3Follow the onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one.
Setting Advanced Options
To set advanced options, use AirPort Utility on your computer or download AirPort Utility from the App Store. You can configure advanced settings, such as selecting wireless channels, closed networks, access control, user accounts, security options, and more.
To set advanced options or make changes to a network you’ve already set up:
1Choose the wireless network you want to change.
ÂÂ On a Mac, use the
ÂÂ On a Windows computer, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you see your AirPort network name (SSID), and then choose it from the list if there are multiple networks available.
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If you haven’t set up your AirPort Express, the default network name for an Apple base station is AirPortNetwork xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the AirPort ID.
2Open AirPort Utility.
3If there’s more than one base station in the list, select the one you want. If you don’t see it, click Rescan.
4If you’re prompted for a password, enter it.
5Adjust the settings you want to adjust for your Airport Express or the network.
For more about wireless networking and the advanced features of AirPort Utility, see Apple AirPort Networks at www.apple.com/support/airport.
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