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...Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication 17 Connecting to the Internet Via the AirPort Network 18 Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network 18 Connecting Multiple Base Stations to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) 18 Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network 19 Controlling the Range of Your AirPort Network 19 More Information About AirPort 21 Basic Network Designs 22 Setting Up a Home Office Network 23 Setting Up a Network at School 25 Connecting AirPort Base Stations Using Power Over Ethernet (PoE) 27 Troubleshooting 31 AirPort Extreme Base Station Specifications...
...Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication 17 Connecting to the Internet Via the AirPort Network 18 Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network 18 Connecting Multiple Base Stations to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) 18 Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network 19 Controlling the Range of Your AirPort Network 19 More Information About AirPort 21 Basic Network Designs 22 Setting Up a Home Office Network 23 Setting Up a Network at School 25 Connecting AirPort Base Stations Using Power Over Ethernet (PoE) 27 Troubleshooting 31 AirPort Extreme Base Station Specifications...
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... AirPort Admin Utility on Mac OS X. When you connect to the Internet using the base station's internal modem. Computers connected to the AirPort network by joining the AirPort network. The screenshots and general instructions are based on computers using Mac OS X and Windows XP and Windows 2000. Introduction to AirPort 1 1 AirPort is connected to the network, all wireless client computers can connect to the Internet by Ethernet can also share the base station's Internet connection. To use AirPort to wireless client computers. If your home, classroom, or office without cables...
... AirPort Admin Utility on Mac OS X. When you connect to the Internet using the base station's internal modem. Computers connected to the AirPort network by joining the AirPort network. The screenshots and general instructions are based on computers using Mac OS X and Windows XP and Windows 2000. Introduction to AirPort 1 1 AirPort is connected to the network, all wireless client computers can connect to the Internet by Ethernet can also share the base station's Internet connection. To use AirPort to wireless client computers. If your home, classroom, or office without cables...
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... electrical outlet. You cannot use the AC power adapter to power a base station installed in places away from your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Chapter 1 Introduction to AirPort 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB) printer port Connect a USB printer so that came with Internet access. External antenna port Connect an Apple-certified external antenna to extend the range of the wireless network. ¯ Power adapter port Connect one end of a phone cord to the internal modem port and the other Ethernet devices, such as a hub or a switch. If the base station supports PoE, it is...
... electrical outlet. You cannot use the AC power adapter to power a base station installed in places away from your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Chapter 1 Introduction to AirPort 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB) printer port Connect a USB printer so that came with Internet access. External antenna port Connect an Apple-certified external antenna to extend the range of the wireless network. ¯ Power adapter port Connect one end of a phone cord to the internal modem port and the other Ethernet devices, such as a hub or a switch. If the base station supports PoE, it is...
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...to switch quickly between AirPort networks, monitor the signal quality of wireless client computers. About the AirPort Software AirPort Setup Assistant Use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station and to set up and manage multiple base stations from a single location. If you can print to it by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to the antenna port. If your wireless network by selecting the printer via an AirPort Extreme Base Station. You cannot print to AirPort AirPort Admin Utility is powered over Ethernet, the following Mac OS...
...to switch quickly between AirPort networks, monitor the signal quality of wireless client computers. About the AirPort Software AirPort Setup Assistant Use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station and to set up and manage multiple base stations from a single location. If you can print to it by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to the antenna port. If your wireless network by selecting the printer via an AirPort Extreme Base Station. You cannot print to AirPort AirPort Admin Utility is powered over Ethernet, the following Mac OS...
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... chapter to set up your Internet service provider (ISP) or go to the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support • You have Internet access through a network. You can place your AirPort Extreme Base Station on a desk, bookcase, or other flat surface, or you need to connect the Ethernet WAN port to 802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) with section 300.22(C) of the National Electrical Code and 12...
... chapter to set up your Internet service provider (ISP) or go to the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support • You have Internet access through a network. You can place your AirPort Extreme Base Station on a desk, bookcase, or other flat surface, or you need to connect the Ethernet WAN port to 802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) with section 300.22(C) of the National Electrical Code and 12...
