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LL0892.book Page 3 Monday, September 27, 1999 5:16 PM 1 About Your AirPort Card With the AirPort Card installed in your computer, you can do the following: m Access an AirPort network at your work or school and use it to browse the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and more. m Set up a direct link between two or more AirPort-equipped computers (known as a “computer-to-computer” AirPort connection). You can use the link to play multiplayer games.
LL0892.book Page 4 Monday, September 27, 1999 5:16 PM How AirPort Works In a traditional network, computers are connected through a series of wires that transfer information between the different computers on the network. With AirPort, data is transferred between computers over a wireless network using radio waves. There are two ways to create a wireless network. When two or more AirPort-equipped computers are in range of one another, they can use AirPort to communicate directly.
LL0892.book Page 5 Monday, September 27, 1999 5:16 PM Setting Up Your Computer to Use AirPort Step 1: Install the AirPort Card Instructions for installing the AirPort Card are found in a separate booklet that came with the card. Follow the instructions provided in the booklet to install the AirPort Card in your computer. The AirPort Card has been designed so that you can install it yourself.
LL0892.book Page 6 Monday, September 27, 1999 5:16 PM Step 2: Set Up Your Computer to Use AirPort Depending upon when you purchased your computer, all the necessary AirPort software may or may not be already installed on your computer. m To check to see if the software is installed, open the Assistants folder on your hard disk and look for the AirPort Setup Assistant. If the AirPort Setup Assistant is present, double-click the assistant icon.
LL0892.book Page 7 Monday, September 27, 1999 5:16 PM What’s Next? Additional AirPort Software In addition to the setup assistant, you can use the following software to work with AirPort: AirPort This application, located in the Apple (K) menu, allows you to switch between different AirPort networks or set up a computer-to-computer AirPort connection.
LL0892.book Page 8 Monday, September 27, 1999 5:16 PM AirPort Card Specifications m Wireless Data Rate: Up to 11 megabits per second (Mbps) m Range: Up to 150 feet (45 meters) in typical indoor use (varies with building) m Frequency Band: 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) m Radio Output Power: 15 dbm (nominal) m Standards: Compliant with 802.11 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 1 and 2 Mbps standard and 802.
LL0892.book Page 9 Monday, September 27, 1999 5:16 PM Communications Regulation 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.
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LL0892.book Page 12 Monday, September 27, 1999 5:16 PM © 1999 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPort and The Apple Store are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
