Handy Ways to Set Up Wi-Fi Using an Apple Laptop

Apple laptops include an inbuilt AirPort Extreme card to connect to any of the wireless network available in your nearby area only when its AirPort feature is turned on. Before accessing the wireless network, firstly you need to enter a password such as some networks have a Wi-Fi Protected Access password or a Wired Equivalent Privacy, depending on the network type.

When you enable it, the Wi-Fi signal will display on the screen topmost part and fluctuate in bars that depend on the strength of the signal. If you are going to set up wireless network with an Apple laptop, it is advisable to have a look for some easy steps listed below. You will be able to set up your Wi-Fi without any help of Apple customer service.

Steps are:-

1. Hit the ‘System preferences’ icon placed on the laptop screen, or hit the ‘Apple’ icon and choose ‘System Preferences’ from the drop-down menu.

2. Choose  the ‘Network’ icon placed in the ‘Internet & Wireless’ part of the system Preferences and hit ‘Turn AirPort On’ in the Network window.

3. Verify the box beside ‘Ask to join new networks’ and the box beside ‘Show AirPort status in menu bar’.

4. Hit on the ‘Advanced’ in the Network window.

5. Choose the ‘+’ icon under the list of the specified networks and enter in your network’s name under the ‘Network Name’ field.

6. Hit the pull-down menu beside ‘Security’ and choose the security type for your network.

Though a lot of personal Wi-Fi networks utilize WEP passwords, your wireless network may utilize a different security type. So, you should follow the instructions manuals that come with the Wi-Fi modem to recognize the security type, or contact your Internet service provider.

7. Type the password of your network and hit the ‘Add’ button to establish the new network to the specified networks list.

8. Choose ‘OK’ to save the changes and get back to the Network window.

9. Hit the wireless signal and hit the network’s name from the drop-down menu.

However, if you have any query regarding the steps or if you fail or stuck after completing a few of steps, it is recommended to visit at the Apple customer care to get your problem resolved instantly with the help of technicians. In case, if you don’t have too much waiting time, visit the online directory as Contactforhelp can be the best choice to search alternate Apple customer support number and resolve the problems within a short span of time.