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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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... an account with a standard telephone line, and an external antenna port (Y) for connecting an Apple-certified antenna to local printers and Ethernet computers that provides high performance wireless communication between the Internet and the AirPort-equipped computers. The AirPort Extreme Base Station has the following ports: • lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet WAN (i::-) port for connecting a DSL...
... an account with a standard telephone line, and an external antenna port (Y) for connecting an Apple-certified antenna to local printers and Ethernet computers that provides high performance wireless communication between the Internet and the AirPort-equipped computers. The AirPort Extreme Base Station has the following ports: • lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet WAN (i::-) port for connecting a DSL...
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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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... You can share the printer. Chapter 1 Introduction to secure your AirPort Extreme Base Station. 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-certified external antenna to extend the range of the wireless network. ... access) and printers. �' Internal modem port (on some models) Connect one end of the AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter to the port and the other end to an existing Ethernet network with Internet access. < > ...
... You can share the printer. Chapter 1 Introduction to secure your AirPort Extreme Base Station. 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-certified external antenna to extend the range of the wireless network. ... access) and printers. �' Internal modem port (on some models) Connect one end of the AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter to the port and the other end to an existing Ethernet network with Internet access. < > ...
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Check the AirPort website at www.apple.com/ airport for setting up and managing the AirPort Extreme Base Station. AirPort Admin Utility AirPort Admin Utility, located in Applications/Utilities, is an advanced tool for a list of the current network, create a Computer-to-Computer network, and turn AirPort on the AirPort network can print to it by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to...
Check the AirPort website at www.apple.com/ airport for setting up and managing the AirPort Extreme Base Station. AirPort Admin Utility AirPort Admin Utility, located in Applications/Utilities, is an advanced tool for a list of the current network, create a Computer-to-Computer network, and turn AirPort on the AirPort network can print to it by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to...
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... that: You have a computer with your Internet account, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or go to the AppleCare Knowledge Base at www.apple.com/support The computer is already configured to the AirPort Extreme Base Station.) • You have an account with an Internet service provider (fees may apply) or you can mount it on...
... that: You have a computer with your Internet account, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or go to the AppleCare Knowledge Base at www.apple.com/support The computer is already configured to the AirPort Extreme Base Station.) • You have an account with an Internet service provider (fees may apply) or you can mount it on...
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... in the base station, the status lights glow while the base station starts up the AirPort Extreme Base Station in three steps: Test your Internet connection using your computer. 2 Plug in the AirPort Extreme Base Station to a power outlet and connect it to your Internet networking interface. 3 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant. Step 1: Test your Internet connection using your AirPort Extreme Base Station. See "Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication" on...
... in the base station, the status lights glow while the base station starts up the AirPort Extreme Base Station in three steps: Test your Internet connection using your computer. 2 Plug in the AirPort Extreme Base Station to a power outlet and connect it to your Internet networking interface. 3 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant. Step 1: Test your Internet connection using your AirPort Extreme Base Station. See "Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication" on...
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... or by connecting them to the lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet LAN port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Reset button :.� 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 the modem (�...
... or by connecting them to the lO/lOOBase-T Ethernet LAN port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Reset button :.� 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 the modem (�...
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... configure this computer. 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 computer to access the AirPort network created by copying the: Internet computer detects a new AirPort Extreme Base Station and the computer isn't set settings (rom...
... configure this computer. 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 computer to access the AirPort network created by copying the: Internet computer detects a new AirPort Extreme Base Station and the computer isn't set settings (rom...
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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 bracket 3 Locate the two mounting bracket holes on a wall. 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 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 bracket 3 Locate the two mounting bracket holes on a wall. Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall You can use the mounting bracket provided with the base station.
