Apple iBook G4 manual AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection

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AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection

You can configure your AirPort Extreme network and Internet connection using AirPort Setup Assistant, located in the Utilities folder within your Applications folder. The assistant helps you configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station and set up your computer to use AirPort Extreme. For more information about your AirPort Extreme Base Station, see the AirPort Extreme Base Station Setup Guide that came with your base station.

If your AirPort Extreme Base Station is already configured, in most cases your AirPort Extreme Card is ready to access it immediately.

To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network:

mClick the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose an AirPort network listed there.

If you don’t see an AirPort network listed, you can use AirPort Setup Assistant to check or change your settings, or you can change them using the Network pane of System Preferences.

Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually

Gather the following information from your system administrator if you’ll be setting up a manual connection, which uses specific preassigned addresses for your servers and computer.

If you’ll be connecting using DHCP, most of this information is provided to your computer automatically by the network, so ask your system administrator what is required.

•Domain name server (DNS) addresses, if necessary

•DHCP or manual IP address configuration

•IP address

•Router address

•Subnet mask

•Password, if required

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Appendix D Appendix aAppendix B Appendix CGetting Started Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computerBasic Features of Your iBook G4 Power adapter port Volume controlsSleep indicator light Power buttonAdditional Features of Your iBook G4 Two USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus ports FireWire 400 portInternal modem port Ethernet port 10/100Base-TPlug In the Power Adapter Setting UpTo connect to a phone line Connect Your CablesTurn On Your iBook G4 To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet networkTo turn on the computer, press the Power button Nothing happens when you press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On?How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? Putting Your iBook G4 to SleepShutting Down Your iBook G4 Calibrating Your New Battery To initially calibrate your battery, follow these stepsWhat’s Next? What If I Have More Questions? Other SupportMac OS Help Page Basics Adjusting Your Display To adjust the resolution on your displayBasics Using Your Power Adapter Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the TrackpadUsing a Mouse Using the KeyboardLearning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your PreferencesTo set up a printer Connecting to a PrinterTo monitor printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesKeeping Your Software Up to Date Monitoring PrintingConnecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Connecting to a NetworkTo check for updated software Transferring Files to Another Computer Using the InternetTo force an application to quit When an Application FreezesPage Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeFor More Information on USB Using FireWire Devices FireWireFireWire Devices and Battery Power Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWireFor More Information on FireWire How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessUsing Bluetooth Devices For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyFor More Information on AirPort Extreme Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetExternal Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video Using Your ModemTurn on the external display or projector Connecting an External Display or ProjectorTo connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4 Using Your Optical DriveConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TVTo eject a disc, do one of the following To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discInserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a DiscTo record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Playing DVD-Video DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs For More InformationRecording Information on a DVD To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R discTo record data on DVD-R discs Battery Connecting Speakers and Audio DevicesTo remove the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery Charging a BatteryFor More Information on Your iBook G4 Battery Battery-Conservation TipsFor More Information on Security Options Security SlotPage Enhancing Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional MemoryRemoving the Battery and Keyboard Enhancing Your Computer To install an AirPort Extreme Card Installing an AirPort Extreme CardTo install additional memory Installing Additional Memory30O Replacing the Keyboard and Battery Enhancing Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t turn on or start up Try using Disk Utility to repair the diskIf the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes Other ProblemsIf you forgot your password If you have a problem with an applicationIf you suspect a problem with your computer hardware If you have trouble ejecting a discTo use Apple Hardware Test If you have problems with your Internet connection To install Mac OSRestoring Your Computer’s Software Locating Your Product Serial Number To install applications and Classic supportOperating Environment Power AdapterBattery Appendix Cleaning Your iBook G4 DisplayCarrying Your iBook G4 Storing Your iBook G4Using Your iBook G4 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal ModemGeneral Safety Instructions Battery Connectors and Ports Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the EnvironmentFor More Information Ergonomics Keyboard and TrackpadChair Built-in Display External MouseBefore you connect to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo find the settings on a Mac OS X computer To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC PPP Gathering the Information You NeedEntering Your Information Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections To test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port To set up a manual configuration Manual ConfigurationTo set up a Dhcp configuration Dhcp ConfigurationTo set up a PPPoE connection PPPoE ConfigurationAppendix C Connecting to the Internet AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection ManuallyTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsPPPoE Connections Network Connections Page Top Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work? How do I make my iBook G4 battery last longer?Forgot my password. How do I reset it? Page Radio and Television Interference FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Vcci Class B Statement European CommunityMouse and Keyboard Information Battery Disposal InformationLaser Information Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyInformation You Need in Canada Telephone Line ProblemsInformation You Need in the United States Telephone Consumer Protection ActInformation You Need in the United Kingdom Informationen fur Deutschland100 101 Informations pour la FranceInformation You Need in Australia Information You Need in New ZealandPage 103 IndexIndex 104105 106 USB