How to connect a Mac to Wi-Fi during setup

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Power on your Mac

   Press the power button or open the lid of your Mac to initiate the startup process. If the device is new, Setup Assistant will launch automatically after the initial language and region selection prompts.

2. 30 sec

   Locate the Network pane

   Proceed through the initial Setup Assistant screens by selecting your preferred language, country, and accessibility options. Stop when you reach the screen titled Network.

3. 30 sec

   Select your wireless network

   A list of available Wi-Fi networks will populate on the screen. Click the name of your local network from the list.

   Note: If your network is hidden, select Other Network from the bottom of the list and manually enter the network name.
4. 30 sec

   Enter your network password

   Once you select your network, an authentication dialog will appear. Type your Wi-Fi password into the text field and click Join.

5. 30 sec

   Confirm the connection

   Wait for the network name to show a checkmark or the word Connected. Click Continue to proceed to the next step of the Setup Assistant.

   Note: If the connection fails, verify your password and ensure the router is broadcasting on a supported frequency.