AirPort Extreme Setup Guide

Contents

3 Chapter 1: Getting Started 10 Chapter 2: AirPort Extreme Networks 11 Using AirPort Extreme with Your Broadband Internet Service 13 Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer 15 Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Hard Disk 17 Using AirPort Extreme with Your AirPort Network 19 Chapter 3: Setting Up AirPort Extreme 24 Chapter 4: Tips and Troubleshooting 29 Chapter 5: Learning More, Service, and Support 31 Appendix: AirPort Extreme Specifications

Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing AirPort Extreme. Read this guide to get started using it.
AirPort Extreme is based on an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) draft 802.11n specification and provides better performance and greater range than previous IEEE 802.11 standards. AirPort Extreme is compatible with computers using 802.11b, and 802.11g, as well as computers using the 802.11a wireless standards. With AirPort Extreme, you can: Create a wireless network in your home, and then connect to the Internet and share the connection with multiple computers simultaneously. An entire family or office can be connected to the Internet at the same time. Connect AirPort Extreme to your Ethernet network. Wireless-equipped Macintosh computers or Windows XP computers can then have access to an entire network without being connected by a cable. Connect a USB printer to your AirPort Extreme. All of the compatible computers on the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can print to it.
Connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme. All of the compatible computers on the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can access the information on the hard disk. Connect a USB hub to your AirPort Extreme, and then connect multiple USB devices, such as printers or hard disks, and all of the computers on the network have access to those devices.
Chapter 1 Getting Started

About AirPort Extreme

AirPort Extreme has five ports, located on the back: One 10/100 Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port (<) for connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network Three 10/100 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, or hub
Status light Internet WAN port Ethernet ports Reset button

Power port AC adapter

USB port

Security slot

Next to the ports is a reset button, which is used for troubleshooting your AirPort Extreme. The status light on the front of AirPort Extreme shows the current status.
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About the AirPort Software
AirPort Extreme works with the AirPort software included on the AirPort Extreme CD.
AirPort Utility AirPort Utility helps you set up your AirPort Extreme to create a wireless network, connect to the Internet, and share a USB printer or hard disk. You can also connect your AirPort Extreme to your existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Extreme wireless network to extend the range of your network using WDS. Use AirPort Utility to quickly and easily set up your AirPort Extreme and your wireless network. AirPort Utility is also an advanced tool for setting up and managing AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express Base Stations. Use AirPort Utility to adjust network, routing, and security settings and other advanced options.

AirPort status menu in the menu bar Use the AirPort status menu to switch quickly between AirPort networks, monitor the signal quality of the current network, create a computer-to-computer network, and turn AirPort on and off. The status menu is available on computers using Mac OS X.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up AirPort Extreme using a Macintosh, you must have the following: A Macintosh computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed to set it up wirelessly A Macintosh computer connected to AirPort Extreme with an Ethernet cable to set it up using Ethernet Mac OS X v10.4 or later AirPort Utility 5.0 or later
To set up AirPort Extreme using a Windows PC, you must have the following: A Windows PC with 300 MHz or higher processor speed Windows XP Home or Professional (with Service Pack 2 installed) AirPort Utility v5 or later You can use AirPort Extreme with a wireless-enabled computer that is compliant with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g standards, or with an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. To set up AirPort Extreme, your computer must meet the requirements listed above. Install the AirPort software that came on the CD and follow the instructions on the following pages to set up your AirPort Extreme and your AirPort wireless network.
Plugging In AirPort Extreme
Before you plug in your AirPort Extreme, first connect the appropriate cables to the ports you want to use, including: The Ethernet cable connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you will connect to the Internet) to the Ethernet (WAN) port (<) USB cable connected to the USB port (d) and to a compatible USB printer (if you will print to a USB printer), a USB hard disk, or USB hub Any Ethernet devices to the Ethernet LAN ports (G)
Once you have connected the cables for all the devices you plan to use, connect the AC plug adapter, and plug AirPort Extreme into the wall. There is no on switch.

