How to connect to the Internet with your Mac

Learn how to use Wi-Fi, Personal Hotspot, and Ethernet to connect to the Intenet.

Use Wi-Fi

Learn how to connect to an open, secure, or hidden Wi-Fi network. You can also create a new Wi-Fi network.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click Apple WiFi On icon in the menu bar, then choose a network. If Wi-Fi is off, click Apple WiFi Off icon, then select Turn Wi-Fi On.*

If you connect to a public Wi-Fi network, a window might appear with terms and conditions you’re asked to agree to before you can connect.

Connect to a secure Wi-Fi network

Secure Wi-Fi networks are password-protected and have Lock icon by their names. 

  1. Click Macintosh WiFi icon graphic in the menu bar. If Wi-Fi is off, click Apple WiFi Off icon, then choose Turn Wi-Fi On.*
  2. Click on KidsConnect SSID