On my ibook, it appeared instantly. Although, it had problems connecting to the network at where I work. However, I was running X, and i just set up the wireless to where I had to manually enter the SSID.

Just a thought.. Did you disable the SSID broadcast on the wireless router?

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.