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Contents 3 Chapter 1: Getting Started 10 Chapter 2: AirPort Extreme Networks 11 Using AirPort Extreme with Your Broadband Internet Service 13 Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer 15 Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Hard Disk 17 Using AirPort Extreme with Your AirPort Network 19 Chapter 3: Setting Up AirPort Extreme 24 Chapter 4: Tips and Troubleshooting 29 Chapter 5: Learning More, Service, and Support 31 Appendix: AirPort Extreme Specifications 2
Contents 3 Chapter 1: Getting Started 10 Chapter 2: AirPort Extreme Networks 11 Using AirPort Extreme with Your Broadband Internet Service 13 Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer 15 Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Hard Disk 17 Using AirPort Extreme with Your AirPort Network 19 Chapter 3: Setting Up AirPort Extreme 24 Chapter 4: Tips and Troubleshooting 29 Chapter 5: Learning More, Service, and Support 31 Appendix: AirPort Extreme Specifications 2
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... Macintosh computers or Windows XP computers can be connected to the Internet at the same time. Â Connect AirPort Extreme to your AirPort Extreme. AirPort Extreme is based on an Institute of the compatible computers on purchasing AirPort Extreme. AirPort Extreme is compatible with multiple computers simultaneously. An entire family or office can then have access to an entire network...
... Macintosh computers or Windows XP computers can be connected to the Internet at the same time. Â Connect AirPort Extreme to your AirPort Extreme. AirPort Extreme is based on an Institute of the compatible computers on purchasing AirPort Extreme. AirPort Extreme is compatible with multiple computers simultaneously. An entire family or office can then have access to an entire network...
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All of the computers on the hard disk.  Connect a USB hub to those devices. 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started  Connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, and then connect multiple USB devices, such as printers or hard disks, and all of the compatible computers on the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can access the information on the network have access to your AirPort Extreme.
All of the computers on the hard disk.  Connect a USB hub to those devices. 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started  Connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, and then connect multiple USB devices, such as printers or hard disks, and all of the compatible computers on the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can access the information on the network have access to your AirPort Extreme.
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About AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme has five ports, located on the back: Â One 10/100 Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port (
About AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme has five ports, located on the back: Â One 10/100 Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port (
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... to -computer network, and turn AirPort on the AirPort Extreme CD. AirPort Utility AirPort Utility helps you must have the following: Â A Macintosh computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed to set it up and managing AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express Base Stations. You can also connect your AirPort Extreme to your existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Extreme wireless network to extend the range of...
... to -computer network, and turn AirPort on the AirPort Extreme CD. AirPort Utility AirPort Utility helps you must have the following: Â A Macintosh computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed to set it up and managing AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express Base Stations. You can also connect your AirPort Extreme to your existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Extreme wireless network to extend the range of...
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... speed  Windows XP Home or Professional (with an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. To set up AirPort Extreme using a Windows PC, you must meet the requirements listed above. Install the AirPort software that is compliant with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g standards, or with Service Pack... 2 installed)  AirPort Utility v5 or later You can use , including:  The Ethernet cable connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you will connect to the Internet) to set up your AirPort Extreme and your computer must have the following pages to the...
... speed  Windows XP Home or Professional (with an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. To set up AirPort Extreme using a Windows PC, you must meet the requirements listed above. Install the AirPort software that is compliant with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g standards, or with Service Pack... 2 installed)  AirPort Utility v5 or later You can use , including:  The Ethernet cable connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you will connect to the Internet) to set up your AirPort Extreme and your computer must have the following pages to the...
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Once you have connected the cables for all the devices you plug AirPort Extreme into the wall. When you plan to use, connect the AC plug adapter, and plug AirPort Extreme into the wall, the status light flashes green for one second, and then glows amber while it starts up. Once it is no "on... set up completely, the status light flashes amber. Power port Ethernet activity light AC adapter Important: Use only the AC adapter that came with your AirPort Extreme. When you connect Ethernet cables to the Internet or a network.