Power port

Ethernet activity light

AC adapter

Important: Use only the AC adapter that came with your AirPort Extreme. When you plug AirPort Extreme into the wall, the status light flashes green for one second, and then glows amber while it starts up. Once it has started up completely, the status light flashes amber. The status light glows solid green once it is set up and connected to the Internet or a network. When you connect Ethernet cables to the Ethernet LAN ports (G), the lights above the ports glow solid.
AirPort Extreme Status Light The following table explains AirPort Extreme light sequences and what they indicate.
Light Off Flashing green Solid green Status/description AirPort Extreme is unplugged. AirPort Extreme is starting up. The light flashes for one second. AirPort Extreme is on and working properly. If you choose Flash On Activity from the Status Light pop-up menu (on the Base Station pane of AirPort settings in AirPort Utility), the status light may flash green to indicate normal activity. AirPort Extreme cannot establish a connection to the network or the Internet. See Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber on page 26. AirPort Extreme is completing its startup sequence. There may be a problem starting up. AirPort Extreme will restart and try again.

Flashing amber

Solid amber Flashing amber and green
Whats Next After you plug in AirPort Extreme, use AirPort Utility to set it up to work with your Internet connection, USB printer or hard disk, or an existing network. The AirPort Utility is 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 XP. See AirPort Extreme Networks on page 10 for examples of all the ways you can use AirPort Extreme, and information about how to set it up.

AirPort Extreme Networks

In this chapter youll find explanations of the different ways you can use AirPort Extreme.
This chapter gives examples of the different kinds of networks you can set up using AirPort Extreme. It provides diagrams and explanations of what you need to do to get your AirPort Extreme network up and running quickly. See Chapter 3, Setting Up AirPort Extreme, on page 19 to find out more about using AirPort Utility to help set up your network.
Using AirPort Extreme with Your Broadband Internet Service
When you set up AirPort Extreme to provide network and Internet access, Macintosh computers with AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, and 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n draft specification wireless-equipped computers can access the wireless AirPort network to share files, play games, and use Internet applications like web browsers and email applications. It looks like this:

DSL or cable modem

< Internet WAN port

to Internet

Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks
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 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network. (See Setting Up AirPort Extreme on page 19.) Computers using AirPort and computers using other wireless cards or adapters connect to the Internet through AirPort Extreme. Computers connected to AirPort Extreme Ethernet ports can also access the network and connect to the Internet. Wireless computers and computers connected to the Ethernet ports can also communicate with one another through AirPort Extreme.

Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer
When you connect a USB printer to your AirPort Extreme, all computers on the network (wired and wireless) can print to it. It looks like this:

Shared printer

d USB port
To set it up: 1 Connect the printer 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. To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later: 1 Open Printer Setup Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder). 2 Select the printer from the list. If the printer is not in the list, click Add and choose Bonjour from the pop-up menu, and then select the printer from the list. To print from a computer using or Windows XP: 1 Install Bonjour for Windows from the CD that came with your AirPort Extreme. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your printer.
Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Hard Disk
When you connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, all computers on the network (wired and wireless) can access the hard disk to access, share, and store files. It looks like this:

Shared hard disk drive

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. Computers can access the hard disk to share or store files using Mac OS X v10.4 or later, or Windows XP (with Service Pack 2).
Using AirPort Extreme with Your AirPort Network
The illustration below shows a wireless network utilizing all the capabilities of AirPort Extreme.

Family Room Living Room

to Ethernet port to Internet

to USB port

To set it up: 1 Connect all the devices you plan to use in your network. 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 set up your network. (See Setting Up AirPort Extreme on page 19.)

