Apple A1408 802.11 a/b/g/n 3x3 Access Point User Manual Manual

Apple Inc. 802.11 a/b/g/n 3x3 Access Point Manual

Manual

AirPort Extreme
Setup Guide
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Congratulations on purchasing your simultaneous dual4band
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About the AirPort Extreme
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15Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks
Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service
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17Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks
Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer
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19Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks
Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks
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Setting Up the Airport Extreme
This chapter provides information and instructions for using
AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme.
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Using AirPort Utility
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Creating a New Wireless Network
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Setting Advanced Options
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Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network
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28
4
Tips and Troubleshooting
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
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If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding
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If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber
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AirPort Extreme Placement Considerations
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