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AirPort Extreme Base Station Setup Guide Includes instructions for setting up the AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort software
AirPort Extreme Base Station Setup Guide Includes instructions for setting up the AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort software
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...to AirPort 5 About the AirPort Extreme Base Station 6 The AirPort Extreme Base Station at a Glance 7 AirPort Extreme Base Station Ports 8 About the AirPort Software 9 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 10 Setup Overview 13 Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall 15 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 15 Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet Connection Status 16 Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication 16 Connecting to the Internet 17 Connecting Additional Computers to Your AirPort Network 17 Configuring the Base Station With AirPort Admin...
...to AirPort 5 About the AirPort Extreme Base Station 6 The AirPort Extreme Base Station at a Glance 7 AirPort Extreme Base Station Ports 8 About the AirPort Software 9 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 10 Setup Overview 13 Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall 15 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 15 Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet Connection Status 16 Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication 16 Connecting to the Internet 17 Connecting Additional Computers to Your AirPort Network 17 Configuring the Base Station With AirPort Admin...
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...technology that don't have Internet access • USB port (i') for connecting a printer to the base station Some models of the network. About the AirPort Extreme Base Station The AirPort Extreme Base Station establishes a wired connection to the Internet and wireless connections to access the Internet-either through a... port (�') for connecting an Apple-certified antenna to the Internet, all AirPort-equipped computers can also share the base station's Internet connection. 5 Once the base station is connected to extend the range of the base station also have a built-in your home...
...technology that don't have Internet access • USB port (i') for connecting a printer to the base station Some models of the network. About the AirPort Extreme Base Station The AirPort Extreme Base Station establishes a wired connection to the Internet and wireless connections to access the Internet-either through a... port (�') for connecting an Apple-certified antenna to the Internet, all AirPort-equipped computers can also share the base station's Internet connection. 5 Once the base station is connected to extend the range of the base station also have a built-in your home...
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The AirPort Extreme Base Station at a Glance 0 0 0 Reset button �:: Ethernet (0..) Ethernet (WAN) port (LAN) port Security slot l' USB printer port = Power adapter port Chapter 1 Introduction to AirPort
The AirPort Extreme Base Station at a Glance 0 0 0 Reset button �:: Ethernet (0..) Ethernet (WAN) port (LAN) port Security slot l' USB printer port = Power adapter port Chapter 1 Introduction to AirPort
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...port Connect a USB printer so that computers connected to the AirPort network can purchase a security cable and lock, such as the Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable, to secure your AirPort Extreme Base Station. lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet LAN port Connect local Ethernet computers ...AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter to the port and the other end to AirPort Security slot You can share the printer. AirPort Extreme Base Station Ports Your AirPort Extreme Base Station may have six ports, depending on which model you purchased: V External antenna port (on some models) Connect an Apple...
...port Connect a USB printer so that computers connected to the AirPort network can purchase a security cable and lock, such as the Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable, to secure your AirPort Extreme Base Station. lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet LAN port Connect local Ethernet computers ...AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter to the port and the other end to AirPort Security slot You can share the printer. AirPort Extreme Base Station Ports Your AirPort Extreme Base Station may have six ports, depending on which model you purchased: V External antenna port (on some models) Connect an Apple...
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... as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), or with Ethernet. On some models of the AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can use AirPort Admin Utility to a USB printer via Rendezvous in Printer Setup Utility, located in Applications/Utilities. Check the AirPort website at www.apple.com/ airport for setting up your computer to adjust network, routing, and security settings and...
... as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), or with Ethernet. On some models of the AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can use AirPort Admin Utility to a USB printer via Rendezvous in Printer Setup Utility, located in Applications/Utilities. Check the AirPort website at www.apple.com/ airport for setting up your computer to adjust network, routing, and security settings and...
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... to the AirPort Extreme Base Station.) • You have an account with an AirPort Card or an AirPort Extreme Card installed. You can place your AirPort Extreme Base Station on a desk, bookcase, or other flat surface, or you can mount it on page 13. Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 2 Use the information in this chapter to the AppleCare Knowledge Base at www.apple.com/support...
... to the AirPort Extreme Base Station.) • You have an account with an AirPort Card or an AirPort Extreme Card installed. You can place your AirPort Extreme Base Station on a desk, bookcase, or other flat surface, or you can mount it on page 13. Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 2 Use the information in this chapter to the AppleCare Knowledge Base at www.apple.com/support...
