Apple AirPort Networks Setup Guide Page 1

AirPort ExtremeSetup Guide

Chapter 1 Getting Started10ComputeriPadiPhone or iPod touchto Internetto Ethernet WAN portCable/DSL modemHard disk2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 or 5 GHz2.4 or 5 G

211Setting Up Your AirPort ExtremeUse your Mac or an iOS device to set up your AirPort Extreme.You can set up your AirPort Extreme to do one of the fo

Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme12To set it up:1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.2 Select

Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme 13If you haven’t set up your AirPort Extreme, the default network name is Apple Network XXXXXX, where XXXXX

Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme14If you shut down your Mac or put it to sleep during a backup, Time Machine stops the backup and then conti

315Tips and TroubleshootingYou can quickly solve most problems with your AirPort Extreme by following the advice in this chapter.Best Locations for A

Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting16Avoiding InterferenceThe farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem. The foll

Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting 17If You Forget Your AirPort Extreme or Network PasswordIf you forget your AirPort Extreme or network password, yo

Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting18If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t RespondingTry unplugging it and plugging it back in.If your AirPort Extreme still w

Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting 19it. Make sure your AirPort Extreme is connected directly to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to

420Learning More, Service, and SupportYou can nd more information about using your AirPort Extreme on the web and in onscreen help.Online Resources F

Chapter 4 Learning More, Service, and Support 21Obtaining Warranty ServiceIf your AirPort Extreme appears to be damaged or doesn’t function properly,

522AirPort Extreme Specications and Safety GuidelinesAirPort Extreme Specications  Frequency Band: 2.4GHz and 5 GHz  Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 an

Chapter 5 AirPort Extreme Specications and Safety Guidelines 23Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) AddressesThe AirPort Extreme has three hardware a

Chapter 5 AirPort Extreme Specications and Safety Guidelines24Avoid Wet LocationsWARNING: To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use your

Regulatory Compliance Information25FCC Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow

26Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyThe radiated output power of the AirPort Card in this device is below the FCC and EU radio frequency exposure limi

27EspañolPor medio de la presente Apple Inc. declara que este WLAN Access Point cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposicio

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29Disposal and Recycling InformationThis symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. When

Contents35 Getting Started7 Ports on Your AirPort Extreme8 Plugging In Your AirPort Extreme9 The AirPort Extreme Status Light11 Setting Up Your

30China Battery StatementTaiwan Battery Statement© 2013 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AirPort Extreme, Apple TV, iP

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4 18 If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding18 If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber19 If You Want to Update Your AirPort Extreme So

15Getting StartedCongratulations on purchasing your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Read this guide to get started.AirPort Extreme is a fully featured W

Chapter 1 Getting Started6Status lightUSBEthernet LANPowerEthernet WANLink lightPower cord (Your power cord may look different.)Reset button

Chapter 1 Getting Started 7Ports on Your AirPort ExtremeAirPort Extreme has six ports on the back:<One Gigabit Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) po

Chapter 1 Getting Started8Plugging In Your AirPort ExtremeBefore you plug in your AirPort Extreme, rst connect the appropriate cables to the ports y

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9The AirPort Extreme Status LightThe following table explains the AirPort Extreme light sequences and what they indicate.Li