Apple AirPort Networks Wireless Network Settings, Set Device Options, Setting the Wireless Mode

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Set Device Options

Click Base Station Options and set the following:

ÂEnter a contact name and location for the wireless device. The name and location are included in some logs the device generates. The contact and location fields may be helpful if you’ve more than one wireless device on your network.

ÂSet status light behavior to either Always On or Flash On Activity. If you choose Flash On Activity, the device status light blinks when there is network traffic.

ÂIf your wireless device supports it, select “Check for firmware updates” and choose an increment, such as Daily from the pop-up menu.

Wireless Network Settings

Click Wireless, and enter the network name, radio mode, and other wireless information.

Setting the Wireless Mode

AirPort Extreme supports two wireless modes:

ÂCreate a wireless network. Choose this option if you’re creating a new AirPort Extreme network.

ÂExtend a wireless network. Choose this option if you plan to connect another Apple wireless device to the network you’re setting up.

Naming the AirPort Extreme Network

Give your AirPort network a name. This name appears in the AirPort status menu on the AirPort-enabled computers that are in range of your AirPort network.

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 Password Protection and Encryption Transmitter Power ControlMAC Address Access Control Security for AirPort Networks in Businesses and ClassroomsWi-Fi Protected Access WPA and WPA2 Radius SupportWPA and WPA2 Personal WPA and WPA2 Enterprise Setting Advanced Options Setting Up the AirPort Extreme NetworkConfiguring and Sharing Internet Access To set AirPort preferences Using AirPort UtilitySetting AirPort preferences To set up your wireless device manually If you don’t see your wireless device in the listSetting Up the AirPort Extreme Network If you can’t open the wireless device settingsAirPort Network Designs Wireless Device Settings Change the Device PasswordGive the Device a Name Other InformationWireless Network Settings Setting the Wireless ModeSet Device Options Naming the AirPort Extreme NetworkChanging the Channel Choosing the Radio ModePassword-protect Your Network Setting Wireless Options Setting Additional Wireless Options Use the Wireless Options pane to set the followingYou’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 using Windows To configure TCP/IP on client computersAirPort Network Designs You’re Using an Existing Ethernet Network What You Need for an Ethernet ConnectionWhat to Do AirPort Network Designs AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port Time Capsule Setting Advanced Options Setting Up Roaming To set up roamingExtending the Range of an 802.11n Network To extend the range of an 802.11n networkControlling the Range of Your AirPort Network To shorten 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 Enterprise network To set up a WPA or WPA2 Personal networkSetting Up Access Control To set up the access control listUsing a Radius Server To set up authentication 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 Setting up IPv6 To adjust IPv6 firewall settingsCustomizing the IPv6 firewall To manually set IPv6 optionsSharing and Securing USB Hard Disks on Your Network To share a hard disk 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 How Information Reaches Its Destination Packets and TrafficHardware Addresses IP AddressesBase Station Interfaces Using the AirPort Extreme Base StationRules for Sending Information Protocols Using the Time Capsule Using the AirPort ExpressTime Capsule Interfaces AirPort Express InterfacesApple Wireless Device Functions Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary