How to add apple McBook to secure network. Changed configuration to secure network and apple laptops cannot connect via wi-fi.

mac address is an unique network device equipment identifier.
How to stop it. Change encryption key when you add wpa or wep encryption to wi fi security on router. Added security - do not broadcast ssid and change it to something different.
All devices with wi fi will need to be changed to match wi fi encryption method and key and ssid name.

Connecting your Acer laptop to your home wireless network is fairly simple.
Before you begin you need to know the SSID broadcast name (Wi-Fi) network name and security passphrase (Wi-Fi network password).

Move the Wi-Fi switch to the "On" position.
Not all models have this switch.

Open the Windows Start menu and select "Connect To."
A list of available connections will appear.

Select "All" from the drop-down menu to view all available networks and connections within range.

Select the desired network and click "Connect."
Enter the security passphrase if prompted and click "Connect" again to join the network and gain wireless Internet access.
http://en.kioskea.net/faq/294-wi-fi-wireless-configuration-for-your-laptop - for-acer-users

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Connecting your Acer laptop to your home wireless network is fairly simple.
Before you begin you need to know the SSID broadcast name (Wi-Fi) network name and security passphrase (Wi-Fi network password).

Move the Wi-Fi switch to the "On" position.
Not all models have this switch.
Open the Windows Start menu and select "Connect To."
A list of available connections will appear.


Select "All" from the drop-down menu to view all available networks and connections within range.
Select the desired network and click "Connect."
Enter the security passphrase if prompted and click "Connect" again to join the network and gain wireless Internet access.

http://en.kioskea.net/faq/294-wi-fi-wireless-configuration-for-your-laptop - for-acer-users

Connecting your Acer laptop to your home wireless network is fairly simple. Before you begin you need to know the SSID broadcast name (Wi-Fi) network name and security passphrase (Wi-Fi network password).

Move the Wi-Fi switch to the "On" position. Not all models have this switch. Open the Windows Start menu and select "Connect To." A list of available connections will appear. Select "All" from the drop-down menu to view all available networks and connections within range. Select the desired network and click "Connect." Enter the security passphrase if prompted and click "Connect" again to join the network and gain wireless Internet access.

Wireless configuration for your laptop http://en.kioskea.net/faq/294-wi-fi-wireless-configuration-for-your-laptop - for-acer-users

1. Click Set Up Wi-Fi.
2. Click Next.
3. Click Manually Add Network.
4. Type the network name or service set identifier (SSID).
5. Click Add.
6. From the Security Type menu, select the security type for
the Wi-Fi network.
7. Specify the required security credentials.
8. Click Connect to manually add and connect to a Wi-Fi
network.

Make sure on laptop wi fi switch is turn on.
Uninstall wi fi network adapter driver then reinstall.
Right click on my network places and click on property then right click on wi fi adapter and enable it and click on view available wi fi networks .
If you still not detect signal of router then You hav to reset router.
For thjat press RESET button for 10 seconds it is in back panel of router.Then it defaults.
then connect router to computer with ethernet cable then you can access it with below link.
http://192.168.1.1
or
http://192.168.0.1
type user as "admin" and password as "admin" or blank or "password"
Then you can see configuration page.
Then set WAN settings as your isp.
GO to wireless settings and enable it .
If you want to secure enable WEP security and add wep code.
Enable DHCP.
Then save and restart router then check.
Let me know if you need further assistance.
Thanks.

Connect your router to computer with ethernet cable.
Then access it with following link.
http://192.168.1.1 or
http://1921.168.0.1

type user name as "admin" and password as "admin" or blank or "password"

Then configure your router as WEP.
Then go to wireless and check that wi fi is enabled.

Then go to wi fi security and add WEP key it is your password to connect your wi fi.
Also enable dhcp if you want get ip auto to computers.
configure your wan settings as your internet service provider like dns ip addrses.
Then save settings and restart the router.

Now go on your laptop first turn the wi fi switch on your laptop .
Then check that your wi fi network adapter driver is proeprly installed.Also check in my network places that your wi fi is enabled.
Then double click on wi fi icon and click on "View wi fi networks."
then connect then enter password which you set in router wep key.

Let me know if you need more assistanse.
Thanks.

Connect your router to computer with ethernet cable.
Then access it with following link.
http://192.168.1.1 or
http://1921.168.0.1

type user name as "admin" and password as "admin" or blank or "password"

Then configure your router as WEP.
Then go to wireless and check that wi fi is enabled.

Then go to wi fi security and add WEP key it is your password to connect your wi fi.
Also enable dhcp if you want get ip auto to computers.
configure your wan settings as your internet service provider like dns ip addrses.
Then save settings and restart the router.

Now go on your laptop first turn the wi fi switch on your laptop .
Then check that your wi fi network adapter driver is proeprly installed.Also check in my network places that your wi fi is enabled.
Then double click on wi fi icon and click on "View wi fi networks."
then connect then enter password which you set in router wep key.

Let me know if you need more assistanse.
Thanks.

Many Wi-Fi issues can be resolved by doing the following:
Basic troubleshooting

• Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi off and then on again.
• Verify that you are in range of your Wi-Fi router or base station.
• Confirm that your Wi-Fi router and Cable/DSL modem are connected to power and turned on.
• Check whether other devices (portable computers, for example) are able to connect to the Wi-Fi network and access the Internet.