Once you have connected the cables for all the devices you plug AirPort Extreme into the wall. When you plan to use, connect the AC plug adapter, and plug AirPort Extreme into the wall, the status light flashes green for one second, and then glows amber while it starts up. Once it is no "on... set up completely, the status light flashes amber. Power port Ethernet activity light AC adapter Important: Use only the AC adapter that came with your AirPort Extreme. When you connect Ethernet cables to the Internet or a network.
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...your Internet connection, USB printer or hard disk, or an existing network. AirPort Extreme is completing its startup sequence. AirPort Extreme is on page 10 for one second. See "AirPort Extreme Networks" on and working properly. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 The light... using Windows XP. AirPort Extreme cannot establish a connection to set it up to indicate normal activity. AirPort Extreme will restart and try again. AirPort Extreme is starting up menu (on page 26. AirPort Extreme Status Light The following table explains AirPort Extreme light sequences and what...
...your Internet connection, USB printer or hard disk, or an existing network. AirPort Extreme is completing its startup sequence. AirPort Extreme is on page 10 for one second. See "AirPort Extreme Networks" on and working properly. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 The light... using Windows XP. AirPort Extreme cannot establish a connection to set it up to indicate normal activity. AirPort Extreme will restart and try again. AirPort Extreme is starting up menu (on page 26. AirPort Extreme Status Light The following table explains AirPort Extreme light sequences and what...
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This chapter gives examples of the different kinds of networks you can use AirPort Extreme. See Chapter 3, "Setting Up AirPort Extreme," on page 19 to find explanations of the different ways you can set up your AirPort Extreme network up using AirPort Utility to help set up and running quickly. It provides diagrams and explanations of what you need to do to get your network. 10 AirPort Extreme Networks 2 2 In this chapter you'll find out more about using AirPort Extreme.
This chapter gives examples of the different kinds of networks you can use AirPort Extreme. See Chapter 3, "Setting Up AirPort Extreme," on page 19 to find explanations of the different ways you can set up your AirPort Extreme network up using AirPort Utility to help set up and running quickly. It provides diagrams and explanations of what you need to do to get your network. 10 AirPort Extreme Networks 2 2 In this chapter you'll find out more about using AirPort Extreme.
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Using AirPort Extreme with Your Broadband Internet Service When you set up AirPort Extreme to provide network and Internet access, Macintosh computers with AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, and 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n draft specification wireless-equipped computers can access the wireless AirPort network to share files, play games, and use Internet applications like this: DSL or cable modem < Internet WAN port to Internet Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 11 It looks like web browsers and email applications.
Using AirPort Extreme with Your Broadband Internet Service When you set up AirPort Extreme to provide network and Internet access, Macintosh computers with AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, and 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n draft specification wireless-equipped computers can access the wireless AirPort network to share files, play games, and use Internet applications like this: DSL or cable modem < Internet WAN port to Internet Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 11 It looks like web browsers and email applications.
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...network and connect to the Internet. To set it up: 1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port ( All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions ...create a new network. (See "Setting Up AirPort Extreme" on page 19.) Computers using AirPort and computers using other wireless cards or adapters connect to the Internet through AirPort Extreme. 12 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks Computers connected to AirPort Extreme Ethernet ports can also communicate with one another ...
...network and connect to the Internet. To set it up: 1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port ( All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions ...create a new network. (See "Setting Up AirPort Extreme" on page 19.) Computers using AirPort and computers using other wireless cards or adapters connect to the Internet through AirPort Extreme. 12 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks Computers connected to AirPort Extreme Ethernet ports can also communicate with one another ...
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Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer When you connect a USB printer to your AirPort Extreme, all computers on the network (wired and wireless) can print to it. It looks like this: Shared printer d USB port Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 13
Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer When you connect a USB printer to your AirPort Extreme, all computers on the network (wired and wireless) can print to it. It looks like this: Shared printer d USB port Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 13
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...: 1 Open Printer Setup Utility (located in the Utilities folder in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using or Windows XP: 1 Install Bonjour for Windows from the CD that came with your AirPort Extreme. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow... is not in the list, click Add and choose Bonjour from the pop-up : 1 Connect the printer to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d) using a USB cable. 2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in the Applications ...
