Change your Wi-Fi Password and Network Name with the help of below steps: Open Macintosh HD then, Application; Click on Utilities and select Airport utility; A new window will appear on your screen, then Select Edit. Click on the Wireless tab. If you want to change the Wi-Fi network name and password. By default, your Mac automatically connects to the most-recently-used Wi-Fi network. But when you’re in a public place with many open networks, you might want to prioritize one in particular (like your own hotspot) on your Mac. You can reorder the Wi-Fi network priority list. Diagnose Wi-Fi Connection Problems. A good place to start when looking at Wi-Fi problems on your. In case there are multiple unknown WiFi Networks stored on Mac, it is better to start from a clean slate by deleting all the WiFi Networks stored on Mac and then add back your Preferred WiFi Network to Mac. Click on the Apple Icon from the top-left corner of your screen and then click on System Preferences option in the drop-down menu.
- Connect To Wifi Mac
- Mac Wifi Settings
- Create New Wifi Network Mac
- Wifi Looking For Network Mac
- Wifi Network For This Computer
Connect to Wi-Fi
Connect To Wifi Mac
You can use the Wi-Fi menu to quickly connect to a nearby wireless network.
- Click the Wi-Fi icon ( or ) in the menu bar.
- If Wi-Fi is off, choose 'Turn Wi-Fi on.'
- Select a nearby Wi-Fi network from the list.
If you don't see your network listed, make sure it's nearby and that others can connect to it. It could also be a 'hidden' network. You can connect to a hidden network by choosing 'Join other network' and entering the name of the network you're trying to use.
Mac Wifi Settings
The strength of each nearby network is shown next to its name. More darkened bars indicate a stronger network connection.
Enter your password
Networks that have a lock icon next to their name require a password. After you select your network, enter the network password when you're prompted. If you don't know the network password, check with the owner of the Wi-Fi network you're trying to join.
Use a cellular device as your Wi-Fi connection
Create New Wifi Network Mac
Depending on your cellular plan, your iPhone or iPad with cellular can share its Internet connection with your Mac. When your iOS device is configured properly and is near your Mac, it appears in the Wi-Fi menu as an available connection.
When you select a cellular device as your Internet connection, the menu icon changes to indicate your Mac is currently linked to the device ( ).
Turn Wi-Fi on or off
If you're in an environment where Wi-Fi isn't permitted (like on some airline flights) you can quickly turn off Wi-Fi from this menu.
Wifi Looking For Network Mac
- Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar.
- Choose 'Turn Wi-Fi off.'
When Wi-Fi is turned off, the menu icon changes to and empty indicator ( ). When you're ready to use Wi-Fi again, click the menu icon and choose 'Turn Wi-Fi on.' Then connect to the network you want to join if your Mac doesn't join it automatically.
If you don't see the Wi-Fi menu
You can enable and disable the Wi-Fi menu from the Network pane of System Preferences.
- From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
- Click Network in the System Preferences window.
- Select Wi-Fi in the list of available network connections.
- Select (check) the option to 'Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar.'
Create a network
If you want to create a temporary Wi-Fi connection between your Mac and another device, you can create your own network from the Wi-Fi menu.
- Click the Wi-Fi menu and choose Create Network.
- Enter the details for your network, such as a network name and channel
Wifi Network For This Computer
When you create a computer-to-computer network, the menu icon changes to show a computer (). When you're done, click the Wi-Fi menu again and choose Disconnect to close the network you created.