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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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...an account with many computers at the same time and share files among them. 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 ... Internet. For more detailed Windows XP and Windows 2000 instructions, see AirPort Help in your base station has an internal modem, and you have a PPP dial-up the AirPort Extreme Base Station using the base station's internal modem. AirPort is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology that provides highperformance...
...an account with many computers at the same time and share files among them. 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 ... Internet. For more detailed Windows XP and Windows 2000 instructions, see AirPort Help in your base station has an internal modem, and you have a PPP dial-up the AirPort Extreme Base Station using the base station's internal modem. AirPort is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology that provides highperformance...
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... • USB port ( ) for dial-up Internet access with a CAT 5 Ethernet cable, it receives power over Ethernet (PoE). 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 ...computers that don't have a built-in 56K modem port (W) for connecting a printer to the base station Some models of the base station can also receive power over the Ethernet cable. The AirPort Extreme Base Station at a Glance Status lights External antenna port Reset button Ethernet (WAN) port Ethernet (LAN) ...
... • USB port ( ) for dial-up Internet access with a CAT 5 Ethernet cable, it receives power over Ethernet (PoE). 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 ...computers that don't have a built-in 56K modem port (W) for connecting a printer to the base station Some models of the base station can also receive power over the Ethernet cable. The AirPort Extreme Base Station at a Glance Status lights External antenna port Reset button Ethernet (WAN) port Ethernet (LAN) ...
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... adapter port Connect one end of the AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter to an electrical outlet. Security slot You can share the printer. Note: If this AirPort Extreme Base Station did not come with a plenum-rated Ethernet cable. The documents are also available at www.apple.com/store. If the base station supports PoE, it is plenum-rated...
... adapter port Connect one end of the AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter to an electrical outlet. Security slot You can share the printer. Note: If this AirPort Extreme Base Station did not come with a plenum-rated Ethernet cable. The documents are also available at www.apple.com/store. If the base station supports PoE, it is plenum-rated...
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...in your wireless network by selecting the printer via an AirPort Extreme Base Station. To extend the range of your network, you connect a USB printer to the base station, computers on the AirPort network can print to it by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to the antenna port. If you ...can also extend the range of the current network, create a Computer-to-Computer network, and turn AirPort on and off. You ...
...in your wireless network by selecting the printer via an AirPort Extreme Base Station. To extend the range of your network, you connect a USB printer to the base station, computers on the AirPort network can print to it by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to the antenna port. If you ...can also extend the range of the current network, create a Computer-to-Computer network, and turn AirPort on and off. You ...
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..., the Ethernet WAN port no longer receives power from any source of the AirPort software installed. If the base station supports PoE, it in System Preferences or the following Apple websites: • Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airportextreme • Apple Support website at support.apple.com. • You have Internet access through a network. If you install the...
..., the Ethernet WAN port no longer receives power from any source of the AirPort software installed. If the base station supports PoE, it in System Preferences or the following Apple websites: • Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airportextreme • Apple Support website at support.apple.com. • You have Internet access through a network. If you install the...
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...the 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port. The base station must be connected to AirPort clients. Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall You can use the AirPort Extreme Base Station to provide Internet access to non-AirPort computers that are set to be mounted in a ... stud using the 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (G) port, see the document "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," or "AirPort Networks for AirPort Extreme Base Stations that support Power over Ethernet. If the base station is deselected for Windows," located on the AirPort CD or at www.apple.com/airportextreme.
...the 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port. The base station must be connected to AirPort clients. Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall You can use the AirPort Extreme Base Station to provide Internet access to non-AirPort computers that are set to be mounted in a ... stud using the 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (G) port, see the document "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," or "AirPort Networks for AirPort Extreme Base Stations that support Power over Ethernet. If the base station is deselected for Windows," located on the AirPort CD or at www.apple.com/airportextreme.
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Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 11 Note: The mounting bracket has enough space for six cables (power, two Ethernet cables, USB printer cable, a telephone cable, and external antenna cable). 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 and then connect them to the base station. The base station is designed to mount with the ports on the bottom of the base station. In most cases, only two...
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 11 Note: The mounting bracket has enough space for six cables (power, two Ethernet cables, USB printer cable, a telephone cable, and external antenna cable). 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 and then connect them to the base station. The base station is designed to mount with the ports on the bottom of the base station. In most cases, only two...
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...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 can set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station in a few steps: 1 Plug the AirPort Extreme Base Station in the base station, the status lights glow while the base station starts up. Important: Do not connect the base station... similar, but they may damage the base station. When you plug in to a power outlet and connect it to your AirPort Extreme Base Station. The AirPort Extreme Base Station turns on when the power adapter is...
...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 can set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station in a few steps: 1 Plug the AirPort Extreme Base Station in the base station, the status lights glow while the base station starts up. Important: Do not connect the base station... similar, but they may damage the base station. When you plug in to a power outlet and connect it to your AirPort Extreme Base Station. The AirPort Extreme Base Station turns on when the power adapter is...
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... the AirPort network created by the AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: You can't use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station: 1 Make sure you connect to the Internet using it, the base station can provide Internet access to computers connected to set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station using AirPort Admin Utility. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 13 Use AirPort Admin...
