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... the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in your Ethernet network. Wireless-equipped Mac computers, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 computers can access the device. ÂÂ Connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme. Apple periodically updates AirPort software. It's recommended that you can access the information on...
... the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in your Ethernet network. Wireless-equipped Mac computers, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 computers can access the device. ÂÂ Connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme. Apple periodically updates AirPort software. It's recommended that you can access the information on...
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... advanced tool for troubleshooting your AirPort Extreme to an existing AirPort Extreme wireless network. Z AirPort status menu in the menu bar Use the AirPort status menu to switch quickly between AirPort networks, monitor the signal quality of AirPort software. The status light on computers using Mac OS X. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started About the AirPort Software Use the AirPort Utility software and follow...
... advanced tool for troubleshooting your AirPort Extreme to an existing AirPort Extreme wireless network. Z AirPort status menu in the menu bar Use the AirPort status menu to switch quickly between AirPort networks, monitor the signal quality of AirPort software. The status light on computers using Mac OS X. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started About the AirPort Software Use the AirPort Utility software and follow...
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... up wirelessly, or a Windows computer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station with an Ethernet cable to Get Started To use the AirPort Extreme you need the following : ÂÂ A Mac computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed to set it up wirelessly, or a Mac computer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station with an Ethernet cable to set it...
... up wirelessly, or a Windows computer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station with an Ethernet cable to Get Started To use the AirPort Extreme you need the following : ÂÂ A Mac computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed to set it up wirelessly, or a Mac computer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station with an Ethernet cable to set it...
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It looks like web browsers and email applications. Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service When you set up your AirPort Extreme to provide network and Internet access, Mac computers with AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, and 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n specification wireless-equipped computers can access the wireless AirPort network to share files, play games, and use Internet applications like this: 2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 GHz DSL or cable modem < Internet WAN port 14 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks to Internet
It looks like web browsers and email applications. Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service When you set up your AirPort Extreme to provide network and Internet access, Mac computers with AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, and 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n specification wireless-equipped computers can access the wireless AirPort network to share files, play games, and use Internet applications like this: 2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 GHz DSL or cable modem < Internet WAN port 14 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks to Internet
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... Internet. Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 15 To set it from www.apple.com/support/airport. Computers using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network. (See "Setting Up the Airport Extreme" on page 20.) If AirPort Utility isn't installed on a computer using AirPort or other compatible wireless cards or adapters...
... Internet. Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 15 To set it from www.apple.com/support/airport. Computers using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network. (See "Setting Up the Airport Extreme" on page 20.) If AirPort Utility isn't installed on a computer using AirPort or other compatible wireless cards or adapters...
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... you can download it . To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or later: 1 Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax. 2 Click Add (+) and select your printer from a computer using Windows: Use Bonjour for it from www.apple.com/support/airport. Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 17 To set up menu, and then select the...
... you can download it . To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or later: 1 Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax. 2 Click Add (+) and select your printer from a computer using Windows: Use Bonjour for it from www.apple.com/support/airport. Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 17 To set up menu, and then select the...
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... (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X v10.4 or later, or Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7 (SP1). Computers can download it from www.apple.com/support/airport. Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 19 To set up : 1 Connect the hard disk to share or store files using...
... (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X v10.4 or later, or Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7 (SP1). Computers can download it from www.apple.com/support/airport. Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 19 To set up : 1 Connect the hard disk to share or store files using...
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...and click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your AirPort Extreme and your AirPort Extreme to connect to the Internet, you are using your wireless network. Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme 21 On a Mac computer using an existing Ethernet network. The setup assistant helps you want... to set up. The setup assistant in AirPort Utility asks you a series of questions about the type of ...
...and click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your AirPort Extreme and your AirPort Extreme to connect to the Internet, you are using your wireless network. Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme 21 On a Mac computer using an existing Ethernet network. The setup assistant helps you want... to set up. The setup assistant in AirPort Utility asks you a series of questions about the type of ...
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...Follow the onscreen instructions to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d). 2 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Mac, or in AirPort Utility to the computers over the AirPort network. 22 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme If AirPort Utility isn't installed on your network...you need to share your Internet connection with a password, and set other options. After it from www.apple.com/support/airport. 3 Select your AirPort Extreme as an AirPort base station. If you plan to share a USB printer or USB hard disk on your computer, you...
...Follow the onscreen instructions to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d). 2 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Mac, or in AirPort Utility to the computers over the AirPort network. 22 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme If AirPort Utility isn't installed on your network...you need to share your Internet connection with a password, and set other options. After it from www.apple.com/support/airport. 3 Select your AirPort Extreme as an AirPort base station. If you plan to share a USB printer or USB hard disk on your computer, you...
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme 23 If you can choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu of AirPort Utility. Using AirPort Utility is a quick and easy way to set up your network, or setting advanced DHCP options, you want to set additional options... using Windows. 3 Select your base station and click Continue. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to your base station and network. Before you use AirPort Utility to set up your wireless device, connect your DSL or cable modem to the AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port ( All Programs > AirPort on your AirPort Extreme.
