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Contents 5 6 8 8 11 Getting Started About the AirPort Extreme About the AirPort Software What You Need to Get Started The AirPort Extreme Status Light 13 14 16 18 AirPort Extreme Networks Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks 20 20 22 22 24 25 Setting Up the Airport Extreme Using AirPort Utility Creating a New Wireless Network %QP°IWTKPI CPF 5JCTKPI +PVGTPGV #EEGUU Setting Advanced
26 27 28 29 30 31 31 If You Forgot Your Network or Base Station Password If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber If Your Printer Isn’t Responding Updating AirPort Software AirPort Extreme Placement Considerations Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort 33 Learning More, Service, and Support 35 #KT2QTV 'ZVTGOG 5RGEK°ECVKQPU CPF 5CHGV[ )WKFGNKPGU 38 Regulatory Compliance Information 4 LL5909BOOK.
Getting Started 1 Congratulations on purchasing your simultaneous dual-‐band AirPort Extreme Base Station. Read this guide to get started. AirPort Extreme provides simultaneous dual-‐band wireless 802.11n networking. When you set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station, it creates two high-‐speed Wi-‐Fi networks:  A 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) network for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices, such as iPhone, iPod touch, and older computers  A 5 GHz network for 802.11n and 802.
 Connect your AirPort Extreme to your Ethernet network. Wireless-‐equipped Macintosh computers, Windows XP, or Windows Vista computers can then have access to an entire network without being connected by a cable.  Connect a supported USB device, such as a printer or a scanner, to your AirPort Extreme. All of the compatible computers on the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can access the device.  Connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme.
About the AirPort Extreme 6JG #KT2QTV 'ZVTGOG JCU °XG RQTVU NQECVGF QP VJG DCEM  One 10/100/1000Base-‐T Gigabit Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port (<) for connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network  Three 10/100/1000Base-‐T Gigabit Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) ports (G) for connecting Ethernet devices, such as printers or computers, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network  One USB port (d) for connecting a compatible USB printer, hard disk, o
Next to the ports is a reset button, which is used for troubleshooting your AirPort Extreme. The status light on the front of the AirPort Extreme shows the current status. About the AirPort Software Use the AirPort Utility software and follow the instructions on the following pages to set up your AirPort Extreme and your AirPort wireless network. Note: You must use AirPort Utility to set up this base station.
What You Need to Get Started To use the AirPort Extreme you need a wireless-‐enabled computer that is compliant with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g standards, or with an IEEE 802.11n draft URGEK°ECVKQP 6Q UGV WR VJG #KT2QTV 'ZVTGOG [QWT EQORWVGT OWUV OGGV VJG requirements listed below.
 Connect the Ethernet cable that is connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you will connect to the Internet) to the Ethernet (WAN) port (<).  Connect a USB cable connected from the USB port (d) on the AirPort Extreme to a compatible USB printer (if you will print to a USB printer), a hard disk, or a hub.  Connect an Ethernet cable from any Ethernet device to the Ethernet LAN ports (G).
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Light Status/desription Flashing amber and green There may be a problem starting up. AirPort Extreme will restart and try again. Solid blue The base station is ready to allow a wireless client access to the PGVYQTM 5GG ¥#NNQYKPI 9KTGNGUU %NKGPVU #EEGUU VQ ;QWT 0GVYQTM¦ on page 26. What’s Next After you plug in your AirPort Extreme, use AirPort Utility to set it up to work with your Internet connection, USB printer or hard disk, or an existing network. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started LL5909BOOK.
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AirPort Extreme Networks 2 +P VJKU EJCRVGT [QW¨NN °PF GZRNCPCVKQPU QH VJG FKÒGTGPV YC[U you can use your AirPort Extreme. 6JKU EJCRVGT RTQXKFGU UQOG GZCORNGU QH VJG FKÒGTGPV MKPFU QH PGVYQTMU [QW ECP UGV WR using your AirPort Extreme. It provides diagrams and explanations of what you need to do to get your AirPort Extreme network up and running quickly. 5GG %JCRVGT ¥5GVVKPI 7R VJG #KTRQTV 'ZVTGOG¦ QP RCIG VQ °PF QWV OQTG CDQWV WUKPI AirPort Utility to help set up your network.
Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service When you set up your AirPort Extreme to provide network and Internet access, Macintosh computers with AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, and 802.11a, 802.11b, I CPF +''' P FTCHV URGEK°ECVKQP YKTGNGUU GSWKRRGF EQORWVGTU ECP CEEGUU VJG YKTGNGUU #KT2QTV PGVYQTM VQ UJCTG °NGU RNC[ ICOGU CPF WUG +PVGTPGV CRRNKECVKQPU like web browsers and email applications. It looks like this: 2.4 GHz 2.
To set it up: 1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port (<). 2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 (QNNQY VJG QPUETGGP KPUVTWEVKQPU VQ ETGCVG C PGY PGVYQTM 5GG ¥5GVVKPI 7R VJG #KTRQTV Extreme” on page 21.
Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer When you connect a compatible USB printer to your AirPort Extreme, supported computers on the network (wired and wireless) can print to it. It looks like this: Shared printer 2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 or 5 GHz d USB port Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks LL5909BOOK.
To set it up: 1 Connect the printer to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d) or to a USB hub, using a USB cable. 2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network if you have not already set up your network.
Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks When you connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, computers on the network YKTGF CPF YKTGNGUU ECP CEEGUU VJG JCTF FKUM VQ CEEGUU UJCTG CPF UVQTG °NGU It looks like this: 2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 or 5 GHz Shared hard disk drive d USB port Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks LL5909BOOK.
To set it up: 1 Connect the hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d) using a USB cable. 2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network if you have not already set up your network.
Setting Up the Airport Extreme 3 This chapter provides information and instructions for using AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme. 7UG VJG KPUVTWEVKQPU KP VJKU EJCRVGT VQ GCUKN[ EQP°IWTG [QWT #KT2QTV 'ZVTGOG CPF UGV WR your AirPort network. This chapter provides an overview for using the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to set up your network and other features of your AirPort Extreme.
Using AirPort Utility 6Q UGV WR CPF EQP°IWTG [QWT #KT2QTV 'ZVTGOG VQ WUG #KT2QTV HQT YKTGNGUU PGVYQTMKPI and Internet access, use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility. 1P C /CEKPVQUJ EQORWVGT WUKPI /CE 15 : X QT NCVGT 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in your Applications folder. 2 Select your base station and click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your AirPort Extreme and your wireless network.
Creating a New Wireless Network You can use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to create a new wireless network. The setup assistant guides you through the steps necessary to name your network, protect your network with a password, and set other options. If you plan to share a USB printer or USB hard disk on your network: 1 Connect the printer or hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d).
Before you use AirPort Utility to set up your wireless device, connect your DSL or cable modem to the AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port (<). If you are using an existing Ethernet network with Internet access to connect to the Internet, you can connect the AirPort Extreme to the Ethernet network instead. 7UG VJG UGVWR CUUKUVCPV KP #KT2QTV 7VKNKV[ VQ GPVGT [QWT +52 UGVVKPIU CPF EQP°IWTG JQY the AirPort Extreme shares the settings with other computers. 1 Choose the wireless network you want to change.
Setting Advanced Options To set advanced options, you can use AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme OCPWCNN[ ;QW ECP EQP°IWTG CFXCPEGF DCUG UVCVKQP UGVVKPIU UWEJ CU CFXCPEGF UGEWTKV[ options, closed networks, DHCP lease time, access control, power controls, user accounts, and more. 6Q UGV CFXCPEGF QRVKQPU 1 Choose the wireless network you want to change. On a Macintosh, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar.
Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network If your network is password-‐protected using WPA Personal or WPA/WPA2 Personal, you can provide wireless clients access to your network without requiring them to enter the network password. When you allow a client access to your network, the client’s name and wireless MAC address (or AirPort ID) are stored in the access control list of AirPort Utility until you remove them from the list.
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Tips and Troubleshooting 4 You can quickly solve most problems with your AirPort Extreme by following the advice in this chapter. If You Can’t Connect to the Internet  Try connecting to the Internet directly from your computer. If you can’t connect to the Internet from your computer, check your network settings. If they appear to be correct and you still can’t connect, contact your Internet service provider (ISP).  Make sure you are connecting to the correct wireless network.
