Apple MD031LL/A setup guide What You Need to Get Started

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What You Need to Get Started

To use the AirPort Extreme you need a wireless-enabled computer that is compliant with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n specification. To set up the AirPort Extreme, your computer must meet the requirements listed below.

To set up your AirPort Extreme using a Mac, you need the following:

ÂÂ A Mac computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed to set it up wirelessly, or a Mac computer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station with an Ethernet cable to set it up using Ethernet

ÂÂ Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later ÂÂ AirPort Utility 5.5.3 or later

To set up your AirPort Extreme using a Windows PC, you need the following:

ÂÂ A Windows PC with 300 MHz or higher processor speed and a compatible 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless card to set it up wirelessly, or a Windows computer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station with an Ethernet cable to set it up using Ethernet

ÂÂ Windows XP Home or Professional (with Service Pack 3 installed) or Windows Vista (with Service Pack 1 installed)

ÂÂ AirPort Utility v5.5.3 or later

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Contents Setup Guide Page Contents Regulatory Compliance Information Getting Started Getting Started AirPort Extreme has six ports, located on the back About the AirPort ExtremeAirPort Utility About the AirPort SoftwareWhat You Need to Get Started Plugging In AirPort Extreme Light Status/description AirPort Extreme Status LightWhat’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 On a Mac computer using Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later Using AirPort UtilityConfiguring and Sharing Internet Access Creating a New Wireless NetworkSetting Up the Airport Extreme To set advanced options Setting Advanced OptionsTo allow client access to your network Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your NetworkIf You Forgot Your Network or Base Station Password Tips and TroubleshootingTo reset the base station password If You Can’t Connect to the InternetTips and Troubleshooting If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settingsIf Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or laterOn a computer using Windows If Your Printer Isn’t RespondingUpdating AirPort Software AirPort Extreme Placement ConsiderationsItems That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Online Resources Onscreen Help Learning More, Service, and SupportObtaining Warranty Service Appendix AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety GuidelinesUsing 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