Apple EMac manual AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking

AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking

Your eMac is AirPort Extreme-ready. If you ordered an AirPort Extreme Card when you purchased your eMac, the card is already installed. If you do not have an AirPort Extreme Card installed and would like to install one, see page 41 for more information.

AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Instead of using traditional cables, AirPort uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, and more.

Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Extreme Card. Previous models of AirPort Card are not compatible with your computer. You also need an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Base Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.

How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access

With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. The AirPort Extreme Card in the computer makes a wireless connection to the base station, which is connected to the Internet via a telephone line or a DSL or cable modem.

Connection to the Internet

AC outlet

AirPort Extreme

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