I am the proud owner of a new MacBook. Now, I need to figure out how to setup my wireless internet at home.?
I have no idea where to begin! Do I need to call the phone company? Or the cable company? Or someone else? And, do I need a router? What gets plugged into the router?
See… I am clueless!
A little advice is much appreciated… and any recommendations as to who the best provider/router is would help, too!
Thanks!
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OK.. thanks! This is a good start! I’m starting to see a little bit clearer now. 
I do not have any kind of internet at home right now, so I’ll need to start from scratch with a new ISP. In your opinion(s), which is better, cable or DSL?
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Get your self an Apple Air Port and turn it on. Load the CD into your Mac and follow the instructions on screen.
or If you have an existing wifi router just open Safari and enter the wifi router’s IP address followed by the admin password which is usually admin followed by admin
For the Mac it is Finder>Applications>System prefs>Network>Show>Airmac
Also this Book might help
Leopard the Missing manual
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596529529/
As long as you already have internet access you don’t need to call your ISP.
If you already have broadband internet (cable or DSL), you will need a wireless router. You can buy the Apple Airport or any 802.11 compatible product (like linksys)
That connects to your modem and connect wirelessly to your MacBook. Most hardware sellers will walk you through the process.