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... Wireless Internet Access Is Provided 7 Configuring AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express for Internet Access 7 AirPort Express Assistant 8 AirPort Admin Utility 8 Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network 9 AirTunes 9 Printing via an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express 10 Sharing Your Computer's Internet Connection 11 AirPort Security 11 Security for AirPort Networks at Home 12 Security for AirPort Networks in Business and Education 13...
... Wireless Internet Access Is Provided 7 Configuring AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express for Internet Access 7 AirPort Express Assistant 8 AirPort Admin Utility 8 Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network 9 AirTunes 9 Printing via an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express 10 Sharing Your Computer's Internet Connection 11 AirPort Security 11 Security for AirPort Networks at Home 12 Security for AirPort Networks in Business and Education 13...
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... network without wires in your stereo or powered speakers and use AirPort 4.0 or later, you can: • Create a wireless network in minutes. You can set up an AirPort Extreme Base Station or an AirPort Express and connect to the Internet without being connected using a...a USB printer to play iTunes music. Through a wireless network you can set up and manage an AirPort network using AirTunes. Instead of using an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, then connect to provide wireless communication between a single computer and a standard computer network. An ...
... network without wires in your stereo or powered speakers and use AirPort 4.0 or later, you can: • Create a wireless network in minutes. You can set up an AirPort Extreme Base Station or an AirPort Express and connect to the Internet without being connected using a...a USB printer to play iTunes music. Through a wireless network you can set up and manage an AirPort network using AirTunes. Instead of using an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, then connect to provide wireless communication between a single computer and a standard computer network. An ...
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... Started How Wireless Internet Access Is Provided Wireless Internet access requires an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter, an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, and an account with an Internet service provider (fees may look slightly different. Contact your network. You set... Ethernet, or take advantage of some of the base station's more information. If you want to design an AirPort network that is up an AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can create a wireless network using an AirPort Extreme Base Station or an AirPort Express, and all wireless communication goes through a ...
... Started How Wireless Internet Access Is Provided Wireless Internet access requires an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter, an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, and an account with an Internet service provider (fees may look slightly different. Contact your network. You set... Ethernet, or take advantage of some of the base station's more information. If you want to design an AirPort network that is up an AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can create a wireless network using an AirPort Extreme Base Station or an AirPort Express, and all wireless communication goes through a ...
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... share a single Internet connection among multiple computers in the following ways: • Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express to a DSL or cable modem. (If the AirPort Extreme Base Station has an internal modem, you can connect it to a telephone line.) The AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express receives content from the Internet, such as webpages and email, via its Internet...
... share a single Internet connection among multiple computers in the following ways: • Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express to a DSL or cable modem. (If the AirPort Extreme Base Station has an internal modem, you can connect it to a telephone line.) The AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express receives content from the Internet, such as webpages and email, via its Internet...
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... AirPort Extreme Base Stations via Ethernet to create a roaming network. Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network You can extend the range of your base station configuration. For more information about using AirPort Express to extend the range of your network by connecting an Apple-...Ethernet allows you can also extend the range of the AirPort Extreme Base Station can receive power over Ethernet (PoE). Use AirPort Admin Utility to: • Set up wireless connections between multiple base stations in your base station has a modem, remote dial-in For instructions on using...
... AirPort Extreme Base Stations via Ethernet to create a roaming network. Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network You can extend the range of your base station configuration. For more information about using AirPort Express to extend the range of your network by connecting an Apple-...Ethernet allows you can also extend the range of the AirPort Extreme Base Station can receive power over Ethernet (PoE). Use AirPort Admin Utility to: • Set up wireless connections between multiple base stations in your base station has a modem, remote dial-in For instructions on using...
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...-you can stream music from an 802.3af-compliant PSE, do not connect a printer to power a base station installed in an air-handling space. Printing via an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express If you have connected it . AirTunes If you are not compliant. You can play iTunes music on... instructions on setting up in Windows XP or Windows 2000. To use the base station in an air-handling space above suspended ceilings, you must connect the Ethernet WAN port to the AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express" on page 51. The music is receiving power from your iTunes library...
...-you can stream music from an 802.3af-compliant PSE, do not connect a printer to power a base station installed in an air-handling space. Printing via an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express If you have connected it . AirTunes If you are not compliant. You can play iTunes music on... instructions on setting up in Windows XP or Windows 2000. To use the base station in an air-handling space above suspended ceilings, you must connect the Ethernet WAN port to the AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express" on page 51. The music is receiving power from your iTunes library...
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... Firewall You can enjoy peace of the security features available with the AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express. The network will not show up the base station to share a single Internet connection. Apple gives you access the Internet, manage online financial transactions, or send and... receive email. For computers with firewall protection. Security for AirPort Networks at Home Network attacks can actually be safer than a wired connection. Apple has designed the AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express to provide multiple levels of security, so you can separate...
