Q. I have a MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard and each time I open it up, AirPort connects to either my neighbor's router or a local broadband internet tower (I guess?), but it never connects to our own private router first. Is there a way I can have set our router as the default or something so I don't have to wait an extra minute for it to disconnect, rescan, and reconnect? Thanks in advance!
A. • Find out the SSID and password for your router. Consult the product's documentation to follow instructions on how to configure your router. The SSID will be the identifying name of your home WiFi network. Depending upon how your router is set up, you may also need a password to access the network.
• Turn on your Mac laptop. Go to the "Applications" folder, and select "Internet Connect."
• In the toolbar at the top, select the "AirPort" tab. On the next screen, click "Turn AirPort on." Wait for the AirPort card to discover all of the wireless networks in your area.
• Go to the "Network" drop-down menu. Select the SSID name of your network. If you need a password, enter it, then click "Connect." If your network does not show up on the drop-down menu, select "Other." Enter the network name and password, and then click "Connect."
• Check the "Show AirPort status in menu bar" box in the AirPort section of the Internet Connect window. This creates a pie-slice shaped icon in the menu bar. Click the icon to quickly access and connect to your wireless network.
Tips & Warnings
Wireless routers should work up to a range of 150 feet, but may vary based upon model and brand. Check with your product documentation to see where you should place your router for optimum connection. Sometimes other electronics, such as baby monitors or cordless phones, can interfere with the AirPort signal strength on your Mac laptop. Avoid using these types of electronics when you need a strong Internet connection.
• Turn on your Mac laptop. Go to the "Applications" folder, and select "Internet Connect."
• In the toolbar at the top, select the "AirPort" tab. On the next screen, click "Turn AirPort on." Wait for the AirPort card to discover all of the wireless networks in your area.
• Go to the "Network" drop-down menu. Select the SSID name of your network. If you need a password, enter it, then click "Connect." If your network does not show up on the drop-down menu, select "Other." Enter the network name and password, and then click "Connect."
• Check the "Show AirPort status in menu bar" box in the AirPort section of the Internet Connect window. This creates a pie-slice shaped icon in the menu bar. Click the icon to quickly access and connect to your wireless network.
Tips & Warnings
Wireless routers should work up to a range of 150 feet, but may vary based upon model and brand. Check with your product documentation to see where you should place your router for optimum connection. Sometimes other electronics, such as baby monitors or cordless phones, can interfere with the AirPort signal strength on your Mac laptop. Avoid using these types of electronics when you need a strong Internet connection.
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