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... 4 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 Introduction 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 Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall 12 Setup Overview 15 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 15 Configuring the Base Station 16 Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet Connection Status 17 Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication 17 Connecting to...
... 4 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 Introduction 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 Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall 12 Setup Overview 15 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 15 Configuring the Base Station 16 Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet Connection Status 17 Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication 17 Connecting to...
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... client computers can connect to the Internet by Ethernet can also share the base station's Internet connection. When you connect to the Internet using AirPort, you can connect to the Internet using the base station's internal modem. About the AirPort Extreme Base Station The AirPort Extreme Base Station establishes a wired connection to the Internet or a network and wireless connections to access...
... client computers can connect to the Internet by Ethernet can also share the base station's Internet connection. When you connect to the Internet using AirPort, you can connect to the Internet using the base station's internal modem. About the AirPort Extreme Base Station The AirPort Extreme Base Station establishes a wired connection to the Internet or a network and wireless connections to access...
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... 1 Introduction to the base station Some models of the base station can also receive power over the Ethernet cable. Some models of the base station also have a built-in 56K modem port (W) for dial-up Internet access with a standard telephone line. The AirPort Extreme Base Station has the following ports:... to local printers and Ethernet computers that don't have Internet access • USB port ( ) for connecting a printer to AirPort When the base station Ethernet WAN port is connected to IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), such as a line-powered Ethernet switch or...
... 1 Introduction to the base station Some models of the base station can also receive power over the Ethernet cable. Some models of the base station also have a built-in 56K modem port (W) for dial-up Internet access with a standard telephone line. The AirPort Extreme Base Station has the following ports:... to local printers and Ethernet computers that don't have Internet access • USB port ( ) for connecting a printer to AirPort When the base station Ethernet WAN port is connected to IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), such as a line-powered Ethernet switch or...
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... stores, or the Apple Store at www.apple.com/airportextreme. To determine if your base station supports PoE, check the label on the AirPort CD. For more information about using PoE, see the document "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," or "AirPort Networks for placement in places away from your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Chapter 1 Introduction to install a base station in the air-handling...
... stores, or the Apple Store at www.apple.com/airportextreme. To determine if your base station supports PoE, check the label on the AirPort CD. For more information about using PoE, see the document "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," or "AirPort Networks for placement in places away from your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Chapter 1 Introduction to install a base station in the air-handling...
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... AirPort on the AirPort CD. About the AirPort Software AirPort Setup Assistant Use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station and to set up multiple base stations in your network connected to one another wirelessly, known as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), or over Ethernet. If your wireless network by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to use AirPort...
... AirPort on the AirPort CD. About the AirPort Software AirPort Setup Assistant Use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station and to set up multiple base stations in your network connected to one another wirelessly, known as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), or over Ethernet. If your wireless network by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to use AirPort...
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...port no longer receives power from any source of the AirPort software installed. If the base station supports PoE, it on a desk, bookcase, or other flat surface, or you set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station for your AirPort Extreme Base Station. If you need to connect the Ethernet WAN port ...provider (ISP) or go to the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support • You have an account with an Internet service provider (fees may apply) or you have Internet access through a network. Setting Up Your 2 AirPort Extreme Base Station 2 Use the information in this ...
...port no longer receives power from any source of the AirPort software installed. If the base station supports PoE, it on a desk, bookcase, or other flat surface, or you set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station for your AirPort Extreme Base Station. If you need to connect the Ethernet WAN port ...provider (ISP) or go to the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support • You have an account with an Internet service provider (fees may apply) or you have Internet access through a network. Setting Up Your 2 AirPort Extreme Base Station 2 Use the information in this ...
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... in a school or office, connect the Ethernet cable to the 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (G) port on the AirPort CD or at www.apple.com/airportextreme. You can use the AirPort Extreme Base Station to provide Internet access to non-AirPort computers that are set to be connected to power and a network connection. If you mount the...