... Firewall You can enjoy peace of the security features available with the AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express. The network will not show up the base station to share a single Internet connection. Apple gives you access the Internet, manage online financial transactions, or send and... receive email. For computers with firewall protection. Security for AirPort Networks at Home Network attacks can actually be safer than a wired connection. Apple has designed the AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express to provide multiple levels of security, so you can separate...
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... enter a password to log in all clients connected to access the list and makes it safe. For AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, the MAC address is not on a centralized server allows many base stations to the base station. MAC Filtering Every AirPort and wireless card has a unique MAC address. Security for MAC (Media Access Control) filtering lets administrators...
... enter a password to log in all clients connected to access the list and makes it safe. For AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, the MAC address is not on a centralized server allows many base stations to the base station. MAC Filtering Every AirPort and wireless card has a unique MAC address. Security for MAC (Media Access Control) filtering lets administrators...
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... has been increasing concern about the vulnerabilities of standards-based EAP implementations, including EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAPTLS), EAP-Tunnel Transport Layer Security (EAP-TTLS), and Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP). WPA uses a wide variety of WEP. WPA is comfortable using LEAP. AirPort Extreme is compatible with the IEEE, has developed a strongly enhanced...
... has been increasing concern about the vulnerabilities of standards-based EAP implementations, including EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAPTLS), EAP-Tunnel Transport Layer Security (EAP-TTLS), and Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP). WPA uses a wide variety of WEP. WPA is comfortable using LEAP. AirPort Extreme is compatible with the IEEE, has developed a strongly enhanced...
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... ratification of TKIP without requiring a RADIUS server. TKIP takes the original password and derives its encryption keys mathematically from the network password. WPA on the AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express has two modes: "WPA for enterprise," or WPA Enterprise, which uses a RADIUS server for user authentication, and "WPA for home/small office," or... wireless network. It effectively addresses the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) security requirements for the enterprise and provides a strong encryption and authentication solution prior to AirPort Extreme Base Stations;
... ratification of TKIP without requiring a RADIUS server. TKIP takes the original password and derives its encryption keys mathematically from the network password. WPA on the AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express has two modes: "WPA for enterprise," or WPA Enterprise, which uses a RADIUS server for user authentication, and "WPA for home/small office," or... wireless network. It effectively addresses the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) security requirements for the enterprise and provides a strong encryption and authentication solution prior to AirPort Extreme Base Stations;
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... and an Ethernet network, set advanced security options, set up the AirPort network created by the base station, you set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to help set up your ISP and configure how the base station shares this connection with the AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express over the network. For specific instructions on all these steps, refer...
... and an Ethernet network, set advanced security options, set up the AirPort network created by the base station, you set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to help set up your ISP and configure how the base station shares this connection with the AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express over the network. For specific instructions on all these steps, refer...
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...automatically" is the last six characters of the AirPort ID (also known as the MAC address), located on the label on the bottom of the AirPort Extreme Base Station, and on the power adapter side of a new AirPort base station is "Apple Network xxxxxx," where xxxxxx is selected. The network... name (or SSID) of AirPort Express. If you don't see your network and click ...
...automatically" is the last six characters of the AirPort ID (also known as the MAC address), located on the label on the bottom of the AirPort Extreme Base Station, and on the power adapter side of a new AirPort base station is "Apple Network xxxxxx," where xxxxxx is selected. The network... name (or SSID) of AirPort Express. If you don't see your network and click ...
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...to use. Example: $12345678901234567890abcdef If you were given for home/small office" (also known as TLS, require a digital certificate to AirPort Extreme Base Stations; Check with your network, see "Using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)" on your network administrator for more information and instructions for ... network settings specific to the network you must enter a password of either 8 to open it exactly. AirPort and AirPort Extreme clients using Mac OS X 10.3 or later and AirPort 3.2 or later, and Windows XP or Windows 2000 clients using 802.11 wireless adapters that is 26 ...
...to use. Example: $12345678901234567890abcdef If you were given for home/small office" (also known as TLS, require a digital certificate to AirPort Extreme Base Stations; Check with your network, see "Using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)" on your network administrator for more information and instructions for ... network settings specific to the network you must enter a password of either 8 to open it exactly. AirPort and AirPort Extreme clients using Mac OS X 10.3 or later and AirPort 3.2 or later, and Windows XP or Windows 2000 clients using 802.11 wireless adapters that is 26 ...
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...join the network. Note: Using the closed network" checkbox in a school or office, use only one base station (for base stations that are within approximately 150 feet of AirPort Admin Utility. Each client computer will join at 802.11g speed, up to 11 megabits per second. Changing...second. If you change the channel frequency, client computers shouldn't need to join the AirPort network. Creating a Closed Network The closed network, users of the network created by the AirPort Extreme Base Station. To join a closed network option hides the name of client computers must enter the...
...join the network. Note: Using the closed network" checkbox in a school or office, use only one base station (for base stations that are within approximately 150 feet of AirPort Admin Utility. Each client computer will join at 802.11g speed, up to 11 megabits per second. Changing...second. If you change the channel frequency, client computers shouldn't need to join the AirPort network. Creating a Closed Network The closed network, users of the network created by the AirPort Extreme Base Station. To join a closed network option hides the name of client computers must enter the...
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... in an environment with your network. For more examples of devices that can cause interference, see "Items That Can Cause Interference With AirPort" on an AirPort Extreme Base Station or the Ethernet port an AirPort Express. This may affect the range of the wireless network. These settings can cause interference include cordless telephones, some television repeaters...
... in an environment with your network. For more examples of devices that can cause interference, see "Items That Can Cause Interference With AirPort" on an AirPort Extreme Base Station or the Ethernet port an AirPort Express. This may affect the range of the wireless network. These settings can cause interference include cordless telephones, some television repeaters...
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...AirPort Extreme Base Station To the Internet How It Works • The AirPort Extreme Base Station connects to the Internet through the base station. Chapter 3 AirPort Network Designs 23 You can also adjust optional advanced base station settings, such as port mapping, advanced security options, or access to your base station connects to do, depending on how your AirPort... The following sections tell you must set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express to connect to the Internet through the base station. • Wireless computers and Ethernet computers communicate with...
...AirPort Extreme Base Station To the Internet How It Works • The AirPort Extreme Base Station connects to the Internet through the base station. Chapter 3 AirPort Network Designs 23 You can also adjust optional advanced base station settings, such as port mapping, advanced security options, or access to your base station connects to do, depending on how your AirPort... The following sections tell you must set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express to connect to the Internet through the base station. • Wireless computers and Ethernet computers communicate with...
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... one to select. 4 If you are using a cable modem, turn it back on the power adapter side of the AirPort Extreme Base Station. If your service provider asks you for a DSL or Cable Modem Connection Components Internet account with your service provider. Optional ...other numbers with cable modem or DSL service provider AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express Check √ Comments Does your Airport Express. Choose Ethernet from your subscription, use the Ethernet port address, printed on . 2 Open AirPort Admin Utility, select your service provider if you ...
... one to select. 4 If you are using a cable modem, turn it back on the power adapter side of the AirPort Extreme Base Station. If your service provider asks you for a DSL or Cable Modem Connection Components Internet account with your service provider. Optional ...other numbers with cable modem or DSL service provider AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express Check √ Comments Does your Airport Express. Choose Ethernet from your subscription, use the Ethernet port address, printed on . 2 Open AirPort Admin Utility, select your service provider if you ...
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... act as a bridge. • If you want to connect an Ethernet printer to the AirPort Extreme Base Station or use a PPP connection to client computers, which simplifies each computer's TCP/IP configuration. Dialing in if the base station is set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station from a computer modem over Ethernet (PoE), the "Share a single IP address (using a dedicated phone...
... act as a bridge. • If you want to connect an Ethernet printer to the AirPort Extreme Base Station or use a PPP connection to client computers, which simplifies each computer's TCP/IP configuration. Dialing in if the base station is set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station from a computer modem over Ethernet (PoE), the "Share a single IP address (using a dedicated phone...
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...AirPort Extreme Base Station Phone jack (to the Internet) How It Works • The base station connects to the Internet using AirPort Admin Utility. You can set up its connection to your AirPort network. You're Using a Dial-Up Internet Service Provider (ISP) If your AirPort Extreme Base Station came with one another through the base station...• Computers using wireless adapters or computers connected to the base station's Ethernet LAN (G) port can connect to the Internet through the AirPort Extreme Base Station. • Wireless computers and Ethernet computers communicate with an ...
...AirPort Extreme Base Station Phone jack (to the Internet) How It Works • The base station connects to the Internet using AirPort Admin Utility. You can set up its connection to your AirPort network. You're Using a Dial-Up Internet Service Provider (ISP) If your AirPort Extreme Base Station came with one another through the base station...• Computers using wireless adapters or computers connected to the base station's Ethernet LAN (G) port can connect to the Internet through the AirPort Extreme Base Station. • Wireless computers and Ethernet computers communicate with an ...
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... You Need for the information you should enter in Control Panel, or from your ISP. Chapter 3 AirPort Network Designs 31 The "DNS servers" and "Domain name" information may provide AirPort Extreme Base Station with your ISP. What to your AirPort Extreme network using " pop-up menu if you are connecting to an ISP. check with an internal...
... You Need for the information you should enter in Control Panel, or from your ISP. Chapter 3 AirPort Network Designs 31 The "DNS servers" and "Domain name" information may provide AirPort Extreme Base Station with your ISP. What to your AirPort Extreme network using " pop-up menu if you are connecting to an ISP. check with an internal...