Macintosh OS 9 AirPort Settings
If you are using the AirPort wireless connection, first verify the PCX5000 wireless link is turned on. Refer to the “PCX5000 Wireless Configuration” page in this manual.
Step 1: Using the same procedure described previously to set the Ethernet TCP/IP configuration, navigate to the TCP/IP (Setup Ethernet) panel and select “AirPort” in the Connect via choice box. Then select “Using DHCP Server” in the
Configure choice box. You will be prompted to save the changes.
Step 2: At the Macintosh Desktop, double click on the “Macintosh HD” icon, and navigate to the “AirPort Setup Assistant” icon located in the Applications/ Utilities/Assistants folder. Launch the “AirPort Setup Assistant” application by double clicking the icon. Select “Set up your computer to join an existing AirPort network”. Press the right arrow button to continue.
The Setup Assistant will scan for nearby 802.11b wireless base stations. If the PCX5000 is in range, it will respond with a message announcing it has joined the network.
If the AirPort Assistant cannot find a wireless network, verify the Macintosh is in range of the PCX5000 and that the PCX5000 has had the wireless option turned on.
Step 3: If the AirPort Setup Assistant is successful in finding the PCX5000 wireless base station, it will display a panel stating, “The AirPort Assistant is now ready to configure your computer to access the network “PCX5000”.” Press the “Go Ahead” button to proceed.
Step 4: After several seconds, you will be notified that the AirPort Assistant was successful, and prompted to press the “Connect Now” button. After pressing the “Connect Now” button, your browser should launch automatically.
Step 5: You should now be able to access the Internet. You should immediately enable wireless encryption. With a 10/100 Ethernet
connection,open location: “http://192.168.100.1”. Proceed now to the
“PCX5000 Wireless Configuration” section of this manual to set the wireless security options.
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