'Option' button in Network Preferences (Airport) not responsive...?

When I select System Preferences.... Network...Airport, the 'Options' button doesn't work. I can click it, but nothing happens. I'm trying to set up my wireless network to connect automatically and I've been told to do it via this button.
I hope someone can help as it seems a really dumb question to ask!
Thanx

Embodybruce, Welcome to the discussion area!
Does the AirPort card show up in System Profiler?

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