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airport preferred networks ignores my wifi router

I have recently been having to log into to my home wifi router every time I switch on. I have tried making it my preferred network in Airport, i.e. top of the list, but it just ignores me. Anything be done about this?

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jul 12, 2013 9:45 AM

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Aug 1, 2013 10:32 AM in response to thebrianyoung

Hello,


Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712


10.5, 10.6, 10.7 & 10.8…


System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.



10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x/10.8.x instructions...


System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.


The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.


If using Wifi/Airport...


Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.

airport preferred networks ignores my wifi router

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