Use a cellular device as your Wi-Fi connectionĭepending on your cellular plan, your iPhone or iPad with cellular can share its Internet connection with your Mac. If you don't know the network password, check with the owner of the Wi-Fi network you're trying to join. After you select your network, enter the network password when you're prompted. Networks that have a lock icon next to their name require a password. More darkened bars indicate a stronger network connection. The strength of each nearby network is shown next to its name. You can connect to a hidden network by choosing 'Join other network' and entering the name of the network you're trying to use. If you don't see your network listed, make sure it's nearby and that others can connect to it.
If Wi-Fi is off, choose 'Turn Wi-Fi on.'.Click the Wi-Fi icon ( or ) in the menu bar.You can use the Wi-Fi menu to quickly connect to a nearby wireless network.
