Apple AirPort Networks manual Setting Additional Wireless Options

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Setting Additional Wireless Options

Use the Wireless Options pane to set the following:

Â5 GHz network name: Provide a name for the 5 GHz segment of the dual-band network if you want it to have a different name than the 2.4 GHz network.

ÂCountry: Choose the country for the location of your network from the Country pop-up menu.

ÂMulticast rate: Choose a multicast rate from the pop-up menu. If you set the multicast rate high, only clients on the network that are within range and can achieve the speed you set will receive transmissions.

ÂTransmit power: Choose a setting from the Transmit Power pop-up menu to set the network range (the lower the percentage, the shorter the network range).

ÂWPA Group Key Timeout: Enter a number in the text field, and choose an increment from the pop-up menu to change the frequency of key rotation.

ÂUse Wide Channels: If you set up your network to use the 5 GHz frequency range, you can use wide channels to provide higher network throughput.

Note: Using wide channels is not permitted in some countries.

ÂCreate a closed network: Selecting a closed network hides the name of the network so that users must enter the exact network name and password to join the AirPort Extreme network.

ÂUse interference robustness: Interference robustness can solve interference problems caused by other devices or networks.

To set more advanced security options, see “Keeping Your Network Secure” on page 45.

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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 Security for AirPort Networks in Businesses and Classrooms Password Protection and EncryptionTransmitter Power Control MAC Address Access ControlRadius Support Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA and WPA2WPA 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 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 Other Information Wireless Device SettingsChange the Device Password Give the Device a NameNaming the AirPort Extreme Network Wireless Network SettingsSetting the Wireless Mode Set Device OptionsChanging 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 manually set IPv6 options Setting up IPv6To adjust IPv6 firewall settings Customizing the IPv6 firewallTo 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 IP Addresses How Information Reaches Its DestinationPackets and Traffic Hardware AddressesBase Station Interfaces Using the AirPort Extreme Base StationRules for Sending Information Protocols AirPort Express Interfaces Using the Time CapsuleUsing the AirPort Express Time Capsule InterfacesApple Wireless Device Functions Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary