Apple AirPort Networks manual Setting Up the AirPort Extreme Network

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If you can’t open the wireless device settings:

1Make sure your network and TCP/IP settings are configured properly.

On a computer using Mac OS X, select AirPort from the network connection services list in the Network pane of System Preferences. Click Advanced, and then choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu in the TCP/IP pane.

On a computer using Windows, right-click the wireless connection icon that displays the AirPort network, and choose Status. Click Properties, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. Make sure “Obtain an IP address automatically” is selected.

2Make sure you entered the wireless device password correctly. The default password is public. If you’ve forgotten the device password, you can reset it to public by resetting the device.

To temporarily reset the device password to public, hold down the reset button for one second. To reset the device back to its default settings, hold the reset button for five full seconds.

If you’re on an Ethernet network that has other devices, or you’re using Ethernet to connect to the device:

AirPort Utility scans the Ethernet network to create the list of devices. As a result, when you open AirPort Utility, you may see devices that you cannot configure.

Setting Up the AirPort Extreme Network

The first step in configuring your Apple wireless device is setting up the device and the network it will create. You can set up most features using AirPort Utility and following the onscreen instructions to enter the information from your ISP or network administrator.

To configure a network manually or set advanced options, open your wireless device’s configuration in AirPort Utility and manually set up your device and network.

1Choose the network of the wireless device you want to configure from the AirPort status menu on a computer using Mac OS X, or from the wireless connection icon in the status tray on a computer using Windows.

2Open AirPort Utility and select the wireless device from the list. If you don’t see the device you want to configure, click Rescan to scan for available wireless devices, and then select the one you want from the list.

Chapter 3 AirPort Network Designs

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Contents Apple AirPort Networks Contents Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Sharing Your Computer’s Internet Connection Printing with an Apple Wireless DeviceExtending the Range of Your AirPort Network Getting Started To start Internet sharing on a computer using Windows Closed Network Security for AirPort Networks at HomeNAT Firewall Transmitter Power Control Password Protection and EncryptionMAC Address Access Control Security for AirPort Networks in Businesses and ClassroomsRadius Support Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA and WPA2WPA and WPA2 Personal WPA and WPA2 Enterprise Setting Advanced Options Setting Up the AirPort Extreme Network Configuring and Sharing Internet Access To set AirPort preferences Using AirPort UtilitySetting AirPort preferences If you don’t see your wireless device in the list To set up your wireless device manuallyIf you can’t open the wireless device settings Setting Up the AirPort Extreme NetworkAirPort Network Designs Change the Device Password Wireless Device SettingsGive the Device a Name Other InformationSetting the Wireless Mode Wireless Network SettingsSet Device Options Naming the AirPort Extreme NetworkChanging the Channel Choosing the Radio ModePassword-protect Your Network Setting Wireless Options Use the Wireless Options pane to set the following Setting Additional Wireless OptionsYou’re Using a DSL or Cable Modem Configuring and Sharing Internet AccessSetting up a Guest Network What You Need for a DSL or Cable Modem Connection What It Looks LikeHow It Works What to Do AirPort Network Designs AirPort Network Designs AirPort Network Designs AirPort Network Designs Setting Dhcp and NAT Options AirPort Network Designs To configure TCP/IP on client computers using Mac OS X Setting Dhcp Only OptionsSetting Up Client Computers Next, choose Dhcp from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu To configure TCP/IP on client computers To configure TCP/IP on client computers using WindowsAirPort Network Designs What You Need for an Ethernet Connection You’re Using an Existing Ethernet NetworkWhat to Do AirPort Network Designs AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port Time Capsule Setting Advanced Options To set up roaming Setting Up RoamingTo extend the range of an 802.11n network Extending the Range of an 802.11n NetworkTo shorten the range of your AirPort network Controlling the Range of Your AirPort NetworkKeeping Your Network Secure To help protect your network and wireless deviceUsing Wi-Fi Protected Access To set up a WPA or WPA2 Personal network To set up a WPA or WPA2 Enterprise networkTo set up the access control list Setting Up Access ControlTo set up authentication using a Radius server Using a Radius ServerAirPort Network Designs To set up inbound port mapping Logging To set up a default hostTo set up logging To set the time automatically Using Back to My Mac on your Wireless NetworkTo set up Back to My Mac on your wireless device To adjust IPv6 firewall settings Setting up IPv6Customizing the IPv6 firewall To manually set IPv6 optionsTo share a hard disk on your network Sharing and Securing USB Hard Disks on Your NetworkTo use a printer on your network Using a Time Capsule in Your NetworkConnecting a USB Printer to an Apple Wireless Device To change the name of your USB printer Adding a Wireless Client to Your 802.11n NetworkTo allow client access to your network On a computer using Windows Solving ProblemsOn a computer using Mac OS World Wide Web More Information About AirPortAirPort Utility Help Packets and Traffic How Information Reaches Its DestinationHardware Addresses IP AddressesBase Station Interfaces Using the AirPort Extreme Base StationRules for Sending Information Protocols Using the AirPort Express Using the Time CapsuleTime Capsule Interfaces AirPort Express InterfacesApple Wireless Device Functions Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary