Wireless enabled in Motorola wireless or a third party wireless device. Must have wireless settings: SSID (Network ID), WEP (encryption type) and encryption key (network key). NOTE: If you are connecting to a third party wireless device, refer to its vendor for wireless settings. Configuration for WEP Wireless Connection on Leopard 10.5.x AirPort. Configure the wireless settings 1 Make sure that the printer power switch is on. 2 Double-click the HL3000 icon on your desktop. Double-click the Start Here icon. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Click Install Printer Driver on the menu screen. 4 Click Wireless Network users. 5 Choose Wireless Setup and Driver Install, and then click Next.

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.

1. Click in the menu bar. If Wi-Fi is off, click , then choose Turn Wi-Fi On.*
2. Choose a network.
3. 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

1. Click in the menu bar. If Wi-Fi is off, choose , then choose Turn Wi-Fi On.*
2. Choose Join Other Network.
3. Enter the network name. Make sure you enter the network name correctly.
4. If the network is secure, choose the Security type, then enter the password.
5. 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.

Learn more

Configure Mac For Wifi Router

• Use recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points.

Audio Transcript

WiFi is everywhere, from hotels to cafés and lots of people use wireless networks at home. You can connect your Mac to a WiFi network using AirPort, which is Apple’s wireless networking gear.

If you’re setting up the network at home, you need to configure the AirPort base station. So, just connect an Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the base station, then connect your base station to your computers Ethernet port.

Plug in the base stations power cable and wait for the solid light to turn green.

Now on your Mac, open the applications folder. Then select the utilities sub folder. Double click the AirPort utility icon. You should see the AirPort base station on the left, in which case, click it and choose the continue button. If the station is not listed, choose, set up a new AirPort base station and click continue.

On the next screen, enter a password for the base station. Make sure you write this password down and keep this somewhere safe, because you’ll need it again if you want to change the base station settings and click continue.

Now decide whether you want to create a new wireless network or connect the base station to an existing wireless network. In this case, we’re creating a new network, so click the continue button. If you’re adding the base station to an existing network, make the wireless network name the same as for the rest of the network. Click continue again and choose a security format. WPA is your safest bet, but some older computers will only support WEP. Use the highest level of security supported by your equipment. And now you guessed it, click continue.

Okay, you’re getting close. On the next screen, decide whether you’re connecting the AirPort base station to a router or a modem, then click continue. Then choose how to connect to the internet. Most people use DHCP and choose continue again. And finally, verify all the set up details and click the magic button to update. At this point the base station restarts and once it’s done, you see a congratulations screen. The set up is complete when you choose quit.

And once you’ve set up your base station and created your wireless network, you can connect via WiFi. All you need is the name of the network and the password.

Configure Mac As Wifi Hotspot

Setting Up Wifi On Mac Laptop

This is a great way to free you up from your cables and allows you the flexibility to work or play on your WiFi compatible computer wherever you want.