No longer searches for internet sig...

Hi there,

First, is your Airport Card (wireless networking card) installed? Go to System Preferences, then Network, and see if the Airport Card is enabled. If not, make it so and re-try.

If it shows Enabled (green dot when connected), you should be able to pick-up signals.

I'd also click on the Configure button (when Airport is selected) and check the TCP/IP button - the Configure IPv4 menu should have DHCP selected.

If your card is installed, turned on and not searching for a signal, you may have to break down and buy a new one (eBay or the like).

If you can provide any further details (like precise model info - PowerBook or iBook, what version of the OS, and perhaps some screen-shots of various dialog boxes or error messages - - use key combination of Apple/Command + Shift + 3 for the whole screen, or Apple/Command + Shift + 4 to click-drag-select the area with your mouse/pad), I may be able to provide more in-depth assistance if that's needed.

If this solves the issue, please rate it accordingly.

Thanks in-advance for using Fixya.com,

Jon

In the upper left corner of screen click blue apple -> location -> automatic , also you can look at Applications->Internet Connect.
Side note - if you are using other people's wireless without their express consent, this is now on the law books as illegal and they are beginning to prosecute more and more people for this very thing, it is simple enough for them to catch you as well. It would be much less expensive in the long run to purchase legal internet services.