Apple MD031LL/A setup guide Getting Started

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ÂÂ Connect your AirPort Extreme to your Ethernet network. Wireless-equipped Mac computers, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 computers can then have access to an entire network without being connected by a cable.

ÂÂ Connect a supported USB device, such as a printer or a scanner, to your AirPort Extreme. All of the compatible computers on the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can access the device.

ÂÂ Connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme. All of the compatible computers on the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can access the information on the hard disk.

ÂÂ Connect a USB hub to your AirPort Extreme, and then connect multiple USB devices, such as printers or hard disks. All of the computers on the network have access to those devices.

Important:  Use AirPort Utility to set up your simultaneous dual-band AirPort Extreme Base Station. Previous versions of AirPort Setup Assistant and AirPort Admin Utility are not compatible with this base station.

AirPort Utility is installed in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows. If AirPort Utility isn’t installed on your computer, you can download it from www.apple.com/support/airport.

Apple periodically updates AirPort software. It’s recommended that you update your software to keep your AirPort Extreme up to date.

Note:  To download a copy of this setup guide in your language, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort Service and Support, and click Manuals.

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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
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