AirPort Extreme Setup Guide
Contents 5 7 8 9 Getting Started Ports on Your AirPort Extreme Plugging In Your AirPort Extreme The AirPort Extreme Status Light 11 11 12 12 13 14 Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Setting Up AirPort Extreme Using a Mac Setting Up AirPort Extreme Using an iOS device Setting Advanced Options Using Time Machine with Your AirPort Extreme Adding a WPS Printer to Your Password-Protected Network 15 15 16 16 17 Tips and Troubleshooting Best Locations for AirPort Extreme Avoiding Interference If You Can’t Connec
18 18 19 If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber If You Want to Update Your AirPort Extreme Software 20 Learning More, Service, and Support 22 AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines 4
Getting Started 1 Congratulations on purchasing your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Read this guide to get started. AirPort Extreme is a fully featured Wi-Fi base station that provides simultaneous dual-band wireless networking using the 802.11ac specification. When you set up your AirPort Extreme, it creates two high-speed Wi-Fi networks: ÂÂ A 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) network for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices, such as iPhone, iPod touch, and older computers ÂÂ A 5 GHz network for 802.11n, 802.
Link light Ethernet LAN USB Ethernet WAN Status light Power Reset button Power cord (Your power cord may look different.
Ports on Your AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme has six ports on the back: < One Gigabit Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port For connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network G Three Gigabit Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) ports For connecting Ethernet devices such as printers or computers, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network d One USB port For connecting a compatible USB printer, hard disk, or hub for connecting several devices ≤ Power port For c
Plugging In Your AirPort Extreme Before you plug in your AirPort Extreme, first connect the appropriate cables to the ports you want to use: ÂÂ Connect the Ethernet cable that’s connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you’ll connect to the Internet) to the Ethernet WAN port (<) . ÂÂ Connect a USB cable from the USB port (d) on your AirPort Extreme to a compatible USB printer, a hard disk, or a hub. ÂÂ Connect an Ethernet cable from any Ethernet device to any of the Ethernet LAN ports (G).
The AirPort Extreme Status Light The following table explains the AirPort Extreme light sequences and what they indicate. Light Status/description Off Your AirPort Extreme is unplugged. Solid amber Your AirPort Extreme is starting up. Flashing amber Your AirPort Extreme can’t establish a connection to the network or the Internet, or is encountering a problem. Use AirPort Utility to get information about what might cause the status light to flash amber.
Computer 2.4 or 5 GHz AirPort Extreme 2.4 or 5 GHz Cable/DSL modem 2.4 or 5 GHz iPhone or iPod touch 2.
Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme 2 Use your Mac or an iOS device to set up your AirPort Extreme. You can set up your AirPort Extreme to do one of the following: ÂÂ Create a new network that wireless computers and devices can use to connect to the Internet and to each other. ÂÂ Extend an existing network. If the network is connected to the Internet, all the computers and wireless devices on the AirPort network can use the Internet connection.
To set it up: 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. 2 Select your AirPort Extreme and click Continue. If you don’t see the AirPort Extreme you want to configure, choose it from the Wi-Fi status menu in the menu bar. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network or extend an existing network. Setting Up AirPort Extreme Using an iOS device You’ll need: ÂÂ An iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch ÂÂ iOS 6.
If you haven’t set up your AirPort Extreme, the default network name is Apple Network XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is the last six digits of the AirPort ID. 2 Open AirPort Utility. 3 Select the AirPort Extreme you want, then click Edit. 4 If you’re prompted for a password, enter it. 5 Adjust the settings you want for your AirPort Extreme and your network.
If you shut down your Mac or put it to sleep during a backup, Time Machine stops the backup and then continues where it left off after your Mac starts up again. For more information about Time Machine, choose Help > Help Center from the Finder on Mac, and then enter Time Machine in the search field.
Tips and Troubleshooting 3 You can quickly solve most problems with your AirPort Extreme by following the advice in this chapter. Best Locations for AirPort Extreme The following recommendations can help your AirPort Extreme achieve the best wireless range and network coverage. ÂÂ Place your AirPort Extreme in an open area where there are few obstructions, such as large pieces of furniture or walls. Place it away from metallic surfaces.
Avoiding Interference The farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem. The following can interfere with AirPort communication: ÂÂ Microwave ovens ÂÂ Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage ÂÂ The original coaxial cable that might have come with a satellite dish. Contact the device manufacturer and get newer cables. ÂÂ Certain electrical devices such as power lines, railroad tracks, and power stations ÂÂ Cordless telephones that operate in the 2.
If You Forget Your AirPort Extreme or Network Password If you forget your AirPort Extreme or network password, you can reset it. To reset your password: 1 Use something pointed (such as a ballpoint pen) to press and hold the reset button for one second. Important: If you press the reset button for more than one second, you may lose your network settings. 2 Select your AirPort network.
If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding Try unplugging it and plugging it back in. If your AirPort Extreme still won’t respond, you may need to reset it to the factory default settings. Important: Resetting your AirPort Extreme to factory default settings erases all of the current settings and resets them to their original state.
it. Make sure your AirPort Extreme is connected directly to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to the modem. For more information about why the light is flashing, open AirPort Utility, select your AirPort Extreme, and then click Edit to display information about the flashing light. You can also select “Monitor base station for problems” in AirPort preferences. If the base station has a problem, AirPort Utility opens and walks you through solving the problem.
Learning More, Service, and Support 4 You can find more information about using your AirPort 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, go to www.apple.com/register. For AirPort support information, forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. For support outside the United States, go to www.
Obtaining Warranty Service If your AirPort Extreme appears to be damaged or doesn’t function properly, follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. If your AirPort Extreme still doesn’t function properly, go to www.apple.com/support and click Check Your Service & Support Coverage for information about obtaining warranty service. Finding the Serial Number of Your AirPort Extreme The serial number is printed on the bottom of your AirPort Extreme.
AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines AirPort Extreme Specifications ÂÂ Frequency Band: 2.4GHz and 5 GHz ÂÂ Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac specifications Interfaces ÂÂ 1 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet WAN (<) ÂÂ 3 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN (G) ÂÂ Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 (d) ÂÂ Simultaneous dual-band 802.
Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses The AirPort Extreme has three hardware addresses: ÂÂ AirPort ID: Two addresses are used to identify the AirPort Extreme on a wireless network. ÂÂ Ethernet ID: You may need to provide this address to your ISP to connect your AirPort Extreme to the Internet. Using Your AirPort Extreme Safely ÂÂ The only way to shut off power completely to your AirPort Extreme is to disconnect it from the power source.
Avoid Wet Locations 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 liquid, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. ÂÂ Protect your AirPort Extreme from direct sunlight, and rain or other moisture. ÂÂ Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your AirPort Extreme. If you do, unplug it before cleaning up the spill. ÂÂ Do not use your AirPort Extreme outdoors.
Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy European Compliance Statement Canadian Compliance Statement This product complies with the requirements of European Directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, and 1999/5/EC. 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.
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