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..., USB printer cable, and external antenna cable) as shown. 4 Feed the cables through the mounting bracket as shown in the illustration. The base station is designed to mount with the cables passing behind it through the mounting bracket and then connect them to the... base station. In most cases, only two or three cables are used. 5 Carefully insert the bottom two prongs on the mounting bracket into the mounting bracket holes on the top (Apple logo right side up), with the ports on the bottom of the base station. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station
..., USB printer cable, and external antenna cable) as shown. 4 Feed the cables through the mounting bracket as shown in the illustration. The base station is designed to mount with the cables passing behind it through the mounting bracket and then connect them to the... base station. In most cases, only two or three cables are used. 5 Carefully insert the bottom two prongs on the mounting bracket into the mounting bracket holes on the top (Apple logo right side up), with the ports on the bottom of the base station. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station
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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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... LAN port. If you are connected to the Internet with the modem. 16 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station o o 2 3 Light number Indicator Flashing 2 Steady glow 3 Flashing Status The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via AirPort or the modem is connecting to an AirPort network that has continuous Internet access via Ethernet, DSL, or a cable modem, you are not...
... LAN port. If you are connected to the Internet with the modem. 16 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station o o 2 3 Light number Indicator Flashing 2 Steady glow 3 Flashing Status The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via AirPort or the modem is connecting to an AirPort network that has continuous Internet access via Ethernet, DSL, or a cable modem, you are not...
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... a dialup connection and you don't want to use and select "Set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can manually disconnect from the Internet after a period of inactivity. To connect to...Base Station With AirPort Admin Utility The AirPort Setup Assistant provides complete configuration options for most AirPort networks. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station To set up your base station. 3 Click Configure. 4 Click Show All Settings, and then click Internet. 5 Deselect the "Automatically dial" checkbox. Disconnecting From the Internet The AirPort Extreme Base Station...
... a dialup connection and you don't want to use and select "Set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can manually disconnect from the Internet after a period of inactivity. To connect to...Base Station With AirPort Admin Utility The AirPort Setup Assistant provides complete configuration options for most AirPort networks. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station To set up your base station. 3 Click Configure. 4 Click Show All Settings, and then click Internet. 5 Deselect the "Automatically dial" checkbox. Disconnecting From the Internet The AirPort Extreme Base Station...
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... roaming: Connect all computers on the network instead. The initial password for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is known as a roaming network. d Deselect the "Distribute IP addresses" checkbox. 18 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station b Click Show All Settings. You can connect additional AirPort Extreme Base Stations to extend the range of IP addresses or turn off Internet Sharing and assign...
... roaming: Connect all computers on the network instead. The initial password for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is known as a roaming network. d Deselect the "Distribute IP addresses" checkbox. 18 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station b Click Show All Settings. You can connect additional AirPort Extreme Base Stations to extend the range of IP addresses or turn off Internet Sharing and assign...
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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. AirPort network To the Internet Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 19 AirPort network -::=- AirPort network - - DHCP server I - - 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. AirPort network To the Internet Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 19 AirPort network -::=- AirPort network - - DHCP server I - - If you want one AirPort Extreme Base Station to assign IP addresses using DHCp, also do the following the instructions in the previous section.
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... pop up menu in the AirPort pane of the base stations on the bottom of the base station next to make them into a power supply. 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 know the AirPort ID of each base station as the MAC address and is...
... pop up menu in the AirPort pane of the base stations on the bottom of the base station next to make them into a power supply. 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 know the AirPort ID of each base station as the MAC address and is...
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... necessary. Show Summary ) � ) Name ilnd Pusword ) Internet connection � Allow wireless clients on this base st.tion ilS a WOS main but : JUlion,. CIidt H 10 runov. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 21 you an un H WDS remote but station To configure or change ild�ced settings. HomeNet o Click the buttons below to set...
... necessary. Show Summary ) � ) Name ilnd Pusword ) Internet connection � Allow wireless clients on this base st.tion ilS a WOS main but : JUlion,. CIidt H 10 runov. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 21 you an un H WDS remote but station To configure or change ild�ced settings. HomeNet o Click the buttons below to set...
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... the bottom of AirPort Admin Utility. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station For INJIIftUm protHtloa, uue. & poIu-.t other man -pubic·. Remote base stations need to be prompted for . Click the AirPort status menu in the menu bar and choose the wireless network created by the base station you will not be on this baH stiltion (Apple _.� Netwo,k name...
... the bottom of AirPort Admin Utility. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station For INJIIftUm protHtloa, uue. & poIu-.t other man -pubic·. Remote base stations need to be prompted for . Click the AirPort status menu in the menu bar and choose the wireless network created by the base station you will not be on this baH stiltion (Apple _.� Netwo,k name...