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... they may damage the base station. Setup Overview Once you're ready, you can set up . Adapters for a complete explanation of System Preferences) to the Internet using your Internet networking interface. 3 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant. When startup is no power switch. The AirPort Extreme Base Station turns on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 2 Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station to the AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter port...
... they may damage the base station. Setup Overview Once you're ready, you can set up . Adapters for a complete explanation of System Preferences) to the Internet using your Internet networking interface. 3 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant. When startup is no power switch. The AirPort Extreme Base Station turns on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 2 Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station to the AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter port...
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...printer port = Power adapter port If you use the AirPort Extreme Base Station to provide Internet access to non-AirPort computers that are not otherwise connected to the Internet by the modem (�') port. The base station must be connected to the Internet by the lO/lOOBase...lOOBase-T Ethernet LAN port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Important: Do not connect the base station to a digital telephone line. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station • If you connect to the Internet using the internal modem, the base station can use a standard modem and...
...printer port = Power adapter port If you use the AirPort Extreme Base Station to provide Internet access to non-AirPort computers that are not otherwise connected to the Internet by the modem (�') port. The base station must be connected to the Internet by the lO/lOOBase...lOOBase-T Ethernet LAN port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Important: Do not connect the base station to a digital telephone line. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station • If you connect to the Internet using the internal modem, the base station can use a standard modem and...
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... the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station To use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station: Make sure you have plugged in Applications/Utilities. Step 3: Use the AirPort Setup Assistant The AirPort Setup Assistant: • Sets up your AirPort network • Transfers the active Internet settings from your computer to the AirPort Extreme Base Station • Configures your base station and...
... the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station To use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station: Make sure you have plugged in Applications/Utilities. Step 3: Use the AirPort Setup Assistant The AirPort Setup Assistant: • Sets up your AirPort network • Transfers the active Internet settings from your computer to the AirPort Extreme Base Station • Configures your base station and...
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Mounting bracket 3 Locate the two mounting bracket holes on a wall. Follow these steps: Select a location close to power and phone outlets (or a network connection). 2 Screw the mounting bracket into a wall stud using the two screws that came with your AirPort Extreme Base Station to mount it on the bottom of the base station. Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall You can use the mounting bracket provided with the base station. Mounting bracket holes Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station
Mounting bracket 3 Locate the two mounting bracket holes on a wall. Follow these steps: Select a location close to power and phone outlets (or a network connection). 2 Screw the mounting bracket into a wall stud using the two screws that came with your AirPort Extreme Base Station to mount it on the bottom of the base station. Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall You can use the mounting bracket provided with the base station. Mounting bracket holes Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station
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... two prongs on the mounting bracket into the mounting bracket holes on the bottom of the base station. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Clip the top prongs on the top (Apple logo right side up), with the cables passing behind it through the mounting bracket and then... connect them to mount with the ports on the mounting bracket around the bottom lip of the base station. Note: The...
... two prongs on the mounting bracket into the mounting bracket holes on the bottom of the base station. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Clip the top prongs on the top (Apple logo right side up), with the cables passing behind it through the mounting bracket and then... connect them to mount with the ports on the mounting bracket around the bottom lip of the base station. Note: The...
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... information in the Applications folder, to monitor the signal level and status of your AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet connection, as shown below. ��n�r.on Tu=m=� =��oo... • Monitor your AirPort Extreme Base Station status • Connect to and disconnect from the Internet • Add computers to your AirPort network • Use AirPort Admin Utility to modify advanced base station settings • Connect additional base stations to your AirPort network Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet Connection Status Use ...
... information in the Applications folder, to monitor the signal level and status of your AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet connection, as shown below. ��n�r.on Tu=m=� =��oo... • Monitor your AirPort Extreme Base Station status • Connect to and disconnect from the Internet • Add computers to your AirPort network • Use AirPort Admin Utility to modify advanced base station settings • Connect additional base stations to your AirPort network Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet Connection Status Use ...
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The AirPort Extreme Base Station is in the toolbar, and click Connect. Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication The following table explains the AirPort Extreme Base Station indicator lights. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is communicating via the Ethernet LAN port. If you are not connected, open and use a dialup connection, the AirPort Extreme Base Station establishes an Internet connection automatically when any application that requires an...
