Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n (1st Generation) User Manual

AirPort Extreme Setup Guide

10 2 2 AirPort Extreme Networks In this chapter you’ll find explanations of the different ways you can use AirPort Extreme. This chapter gives exam

Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 11 Using AirPort Extreme with Your Broadband Internet Service When you set up AirPort Extreme to provide netw

12 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks To set it up: 1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port (< ). 2 Open

Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 13 Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer When you connect a USB printer to your AirPort Extreme, all c

14 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks To set it up: 1 Connect the printer to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d ) using a USB cable. 2 Open AirPort

Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 15 Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Hard Disk When you connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, a

16 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks To set it up: 1 Connect the hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d ) using a USB cable. 2 Open AirPo

Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 17 Using AirPort Extreme with Your AirPort Network The illustration below shows a wireless network utilizing

18 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks To set it up: 1 Connect all the devices you plan to use in your network. 2 Open AirPort Utility (located i

3 19 3 Setting Up AirPort Extreme This chapter provides information and instructions for using AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme. Use

2 Contents 3 Chapter 1: Getting Started10 Chapter 2: AirPort Extreme Networks11 Using AirPort Extreme with Your Broadband Internet Service 13 U

20 Chapter 3 Setting Up AirPort Extreme Using the AirPort Utility To set up and configure your AirPort Extreme to use AirPort for wireless netwo

Chapter 3 Setting Up AirPort Extreme 21Creating a New Wireless NetworkYou can use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to create a new wireless n

22 Chapter 3 Setting Up AirPort ExtremeUse the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to enter your ISP settings and configure how AirPort Extreme shar

Chapter 3 Setting Up AirPort Extreme 23Setting Advanced OptionsTo set advanced options, you can use AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme

24 44 Tips and TroubleshootingYou can quickly solve most problems with AirPort Extreme by following the advice in this chapter.You Forgot Your Network

Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 254 Select your base station and then choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu.5 Click AirPort in the tool

26 Chapter 4 Tips and TroubleshootingIf your base station is still not responding, try the following:1 Unplug AirPort Extreme.2 Use the end of a st

Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 273 Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer List window on client computers. On a Macintosh using Mac O

28 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting Avoid placing your AirPort Extreme in areas surrounded by metal surfaces on three or more sides.  If you pl

5 295 Learning More, Service, and SupportYou can find more information about using AirPort Extreme on the web and in onscreen help.Online Resources Fo

1 3 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing AirPort Extreme. Read this guide to get started using it. AirPort Extreme is based on an Instit

30 Chapter 5 Learning More, Service, and SupportOnscreen Helpm To learn more about using AirPort, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort

31AppendixAirPort Extreme SpecificationsAirPort Specifications Frequency Band: 2.4 and 5 GHz Radio Output Power: 20 dBm (nominal) Standards: 80

32 Appendix AirPort Extreme SpecificationsSize and Weight Length: 6.50 inches (165.0mm) Width: 6.50 inches (165.0mm) Thickness: 1.34 inches

Appendix AirPort Extreme Specifications 33About Operating and Storage Temperatures When you are using your AirPort Extreme, it is normal for the

34Communications Regulation InformationWireless Radio UseThis device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequenc

35Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority

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4 Chapter 1 Getting Started Connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme. All of the compatible computers on the AirPort network, both wirel

Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 About AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme has five ports, located on the back:Â One 10/100 Ethernet Wide Area Network (W

6 Chapter 1 Getting Started About the AirPort Software AirPort Extreme works with the AirPort software included on the AirPort Extreme CD. What

Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 To set up AirPort Extreme using a Windows PC, you must have the following:Â A Windows PC with 300 MHz or higher proc

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Once you have connected the cables for all the devices you plan to use, connect the AC plug adapter, and plug AirPor

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 AirPort Extreme Status Light The following table explains AirPort Extreme light sequences and what they indicate. Wh