...: 1 Open Printer Setup Utility (located in the Utilities folder in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using or Windows XP: 1 Install Bonjour for Windows from the CD that came with your AirPort Extreme. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow... is not in the list, click Add and choose Bonjour from the pop-up : 1 Connect the printer to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d) using a USB cable. 2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in the Applications ...
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Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Hard Disk When you connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, all computers on the network (wired and wireless) can access the hard disk to access, share, and store files. It looks like this: Shared hard disk drive d USB port Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 15
Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Hard Disk When you connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, all computers on the network (wired and wireless) can access the hard disk to access, share, and store files. It looks like this: Shared hard disk drive d USB port Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 15
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To set it up: 1 Connect the hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d) using a USB cable. 2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to share or store files using Mac OS X v10.4 or later, or Windows XP (with Service Pack 2). 16 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks Computers can access the hard disk to create a new network.
To set it up: 1 Connect the hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d) using a USB cable. 2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to share or store files using Mac OS X v10.4 or later, or Windows XP (with Service Pack 2). 16 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks Computers can access the hard disk to create a new network.
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Using AirPort Extreme with Your AirPort Network The illustration below shows a wireless network utilizing all the capabilities of AirPort Extreme. Family Room Living Room to USB port Shared hard disk drive to Ethernet port to Internet DSL or cable modem Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 17
Using AirPort Extreme with Your AirPort Network The illustration below shows a wireless network utilizing all the capabilities of AirPort Extreme. Family Room Living Room to USB port Shared hard disk drive to Ethernet port to Internet DSL or cable modem Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 17
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To set it up: 1 Connect all the devices you plan to use in your network. 2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your network. (See "Setting Up AirPort Extreme" on page 19.) 18 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks
To set it up: 1 Connect all the devices you plan to use in your network. 2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your network. (See "Setting Up AirPort Extreme" on page 19.) 18 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks
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... to set up on page 23. 19 Setting Up AirPort Extreme 3 3 This chapter provides information and instructions for information about the advanced features of AirPort Utility, refer to the "Designing AirPort Extreme 802.11n Networks" document, located at www.apple.com/support/airport. Then use your AirPort Extreme, and what features you want to use the instructions in this...
... to set up on page 23. 19 Setting Up AirPort Extreme 3 3 This chapter provides information and instructions for information about the advanced features of AirPort Utility, refer to the "Designing AirPort Extreme 802.11n Networks" document, located at www.apple.com/support/airport. Then use your AirPort Extreme, and what features you want to use the instructions in this...
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.... On a Macintosh computer using Mac OS X v10.4 or later: 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in AirPort Utility. If you are setting up your AirPort Extreme and your AirPort Extreme to set up and configure your wireless network. If you received specific information from ... Windows XP (with Service Pack 2): 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in Start > All Programs > AirPort. 2 Select your base station and click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to use AirPort for the network you are using AirPort Extreme to connect to the Internet, you want to enter...
.... On a Macintosh computer using Mac OS X v10.4 or later: 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in AirPort Utility. If you are setting up your AirPort Extreme and your AirPort Extreme to set up and configure your wireless network. If you received specific information from ... Windows XP (with Service Pack 2): 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in Start > All Programs > AirPort. 2 Select your base station and click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to use AirPort for the network you are using AirPort Extreme to connect to the Internet, you want to enter...
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... USB hard disk on your network: 1 Connect the printer or hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d). 2 Open AirPort Utility, located in Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh, or in AirPort Utility to create a new wireless network. Configuring and Sharing Internet Access If you plan... connects to the Internet and transmits information to the computers over the AirPort network. Once it is set up your AirPort Extreme as an AirPort Base Station. Creating a New Wireless Network You can use the AirPort Utility to set up your base station, connect your DSL or cable...
... USB hard disk on your network: 1 Connect the printer or hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d). 2 Open AirPort Utility, located in Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh, or in AirPort Utility to create a new wireless network. Configuring and Sharing Internet Access If you plan... connects to the Internet and transmits information to the computers over the AirPort network. Once it is set up your AirPort Extreme as an AirPort Base Station. Creating a New Wireless Network You can use the AirPort Utility to set up your base station, connect your DSL or cable...