I've lost my AirPort icon in network settings - can't get wifi - how do I get it back..??

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I've lost my AirPort icon in network settings - can't get wifi - how do I get it back..??

So I'm pretty green whe it comes to computers but trying to work through this....

My Macbook Pro's wi fi dropped out - I tried to re-activate it and inadvertedly removed the airport icon from my network connections options..

I'm assuming it's a fairly simple fix but I do not have the know-how.... Can anyone please help me work through this, it would be much appreciated..!!!

OSX 10.6.8

AirPort 5.6.1

thanks...

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jan 23, 2013 1:24 AM

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ramayne Author

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Jan 23, 2013 2:23 AM in response to ramayne

After looking at numerous other threads, I am even more lost.....

On 'Network' page when I try to add an interface AirPort is not an option.

I only can choose from firewire, ethernet, bluetooth DUN, VPN, PPPoE or 6 to 4....

I have run airport utility but it only scans for other devices - of which it finds none..

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ramayne Author

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Jan 23, 2013 2:36 AM in response to ramayne

I finally worked it out....

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RenyRVS

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Aug 5, 2014 7:19 PM in response to ramayne

Hi ramayne,

I have the same problem with airport.

On 'Network' page when I try to add an interface AirPort is not an option.

I only can choose from firewire, ethernet, bluetooth DUN, VPN, PPPoE or 6 to 4....

How did you fix it?

Reny

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Loner T

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Aug 5, 2014 7:24 PM in response to RenyRVS

The WiFi radio may be turned off. In System Preferences -> Network -> WiFi check Status and if WiFi is off, you can turn it on. if It is on, you should a network name, if one is available.

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