Remote with Macbook

In April bought a Macbook at Apple Store. Just went back to ask if it would work with a remote and the Apple salesman said yes so I bought one. Now am home and can't find how to set it up or anything about it in Macbook manual. Any help?

I think the Apple rep was wrong....the MacBook no longer has the infrared port....starting with the (October 2009) version....

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