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ÂMake sure that the computer has joined the AirPort network created by your wireless device.

ÂRestart your computer. This renews the IP address you receive from the wireless device. The IP addresses should be in the range of 10.0.1.2 to 10.0.1.200, 172.16.1.2 to 172.16.1.200, or 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.200 depending on the address scheme the device uses.

ÂIf the device is set up as a DHCP server, make sure the “Obtain an IP address automatically” checkbox is selected in the General pane of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. Right-click the wireless connection icon and click Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

More Information About AirPort

You can find more information about AirPort in the following locations:

ÂAirPort Utility Help

Look in AirPort Utility Help for information on setting up an AirPort Extreme network; using an AirPort Extreme Base Station, an AirPort Express, or a Time Capsule; editing settings; avoiding sources of interference; locating additional information on the Internet; and more. On a computer using Mac OS X, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort Utility Help. On a computer using Windows, open AirPort Utility and click Help.

ÂWorld Wide Web

Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airportextreme Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport

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Apple AirPort Networks manual More Information About AirPort, AirPort Utility Help, World Wide Web

Contents

Apple AirPort Networks Contents Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network Printing with an Apple Wireless DeviceSharing Your Computer’s Internet Connection Getting Started To start Internet sharing on a computer using Windows NAT Firewall Security for AirPort Networks at HomeClosed Network MAC Address Access Control Password Protection and EncryptionTransmitter Power Control Security for AirPort Networks in Businesses and Classrooms Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA and WPA2 Radius Support WPA and WPA2 Personal WPA and WPA2 Enterprise Configuring and Sharing Internet Access Setting Up the AirPort Extreme NetworkSetting Advanced Options Setting AirPort preferences Using AirPort UtilityTo set AirPort preferences To set up your wireless device manually If you don’t see your wireless device in the list Setting Up the AirPort Extreme Network If you can’t open the wireless device settings AirPort Network Designs Give the Device a Name Wireless Device SettingsChange the Device Password Other Information Set Device Options Wireless Network SettingsSetting the Wireless Mode Naming the AirPort Extreme Network Password-protect Your Network Choosing the Radio ModeChanging the Channel Setting Wireless Options Setting Additional Wireless Options Use the Wireless Options pane to set the following Setting up a Guest Network Configuring and Sharing Internet AccessYou’re Using a DSL or Cable Modem How It Works What It Looks LikeWhat You Need for a DSL or Cable Modem Connection What to Do AirPort Network Designs AirPort Network Designs AirPort Network Designs AirPort Network Designs Setting Dhcp and NAT Options AirPort Network Designs Setting Up Client Computers Setting Dhcp Only OptionsTo configure TCP/IP on client computers using Mac OS X Next, choose Dhcp from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu To configure TCP/IP on client computers using Windows To configure TCP/IP on client computers AirPort Network Designs You’re Using an Existing Ethernet Network What You Need for an Ethernet Connection What to Do AirPort Network Designs AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port Time Capsule Setting Advanced Options Setting Up Roaming To set up roaming Extending the Range of an 802.11n Network To extend the range of an 802.11n network Controlling the Range of Your AirPort Network To shorten the range of your AirPort network Using Wi-Fi Protected Access To help protect your network and wireless deviceKeeping Your Network Secure To set up a WPA or WPA2 Enterprise network To set up a WPA or WPA2 Personal network Setting Up Access Control To set up the access control list Using a Radius Server To set up authentication using a Radius server AirPort Network Designs To set up inbound port mapping To set up logging To set up a default hostLogging To set up Back to My Mac on your wireless device Using Back to My Mac on your Wireless NetworkTo set the time automatically Customizing the IPv6 firewall Setting up IPv6To adjust IPv6 firewall settings To manually set IPv6 options Sharing and Securing USB Hard Disks on Your Network To share a hard disk on your network Connecting a USB Printer to an Apple Wireless Device Using a Time Capsule in Your NetworkTo use a printer on your network To allow client access to your network Adding a Wireless Client to Your 802.11n NetworkTo change the name of your USB printer On a computer using Mac OS Solving ProblemsOn a computer using Windows AirPort Utility Help More Information About AirPortWorld Wide Web Hardware Addresses How Information Reaches Its DestinationPackets and Traffic IP Addresses Rules for Sending Information Protocols Using the AirPort Extreme Base StationBase Station Interfaces Time Capsule Interfaces Using the Time CapsuleUsing the AirPort Express AirPort Express Interfaces Apple Wireless Device Functions Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary