The first step to connecting to a wifi hotspot is to scan the area for available wifi networks. The easiest way this can be done is to click your AirPort icon at the top right corner of your screen. If it is not enabled you must first click “Turn AirPort On.” When you click the AirPort icon you should see a list of the available networks in your area (fig. 1).

Fig. 1

Next you will want to select the PAMS wifi network for your location.

The name or SSID of the PAMS wifi network in your area can vary depending on your location. It is likely that the PAMS wifi in your location will have a name relating to the location. For instance the PAMS wifi hotspot name at 1461 Alice st location is “1461alice.”

It is also important to remember a PAMS wifi hotspot will never be a password protected or encrypted network. Your will however need a ticket to use the internet after you are connected to the hotspot.

Now that you are connected to the hotspot GET YOUR ACCESS TICKET

Why can I not see the PAMS wifi on my list of available hotspots/networks?