden network
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- Click in the menu bar. If Wi-Fi is off, choose , then choose Turn Wi-Fi On.*
- Choose Join Other Network.
- Enter the network name. Make sure you enter the network name correctly.
- If the network is secure, choose the Security type, then enter the password.
- Click Join.
Learn what to do if you can't connect to a hidden network.
Create a Wi-Fi network
If you have Internet service at your location, you can connect an AirPort base station or a third-party router to your modem to create a Wi-Fi network. Use the setup guide for your AirPort base station, or check your third-party router's manual for help.
* If you don't see the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, you can add it back. Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, click Network, click Wi-Fi, then select 'Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar'.
Use Personal Hotspot
With most carrier plans, you can share the cellular data connection of your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) with your Mac.
Learn how to set up Personal Hotspot.
Use Ethernet
To connect to the Internet over a wired connection, connect an Ethernet cable between your router or modem and the Ethernet port on your Mac.
Some Macs require an Ethernet adapter like the Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, or the Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
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- Use recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points.