If you’re within range of a Wi-Fi network, you can try to join it.
Join a public Wi-Fi network
- On your Mac, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, then choose the network you want to join.If you don’t see the network you want to join, click Other Networks to display nearby networks.
- If requested, enter the password for the network, then click Join.
Join a hidden Wi-Fi network
You need to know the hidden network’s name, security protocol, and password to join it.
- On your Mac, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, click Other Networks, then click Other at the bottom of the Other Networks list.
- Enter the name of the wireless network in the Network Name field.
- Click the Security pop-up menu, then choose the type of wireless security the network uses.
- Enter the information for any additional fields that are displayed, such as a user name and password, then click Join.