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    Default need help with mac osx

    just got a apple computer today and never used mac osx before. i just need help connecting to the internet using the airport. right now i'm clueless of how to do that.



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    ok heres a simple guide:

    Step 1: Turn on Mac

    Step 2: Find Wireless Program

    Step 3: Place Mac on the ground

    Step 4: Raise one foot up real high and monkey stomp that piece of shit

    Step 5: When you get home buy a PC

    Step 6: Problem Solved
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hulud
    ok heres a simple guide:

    Step 1: Turn on Mac

    Step 2: Find Wireless Program

    Step 3: Place Mac on the ground

    Step 4: Raise one foot up real high and monkey stomp that piece of shit

    Step 5: When you get home buy a PC

    Step 6: Problem Solved
    haha i already did that but it still doesn't work. i had a labtop with windows xp and i think it's much easier to use than the apple.



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    Quote Originally Posted by an0therh22
    haha i already did that but it still doesn't work.
    hmmmmm then i dunno what to do lol

    i had a labtop with windows xp and i think it's much easier to use than the apple.
    yea i dont like mac's OS
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    Quote Originally Posted by an0therh22
    i had a labtop with windows xp and i think it's much easier to use than the apple.
    LIRL i love when people say that

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    fuck this is really starting to piss me off now haha.



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    Well in the upper right corner of your screen you should see the wireless signal you are getting. So click it, and in the little drop down window it shows what networks your computer picks up. Click whatever network you want to be on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle
    Well in the upper right corner of your screen you should see the wireless signal you are getting. So click it, and in the little drop down window it shows what networks your computer picks up. Click whatever network you want to be on.
    i tried that but no networks show up.



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    i am using os9.2 well on the top left corner click on apple sign the first thing u see is Airport click on it make sure ur airport driver is already installed it should work. i can do it if i can see in person

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    airport is installed and on. i just don't know how ot search for wireless networks like on windows so i typed in the network ssid and the wep key, but it still won't connect.



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    Well in the drop down window hit open internet connect and go from there.
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    alright what do i do from there? it says no network selected and on the drop down menu there's no networks.



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    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.h.../en/mh636.html


    try that.

    if your wireless network isn't setup, your computer wont be able to find it, no matter if it's a mac or PC.


    another thing to try is this:

    go to system preferences, in the bottom bar of the OS. Click the network icon, make sure that it is set on wireless, and not ethernet. If you still have issues, just call the apple store. They will walk you through.

    Don't get mad bro. It's a completely new Operating System for you. You wont be able to jump right in. Macs and PC's both do the exact same shit, they just have different names for it (and on a mac you dont have install 6 different pieces of software and restart your machine every 5 minutes)

    Expect a learning curve. The other thing I can say is take advantage of the FREE training classes our local Apple stores offer. Sign up online. Did I mention they are FREE?????



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    Quote Originally Posted by eloist2
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.h.../en/mh636.html


    try that.

    if your wireless network isn't setup, your computer wont be able to find it, no matter if it's a mac or PC.


    another thing to try is this:

    go to system preferences, in the bottom bar of the OS. Click the network icon, make sure that it is set on wireless, and not ethernet. If you still have issues, just call the apple store. They will walk you through.

    Don't get mad bro. It's a completely new Operating System for you. You wont be able to jump right in. Macs and PC's both do the exact same shit, they just have different names for it (and on a mac you dont have install 6 different pieces of software and restart your machine every 5 minutes)

    Expect a learning curve. The other thing I can say is take advantage of the FREE training classes our local Apple stores offer. Sign up online. Did I mention they are FREE?????



    Macs rule. PC are shitboxes. You'll agree when you don't get a virus or spyware ever again.
    that's what i've been doing. i typed in the name and key but it still won't connect.



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    mac ftw

    if it's not showing up, then that means the network isn't up. i highly doubt your airport isn't working.

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    aite drop down menu do u see a network browser??if u do click on it and it will automatically search it.. and ^^^ 100% true abt virus shit

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    when i click the airport icon there's only options to turn airport off, other..., create network, or open internet connect



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    create network or try open internet connection

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    Quote Originally Posted by TRDwasiq
    create network or try open internet connection
    alright i did that and it says the signal level is good but bsae station id doesn't say anything. and status:computer to computer status not available.



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    Quote Originally Posted by an0therh22
    alright i did that and it says the signal level is good but bsae station id doesn't say anything. and status:computer to computer status not available.
    hmm man if i could see it in person it will take me 2 mins to do it i just dont have osx i have os9 so its not the samesorry

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    Mac FTW


    I just don't own one at the time...

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    hey guys thanks!! i found out that the problem was the airport card's range sucks and it was too far away from the router. i thought it'd be able to reach the same distance as the oem wireless card in my toshiba satellite. I repped everybody that posted.



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    haha and i was sorta being an ass. repped back though. congrats on your purchase... once you get used to the small inconsistencies between the 2 platforms, youll never regret it.

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    your really having problems finding a wireless signal? damn....and for those of you scared of macs....i was the same way a few years ago. NOW i love this machine! it has never let me down...well at least not as much as my 7 PCs have....

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