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Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Read this guide to get started.
A 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) network for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices, such as iPhone,
A 5 GHz network for 802.11n, 802.11a, and 802.11ac devices, such as iPhone, iPad, Apple TV,
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Ports on Your AirPort Extreme
Plugging In Your AirPort Extreme
The AirPort Extreme Status Light
Create a password-protected Wi-Fi network, and then connect to the Internet and share
Create a guest network, with or without password protection, to give wireless Internet
Connect a Wi-Fi printer to AirPort Extreme. All the supported computers and Wi-Fi devices
Connect a USB hard disk to AirPort Extreme. All the computers on the network can
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Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme
Use your Mac or an iOS device to set up your AirPort Extreme.
Setting Up AirPort Extreme Using a Mac
Setting Up AirPort Extreme Using an iOS device
An iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch iOS 6.1 or later
Setting Advanced Options
Using Time Machine with Your AirPort Extreme
Adding a WPS Printer to Your Password-Protected Network
Tips and Troubleshooting
Avoiding Interference
If You Cant Connect to the Internet
If You Forget Your AirPort Extreme or Network Password
On a Mac, use the Wi-Fi status menu in the menu bar to select the network created by
On an iOS device, choose the network in Wi-Fi Settings.
If Your AirPort Extreme Isnt Responding
The AirPort Extreme password is set to public.
If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber
If You Want to Update Your AirPort Extreme Software
On a Mac, go to www.apple.com/support/airport. On an iOS device, go to the App Store.
Open AirPort Utility, select your AirPort Extreme, and then tap Version.
Learning More, Service, and Support
You can nd more information about using your AirPort Extreme on the web and in onscreen help.
Online Resources
Onscreen Help
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AirPort Extreme Specications and Safety Guidelines
Using Your AirPort Extreme Safely
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Regulatory Compliance Information
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Wireless Radio Use
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Canadian Compliance Statement
European Compliance Statement
EuropeEU Declaration of Conformity
European Community Restrictions
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Disposal and Recycling Information