How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access

With AirPort Extreme, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort Extreme 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 telephone line, a DSL or cable modem, or a local-area network with Internet access.

AirPort Express

AC outlet

DSL or cable

modem

Connection to the Internet

For More Information on AirPort Extreme

To purchase an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, contact your Apple Authorized Reseller or go to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.

Additional information on AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar, then choose Library > AirPort Help from the menu bar. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport or at www.apple.com/support.

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