To set up an Ad Hoc network, you first have to create the computer-to-computer network on one of your Macs. This takes advantage of the AirPort Software Base Station that’s built into Lion. To create a computer-to-computer network, follow these steps: Click the Wi-Fi status icon on the menu bar. Step Three: Change the Wi-Fi Network Name and Password. After logging into your router, look for the Wi-Fi settings. Depending on your router, these may be on the first page you see, or buried in a section named something like “Wi-Fi”, “Wireless”, or “Wireless Networks”. Click around and you should find it.
Remembering your Wi-Fi password can be one of the most challenging tasks. After all, once you enter it on your devices, you rarely ever need to recall it again. But this can pose a problem when, for instance, you have friends over, and they want to use your network. Fortunately, if you have a Mac, it’s possible to retrieve the saved WiFi password from it conveniently. So let’s learn two ways to find a WiFi password on Mac.
How to Find Saved WiFi Password on Your Mac
- Open the spotlight search and type Keychain Access to launch an app on your Mac.
- Now, click on System and then click on Passwords under Categories.
- Click on the name of the network you wish to find the password for.
- Under Attributes, tick on Show password.
- Now, you will have to enter the Administrator’s Username and Password and click on OK.
- The device might ask for the former again as well. Enter the same and click on Allow.
You will see your Wi-Fi password in Show Password.
See Saved WiFi Password Using Terminal on Mac
For this article, I found the password of the WiFi name: iGeeks_Tube. You can change the same by replacing the WIFI NAME in the command below.
- Open Terminal using Spotlight Search.
- Type the following command in the Terminal window:
security find-generic-password -ga WIFI NAME | grep 'password:'and press Enter. - Mac will ask for your Administrator Username and Password. Enter it and click on Allow.
You will be able to view your WiFi password in the command box of the Terminal app.
Note: If you do not remember your Administrator Username, you can click on the Apple logo on the top-left of your screen and find the same in the last.
That’s all from our side!
Now, if you don’t want to use any of these available options to find the saved Wi-Fi password on your macOS, third-party password manager apps can be used to find these passwords easily.
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Connect to Wi-Fi
You can use the Wi-Fi menu to quickly connect to a nearby wireless network.
- Click the Wi-Fi icon ( or ) in the menu bar.
- If Wi-Fi is off, choose 'Turn Wi-Fi on.'
- Select a nearby Wi-Fi network from the list.
If you don't see your network listed, make sure it's nearby and that others can connect to it. It could also be a 'hidden' network. You can connect to a hidden network by choosing 'Join other network' and entering the name of the network you're trying to use.
The strength of each nearby network is shown next to its name. More darkened bars indicate a stronger network connection.
Enter your password
Networks that have a lock icon next to their name require a password. After you select your network, enter the network password when you're prompted. If you don't know the network password, check with the owner of the Wi-Fi network you're trying to join.
Use a cellular device as your Wi-Fi connection
Depending on your cellular plan, your iPhone or iPad with cellular can share its Internet connection with your Mac. When your iOS device is configured properly and is near your Mac, it appears in the Wi-Fi menu as an available connection.
When you select a cellular device as your Internet connection, the menu icon changes to indicate your Mac is currently linked to the device ( ).
Turn Wi-Fi on or off
If you're in an environment where Wi-Fi isn't permitted (like on some airline flights) you can quickly turn off Wi-Fi from this menu.
- Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar.
- Choose 'Turn Wi-Fi off.'
When Wi-Fi is turned off, the menu icon changes to and empty indicator ( ). When you're ready to use Wi-Fi again, click the menu icon and choose 'Turn Wi-Fi on.' Then connect to the network you want to join if your Mac doesn't join it automatically.
If you don't see the Wi-Fi menu
Set Password For Wifi On Macbook
You can enable and disable the Wi-Fi menu from the Network pane of System Preferences.
- From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
- Click Network in the System Preferences window.
- Select Wi-Fi in the list of available network connections.
- Select (check) the option to 'Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar.'
Change Wifi Password On Mac
Create a network
Forgot Password For Wifi
If you want to create a temporary Wi-Fi connection between your Mac and another device, you can create your own network from the Wi-Fi menu.
- Click the Wi-Fi menu and choose Create Network.
- Enter the details for your network, such as a network name and channel
When you create a computer-to-computer network, the menu icon changes to show a computer (). When you're done, click the Wi-Fi menu again and choose Disconnect to close the network you created.