Page 3 - Contents; Getting Started
3 Contents 5 Getting Started 7 About the AirPort Extreme 8 About the AirPort Software 9 What You Need to Get Started 11 The AirPort Extreme Status Light 13 AirPort Extreme Networks 14 Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service 16 Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer 18 U...
Page 4 - AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines
4 26 If You Forgot Your Network or Base Station Password 28 If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding 29 If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber 30 If Your Printer Isn’t Responding 31 Updating AirPort Software 31 AirPort Extreme Placement Considerations 32 Items That Can Cause Interferen...
Page 5 - Congratulationsonpurchasingyoursimultaneousdual-band
1 5 Getting Started Congratulationsonpurchasingyoursimultaneousdual-band AirPortExtremeBaseStation.Readthisguidetogetstarted. 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...
Page 6 - and choose Help > AirPort Service and Support, and click Manuals.
6 Chapter 1 GettingStarted  Connect your AirPort Extreme to your Ethernet network. Wireless-equipped Mac computers, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 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...
Page 7 - AbouttheAirPortExtreme; The AirPort Extreme has six ports, located on the back:
7 Chapter 1 GettingStarted AbouttheAirPortExtreme The AirPort Extreme has six ports, located on the back:  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-...
Page 8 - AbouttheAirPortSoftware
8 Chapter 1 GettingStarted 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. AbouttheAirPortSoftware Use the AirPort Utility software and follow the instructions on the follo...
Page 9 - WhatYouNeedtoGetStarted; To set up your AirPort Extreme using a Mac, you need the following:
9 Chapter 1 GettingStarted WhatYouNeedtoGetStarted To use the AirPort Extreme you need a wireless-enabled computer that is compliant with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n specification. To set up the AirPort Extreme, your computer must meet the requirements listed below. To set u...
Page 10 - Plugging In AirPort Extreme; Connect a USB cable connected from the USB port (
10 Chapter 1 GettingStarted Plugging In AirPort Extreme Before you plug in your AirPort Extreme, first connect the appropriate cables to the ports you want to use: Â Connect the Ethernet cable that is connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you will connect to the Internet) to the Ethernet (WAN) p...
Page 11 - Use only the AC adapter that came with your AirPort Extreme.; TheAirPortExtremeStatusLight
11 Chapter 1 GettingStarted Important: Use only the AC adapter that came with your AirPort Extreme. When you plug the AirPort Extreme AC adapter into a power outlet, the status light flashes green for one second, and then glows amber while it starts up. After it has started up completely, the stat...
Page 12 - What’s Next
12 Chapter 1 GettingStarted Light Status/description 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 network. See “Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network”...
Page 13 - AirPort Extreme Networks; Inthischapteryou’llfindexplanationsofthedifferentways
2 13 AirPort Extreme Networks Inthischapteryou’llfindexplanationsofthedifferentways youcanuseyourAirPortExtreme. This chapter provides some examples of the different kinds of networks you can set up using your AirPort Extreme. It provides diagrams and explanations of what you need to ...
Page 14 - UsingtheAirPortExtremewithaBroadbandInternetService
14 Chapter 2 AirPortExtremeNetworks UsingtheAirPortExtremewithaBroadbandInternetService When you set up your AirPort Extreme to provide network and Internet access, Mac computers with AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, and 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n specification wireless-...
Page 16 - UsingtheAirPortExtremetoShareaUSBPrinter
16 Chapter 2 AirPortExtremeNetworks UsingtheAirPortExtremetoShareaUSBPrinter 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: USB port Shared printer d 2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 or 5 GHz
Page 17 - Connect the printer to the AirPort Extreme USB port (; To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or later:; Click the Add button.; To print from a computer using Windows:
17 Chapter 2 AirPortExtremeNetworks 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 > Air...
Page 18 - UsingtheAirPortExtremetoShareUSBHardDisks
18 Chapter 2 AirPortExtremeNetworks UsingtheAirPortExtremetoShareUSBHardDisks When you connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, computers on the network (wired and wireless) can access the hard disk to access, share, and store files. It looks like this: USB port d 2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 ...
Page 19 - Connect the hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (
19 Chapter 2 AirPortExtremeNetworks 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 compu...
Page 20 - Setting Up the Airport Extreme; Thischapterprovidesinformationandinstructionsforusing
20 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme Thischapterprovidesinformationandinstructionsforusing AirPortUtilitytosetupyourAirPortExtreme. Use the instructions in this chapter to easily configure your AirPort Extreme and set up your AirPort network. This chapter provides an overview for using...
Page 21 - UsingAirPortUtility; Select your base station and click Continue.
