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Figure 8-6:
Enter your
password
here.
Figure 8-7:
All done!
Chapter 8: Setting Up a Wireless Mac Network
3. Make sure that the AirPort Power is on — if it’s not, click the button
labeled Turn AirPort On.
4. In the Network pull-down menu, select the AirPort network you
created.
5. Select the Show AirPort Status in Menu Bar check box while you’re
at it.
This step streamlines the process the next time you want to get connected
to this network. If you’ve turned on Encryption for your AirPort
network, you’re prompted to enter a password.
6. Select the appropriate type of encryption (see Chapter 9 for more on
this topic; we recommend that you use WPA Personal), and then type
your password in the Password text box, shown in Figure 8-6. Select
the Remember Password in My Keychain check box to retain the password
for future use.
7. Click the OK button.
8. When the Internet Connect window indicates that you’re connected to
the AirPort network, you can close the window.
Figure 8-7 shows Pat’s PowerBook connected to his network, Cherry.
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