OS X Mountain Lion: If you can’t choose a Wi-Fi network
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If you’re having problems connecting to a Wi-Fi network, there are several simple solutions you can try.
- You may be out of range. Make sure your computer is within range of the AirPort Base Station, Time Capsule, wireless network, or the computer creating the network.
- The Wi-Fi service may not be available in Network preferences.
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, and then click Network. If Wi-Fi isn’t in the list of network connection services, click Add (+) at the bottom of the list, and then choose Wi-Fi from the Interface pop-up menu. Name the Wi-Fi service, and then click Create.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. You can use the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar to turn Wi-Fi on.
- If you are connecting to a wireless network created by an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule, restart the device by unplugging the power cord, wait a few minutes, and then plug the power cord back in. After the network is available, try connecting again.
Last Modified: Sep 4, 2015