 On a Macintosh, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to select the network created by AirPort Extreme (the network name does not change).  On a computer using Windows, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you see your AirPort Network Name (SSID), and choose it from the list if there are multiple networks available. 3 Open AirPort Utility (in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows).
Important: Resetting your AirPort Extreme to factory default settings erases all of your base station settings and resets them to the settings that came with your AirPort Extreme. 6Q TGVWTP [QWT #KT2QTV 'ZVTGOG VQ VJG HCEVQT[ UGVVKPIU m Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to press and hold down the reset button until the status NKIJV ±CUJGU SWKEMN[ CDQWV UGEQPFU The AirPort Extreme resets with the following settings: Â The AirPort Extreme receives its IP address using DHCP.
If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber The Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, your AirPort Extreme may be out of range of an AirPort network, or there may be a problem with your Internet service provider. If you are connected to the Internet with a DSL or cable modem, the modem may have lost its connection to the network or the Internet. Even if the modem seems to be working properly, try disconnecting the modem from its power supply, waiting a few seconds, and then reconnecting it.
1P C /CEKPVQUJ WUKPI /CE 15 : X QT NCVGT Â Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax. Â Click Add (+) and select your printer in the list. Â Click the Add button. 1P C /CEKPVQUJ WUKPI /CE 15 : X QT NCVGT Â Open Printer Setup Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. Â If the printer is not in the list, click Add. Â Choose Bonjour from the pop-‐up menu. Â Select the printer and click Add.
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AirPort Extreme Placement Considerations The following recommendations can help your AirPort Extreme achieve maximum wireless range and optimal network coverage. Â Place your AirPort Extreme in an open area where there are few obstructions, such as large pieces of furniture or walls. Try to place it away from metallic surfaces. Â If you place your AirPort Extreme behind furniture, keep at least an inch of space between the AirPort Extreme and the edge of the furniture.
 Certain electrical devices such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power stations  Cordless telephones that operate in the 2.4 or 5 GHz range. If you have problems with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel your base station or AirPort Extreme uses, or change the channel your phone uses.  Nearby base stations using adjacent channels. For example, if base station A is set to channel 1, base station B should be set to channel 6 or 11.
Learning More, Service, and Support 5 ;QW ECP °PF OQTG KPHQTOCVKQP CDQWV WUKPI [QWT #KT2QTV Extreme on the web and in onscreen help. Online Resources For the latest information about the AirPort Extreme, go to www.apple.com/airport. To register your AirPort Extreme (if you didn’t register it when you installed the software on the AirPort Extreme CD), go to www.apple.com/register.
Onscreen Help To learn more about using AirPort Utility with your AirPort Extreme, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort Utility Help. 1DVCKPKPI 9CTTCPV[ 5GTXKEG If the product appears to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. If the base station still does not function, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions about how to obtain warranty service.
Appendix #KT2QTV 'ZVTGOG 5RGEK°ECVKQPU CPF 5CHGV[ )WKFGNKPGU #KT2QTV 'ZVTGOG 5RGEK°ECVKQPU  Frequency Band: 2.4 and 5 GHz  Radio Output Power: 23 dBm (nominal)  Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g URGEK°ECVKQPU CPF C FTCHV P URGEK°ECVKQP Interfaces  1 RJ-‐45 10/100/1000Base-‐T Gigabit Ethernet WAN (<)  3 RJ-‐45 10/100/1000Base-‐T Gigabit Ethernet LAN (G)  Universal Serial Bus (USB d)  802.11 a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.
Appendix Size and Weight  Length: 6.50 inches (165.0 mm)  Width: 6.50 inches (165.0 mm)  Thickness: 1.34 inches (34.0 mm)  Weight: 1.66 pounds (753 grams) Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses The AirPort Extreme has three hardware addresses printed on the bottom of the case:  AirPort ID: The addresses used to identify the AirPort Extreme on a wireless network.  Ethernet ID: You may need to provide this address to your ISP to connect the AirPort Extreme to the Internet.
About Operating and Storage Temperatures  When you are using your AirPort Extreme, it is normal for the case to get warm. The AirPort Extreme case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the unit to the cooler air outside. #XQKF 9GV .QECVKQPU WARNING: To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use your AirPort Extreme in or near water or wet locations.  Keep your AirPort Extreme away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.
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Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-‐exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada.
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