Setting Up AirPort Extreme
This chapter provides information and instructions for using AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme.
Use the diagrams in the previous chapter to help you decide where you want to use your AirPort Extreme, and what features you want to set up on your AirPort network. Then use the instructions in this chapter to easily configure AirPort Extreme and set up 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. For more detailed wireless networking information, and for information about the advanced features of AirPort Utility, refer to the Designing AirPort Extreme 802.11n Networks document, located at www.apple.com/support/airport. You can do most of your network setup and configuration tasks using the setup assistant in AirPort Utility. To set advanced options, choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu of AirPort Utility. See Setting Advanced Options on page 23.
Using the AirPort Utility
To set up and configure your AirPort Extreme to use AirPort for wireless networking and Internet access, use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility. AirPort Utility is installed on your computer when you install the software on the AirPort Extreme CD. On a Macintosh computer using Mac OS X v10.4 or later: 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. On a computer using Windows XP (with Service Pack 2): 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in Start > All Programs > AirPort. 2 Select your base station and click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your AirPort Extreme and your wireless network. The setup assistant in AirPort Utility asks you a series of questions about the type of network you want to use and the services you want to set up. The setup assistant helps you enter the appropriate settings for the network you are setting up. If you are using AirPort Extreme to connect to the Internet, you need a broadband (DSL or cable modem) account with an Internet service provider, or a connection to the Internet using an existing Ethernet network. If you received specific information from your ISP (such as a static IP address or a DHCP client ID), you may need to enter it in AirPort Utility. Have this information available before you set up your AirPort Extreme.

Setting Advanced Options

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, power controls, setting up user accounts, and more. To set advanced options: 1 Choose the wireless network you want to change. On a Macintosh, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar. On a computer using Windows XP, 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. The default network name for an Apple base station is AirPort Network XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is replaced with the last six digits of the AirPort ID, also know as the Media Access Control or MAC address. The AirPort ID is printed on the bottom of an AirPort Extreme and on the electrical-plug side of the AirPort Express. 2 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP. 3 If there is more than one base station in the list, select the base station you want to configure. If you dont see the base station you want to configure, click Rescan to scan for available base stations, then select the base station you want. 4 Choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu. If you are prompted for a password, enter it. For more information and detailed instructions for using the manual setup features AirPort Utility, see the Designing AirPort Extreme 802.11n Networks document, located at www.apple.com/support/airport.

Tips and Troubleshooting

You can quickly solve most problems with AirPort Extreme by following the advice in this chapter.
You Forgot Your Network or Base Station Password You can clear the AirPort network or base station password by resetting AirPort Extreme. To reset the base station password: 1 Use the end of a straightened paper clip to press and hold the reset button for one (1) second. Important: If you hold the reset button for more than one (1) second, you may lose your network settings. 2 Select your AirPort 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 XP, 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 XP).

4 Select your base station and then choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu. 5 Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then click Base Station. 6 Enter a new password for the base station. 7 Click Wireless and choose an encryption method from the Wireless Security pop-up menu to turn on encryption and activate password protection for your AirPort network. If you turn on encryption, enter a new password for your AirPort network. 8 Click Update to restart the base station and load the new settings. Your AirPort Extreme Isnt Responding 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: This erases all of your base station settings and resets them to the settings that came with the AirPort Extreme. To return AirPort Extreme to the factory settings: m Use the end of a straightened paper clip to press and hold the reset button until the status light flashes quickly (about 5 seconds). AirPort Extreme resets with the following settings: AirPort Extreme receives its IP address using DHCP. The network name reverts to Apple Network XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is replaced with the last six digits of the AirPort ID). The base station password returns to public.
Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting
If your base station is still not responding, try the following: 1 Unplug AirPort Extreme. 2 Use the end of a straightened paper clip to press and hold the reset button while you plug in AirPort Extreme. Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber The Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, 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. Make sure AirPort Extreme is connected directly to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to the modem. For more information about the reason the light flashes, open AirPort Utility, select your base station, and then choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu. The information about the flashing light is displayed on the Summary pane. Your Printer Isnt Responding If you connected a printer to the USB port on AirPort Extreme and the computers on the AirPort network cant print, try doing the following: 1 Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on. 2 Make sure the cables are securely connected to the printer and to the AirPort Extreme USB port.

