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Connecting to the Router from a Mac Computer
To connect to a wireless network from your Mac OS based computer do the following:
Using a AirPort Card or AirPort Extreme Card
3 options:
- Use the AirPort Setup Assistant, Select “Set up your computer to join an existing
wireless/AirPort network.”
- Mac OS 9 Control strip – Click the AirPort icon and select the network name. It should have a
black dot beside it.
- Mac OS X 10.1 or later – Choose your network in either the AirPort menu bar item or in the
Internet Connect application.
- Once you’ve opened the AirPort menu bar you should see a list of wireless network IDs
below the “Turn AirPort Off” selection and “Create Network…” selection. Find your
network ID and click it to confirm. This should automatically connect you to your wireless
network.
Check Signal Strength
If you feel that your wireless connection loses connection easily or drops its signal from one room
to another you can check your real-time signal strength by opening the Airport application (Mac
OS 9) or the Internet Connect application (Mac OX X). Try moving around your location and
watch the Signal Strength bar increase or decrease.
To obtain a better signal you may:
1) Move the router to a location with less interference
2) Replace your AirPort card on your computer with a Hawking Hi-Gain Network Adapter for
Mac Users.
3) Upgrade the antenna on the Wireless-G Router to a Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna or Signal
Booster
Built-in Ethernet Users (Wired)
For users with wired connections to a network the same IP changes and settings as wireless
apply. Instead of choosing AirPort in your TCP/IP settings you will choose “Ethernet” or “Built-In
Ethernet.”
Once your IP settings are confirmed you will not need to select a network to join. If all settings
are correct you will automatically be joined to your wired network.