... in a school or office, connect the Ethernet cable to the 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (G) port on the AirPort CD or at www.apple.com/airportextreme. You can use the AirPort Extreme Base Station to provide Internet access to non-AirPort computers that are set to be connected to power and a network connection. If you mount the...
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... designed to mount with the ports on the bottom of the base station. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 11 In most cases, only two or three cables are used. 3 Locate the two mounting bracket holes on the top (Apple logo right side up), with the cables passing behind it through the mounting bracket...
... designed to mount with the ports on the bottom of the base station. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 11 In most cases, only two or three cables are used. 3 Locate the two mounting bracket holes on the top (Apple logo right side up), with the cables passing behind it through the mounting bracket...
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... a complete explanation of the lights on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 2 Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station to the 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. • If you plug in the base station, the status lights glow while the base station starts up the AirPort Extreme Base Station in a few steps: 1 Plug the AirPort Extreme Base Station in most residences) to access the Internet...
... a complete explanation of the lights on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 2 Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station to the 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. • If you plug in the base station, the status lights glow while the base station starts up the AirPort Extreme Base Station in a few steps: 1 Plug the AirPort Extreme Base Station in most residences) to access the Internet...
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... to set up your base station has a built-in Applications/Utilities. Step 2: Use the AirPort Setup Assistant on a Mac, and follow the onscreen instructions. To use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station: 1 Make sure you connect to the Internet using AirPort Admin Utility. If your AirPort Extreme Base Station using it, the base station can provide Internet access...
... to set up your base station has a built-in Applications/Utilities. Step 2: Use the AirPort Setup Assistant on a Mac, and follow the onscreen instructions. To use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station: 1 Make sure you connect to the Internet using AirPort Admin Utility. If your AirPort Extreme Base Station using it, the base station can provide Internet access...
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... the TCP/IP settings for most from the AirPort network • Connect additional base stations to configure your AirPort network. Using Your 3 AirPort Extreme Base Station 3 The information in this chapter to: • Configure your base station's Internet connection • Use AirPort Admin Utility to modify advanced base station settings • Monitor your AirPort Extreme Base Station status • Connect to and disconnect from your...
... the TCP/IP settings for most from the AirPort network • Connect additional base stations to configure your AirPort network. Using Your 3 AirPort Extreme Base Station 3 The information in this chapter to: • Configure your base station's Internet connection • Use AirPort Admin Utility to modify advanced base station settings • Monitor your AirPort Extreme Base Station status • Connect to and disconnect from your...
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... wireless signal level. 16 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station The initial password for indepth information on the Management Tools CD, and at www.apple.com/airportextreme, for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is public. Important: If you use AirPort Management Utility and AirPort Client Monitor (on a Macintosh, to configure your base station for the first time, you may be...
... wireless signal level. 16 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station The initial password for indepth information on the Management Tools CD, and at www.apple.com/airportextreme, for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is public. Important: If you use AirPort Management Utility and AirPort Client Monitor (on a Macintosh, to configure your base station for the first time, you may be...
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... about the base station's indicator lights, see "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," or AirPort Networks for Windows," located on the AirPort CD, or at www.apple.com/airportextreme. Connecting to the Internet Via the AirPort Network If your computer is communicating via AirPort. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 17 Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication The following table explains the AirPort Extreme Base Station indicator lights...
... about the base station's indicator lights, see "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," or AirPort Networks for Windows," located on the AirPort CD, or at www.apple.com/airportextreme. Connecting to the Internet Via the AirPort Network If your computer is communicating via AirPort. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 17 Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication The following table explains the AirPort Extreme Base Station indicator lights...
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... unless it is plenum-rated and conforms to locate the base station near a power outlet. Connecting Multiple Base Stations to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) If your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network You can connect multiple base stations to an 802.3afcompliant Ethernet device (known as a PSE...
... unless it is plenum-rated and conforms to locate the base station near a power outlet. Connecting Multiple Base Stations to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) If your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network You can connect multiple base stations to an 802.3afcompliant Ethernet device (known as a PSE...
