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... 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 the Internet Via the AirPort Network 18 Connecting Additional Base Stations...
... 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 the Internet Via the AirPort Network 18 Connecting Additional Base Stations...
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... with an ISP, you can also share the base station's Internet connection. Introduction to AirPort 1 1 AirPort is a simple and fast way to wireless client computers. 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 the Internet from anywhere in the AirPort Admin Utility on Mac OS X. Note: This manual...
... with an ISP, you can also share the base station's Internet connection. Introduction to AirPort 1 1 AirPort is a simple and fast way to wireless client computers. 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 the Internet from anywhere in the AirPort Admin Utility on Mac OS X. Note: This manual...
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... hub, with a CAT 5 Ethernet cable, it receives power over Ethernet (PoE). When the base station Ethernet WAN port is connected to AirPort The AirPort Extreme Base Station has the following ports: • 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port for connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network with Internet access • 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN...
... hub, with a CAT 5 Ethernet cable, it receives power over Ethernet (PoE). When the base station Ethernet WAN port is connected to AirPort The AirPort Extreme Base Station has the following ports: • 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port for connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network with Internet access • 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN...
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... other Ethernet devices, such as a hub or a switch. Note: If this AirPort Extreme Base Station did not come with the antenna. The documents are also available at www.apple.com/store. If you connect an external antenna to AirPort 7 Using PoE allows you to install a base station in an air-handling space, make sure it and its mounting...
... other Ethernet devices, such as a hub or a switch. Note: If this AirPort Extreme Base Station did not come with the antenna. The documents are also available at www.apple.com/store. If you connect an external antenna to AirPort 7 Using PoE allows you to install a base station in an air-handling space, make sure it and its mounting...
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... Utility is an advanced tool for Max OS X. You must use AirPort Admin Utility to AirPort If you can print to it by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to the base station, computers on a Macintosh. AirPort Admin Utility AirPort Admin Utility is located in Applications/ Utilities on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Applications/Utilities on the...
... Utility is an advanced tool for Max OS X. You must use AirPort Admin Utility to AirPort If you can print to it by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to the base station, computers on a Macintosh. AirPort Admin Utility AirPort Admin Utility is located in Applications/ Utilities on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Applications/Utilities on the...
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... a power outlet. If you install the base station in an air-handling space, you connect the base station power adapter 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 set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station for Internet access, make sure that: •...
... a power outlet. If you install the base station in an air-handling space, you connect the base station power adapter 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 set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station for Internet access, make sure that: •...
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... to mount the base station on the AirPort CD or at www.apple.com/airportextreme. The base station must be connected to power and a network connection. By default the base stations are not otherwise connected to the Internet by the 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port. Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Mounting bracket 10 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: The...
... to mount the base station on the AirPort CD or at www.apple.com/airportextreme. The base station must be connected to power and a network connection. By default the base stations are not otherwise connected to the Internet by the 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port. Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Mounting bracket 10 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: The...
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... and then connect them to mount with the ports on the bottom of the base station. 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 as shown. The base station is designed to the base station. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 11 In...
... and then connect them to mount with the ports on the bottom of the base station. 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 as shown. The base station is designed to the base station. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 11 In...
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...the base station. Step 1: Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station 1 Connect the power adapter to access the Internet, connect one end of the base station. There...AirPort Extreme Base Station. 2 Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station to your DSL or cable modem, Ethernet network, or, if your base station has an internal modem, a standard phone line. • 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 the AirPort Extreme Base Station...
...the base station. Step 1: Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station 1 Connect the power adapter to access the Internet, connect one end of the base station. There...AirPort Extreme Base Station. 2 Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station to your DSL or cable modem, Ethernet network, or, if your base station has an internal modem, a standard phone line. • 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 the AirPort Extreme Base Station...
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... for setting up your AirPort Extreme Base Station using it, the base station can 't 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 base station has a built-in modem and you have plugged in the base station and the middle light is on. 2 Open the AirPort Setup Assistant (in Applications...
... for setting up your AirPort Extreme Base Station using it, the base station can 't 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 base station has a built-in modem and you have plugged in the base station and the middle light is on. 2 Open the AirPort Setup Assistant (in Applications...
