Apple MD031LL/A setup guide Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks

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Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks

When you connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, computers on the network (wired and wireless) can access the hard disk to access, share, and store files.

It looks like this:

2.4 or 5 GHz	Shared hard disk drive

2.4 or 5 GHz

d USB port

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Contents Setup Guide Page Contents Regulatory Compliance Information Getting Started Getting Started About the AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme has six ports, located on the backAbout the AirPort Software AirPort UtilityWhat You Need to Get Started Plugging In AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme Status Light Light Status/descriptionWhat’s Next AirPort Extreme Networks Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service To set it up Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or later To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or laterTo print from a computer using Windows Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks To set it up Setting Up the Airport Extreme Using AirPort Utility On a Mac computer using Mac OS X v10.5.7 or laterCreating a New Wireless Network Configuring and Sharing Internet AccessSetting Up the Airport Extreme Setting Advanced Options To set advanced optionsAllowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network To allow client access to your networkTo reset the base station password Tips and TroubleshootingIf You Forgot Your Network or Base Station Password If You Can’t Connect to the InternetTips and Troubleshooting To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settings If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t RespondingIf Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber On a computer using Windows On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or laterOn a Mac using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later If Your Printer Isn’t RespondingAirPort Extreme Placement Considerations Updating AirPort SoftwareItems That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Learning More, Service, and Support Online Resources Onscreen HelpObtaining Warranty Service AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines AppendixUsing your AirPort Extreme Safely About Operating and Storage Temperatures Regulatory Compliance Information Canadian Compliance Statement Singapore Wireless Certification Taiwan Class B Statement China Battery Statement Taiwan Battery Statement Page Printed