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... base station on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. The base station must be used as in the Network pane of AirPort Admin Utility is UL rated and certified for Windows," located on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Follow these steps: 1 Select a location close to the Internet by connecting them to AirPort clients. By default the base stations are not otherwise connected to the Internet by the 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port. If the base station is deselected for Internet access, such as a bridge...
... base station on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. The base station must be used as in the Network pane of AirPort Admin Utility is UL rated and certified for Windows," located on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Follow these steps: 1 Select a location close to the Internet by connecting them to AirPort clients. By default the base stations are not otherwise connected to the Internet by the 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port. If the base station is deselected for Internet access, such as a bridge...
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... Internet networking interface. 2 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant on a Macintosh, or use an Ethernet LAN for other end to your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Adapters for Internet access, such as a PBX telephone system. The AirPort Extreme Base Station turns on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer. The startup process takes about 30 seconds. Clip the top prongs on the bottom of the base station. Only the middle light glows when startup is no power switch. Important: Use...
... Internet networking interface. 2 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant on a Macintosh, or use an Ethernet LAN for other end to your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Adapters for Internet access, such as a PBX telephone system. The AirPort Extreme Base Station turns on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer. The startup process takes about 30 seconds. Clip the top prongs on the bottom of the base station. Only the middle light glows when startup is no power switch. Important: Use...
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...document "AirPort Networks for Windows" that came on the AirPort CD for detailed instructions for setting up your computer to access the AirPort network created by the AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: You can provide Internet access to computers connected to both Ethernet ports (WAN and LAN G). Step 2: Use the AirPort Setup Assistant on a Mac, and follow the onscreen instructions. Use AirPort Admin Utility, located in Applications/Utilities on a Macintosh computer The AirPort Setup Assistant: • Sets up your AirPort network • Configures your AirPort Extreme Base Station...
...document "AirPort Networks for Windows" that came on the AirPort CD for detailed instructions for setting up your computer to access the AirPort network created by the AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: You can provide Internet access to computers connected to both Ethernet ports (WAN and LAN G). Step 2: Use the AirPort Setup Assistant on a Mac, and follow the onscreen instructions. Use AirPort Admin Utility, located in Applications/Utilities on a Macintosh computer The AirPort Setup Assistant: • Sets up your AirPort network • Configures your AirPort Extreme Base Station...
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... base station does not support PoE, by default it is deselected in this chapter will help you can use your AirPort network • Extend the range of AirPort Admin Utility. 15 For advanced settings, you understand how to use AirPort Admin Utility to do the following: • Configure your AirPort network, including changing the network name and password and specifying whether users need a password to join your network. • Change the AirPort Extreme Base Station name and password. • Set advanced security settings, like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). • Enter...
... base station does not support PoE, by default it is deselected in this chapter will help you can use your AirPort network • Extend the range of AirPort Admin Utility. 15 For advanced settings, you understand how to use AirPort Admin Utility to do the following: • Configure your AirPort network, including changing the network name and password and specifying whether users need a password to join your network. • Change the AirPort Extreme Base Station name and password. • Set advanced security settings, like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). • Enter...
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... wireless signal level and status of the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure your base station for the first time, you may be asked for indepth information on designing and setting up your AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet connection, as shown below. See the document "Managing AirPort Extreme Networks," located on the Management Tools CD, and at www.apple.com/airportextreme, for a password. The initial password for setting up, managing, and monitoring larger AirPort Extreme networks. Use the Wireless Connection Status menu on a Windows...
... wireless signal level and status of the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure your base station for the first time, you may be asked for indepth information on designing and setting up your AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet connection, as shown below. See the document "Managing AirPort Extreme Networks," located on the Management Tools CD, and at www.apple.com/airportextreme, for a password. The initial password for setting up, managing, and monitoring larger AirPort Extreme networks. Use the Wireless Connection Status menu on a Windows...
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... Base Station indicator lights. 1 2 3 Light number Indicator 1 Flashing 2 Steady glow 3 Flashing Status The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via the LAN port. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via AirPort. Connecting to the Internet and can open and use any application that has continuous Internet access via Ethernet, DSL, or a cable modem, you are not connected, open Internet Connect, located in the Applications folder, click AirPort in normal operating mode. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is connected to an AirPort network...
... Base Station indicator lights. 1 2 3 Light number Indicator 1 Flashing 2 Steady glow 3 Flashing Status The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via the LAN port. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via AirPort. Connecting to the Internet and can open and use any application that has continuous Internet access via Ethernet, DSL, or a cable modem, you are not connected, open Internet Connect, located in the Applications folder, click AirPort in normal operating mode. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is connected to an AirPort network...
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... the need to an 802.3afcompliant Ethernet device (known as a PSE), and send power and a network or Internet connection over the Ethernet WAN port, do not connect an external antenna unless it is known as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). External antennas are UL listed for more information about setting up a roaming network or extending your network with base stations connected using Ethernet. Note: Before connecting or disconnecting an external antenna, you can connect multiple base stations to locate the base station near a power outlet. See the document "Designing AirPort...
... the need to an 802.3afcompliant Ethernet device (known as a PSE), and send power and a network or Internet connection over the Ethernet WAN port, do not connect an external antenna unless it is known as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). External antennas are UL listed for more information about setting up a roaming network or extending your network with base stations connected using Ethernet. Note: Before connecting or disconnecting an external antenna, you can connect multiple base stations to locate the base station near a power outlet. See the document "Designing AirPort...
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...up and managing multiple base stations in AirPort networks, see the "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks" document, located at www.apple.com/airportextreme. • "Managing AirPort Extreme Networks" For in-depth information on setting up an AirPort network, using an AirPort Base Station, editing base station settings, avoiding sources of your AirPort network by restricting the range to the radio in AirPort Help for information on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer. 2 Select your base station and click Configure. 3 On a Macintosh, click Wireless Options. Choose Help > Mac Help, and...
...up and managing multiple base stations in AirPort networks, see the "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks" document, located at www.apple.com/airportextreme. • "Managing AirPort Extreme Networks" For in-depth information on setting up an AirPort network, using an AirPort Base Station, editing base station settings, avoiding sources of your AirPort network by restricting the range to the radio in AirPort Help for information on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer. 2 Select your base station and click Configure. 3 On a Macintosh, click Wireless Options. Choose Help > Mac Help, and...
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... to extend the range of your AirPort network, connect an Apple-certified external antenna to the base station, and all the computers on the network using Mac OS X v10.2.3 or later, both a broadband and an Ethernet connection • In a business or school using Power over Ethernet 21 Basic Network Designs 4 4 You can set up your base station: • In your home or small office with wireless capabilities. Connect a USB printer to the base station antenna port. You can even add non-wireless computers...
... to extend the range of your AirPort network, connect an Apple-certified external antenna to the base station, and all the computers on the network using Mac OS X v10.2.3 or later, both a broadband and an Ethernet connection • In a business or school using Power over Ethernet 21 Basic Network Designs 4 4 You can set up your base station: • In your home or small office with wireless capabilities. Connect a USB printer to the base station antenna port. You can even add non-wireless computers...
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...The base station shares its Internet connection with the AirPort-equipped computers wirelessly and with Internet access • AirPort- USB To the Internet To Ethernet (LAN) To USB printer Power adapter For more information on managing larger AirPort Extreme networks, see "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," located at www.apple.com/support/airport. 22 Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs or other wireless-equipped computers • An optional Ethernet network The following items: • An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations • A DSL or cable modem with...
...The base station shares its Internet connection with the AirPort-equipped computers wirelessly and with Internet access • AirPort- USB To the Internet To Ethernet (LAN) To USB printer Power adapter For more information on managing larger AirPort Extreme networks, see "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," located at www.apple.com/support/airport. 22 Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs or other wireless-equipped computers • An optional Ethernet network The following items: • An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations • A DSL or cable modem with...
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... not connect an external antenna to a base station mounted in a business or school with multiple rooms or buildings. Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs 25 Connecting AirPort Base Stations Using Power Over Ethernet (PoE) You can connect the Ethernet LAN port to a computer or other Ethernet device, but power does not travel to the Ethernet LAN port. Receiving power over the Ethernet connection eliminates extra cables and the need to an 802.3af-compliant PSE. The base stations are mounted in the ceiling air...
... not connect an external antenna to a base station mounted in a business or school with multiple rooms or buildings. Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs 25 Connecting AirPort Base Stations Using Power Over Ethernet (PoE) You can connect the Ethernet LAN port to a computer or other Ethernet device, but power does not travel to the Ethernet LAN port. Receiving power over the Ethernet connection eliminates extra cables and the need to an 802.3af-compliant PSE. The base stations are mounted in the ceiling air...
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... light flashes, indicating that the base station is in reset mode, access control and RADIUS settings are properly connected and the PSE is a letter or number). • The base station password returns to the factory default settings. If your AirPort network. 7 Click OK. If you turn on a Windows computer). 5 Select your base station and click Configure. 6 In the dialog that appears, make sure the cables are temporarily interrupted. Note: While the base station is in reset mode for the base station, including access control and RADIUS settings...
... light flashes, indicating that the base station is in reset mode, access control and RADIUS settings are properly connected and the PSE is a letter or number). • The base station password returns to the factory default settings. If your AirPort network. 7 Click OK. If you turn on a Windows computer). 5 Select your base station and click Configure. 6 In the dialog that appears, make sure the cables are temporarily interrupted. Note: While the base station is in reset mode for the base station, including access control and RADIUS settings...
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.... 2 Make sure the cables are securely connected to the printer and to the base station's USB port. 3 Make sure the printer is powered over Ethernet, the USB port is not in Applications/Utilities. d Select the printer and click Add. You cannot print to a USB printer connected to the USB port if the base station is selected in the Printer List on client computers. c Choose Rendezvous from the new location (where you need to receive power over Ethernet. If Internet sharing is set to use the AirPort Setup...
.... 2 Make sure the cables are securely connected to the printer and to the base station's USB port. 3 Make sure the printer is powered over Ethernet, the USB port is not in Applications/Utilities. d Select the printer and click Add. You cannot print to a USB printer connected to the USB port if the base station is selected in the Printer List on client computers. c Choose Rendezvous from the new location (where you need to receive power over Ethernet. If Internet sharing is set to use the AirPort Setup...
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... AirPort Extreme Base Station Specifications AirPort Specifications • Wireless Data Rate: Up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps) • Range: Up to 3048 m) • Maximum Storage Altitude: 15,000 feet (4572 m) Size and Weight • Diameter: 6.9 inches (175 mm) • Height: 3.2 inches (80 mm) • Weight: 1.25 pounds (565 grams) not including the mounting bracket 31 The WAN port may accept power...
... AirPort Extreme Base Station Specifications AirPort Specifications • Wireless Data Rate: Up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps) • Range: Up to 3048 m) • Maximum Storage Altitude: 15,000 feet (4572 m) Size and Weight • Diameter: 6.9 inches (175 mm) • Height: 3.2 inches (80 mm) • Weight: 1.25 pounds (565 grams) not including the mounting bracket 31 The WAN port may accept power...
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... Off/Flashing Flashing three Off times On Off/Flashing Status/description The base station is starting up. The base station has failed the power-on self-test. The base station is plugged in self-check mode. Base Station LED Sequences The following table explains the base station's light sequences and what they indicate. The base station is being reset, and all lights are reset to their factory defaults. Left and right flashing indicates normal network activity. Contact your Apple-authorized service...
... Off/Flashing Flashing three Off times On Off/Flashing Status/description The base station is starting up. The base station has failed the power-on self-test. The base station is plugged in self-check mode. Base Station LED Sequences The following table explains the base station's light sequences and what they indicate. The base station is being reset, and all lights are reset to their factory defaults. Left and right flashing indicates normal network activity. Contact your Apple-authorized service...