Can't turn on Airport in my new MacBook

Just got a new (refurb) MacBook from Apple. In the Network section of System Preferences, I'm trying to turn AirPort On, but to no avail. I click the button "Turn Airport On" and nothing happens. The status still shows "off". If I click the Advanced button, I can see the name of my wireless network.
Any ideas?

Brudder, I don't know how that's any sort of solution. I'm having the same problem as lots of other people, where I can't even get my Airport to turn on. Are you talking about some sort of base station or disk thingie or somesuch? I just have a computer, and the meager expectation that it will work properly.
I know new OS's are buggy at launch, but this seems like a pretty fundamental thing to have ironed out. Until Team Apple are back at their cubicles following their holiday break, I guess I'll just console myself with the fact that at least, for once, this isn't my fault. Ahhh.
PS: I'd still like a fix, Apple. Y'know, for Christmas?

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