Apple MD031 setup guide AirPort Extreme Networks

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In this chapter you’ll find explanations of the different ways you can use your AirPort Extreme.

This chapter provides some examples of the different kinds of networks you can set up using your AirPort Extreme. It provides diagrams and explanations of what you need to do to get your AirPort Extreme network up and running quickly.

See Chapter 3, “Setting Up the AirPort Extreme,” on page 21 to find out more about using AirPort Utility to help set up your network.

See the document “Designing AirPort Networks Using AirPort Utility” for detailed information about AirPort networks and the AirPort Extreme. The document is located on the AirPort CD and at www.apple.com/support/manuals/airport.

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Contents Setup Guide Page Contents Regulatory Compliance Information Getting Started AirPort Extreme has five ports, located on the back About the AirPort ExtremeAC adapter What You Need to Get Started About the AirPort SoftwarePlugging In AirPort Extreme Ethernet activity light 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 v10.2.8 or later To print from a computer using Mac OS XTo print from a computer using Windows XP or Windows Vista Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks To set it up Page Using AirPort Utility Setting Up the AirPort ExtremeOn a Macintosh computer using Mac OS X v10.4 or later Configuring 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 InternetIf Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settingsOn a Macintosh using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later On a Macintosh using Mac OS X v10.5 or laterIf Your Printer Isn’t Responding On a computer using Windows XP AirPort Extreme Placement ConsiderationsUpdating AirPort Software Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Learning More Service, and Support Onscreen Help AirPort Extreme Specifications AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety GuidelinesUsing your AirPort Extreme Safely About Operating and Storage Temperatures Regulatory Compliance Information Wireless Radio UseIndustry Canada Statement Taiwan Taiwan Warning Statements Page Page Printed