Apple MD031 setup guide If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding

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ÂOn a Macintosh, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to select the network created by AirPort Extreme (the network name does not change).

ÂOn a computer using Windows XP, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you see your AirPort Network Name (SSID), and choose it from the list if there are multiple networks available.

3Open AirPort Utility (in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP).

4Select your base station and then choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu.

5Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then click Base Station.

6Enter a new password for the base station.

7Click Wireless and choose an encryption method from the Wireless Security pop-up menu to turn on encryption and activate password protection for your AirPort network. If you turn on encryption, enter a new password for your AirPort network.

8Click Update to restart the base station and load the new settings.

If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding

Try unplugging it and plugging it back in.

If your AirPort Extreme stops responding completely, you may need to reset it to the factory default settings.

Important: Resetting your AirPort Extreme to factory default settings erases all of your base station settings and resets them to the settings that came with your

AirPort Extreme.

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Contents Setup Guide Page Contents Regulatory Compliance Information Getting Started About the AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme has five ports, located on the backAC adapter About the AirPort Software What You Need to Get StartedPlugging In AirPort Extreme Ethernet activity light 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 v10.2.8 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 Setting Up the AirPort Extreme Using AirPort UtilityOn a Macintosh computer using Mac OS X v10.4 or later Creating 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 InternetIf Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settings If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes AmberOn 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 and Safety Guidelines AirPort Extreme SpecificationsUsing your AirPort Extreme Safely About Operating and Storage Temperatures Wireless Radio Use Regulatory Compliance InformationIndustry Canada Statement Taiwan Taiwan Warning Statements Page Page Printed