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..." For in Start > All Programs > AirPort on the Internet, and more information about AirPort in the following locations: • AirPort Help Look in AirPort Help for Windows" document, located at www.apple.com/airportextreme. • AirPort website www.apple.com/airportextreme • Apple Support website www.apple.com/support Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 19 This might be useful if...
..." For in Start > All Programs > AirPort on the Internet, and more information about AirPort in the following locations: • AirPort Help Look in AirPort Help for Windows" document, located at www.apple.com/airportextreme. • AirPort website www.apple.com/airportextreme • Apple Support website www.apple.com/support Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 19 This might be useful if...
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...add non-wireless computers to the network by connecting them to the base station through the built-in the air space above a ceiling. Apple-certified external antennas for the AirPort Extreme Base Station are available from your AirPort Extreme Base Station just about anywhere and use it for Internet access and wireless ... up connection to the Internet • In school, where you want to extend the range of your AirPort network, connect an Apple-certified external antenna to a base station that supports PoE and is mounted in Ethernet LAN (G) port. If you might have both a broadband ...
...add non-wireless computers to the network by connecting them to the base station through the built-in the air space above a ceiling. Apple-certified external antennas for the AirPort Extreme Base Station are available from your AirPort Extreme Base Station just about anywhere and use it for Internet access and wireless ... up connection to the Internet • In school, where you want to extend the range of your AirPort network, connect an Apple-certified external antenna to a base station that supports PoE and is mounted in Ethernet LAN (G) port. If you might have both a broadband ...
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... AirPort Extreme Base station is an example of an AirPort network in modem, you may need the following items: • An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations • A DSL or cable modem with Internet access • AirPort- For information on AirPort Extreme network designs, see "Managing AirPort Extreme Networks," located at www.apple.com/airport. The base station shares its Internet connection with the AirPort...
... AirPort Extreme Base station is an example of an AirPort network in modem, you may need the following items: • An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations • A DSL or cable modem with Internet access • AirPort- For information on AirPort Extreme network designs, see "Managing AirPort Extreme Networks," located at www.apple.com/airport. The base station shares its Internet connection with the AirPort...
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... are set up a network at School If you may need the following illustration is an example of an AirPort network in the other wireless-equipped computers • An optional Apple-certified external antenna The following items: • An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations • A DSL or cable modem with computers connected to the main...
... are set up a network at School If you may need the following illustration is an example of an AirPort network in the other wireless-equipped computers • An optional Apple-certified external antenna The following items: • An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations • A DSL or cable modem with computers connected to the main...
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... Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs 25 The following illustration is plenum-rated and conforms to a base station mounted in an airhandling space above a suspended ceiling unless it is an example of an AirPort network in the ceiling air-handling space, and are secure and out of sight. You ...Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), and send power and a network or Internet connection over the WAN port, the USB port is disabled. 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...
... Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs 25 The following illustration is plenum-rated and conforms to a base station mounted in an airhandling space above a suspended ceiling unless it is an example of an AirPort network in the ceiling air-handling space, and are secure and out of sight. You ...Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), and send power and a network or Internet connection over the WAN port, the USB port is disabled. 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...
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...2000, open Network preferences. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. If the AirPort Setup Assistant can clear the AirPort network or base station password by resetting the base station. Make sure that the other end of the card is connected securely). Make sure that the...firmly inserted into the connector in this chapter if you recently installed the card, shut down your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Reset button 27 Troubleshooting 5 5 Use the information in the AirPort Card slot. Follow these steps: 1 On a Mac, open Control Panel from the Configure ...
...2000, open Network preferences. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. If the AirPort Setup Assistant can clear the AirPort network or base station password by resetting the base station. Make sure that the other end of the card is connected securely). Make sure that the...firmly inserted into the connector in this chapter if you recently installed the card, shut down your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Reset button 27 Troubleshooting 5 5 Use the information in the AirPort Card slot. Follow these steps: 1 On a Mac, open Control Panel from the Configure ...