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme 23 If you can choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu of AirPort Utility. Using AirPort Utility is a quick and easy way to set up your network, or setting advanced DHCP options, you want to set additional options... using Windows. 3 Select your base station and click Continue. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to your base station and network. Before you use AirPort Utility to set up your wireless device, connect your DSL or cable modem to the AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port ( All Programs > AirPort on your AirPort Extreme.
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... the base station you want to configure. On a Mac, use AirPort Utility to set advanced options: 1 Choose the wireless network you want to change. If you don't see the "Apple AirPort Networks" document, located at www.apple.com/support/airport. 24 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme To set up your AirPort network name (SSID), and choose it . If...
... the base station you want to configure. On a Mac, use AirPort Utility to set advanced options: 1 Choose the wireless network you want to change. If you don't see the "Apple AirPort Networks" document, located at www.apple.com/support/airport. 24 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme To set up your AirPort network name (SSID), and choose it . If...
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...your network without requiring them from the list. To allow client access to your network: 1 Open AirPort Utility, select your base station, and choose Manual Setup from the list. Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme 25 Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network If your network is password-protected using WPA Personal... by the client requesting network access. ÂÂ Select "First attempt" to allow a client access to your network, the client's name and wireless MAC address (or AirPort ID) are stored in the access control list of access to enter the network password.
...your network without requiring them from the list. To allow client access to your network: 1 Open AirPort Utility, select your base station, and choose Manual Setup from the list. Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme 25 Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network If your network is password-protected using WPA Personal... by the client requesting network access. ÂÂ Select "First attempt" to allow a client access to your network, the client's name and wireless MAC address (or AirPort ID) are stored in the access control list of access to enter the network password.
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... password by following the advice in the menu bar to select the network created by AirPort Extreme (the network name does not change). 26 Tips and Troubleshooting 4 You can quickly solve most problems with your AirPort Extreme by resetting AirPort Extreme. If they appear to be correct and you still can 't connect to hold down the...correct wireless network. If you can 't connect, contact your Internet service provider (ISP). ÂÂ Make sure you may lose your network settings. 2 Select your AirPort network. ÂÂ On a Mac, use the AirPort status menu in this chapter.
... password by following the advice in the menu bar to select the network created by AirPort Extreme (the network name does not change). 26 Tips and Troubleshooting 4 You can quickly solve most problems with your AirPort Extreme by resetting AirPort Extreme. If they appear to be correct and you still can 't connect to hold down the...correct wireless network. If you can 't connect, contact your Internet service provider (ISP). ÂÂ Make sure you may lose your network settings. 2 Select your AirPort network. ÂÂ On a Mac, use the AirPort status menu in this chapter.
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... the base station and load the new settings. If AirPort Utility isn't installed on a Mac, and in the toolbar, and then click Base Station. 6 Enter a new password for your computer, you see your AirPort Network Name (SSID), and choose it from www.apple.com/support/airport. 4 Select your base station and then choose Manual Setup...
... the base station and load the new settings. If AirPort Utility isn't installed on a Mac, and in the toolbar, and then click Base Station. 6 Enter a new password for your computer, you see your AirPort Network Name (SSID), and choose it from www.apple.com/support/airport. 4 Select your base station and then choose Manual Setup...
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... printer in the list. ÂÂ Click the Add button. On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or later: ÂÂ Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax. ÂÂ Click Add (+) and select your AirPort Extreme and the computers on the AirPort network can't print, try doing the following: 1 Make sure the printer is...
... printer in the list. ÂÂ Click the Add button. On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or later: ÂÂ Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax. ÂÂ Click Add (+) and select your AirPort Extreme and the computers on the AirPort network can't print, try doing the following: 1 Make sure the printer is...
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.... Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the Internet. If your AirPort Extreme needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on a wireless network. ÂÂ Ethernet ID: You may need to provide... (34.0 mm) ÂÂ Weight: 1.66 pounds (753 grams) Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses The AirPort Extreme has three hardware addresses printed on the bottom of the plug. ÂÂ Your AirPort Extreme should not be opened for any reason, even when it from the power source. ÂÂ ...
.... Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the Internet. If your AirPort Extreme needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on a wireless network. ÂÂ Ethernet ID: You may need to provide... (34.0 mm) ÂÂ Weight: 1.66 pounds (753 grams) Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses The AirPort Extreme has three hardware addresses printed on the bottom of the plug. ÂÂ Your AirPort Extreme should not be opened for any reason, even when it from the power source. ÂÂ ...
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Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in XXXX All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, Apple TV, Bonjour, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, Mac OS, and Time Capsule are trademarks of their respective companies. 034-5909-A Printed in the U.S. www.apple.com/airport www.apple.com/support/airport © 2011 Apple Inc. and other countries.