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GuestNet Wireless Network: Getting Started with a Macintosh OS X Computer

Requirements

  • Macintosh computer with OS X
  • Apple AirPort wireless network adapter card

Before you buy an AirPort card, check to see if you already have one. Most newer Macintosh laptops have built-in AirPort cards. If your laptop is not AirPort-compatible, you may be able to use another brand.

Install the Wireless Card

If you need to install a new AirPort card, follow the setup instructions that came with it. OS X should automatically detect and install the necessary software.

Configure Macintosh OS X to Connect to GuestNet

  1. Click on the wireless icon at the top of your screen (if this doesn't appear, see There's no wireless icon).

  1. Airport: On should appear grayed out. If it appears in black, select it.

  2. If you see a grayed out message No Airport networks in range, move to another area.

  3. Click on Other.

  1. Type GuestNet in the text box next to Network Name.

  1. Make sure that Wireless Security is set to None.
  2. Click on the OK button.
  1. Your card should now be able to find the wireless network whenever you are in range. Once you have configured your AirPort card, you'll be able to access the wireless network. You should now be able to use GuestNet, and whenever you turn your computer on in an area covered by GuestNet, your computer will automatically connect.

 

 

 

There's no wireless icon at the top of my screen

  1. Click on Apple, then click on System Preferences.

 

  1. Click on the Network icon.

 

  1. Double-click on AirPort.

 

  1. Click on the + button.

 

  1. Type GuestNet in the text box next to Network Name.

 

  1. Set Wireless Security to None.
  2. Click on the OK button.
  3. Click Apply Now in the Network window.

Your card should now be able to find the wireless network whenever you are in range. Once you have configured your AirPort card, you are ready to use the wireless networking system. You should now be able to use GuestNet, and whenever you turn your computer on in an area covered by GuestNet, your computer will connect automatically.

 
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