90 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network:
mClick the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose an AirPort network listed
there.
If you don’t see an AirPort network listed, you can use AirPort Setup Assistant to check
or change your settings, or you can change them using the Network pane of System
Preferences.
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually
Gather the following information from your system administrator if you’ll be setting up
a manual connection, which uses specific preassigned addresses for your servers and
computer.
If you’ll be connecting using DHCP, most of this information is provided to your
computer automatically by the network, so ask your system administrator what is
required.
ÂDomain name server (DNS) addresses, if necessary
ÂDHCP or manual IP address configuration
ÂIP address
ÂRouter address
ÂSubnet mask
ÂPassword, if required
Next, make sure your AirPort connection options are active in Network preferences.