Apple MD031LL/A setup guide Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort

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Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort

The farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem. The following items can cause interference with AirPort communication:

ÂÂ Microwave ovens

ÂÂ Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage

ÂÂ The original coaxial cable that came with certain types of satellite dishes. Contact the device manufacturer and obtain newer cables.

ÂÂ Certain electrical devices such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power stations

ÂÂ Cordless telephones that operate in the 2.4 or 5 GHz range. If you have problems with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel your base station or AirPort Extreme uses, or change the channel your phone uses.

ÂÂ Nearby base stations using adjacent channels. For example, if base station A is set to channel 1, base station B should be set to channel 6 or 11.

32Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting

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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 Windows To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or laterTo print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later 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 networkTips and Troubleshooting If You Forgot Your Network or Base Station PasswordTo reset the 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 Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or later On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or laterOn a computer using Windows 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