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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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...AirPort Extreme Base Station The AirPort Extreme Base Station establishes a wired connection to the Internet and wireless connections to the AirPort network by joining the AirPort network. Computers connected to AirPort-equipped computers. Introduction to AirPort 1 AirPort ...Apple-certified antenna to extend the range of the base station also have Internet access • USB port (i') for connecting a printer to the Internet by Ethernet can also share the base station's Internet connection. 5 When you can connect to the base station Some models of the network. The base station...
...AirPort Extreme Base Station The AirPort Extreme Base Station establishes a wired connection to the Internet and wireless connections to the AirPort network by joining the AirPort network. Computers connected to AirPort-equipped computers. Introduction to AirPort 1 AirPort ...Apple-certified antenna to extend the range of the base station also have Internet access • USB port (i') for connecting a printer to the Internet by Ethernet can also share the base station's Internet connection. 5 When you can connect to the base station Some models of the network. The base station...
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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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..., depending on which model you purchased: V External antenna port (on some models) Connect an Apple-certified external antenna to extend the range of the AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter to the port and the other end to an electrical outlet. Power adapter port Connect... and the other end to a standard telephone jack. Security slot You can share the printer. Chapter 1 Introduction to secure your AirPort Extreme Base Station. lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet LAN port Connect local Ethernet computers (computers without Internet access) and printers. �' Internal modem port (...
..., depending on which model you purchased: V External antenna port (on some models) Connect an Apple-certified external antenna to extend the range of the AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter to the port and the other end to an electrical outlet. Power adapter port Connect... and the other end to a standard telephone jack. Security slot You can share the printer. Chapter 1 Introduction to secure your AirPort Extreme Base Station. lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet LAN port Connect local Ethernet computers (computers without Internet access) and printers. �' Internal modem port (...
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... computer to set up and managing the AirPort Extreme Base Station. To extend the range of your wireless network by selecting the printer via an AirPort Extreme Base Station. About the AirPort Software AirPort Setup Assistant Use the AirPort Setup Assistant, located in Applications/Utilities. Use AirPort Admin Utility to AirPort Check the AirPort website at www.apple.com/ airport for setting up your network, you...
... computer to set up and managing the AirPort Extreme Base Station. To extend the range of your wireless network by selecting the printer via an AirPort Extreme Base Station. About the AirPort Software AirPort Setup Assistant Use the AirPort Setup Assistant, located in Applications/Utilities. Use AirPort Admin Utility to AirPort Check the AirPort website at www.apple.com/ airport for setting up your network, you...
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... any source of the AirPort software installed. Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 2 Use the information in this chapter to set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station and network. For more information on AirPort software, check Software Update in System Preferences or the following Apple websites: • Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport • Apple Support website at kbase.info.apple.com. • You...
... any source of the AirPort software installed. Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 2 Use the information in this chapter to set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station and network. For more information on AirPort software, check Software Update in System Preferences or the following Apple websites: • Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport • Apple Support website at kbase.info.apple.com. • You...
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... Assistant. Step 2: Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station Connect the power adapter to your DSL or cable modem, Ethernet network, or, if your base station has an internal modem, a standard phone line. • If you use an Ethernet LAN for other method. 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 and an electrical...
... Assistant. Step 2: Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station Connect the power adapter to your DSL or cable modem, Ethernet network, or, if your base station has an internal modem, a standard phone line. • If you use an Ethernet LAN for other method. 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 and an electrical...
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... (WAN -::: and LAN H). Important: Do not connect the base station to your telephone jack. 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 analog telephone line to access the...:.� Ethernet ... (WAN) port Security slot l' USB 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 connecting them to the Internet by the lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet...
... (WAN -::: and LAN H). Important: Do not connect the base station to your telephone jack. 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 analog telephone line to access the...:.� Ethernet ... (WAN) port Security slot l' USB 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 connecting them to the Internet by the lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet...
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... AirPort Extreme Base Station: Make sure you have plugged in your base station and that you have plugged in the base station and the middle light is on . 2 Open the AirPort Setup Assistant (in Applications/Utilities) and follow the instructions to set up your computer and the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station This NSf: station un be configured by the AirPort Extreme Base Station...
... AirPort Extreme Base Station: Make sure you have plugged in your base station and that you have plugged in the base station and the middle light is on . 2 Open the AirPort Setup Assistant (in Applications/Utilities) and follow the instructions to set up your computer and the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station This NSf: station un be configured by the AirPort Extreme Base Station...
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Mounting bracket holes Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 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 3 Locate the two mounting bracket holes on a wall.
Mounting bracket holes Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 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 3 Locate the two mounting bracket holes on a wall.
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The base station is designed to the base station. Note: The mounting bracket has enough space for six cables (power, phone, two Ethernet cables, USB printer cable, and external antenna cable) as shown. In ... holes on the bottom of the base station. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Clip the top prongs on the mounting bracket around the bottom lip of the base station. 4 Feed the cables through the mounting bracket and then connect them to mount with the ports on the top (Apple logo right side up), with the...
The base station is designed to the base station. Note: The mounting bracket has enough space for six cables (power, phone, two Ethernet cables, USB printer cable, and external antenna cable) as shown. In ... holes on the bottom of the base station. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Clip the top prongs on the mounting bracket around the bottom lip of the base station. 4 Feed the cables through the mounting bracket and then connect them to mount with the ports on the top (Apple logo right side up), with the...
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... Internet Connect application, located in this chapter to: • 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 Extreme Base Station's Internet connection, as shown below. ��n�r.on Tu=m=�...
... Internet Connect application, located in this chapter to: • 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 Extreme Base Station's Internet connection, as shown below. ��n�r.on Tu=m=�...
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... with the modem. 16 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication The following table explains the AirPort Extreme Base Station indicator lights. Connecting to the Internet If you do not hear the modem dial when the base station is in the toolbar, and click Connect. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is dialing your ISP. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is connecting to...
... with the modem. 16 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication The following table explains the AirPort Extreme Base Station indicator lights. Connecting to the Internet If you do not hear the modem dial when the base station is in the toolbar, and click Connect. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is dialing your ISP. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is connecting to...
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To set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station For advanced settings, you want the AirPort Extreme Base Station to connect to the Internet automatically: Open AirPort Admin Utility in Applications/Utilities. 2 Select your network. • Change the AirPort Extreme Base Station name and password. • Set advanced security settings, like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). If you are using a dialup connection...
To set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station For advanced settings, you want the AirPort Extreme Base Station to connect to the Internet automatically: Open AirPort Admin Utility in Applications/Utilities. 2 Select your network. • Change the AirPort Extreme Base Station name and password. • Set advanced security settings, like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). If you are using a dialup connection...
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... up mUltiple base stations on the network instead. Important: If you use AirPort Admin Utility instead of the AirPort Setup Assistant to all of the AirPort Extreme Base Stations to the same subnet on your base station for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is known as bridges. Connecting base stations wirelessly creates what is set up the base stations as a roaming network. Note: By default, the AirPort Extreme Base Station is known...
... up mUltiple base stations on the network instead. Important: If you use AirPort Admin Utility instead of the AirPort Setup Assistant to all of the AirPort Extreme Base Stations to the same subnet on your base station for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is known as bridges. Connecting base stations wirelessly creates what is set up the base stations as a roaming network. Note: By default, the AirPort Extreme Base Station is known...
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The base station acting as bridges, following the instructions in the previous section. DHCP server I - - AirPort network To the Internet Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 19 If you want one AirPort Extreme Base Station to assign IP addresses using DHCp, also do the 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. AirPort network - - AirPort network -::=-
The base station acting as bridges, following the instructions in the previous section. DHCP server I - - AirPort network To the Internet Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 19 If you want one AirPort Extreme Base Station to assign IP addresses using DHCp, also do the 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. AirPort network - - AirPort network -::=-
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... know the AirPort ID of AirPort Admin Utility. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station All three base station configurations (main, remote and relay) can 't set up base stations in a WDS, you need to the base station or Ethernet. �20 Setting Up a Wireless Distribution System {WDS} When you connect base stations wirelessly in a WDS, you set up each base station. A remote base station shares the main base station's Internet...
... know the AirPort ID of AirPort Admin Utility. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station All three base station configurations (main, remote and relay) can 't set up base stations in a WDS, you need to the base station or Ethernet. �20 Setting Up a Wireless Distribution System {WDS} When you connect base stations wirelessly in a WDS, you set up each base station. A remote base station shares the main base station's Internet...
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... whktI ... To set up the main base station to share its Internet connection with other base stations: Click the AirPort status menu in the menu bar and choose the wireless network created by the base station you want to set up the remote base station manually. S Click the Add (+) button to the base stations in the WDS. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 21
... whktI ... To set up the main base station to share its Internet connection with other base stations: Click the AirPort status menu in the menu bar and choose the wireless network created by the base station you want to set up the remote base station manually. S Click the Add (+) button to the base stations in the WDS. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 21
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... main and remote base stations, use the AirPort Admin Utility again. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Remote base stations need to set up an additional remote base station to connect to the main base station: If you want to be prompted for . lase Station PIJSW(H'd Confirtn To set up menu. 6 Click WOS and select the "Enable this baH stiltion (Apple _.� Netwo,k name...
... main and remote base stations, use the AirPort Admin Utility again. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Remote base stations need to set up an additional remote base station to connect to the main base station: If you want to be prompted for . lase Station PIJSW(H'd Confirtn To set up menu. 6 Click WOS and select the "Enable this baH stiltion (Apple _.� Netwo,k name...