The AirPort Extreme Base Station is in the toolbar, and click Connect. Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication The following table explains the AirPort Extreme Base Station indicator lights. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is communicating via the Ethernet LAN port. If you are not connected, open and use a dialup connection, the AirPort Extreme Base Station establishes an Internet connection automatically when any application that requires an...
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... Assistant on the computer you want the AirPort Extreme Base Station to connect to the Internet automatically: Open AirPort Admin Utility in Applications/ Utilities) to configure your AirPort Extreme Base Station. You can configure any AirPort equipped computer to access the wireless network you just created. Configuring the Base Station With AirPort Admin Utility The AirPort Setup Assistant provides complete configuration options for...
... Assistant on the computer you want the AirPort Extreme Base Station to connect to the Internet automatically: Open AirPort Admin Utility in Applications/ Utilities) to configure your AirPort Extreme Base Station. You can configure any AirPort equipped computer to access the wireless network you just created. Configuring the Base Station With AirPort Admin Utility The AirPort Setup Assistant provides complete configuration options for...
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... base stations on a single AirPort network. Setting Up Roaming Multiple AirPort Extreme Base Stations can connect the base stations wirelessly or using AirPort can move from base station to the same subnet on the network instead. a Open AirPort Admin Utility (in service (a process known as a roaming network. Note: By default, the AirPort Extreme Base Station is public. You can be asked for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is set up the base stations...
... base stations on a single AirPort network. Setting Up Roaming Multiple AirPort Extreme Base Stations can connect the base stations wirelessly or using AirPort can move from base station to the same subnet on the network instead. a Open AirPort Admin Utility (in service (a process known as a roaming network. Note: By default, the AirPort Extreme Base Station is public. You can be asked for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is set up the base stations...
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AirPort network - - If you want one AirPort Extreme Base Station to assign IP addresses using DHCp, also do the following the instructions in the previous section. The base station acting as bridges, following : Set up one base station to act as the DHCP server. 2 Set up the other base stations as a DHCP server can receive its IP address from the DHCP server on the Ethernet network. DHCP server I - - AirPort network To the Internet Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 19 AirPort network -::=-
AirPort network - - If you want one AirPort Extreme Base Station to assign IP addresses using DHCp, also do the following the instructions in the previous section. The base station acting as bridges, following : Set up one base station to act as the DHCP server. 2 Set up the other base stations as a DHCP server can receive its IP address from the DHCP server on the Ethernet network. DHCP server I - - AirPort network To the Internet Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 19 AirPort network -::=-
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station Remote base station • • • • 4 .. • Remote base station Remote base station Main base station connected to the Internet --1-' To the Internet _____ A main base station is connected to the base station or Ethernet. All three base station configurations (main, remote and relay) can 't set up a Wireless Distribution System. To make them into a power supply. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: If your network is...
station Remote base station • • • • 4 .. • Remote base station Remote base station Main base station connected to the Internet --1-' To the Internet _____ A main base station is connected to the base station or Ethernet. All three base station configurations (main, remote and relay) can 't set up a Wireless Distribution System. To make them into a power supply. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: If your network is...
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... if necessary. HomeNet o Click the buttons below to set up or m�ke changes to your computer whktI ... Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 21 Show Summary ) � ) Name ilnd Pusword ) Internet connection � Allow wireless clients on this bue stillion Ok" (+) 10 san for a password. 3 Click Show All ...
... if necessary. HomeNet o Click the buttons below to set up or m�ke changes to your computer whktI ... Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 21 Show Summary ) � ) Name ilnd Pusword ) Internet connection � Allow wireless clients on this bue stillion Ok" (+) 10 san for a password. 3 Click Show All ...
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... wireless network created by the base station you want to add additional remote or relay base stations to set up an additional remote base station to connect to the main base station: If you want to the WOS after setting up the main and remote base stations, use the AirPort Admin Utility again. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station lase Station PIJSW(H'd Confirtn To set...
... wireless network created by the base station you want to add additional remote or relay base stations to set up an additional remote base station to connect to the main base station: If you want to the WOS after setting up the main and remote base stations, use the AirPort Admin Utility again. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station lase Station PIJSW(H'd Confirtn To set...