3 Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer List window on client computers. On a Macintosh using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later: Open Printer Setup Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. If the printer is not in the list, click Add. Choose Bonjour from the pop-up menu. Select the printer and click Add. To select your printer on a computer using Windows XP: Open Printers and Faxes from the Start menu. Select the printer. If the printer is not in the list, click Add Printer and then follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Turn the printer off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. I Want to Update My AirPort Software Apple periodically updates AirPort software to improve performance or add features. It is recommended that you update your AirPort Extreme to use the latest software. To download the latest version of AirPort software, go to www.support.apple.com/airport.
AirPort Extreme Placement Considerations
The following recommendations can help your AirPort Extreme achieve maximum wireless range and optimal network coverage. 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. 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.
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Avoid placing your AirPort Extreme in areas surrounded by metal surfaces on three or more sides. If you place your AirPort Extreme in an entertainment center with your stereo equipment, avoid completely surrounding AirPort Extreme with audio, video, or power cables. Place your AirPort Extreme so that the cables are to one side. Maintain as much space as possible between AirPort Extreme and the cables. Try to place your AirPort Extreme at least 25 feet from a microwave oven, 2.4 or 5 gigahertz (GHz) cordless phones, or other sources of interference.
Items That Can Cause Interference With AirPort
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 frequency leakage The original coaxial cable that came with certain types of satellite dishes. Contact the device manufacturer and obtain newer cables. 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
You can find more information about using AirPort Extreme on the web and in onscreen help.

Online Resources

For the latest information on AirPort Extreme, go to www.apple.com/airport. To register AirPort Extreme (if you didnt do it when you installed the software on the AirPort Extreme CD), go to www.apple.com/register. For AirPort service and support information, a variety of forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support/airport. For support outside of the United States, go to www.apple.com/support, and then choose your country from the pop-up menu.

Onscreen Help

m To learn more about using AirPort, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort Utility Help.
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/support for instructions about how to obtain warranty service.
Finding the Serial Number of Your AirPort Extreme
The serial number is printed on the bottom of your AirPort Extreme.
Chapter 5 Learning More, Service, and Support
AirPort Specifications Frequency Band: 2.4 and 5 GHz Radio Output Power: 20 dBm (nominal) Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g specifications, and a draft 802.11n specification Interfaces 1 RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN (<) 3 RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (G) Universal Serial Bus (USB d) AirPort Extreme wireless Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 32 F to 95 F (0 C to 35 C) Storage Temperature: 13 F to 140 F (25 C to 60 C) Relative Humidity (Operational): 20% to 80% relative humidity Relative Humidity (Storage): 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing

Appendix

AirPort Extreme Specifications
Size and Weight Length: 6.50 inches (165.0mm) Width: 6.50 inches (165.0mm) Thickness: 1.34 inches (34.0mm) Weight: 1.66 pounds (753 grams) Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses The AirPort Extreme has two hardware addresses printed on the bottom of the case: AirPort ID: The address used to identify AirPort Extreme on a wireless network. Ethernet ID: You may need to provide this address to your ISP to connect AirPort Extreme to the Internet.

Using AirPort Extreme

The only way to shut off power completely to your AirPort Extreme is to disconnect it from the power source. When connecting or disconnecting your AirPort Extreme, always hold the plug by its sides. Keep fingers away from the metal part of the plug. Your AirPort Extreme should not be opened for any reason, even when the AirPort Extreme is unplugged. If your AirPort Extreme needs service, see Learning More, Service, and Support on page 29. Never force a connector into the ports. If the connector and port do not join with reasonable ease, they probably dont match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.

Appendix AirPort Extreme Specifications
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.

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 AirPort Extreme away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. Protect AirPort Extreme from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your AirPort Extreme. If you do, unplug AirPort Extreme before cleaning up the spill. Do not use AirPort Extreme outdoors. AirPort Extreme is an indoor product.
Do Not Make Repairs Yourself
Warning: Do not attempt to open your AirPort Extreme or disassemble it. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. No user-serviceable parts are inside.

