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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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... wireless communication between the Internet and the wireless client computers. 5 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 the Internet using Mac OS X and Windows XP and Windows 2000. Introduction to AirPort 1 1 AirPort is a simple and fast way to access the Internet from anywhere in...
... wireless communication between the Internet and the wireless client computers. 5 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 the Internet using Mac OS X and Windows XP and Windows 2000. Introduction to AirPort 1 1 AirPort is a simple and fast way to access the Internet from anywhere in...
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...Ethernet (LAN) port Security slot Internal USB Power modem port printer port adapter port 6 Chapter 1 Introduction 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 hub, 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 an existing Ethernet network with Internet access • 10/100Base-T Ethernet ...
...Ethernet (LAN) port Security slot Internal USB Power modem port printer port adapter port 6 Chapter 1 Introduction 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 hub, 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 an existing Ethernet network with Internet access • 10/100Base-T Ethernet ...
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... plenum-rated. Note: To use the AC power adapter to power a base station installed in the air-handling space above suspended ceilings, you connect an external antenna to a base station mounted in places away from your Appleauthorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at www.apple.com/airportextreme. If you must connect the Ethernet WAN port to AirPort 7
... plenum-rated. Note: To use the AC power adapter to power a base station installed in the air-handling space above suspended ceilings, you connect an external antenna to a base station mounted in places away from your Appleauthorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at www.apple.com/airportextreme. If you must connect the Ethernet WAN port to AirPort 7
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... manage multiple base stations from a single location. The Assistant is an advanced tool for Windows," that came on the AirPort network can also extend the range of wireless client computers. If you can use Mac OS X v10.2.3 or later, or Windows XP or Windows 2000, to print to it by connecting an Apple-certified external...
... manage multiple base stations from a single location. The Assistant is an advanced tool for Windows," that came on the AirPort network can also extend the range of wireless client computers. If you can use Mac OS X v10.2.3 or later, or Windows XP or Windows 2000, to print to it by connecting an Apple-certified external...
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... space, you connect the base station power adapter to set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station. You can mount it in the center of your base station in a ceiling air-handling space, away from any source of the AirPort software installed. For more information on AirPort software, check Software Update in System Preferences or the following Apple websites: • Apple AirPort website at...
... space, you connect the base station power adapter to set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station. You can mount it in the center of your base station in a ceiling air-handling space, away from any source of the AirPort software installed. For more information on AirPort software, check Software Update in System Preferences or the following Apple websites: • Apple AirPort website at...
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... cable to the Internet by connecting them to power and a network connection. The base station must be mounted in a ceiling space, away from a power outlet, and powered over Ethernet. For more information on the AirPort CD or at www.apple.com/airportextreme. If you mount the base station in an airhandling space, plug the base station into 802.3af-compliant...
... cable to the Internet by connecting them to power and a network connection. The base station must be mounted in a ceiling space, away from a power outlet, and powered over Ethernet. For more information on the AirPort CD or at www.apple.com/airportextreme. If you mount the base station in an airhandling space, plug the base station into 802.3af-compliant...
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... 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 11 The base station is designed to the base station. Mounting bracket holes 4 Feed the cables through the mounting bracket as shown. 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 mount...
... 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 11 The base station is designed to the base station. Mounting bracket holes 4 Feed the cables through the mounting bracket as shown. 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 mount...
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... the lights on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 2 Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station to your AirPort Extreme Base Station. When 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, connect one end of the base station. Important: Do not connect the base station to a digital telephone line...
... the lights on the AirPort Extreme Base Station. 2 Connect the AirPort Extreme Base Station to your AirPort Extreme Base Station. When 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, connect one end of the base station. Important: Do not connect the base station to a digital telephone line...
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... for detailed instructions for setting up your AirPort network • Configures your computer to access the AirPort network created by the AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: You can provide Internet access to computers connected to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station: 1 Make sure you connect to the Internet using AirPort Admin Utility. Use AirPort Admin Utility, located in Applications/Utilities on a Mac...
... for detailed instructions for setting up your AirPort network • Configures your computer to access the AirPort network created by the AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: You can provide Internet access to computers connected to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station: 1 Make sure you connect to the Internet using AirPort Admin Utility. Use AirPort Admin Utility, located in Applications/Utilities on a Mac...
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... Address Translation (NAT) to share a single IP address. 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 AirPort network. Use the information provided in this chapter will help...
... Address Translation (NAT) to share a single IP address. 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 AirPort network. Use the information provided in this chapter will help...
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... Networks," located 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. If you are setting up your AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet connection, as shown below. Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet Connection Status Use the Internet Connect application, located in the Applications folder on a Windows...
... Networks," located 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. If you are setting up your AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet connection, as shown below. Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Station's Internet Connection Status Use the Internet Connect application, located in the Applications folder on a Windows...
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... www.apple.com/airportextreme. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 17 Connecting to the Internet Via the AirPort Network If your computer is connected to the Internet and can open Internet Connect, located in the Applications folder, click AirPort in normal operating mode. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is in the toolbar, and click Connect. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is...
... www.apple.com/airportextreme. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 17 Connecting to the Internet Via the AirPort Network If your computer is connected to the Internet and can open Internet Connect, located in the Applications folder, click AirPort in normal operating mode. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is in the toolbar, and click Connect. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is...
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... suspended ceilings and in air-handling spaces. Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network You can connect additional AirPort Extreme Base Stations to extend the range of Your AirPort Network In addition to adding base stations to your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. Extending the Range of your base station supports PoE and is mounted in an...
... suspended ceilings and in air-handling spaces. Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network You can connect additional AirPort Extreme Base Stations to extend the range of Your AirPort Network In addition to adding base stations to your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. Extending the Range of your base station supports PoE and is mounted in an...
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... a computer with an Ethernet or dial-up 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 range of your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. This chapter explains how to set up...
... a computer with an Ethernet or dial-up 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 range of your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. This chapter explains how to set up...
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... the Ethernet WAN ( ) port to the Ethernet LAN (G) port. 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-equipped computers wirelessly and with computers connected to the DSL or cable modem (if your home or small office and you have...
... the Ethernet WAN ( ) port to the Ethernet LAN (G) port. 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-equipped computers wirelessly and with computers connected to the DSL or cable modem (if your home or small office and you have...
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... up as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), with the relay base station in the other wireless-equipped computers • An optional Apple-certified external antenna The following illustration is an example of an AirPort network in a school with wireless computers in the room, or computers connected to a remote base station set up a network at school, and have a broadband...
... up as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), with the relay base station in the other wireless-equipped computers • An optional Apple-certified external antenna The following illustration is an example of an AirPort network in a school with wireless computers in the room, or computers connected to a remote base station set up a network at school, and have a broadband...
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... rooms or buildings. Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs 25 The following illustration is an example of sight. When the base stations receive power and a network connection over Ethernet cables. 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 an 802...
... rooms or buildings. Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs 25 The following illustration is an example of sight. When the base stations receive power and a network connection over Ethernet cables. 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 an 802...
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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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.... Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. If you recently installed the card, shut down your AirPort network or base station password You can 't detect the proper AirPort hardware Make sure that the AirPort antenna cable is connected securely). If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, open Network preferences. Make sure that the...
.... Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. If you recently installed the card, shut down your AirPort network or base station password You can 't detect the proper AirPort hardware Make sure that the AirPort antenna cable is connected securely). If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, open Network preferences. Make sure that the...