Step 1: Install

Open the Mac OS X Snow Leopard folder, then double click Install.
When the installation has finished, restart your Mac.

Step 2: Connect BearExtender

Connect the USB cable directly to your Mac.
If you are using a Macintosh desktop computer, do not use the low power USB ports on the keyboard.

Step 3: Click Network Preferences

You will see the following message after your Mac restarts. Click Network Preferences.

Step 4: Click “Apply”

802.11n WLAN appears in the side bar. Click Apply.

Step 5: Turn Off AirPort

If your Mac has a built-in Apple AirPort card, please turn it off while using BearExtender.

Step 6: Use the Wireless Utility to connect

Select your network from the Wireless Utility and click Connect.
Once you are connected, you can close the Wireless Utility window.



To access the Wireless Utility again, click the icon in the menubar.

Congratulations!

BearExtender is now ready for use.
If you need help, please view the Troubleshooting page or contact us.

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