About Handling

Your AirPort Extreme may be damaged by improper storage or handling. Be careful not to drop your AirPort Extreme when transporting the device.
Communications Regulation Information

Wireless Radio Use

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range to reduce the potential for harmful interference to cochannel Mobile Satellite systems. Cet appareil doit tre utilis lintrieur. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices. If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of this device is well below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. However, this device should be operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm between its antennas and a person's body and the antennas used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
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.
Radio and Television Interference
This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properlythat is, in strict accordance with Apples instructionsit may cause interference with radio and television reception.
Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance. Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer, Inc., Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-974-2000.

VCCI Class B Statement

EuropeEU Declaration of Conformity
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 893, EN301 489-17, EN60950. Hereby, Apple Computer, Inc., declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Industry Canada Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Disposal and Recycling Information
AirPort Extreme has an internal battery. Please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Apple's recycling program, go to www.apple.com/environment. California: The coin cell battery in your product contains perchlorates. Special handling and disposal may apply. Refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
European UnionDisposal Information:
Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd.
This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection points accept products for free. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. Deutschland: Dieses Gert enthlt Batterien. Bitte nicht in den Hausmll werfen. Entsorgen Sie dieses Gertes am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der mageblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen.

Taiwan:

2007 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AirPort Extreme, Bonjour, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPort Express is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Contents

Chapter 1
Introduction to AirPort About the AirPort Extreme Base Station The AirPort Extreme Base Station at a Glance AirPort Extreme Base Station Ports About the AirPort Software Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Mounting the AirPort Extreme Base Station on a Wall Setup Overview Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station Configuring the Base Station Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Stations Internet Connection Status Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication Connecting to the Internet Via the AirPort Network Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network Connecting Multiple Base Stations to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network Controlling the Range of Your AirPort Network More Information About AirPort Basic Network Designs Setting Up a Home Office Network Setting Up a Network at School Connecting AirPort Base Stations Using Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Troubleshooting AirPort Extreme Base Station Specifications Communications Regulation Information

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5 Appendix
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Introduction to AirPort

AirPort is a simple and fast way to access the Internet from anywhere in your home, classroom, or office without cables, additional phone lines, or complicated networking software.
AirPort is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology that provides highperformance wireless communication between multiple computers and the Internet. When you connect to the Internet using AirPort, you can share a single Internet connection with many computers at the same time and share files among them. To use AirPort to access the Internet, you may need an account with an Internet service provider (fees may apply) and a way to access the Interneteither through a DSL or cable modem, or an Ethernet network. If your base station has an internal modem, and you have a PPP dial-up connection with an ISP, you can connect to the Internet using the base stations internal modem. Note: This manual includes information for setting up the AirPort Extreme Base Station using Mac OS X and Windows XP and Windows 2000. The screenshots and general instructions are based on Mac OS X. For more detailed Windows XP and Windows 2000 instructions, see AirPort Help in the AirPort Admin Utility on computers using Windows.
About the AirPort Extreme Base Station
The AirPort Extreme Base Station establishes a wired connection to the Internet or a network and wireless connections to wireless client computers. Once the base station is connected to the network, all wireless client computers can connect to the Internet by joining the AirPort network. Computers connected to the AirPort network by Ethernet can also share the base stations Internet connection. The base station manages communications between the Internet and the wireless client computers.

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The AirPort Extreme Base Station has the following ports: 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( ) port for connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network with Internet access 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (G) port for high-speed connection to local printers and Ethernet computers that dont have Internet access USB port ( ) for connecting a printer to the base station Some models of the base station also have a built-in 56K modem port (W ) for dial-up Internet access with a standard telephone line. Some models of the base station can also receive power over Ethernet (PoE). When the base station Ethernet WAN port is connected to IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), such as a line-powered Ethernet switch or hub, with a CAT 5 Ethernet cable, it receives power over the Ethernet cable.
The AirPort Extreme Base Station at a Glance