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... to get the most from the AirPort network • Connect additional base stations to your AirPort network • Extend the range of your AirPort network Configuring the Base Station The AirPort Setup Assistant provides complete configuration options for your AirPort Extreme Base Station. • Set up the way Internet access is set up multiple base stations on the AirPort network. • Set up as a bridge...
... to get the most from the AirPort network • Connect additional base stations to your AirPort network • Extend the range of your AirPort network Configuring the Base Station The AirPort Setup Assistant provides complete configuration options for your AirPort Extreme Base Station. • Set up the way Internet access is set up multiple base stations on the AirPort network. • Set up as a bridge...
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... wireless signal level. 16 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station See the document "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," or "AirPort Networks for Windows," located on the AirPort CD and at www.apple.com/airportextreme, for information and instructions for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is public. Important: If you use AirPort Admin Utility instead of your AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet connection, as shown below.
... wireless signal level. 16 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station See the document "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," or "AirPort Networks for Windows," located on the AirPort CD and at www.apple.com/airportextreme, for information and instructions for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is public. Important: If you use AirPort Admin Utility instead of your AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet connection, as shown below.
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... information 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 in the toolbar, and click Connect. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is connected to an AirPort network that has continuous...
... information 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 in the toolbar, and click Connect. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is connected to an AirPort network that has continuous...
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... in to its power source. 18 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 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. If your network with base stations connected using Ethernet. See the document "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," or "AirPort Networks for Windows" for use plenum-rated Ethernet cables...
... in to its power source. 18 Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 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. If your network with base stations connected using Ethernet. See the document "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," or "AirPort Networks for Windows" for use plenum-rated Ethernet cables...
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... to the network by connecting them to the base station through the built-in Ethernet LAN (G) port. This chapter explains how to set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station just about anywhere and use it for the AirPort Extreme Base Station are available from your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. Apple-certified external antennas for...
... to the network by connecting them to the base station through the built-in Ethernet LAN (G) port. This chapter explains how to set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station just about anywhere and use it for the AirPort Extreme Base Station are available from your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. Apple-certified external antennas for...
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... The following items: • An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations • A DSL or cable modem with computers connected to connect). 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...
... The following items: • An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations • A DSL or cable modem with computers connected to connect). 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...
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... 23 or other room or building. The relay base station transfers the Internet connection to a remote base station set up 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 the main base station connected by the Ethernet WAN ( ) port to the...
... 23 or other room or building. The relay base station transfers the Internet connection to a remote base station set up 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 the main base station connected by the Ethernet WAN ( ) port to the...
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... 802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), and send power and a network or Internet connection over Ethernet cables. Receiving power 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...
... 802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), and send power and a network or Internet connection over Ethernet cables. Receiving power 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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Base stations mounted in air-handling space Plenum-rated Ethernet cables Base stations mounted in air-handling space Plenum-rated Ethernet cables AC power outlet 802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) connected to a network To 802.3af-compliant PSE 26 Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs
Base stations mounted in air-handling space Plenum-rated Ethernet cables Base stations mounted in air-handling space Plenum-rated Ethernet cables AC power outlet 802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) connected to a network To 802.3af-compliant PSE 26 Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs
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...computer and make sure the card is connected securely). Make sure that the computer you forget your AirPort Extreme Base Station. If you are having trouble setting up menu. Troubleshooting 5 5 Use the information in the AirPort Card slot. Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu and...: 1 On a Mac, open Control Panel from the Configure pop-up your AirPort network or base station password You can 't detect the proper AirPort hardware Make sure that the AirPort antenna cable is securely connected to the card (you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, open Network ...
...computer and make sure the card is connected securely). Make sure that the computer you forget your AirPort Extreme Base Station. If you are having trouble setting up menu. Troubleshooting 5 5 Use the information in the AirPort Card slot. Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu and...: 1 On a Mac, open Control Panel from the Configure pop-up your AirPort network or base station password You can 't detect the proper AirPort hardware Make sure that the AirPort antenna cable is securely connected to the card (you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, open Network ...