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Can the macbook get wireless internet? If so how?
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It has wireless built in 
, if you mean mobile data (like 3G) then you have to use a phone via bluetooth.
, if you mean mobile data (like 3G) then you have to use a phone via bluetooth.
I think you need to do a 'tiny' bit of research before you ask such a basic question. You seem to be new to macs so i will give you the benefit of the doubt...
It has a wireless card built into it. To get wireless internet you need a wireless access point. Apples Airport Extreme is my choice, there are cheaper alternatives. Your cable from your modem goes into the Airport Base and then wirelessly beams the net to the wireless (airport) card in your MacBook.
http://www.apple.com/uk/airportextreme/sharing.html
It has a wireless card built into it. To get wireless internet you need a wireless access point. Apples Airport Extreme is my choice, there are cheaper alternatives. Your cable from your modem goes into the Airport Base and then wirelessly beams the net to the wireless (airport) card in your MacBook.
http://www.apple.com/uk/airportextreme/sharing.html
I was looking for that link but couldnt find it
Looks like US site though Also Kelodin. Dont keep putting ... in the title box when creating a new post. Its annoying
just leave it blank (unless you are starting a new thread).
Yes they use all the same technology. It works exactly the same as it would on a PC. I take it you are familiar with those?
Your wireless should show what is available ( click on wireless symbol on menu bar) they may be open (anyone can join ) or not,if your want more details download MacStumbler (free).
It can be set up to automatically connect to the closest 'network' but you will most likely need to know the password.
The mac im working on at the moment doesnt have airport so i cant remember how it works but if you go into System Preferences > Network you can see a list of networks that your airport card is picking up and choose one of those. If its a free public 'hot spot' you should be fine to connect but if you are trying to access your neighbours network for 'free' access it will likely be password protected (and illegal).
Also there should be an 'airport' icon in top right of your screen which you can click on and change a few options. Have a fiddle.
I just had to praise the people who answered this thread.
It had such potential to turn into a big flaming bag of poop, and yet it stayed a nice golden jewel encrusted turd!
(i couldnt find a pic of the golden turd from American Dad, sorry)
It had such potential to turn into a big flaming bag of poop, and yet it stayed a nice golden jewel encrusted turd!
(i couldnt find a pic of the golden turd from American Dad, sorry)
if we want people to enjoy the world of apple, we must be nice to them and just show them how awesome macs are.
thank you
Besides the 802.11 wireless everyone is talking about, Verizon offers a 3/4 EVDO card that fits and works on my Macbook Pro, or you can do it via Bluetooth- in fact the built-in drivers on OSX work fine, you don't even need the driver disk like you do in Windows.