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I accidently unplugged my router and modem the other day and since then I cannot get a wireless connection on my MacBook. The router and modem are on and seemingly working properly as they are being picked up by other devices such as my phone. I have tried turning them off and have tried shutting down my MacBook. My MacBook is picking up wireless signals (my neighbours networks are showing) just not mine! Any advice?

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You probably have a closed (also called "hidden", or "non-broadcast SSID") network. Networks configured this way don't broadcast their names and don't show up on a normal wireless scan.

To join it, go to your Mac's AirPort menu, select "Other...", and enter the exact name of your network (case, punctuation, and spaces matter), its security type, and the password.

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Thanks for the suggestion Spiff, but I used to be connected to the network and have not changed any settings since (that I can remember). The only possible change I have made is that the router was unplugged. Other devices in my house were not affected though and still automatically connected to the network when I plugged the router in. – Ali May 1 '11 at 6:28
Nevertheless I have tried to join the network as you described and it says 'collection timed out'. Do you or anyone else have anymore suggestions??? – Ali May 1 '11 at 6:31
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