Apple AirPort Networks User Manual download pdf (Page 11)

CHAPTER

Network Basics

This chapter contains information about your computer’s network settings, what they do,

and how to adjust them in Mac OS X. It also describes the software used for IP and AirPort

networking.

To exploit all the power and ﬂexibility of AirPort, you may need to change the networking

settings on your computer or your base station.

If you make frequent changes to your network settings, it helps to be aware of what the

settings do and what they mean. Understanding these networking basics makes conﬁguring

and adjusting your computer and AirPort network settings simple and easy.

Conﬁguring your computer involves two steps:

Selecting a network (Ethernet or AirPort)

Conﬁguring Internet Protocol (IP)

Step 1: Select your network

To select an Ethernet network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your

computer and to an open port on your Ethernet network.

To create or join an AirPort network, use the AirPort status icon in the menu bar to turn on

AirPort and choose an available AirPort network.

Once you are connected, both types of networks work the same way.

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Apple AirPort Networks User Manual Page 11