Apple 17-INCH manual Bluetooth Technology, AirPort Extreme Hardware, AirPort Extreme Software

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Devices and Ports

●The AirPort Extreme Base Station can authenticate users by their unique Ethernet IDs, preventing unauthorized computers from logging into your network. Network administrators can take advantage of RADIUS compatibility, used for authenticating users over a remote server. Smaller networks can offer the same security using a local look-up table located within the base station.

As an additional data security measure, VPN can be used in conjunction with the AirPort Extreme data security.

AirPort Extreme Hardware

AirPort Extreme is a fully-integrated, wireless LAN module based on the IEEE draft specification of the 802.11g standard using both OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing) and DSSS technologies. Using DSSS, AirPort Extreme is interoperable with PC-compatible wireless LANs that conform to the 802.11b standard at speeds of 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, and 1 Mbps. Using OFDM, AirPort Extreme is compatible with all 802.11g draft standard speeds.

Two antennas are built into the computer, on either side of the flat-panel display. One antenna is always used for transmitting. Either of the two antennas may be used for receiving. Using a diversity technique, AirPortExtreme may select the antenna that gives the best reception. The secondary antenna is used for Bluetooth.

AirPort Extreme Software

The PowerBook G4 17-inch computer includes software for setting up and using AirPort Extreme:

●AirPort Extreme Setup Assistant, an easy-to-use program that guides users through the steps necessary to set up AirPort Extreme or set up an AirPort Extreme Base Station.

●Users can switch between wireless networks and can create and join peer-to-peer networks. These functions are accessed via the AirPort Extreme status menu.

●AirPort Extreme Admin Utility, a utility for advanced users and system administrators. With it the user can edit the administrative and advanced settings needed for some advanced configurations.

Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth is a fully integrated, open specification that enables short-range wireless connections between desktop and laptop computers and a host of other peripheral devices. Bluetooth support is built into Mac OS X and compliant with Bluetooth specification v1.1. It operates on a globally available 2.4 GHz frequency band (ISM band) for worldwide compatibility and has a maximum throughput of 1Mbps.

The Bluetooth technology supports the following profiles:

●synchronization —enables synchronization of devices over Bluetooth

●serial —provides a wireless serial connection to other Bluetooth devices

●dial-up networking (DUN) — enables a mobile phone to act as a modem

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Contents PowerBook G4 17-inch 2003-03-01Apple Inc Contents Expansion Features Abbreviations Contents Figures and Tables Removing RAM expansion slot cover Introduction to PowerBook G4 17-inch Organization of This DocumentIntroduction Overview of PowerBook G4 17-inch PowerBook G4 17-inch FeaturesAppearance 1Front view of the computer Peripheral Devices System SoftwareOpen Firmware Computer IdentificationOperating Modes Power Saving FeaturesReduced Processor Performance Overview of PowerBook G4 17-inch System Software Block Diagram and Buses Block DiagramMain ICs and Buses PowerPC G4 MicroprocessorMicroprocessor and Caches Intrepid Controller and Buses Level 2 CacheLevel 3 Cache Bus Destinations Width of data pathBoot ROM FireWire ControllersSystem RAM Ethernet ControllerController DMA SupportInterrupt Support USB InterfaceUltra ATA-100 Interface ATA-33 InterfaceAirPort Extreme Interface Power ControllerSound Circuitry CardBus Controller IC USB Connectors Pin Signal nameUSB Ports VCCUSB Storage Devices FireWire PortsFireWire 400 Connector FireWire 800 Connector Pin Signal name DescriptionTPA R TPB R Booting from a FireWire Device Target Disk Mode Pin Signal name Signal definition Ethernet PortInternal Modem RXNAirPort Extreme Data SecurityAirPort Extreme Software Bluetooth TechnologyAirPort Extreme Hardware Hard Disk Dimensions Hard Disk DriveHard Disk Connector 4Maximum dimensions of the internal hard diskSignal Assignments Pin number Signal nameATA Signal Descriptions Signal name Signal descriptionSuperDrive DVD-R /CD-RW Media type Reading speed maximum Writing speedMedia type Reading speed maximum TrackpadKeyboard Changing the Operation of the Keyboard Keyboard Illustrations7Alternate operations of function and control keys Keyboard 8Embedded numeric keypad operation Keyboard Using the Fn Key Using the Num Lock KeyFunction Keys Key name Control buttonEmbedded Keypad Other Control KeysKey name Control button F10 Keypad functionBlack margins Flat-Panel DisplayPicture size Dual Display and Mirror Mode Analog Monitor ResolutionsExternal Monitors Frame rateDigital Display Resolutions DVI-I Connector15Main signals on the DVI-I connector Picture size Pixel depth 512 by 24 bpp Pin number Video output connectorExternal Video Port Sound System Sound InputsModem Activity Sound Signals Sound OutputsBuilt-in Microphone Audio Input JackDigitizing Sound Internal SpeakersDevices and Ports Sound System Accessing the RAM Slots RAM Expansion SlotsMechanical Design of DDR RAM SO-DIMMs Electrical Design of DDR RAM SO-DIMMsConfiguration of DDR RAM SO-DIMMs DDR Sdram DevicesDevice size RAM SO-DIMM Electrical LimitsAddress Multiplexing CardBus Slot Expansion Features CardBus Slot 3D Graphics PowerPC G4 MicroprocessorApple Technical Notes Velocity Engine AltiVec Mac OSKit Open FirmwareRAM Expansion Modules PC Card ManagerUSB Interface FireWire InterfaceATA Devices Digital Visual Interface Wireless NetworksBluetooth Supplemental Reference Documents Bluetooth Abbreviations and Standard Units Other AbbreviationsAsic ATACAS CD-ROMISO JedecLED MDISO-DIMM SPDTmds USB
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