Wireless networking is MacBook Air’s forte, so here are the steps to follow to connect MacBook Air to a wireless network:
1 . In the menu bar, click the Wi-Fi status icon . MacBook Air displays a list of available wireless networks, as shown in Figure .
2 . Choose the network you want to join . If the network is password-protected, MacBook Air prompts you for the password.
3 . Type the password . If the password is long or complex, you can be sure that you’re typing it correctly by selecting the Show password check box. If you’re in a public area, it’s a good idea to make sure no one can see the exposed password.
4 . If you want MacBook Air to automatically connect to this network the next time it comes within range, select the Remember this network check box .
5 . Click OK . MacBook Air connects to the wireless network.
Tip
The wireless networks that you see in the In the Wi-Fi list that display the lock icon are secure networks protected by a password. To connect to such a network, you need to know the password of that network.
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