... the AirPort network created by the AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: You can't use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station: 1 Make sure you connect to the Internet using it, the base station can provide Internet access to computers connected to set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station using AirPort Admin Utility. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 13 Use AirPort Admin...
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... 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 your AirPort network • Extend the range of AirPort Admin Utility. 15 Note: If your base station does not support PoE, by default it is set up 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 your AirPort network • Extend the range of AirPort Admin Utility. 15 Note: If your base station does not support PoE, by default it is set up the...
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... 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 indepth information on designing and setting up larger AirPort Extreme networks with base stations that support PoE, you may be asked for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is public. Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet Connection...
... 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 indepth information on designing and setting up larger AirPort Extreme networks with base stations that support PoE, you may be asked for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is public. Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet Connection...
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....apple.com/airportextreme. If you may already be connected to the Internet Via the AirPort Network If your computer is communicating via AirPort. Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication The following table explains the AirPort Extreme Base Station indicator lights. 1 2 3 Light number Indicator 1 Flashing 2 Steady glow 3 Flashing Status The AirPort Extreme Base Station is in the toolbar, and click Connect. The AirPort Extreme Base Station...
....apple.com/airportextreme. If you may already be connected to the Internet Via the AirPort Network If your computer is communicating via AirPort. Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication The following table explains the AirPort Extreme Base Station indicator lights. 1 2 3 Light number Indicator 1 Flashing 2 Steady glow 3 Flashing Status The AirPort Extreme Base Station is in the toolbar, and click Connect. The AirPort Extreme Base Station...
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... network. Connecting Multiple Base Stations to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) If your base stations support PoE, you must unplug the base station's power adapter, connect or disconnect the antenna, and then plug the base station back in air-handling spaces. Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network You can attach an Apple-certified external antenna to the base station to extend your network...
... network. Connecting Multiple Base Stations to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) If your base stations support PoE, you must unplug the base station's power adapter, connect or disconnect the antenna, and then plug the base station back in air-handling spaces. Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network You can attach an Apple-certified external antenna to the base station to extend your network...
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... in-depth information on configuring 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 and managing multiple base stations in AirPort networks, see the "AirPort Networks for information on setting up an AirPort network, using an AirPort Base Station, editing base station settings, avoiding sources of...
... in-depth information on configuring 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 and managing multiple base stations in AirPort networks, see the "AirPort Networks for information on setting up an AirPort network, using an AirPort Base Station, editing base station settings, avoiding sources of...
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..., where you want to the base station antenna port. Apple-certified external antennas for Internet access and wireless networking. Basic Network Designs 4 4 You can set up your base station: • In your AirPort Extreme Base Station just about anywhere and use it for the AirPort Extreme Base Station are available from your AirPort network, connect an Apple-certified external antenna to extend the...
..., where you want to the base station antenna port. Apple-certified external antennas for Internet access and wireless networking. Basic Network Designs 4 4 You can set up your base station: • In your AirPort Extreme Base Station just about anywhere and use it for the AirPort Extreme Base Station are available from your AirPort network, connect an Apple-certified external antenna to extend the...
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... on AirPort Extreme network designs, see "Managing AirPort Extreme Networks," located at www.apple.com/airport. Setting Up a Home Office Network If you are setting up an AirPort network in your base station came with a built-in an office. The base station shares its Internet connection with the AirPort-equipped computers wirelessly and with Internet access • AirPort- The AirPort Extreme Base station is...
... on AirPort Extreme network designs, see "Managing AirPort Extreme Networks," located at www.apple.com/airport. Setting Up a Home Office Network If you are setting up an AirPort network in your base station came with a built-in an office. The base station shares its Internet connection with the AirPort-equipped computers wirelessly and with Internet access • AirPort- The AirPort Extreme Base station is...
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... in the room, or with computers connected to the base station's Ethernet LAN (G) port. The main base station also shares the Internet connection with the relay base station 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 multiple rooms...
... in the room, or with computers connected to the base station's Ethernet LAN (G) port. The main base station also shares the Internet connection with the relay base station 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 multiple rooms...
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... Network Designs 25 Plenum-rated Ethernet cables connect to the Ethernet WAN ( ) ports on the base stations and to locate the base station near a power outlet. The base stations are secure and out of an AirPort network in a business or school with multiple rooms or buildings. Important: Do not connect an ... air-handling space, and are mounted in an airhandling space above a suspended ceiling unless it is an example of sight. 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...
... Network Designs 25 Plenum-rated Ethernet cables connect to the Ethernet WAN ( ) ports on the base stations and to locate the base station near a power outlet. The base stations are secure and out of an AirPort network in a business or school with multiple rooms or buildings. Important: Do not connect an ... air-handling space, and are mounted in an airhandling space above a suspended ceiling unless it is an example of sight. 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...
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... that the computer you recently installed the card, shut down your AirPort Extreme Base Station. 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. Troubleshooting 5 5 Use the information in the AirPort Card slot. If you are having trouble setting up your computer...
... that the computer you recently installed the card, shut down your AirPort Extreme Base Station. 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. Troubleshooting 5 5 Use the information in the AirPort Card slot. If you are having trouble setting up your computer...