21 Chapter 3 SettingUptheAirportExtreme UsingAirPortUtility To set up and configure your AirPort Extreme to use AirPort for wireless networking and Internet access, use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility. On a Mac computer using Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later: 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in...
Page 22 - CreatingaNewWirelessNetwork; If you plan to share a USB printer or USB hard disk on your network:; ConfiguringandSharingInternetAccess
22 Chapter 3 SettingUptheAirportExtreme CreatingaNewWirelessNetwork 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 option...
Page 24 - SettingAdvancedOptions; To set advanced options:
24 Chapter 3 SettingUptheAirportExtreme SettingAdvancedOptions To set advanced options, you can use AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme manually. You can configure advanced base station settings, such as advanced security options, closed networks, DHCP lease time, access control, po...
Page 25 - AllowingWirelessClientsAccesstoYourNetwork; To allow client access to your network:; Choose Add Wireless Clients from the Base Station menu.
25 Chapter 3 SettingUptheAirportExtreme AllowingWirelessClientsAccesstoYourNetwork 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 c...
Page 26 - Tips and Troubleshooting; YoucanquicklysolvemostproblemswithyourAirPort; Make sure you are connecting to the correct wireless network.; IfYouForgotYourNetworkorBaseStationPassword; To reset the base station password:; If you hold down the reset button for more than one second, you may
26 4 Tips and Troubleshooting YoucanquicklysolvemostproblemswithyourAirPort Extremebyfollowingtheadviceinthischapter. IfYouCan’tConnecttotheInternet  Try connecting to the Internet directly from your computer. If you can’t connect to the Internet from your computer, check your...
Page 27 - On a computer using Windows,
27 Chapter 4 TipsandTroubleshooting  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 Applica...
Page 28 - IfYourAirPortExtremeIsn’tResponding; Try unplugging it and plugging it back in.; To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settings:; The AirPort Extreme resets with the following settings:; If your base station is still not responding, try the following:; Unplug your AirPort Extreme.
28 Chapter 4 TipsandTroubleshooting IfYourAirPortExtremeIsn’tResponding Try unplugging it and plugging it back in. If your AirPort Extreme stops responding completely, you may need to reset it to the factory default settings. Important: Resetting your AirPort Extreme to factory default setti...
Page 29 - IfYourAirPortExtremeStatusLightFlashesAmber
29 Chapter 4 TipsandTroubleshooting IfYourAirPortExtremeStatusLightFlashesAmber 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 Intern...
Page 30 - IfYourPrinterIsn’tResponding; On a computer using Windows:
30 Chapter 4 TipsandTroubleshooting IfYourPrinterIsn’tResponding If you connected a printer to the USB port on your AirPort Extreme and the computers on the AirPort network can’t print, try doing the following: 1 Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on. 2 Make sure the cables are sec...
Page 31 - UpdatingAirPortSoftware
31 Chapter 4 TipsandTroubleshooting UpdatingAirPortSoftware Apple periodically updates AirPort software. It is recommended that you update your AirPort Extreme to use the latest software. You can select the “Check for updates when opening AirPort Utility” checkbox, or the “Check for updates” che...
Page 32 - ItemsThatCanCauseInterferencewithAirPort; Microwave ovens
32 Chapter 4 TipsandTroubleshooting ItemsThatCanCauseInterferencewithAirPort The farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem. The following items can cause interference with AirPort communication:  Microwave ovens  Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio fre...
Page 33 - Online Resources
5 33 Learning More, Service, and Support YoucanfindmoreinformationaboutusingyourAirPort Extremeonthewebandinonscreenhelp. 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...
Page 34 - Obtaining Warranty Service; The serial number is printed on the bottom of your AirPort Extreme.
34 Chapter 5 LearningMore,Service,andSupport Obtaining Warranty Service 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/supp...
Page 35 - AirPort Extreme Specifications and; AirPort Extreme Specifications; Universal Serial Bus (USB; Environmental Specifications; Operating Temperature:
35 A pp endix AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines AirPort Extreme Specifications  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, or 802.11n specifications Interfaces  1 RJ-45 10/100/10...
Page 36 - Size and Weight; You may need to provide this address to your ISP to connect the; Using your AirPort Extreme Safely
36 Appendix AirPortExtremeSpecificationsandSafetyGuidelines 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 ...
Page 37 - About Operating and Storage Temperatures; in or near water or wet locations.; Do Not Make Repairs Yourself
37 Appendix AirPortExtremeSpecificationsandSafetyGuidelines 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...
Page 38 - Regulatory Compliance Information
38 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 interf...