Status lights

External antenna port Reset button Ethernet (WAN) port Ethernet (LAN) port Internal modem port
Security slot USB printer port Power adapter port
Chapter 1 Introduction to AirPort
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AirPort Extreme Base Station Ports
Your AirPort Extreme Base Station may have six ports, depending on which model you purchased.
10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN port Connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to an existing Ethernet network with Internet access.
10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN port Connect local Ethernet computers (computers without Internet access) and printers, or other Ethernet devices, such as a hub or a switch. Internal modem port (on some models) Connect one end of a phone cord to the internal modem port and the other end to a standard telephone jack. Universal Serial Bus (USB) printer port Connect a USB printer so that computers connected to the AirPort network can share the printer. External antenna port Connect an Apple-certified external antenna to extend the range of the wireless network.
Power adapter port Connect one end of the AirPort Extreme Base Station power adapter to the port and the other end to an electrical outlet. Security slot You can purchase a security cable and lock to secure your AirPort Extreme Base Station.

Note: If this AirPort Extreme Base Station did not come with a power adapter and you dont plan to use PoE, you can purchase a base station power adapter from your Appleauthorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. If the base station supports PoE, it and its mounting bracket conform to UL Standard 2043, Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces, for placement in the air-handling space above suspended ceilings. Using PoE allows you to install a base station in places away from a standard electrical outlet. For more information about using PoE, see the document Designing AirPort Extreme Networks, or AirPort Networks for Windows, that came on the AirPort CD. The documents are also available at www.apple.com/airportextreme. To determine if your base station supports PoE, check the label on the bottom of the base station. Note: To use the base station in an air-handling space above suspended ceilings, you must connect the Ethernet WAN port to an 802.3af-compliant PSE with a plenum-rated Ethernet cable. You cannot use the AC power adapter to power a base station installed in an air-handling space. If you connect an external antenna to a base station mounted in an air-handling space, make sure it is plenum-rated. See the documentation that came with the antenna.
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About the AirPort Software
AirPort Setup Assistant Use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station and to set up your computer to use AirPort. The Assistant is located in Applications/Utilities on a computer using Mac OS X. AirPort Admin Utility AirPort Admin Utility is an advanced tool for setting up and managing the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Use AirPort Admin Utility to adjust network, routing, and security settings and other advanced options. AirPort Admin Utility is located in Applications/ Utilities on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP or Windows 2000. AirPort status menu in the menu bar Use the AirPort status menu to switch quickly between AirPort networks, monitor the signal quality of the current network, create a Computer-to-Computer network, and turn AirPort on and off. The AirPort status menu in the menu bar is part of AirPort for Max OS X. If your base station supports Power over Ethernet, the following Mac OS X applications are included on the AirPort Management Tools CD. AirPort Management Utility AirPort Management Utility allows network administrators to set up and manage multiple base stations from a single location. AirPort Client Monitor The AirPort Client monitor application monitors the signal strength and transmit rate of wireless client computers.

To extend the range of your network, you can use AirPort Admin Utility to set up multiple base stations in your network connected to one another wirelessly, known as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), or over Ethernet. You can also extend the range of your wireless network by connecting an Apple-certified external antenna to the antenna port. If you connect a USB printer to the base station, computers on the AirPort network can print to it by selecting the printer via Rendezvous in Printer Setup Utility, located in Applications/Utilities on a Macintosh. You must use Mac OS X v10.2.3 or later, or Windows XP or Windows 2000, to print to a USB printer via an AirPort Extreme Base Station. For information about setting up a computer using Windows XP or Windows 2000, see the document AirPort Networks for Windows, that came on the AirPort CD. Note: If the base station is set up to receive power over the Ethernet WAN port, do not connect a printer to the USB port. You cannot print to a USB printer if the base station is powered over Ethernet.
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Setting Up Your AirPort Extreme Base Station
Use the information in this chapter to set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station.
Before you set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station for Internet access, make sure that:
You have a computer with an AirPort Card or an AirPort Extreme Card, or a
compatible Wi-Fi card installed in a computer using Windows XP or Windows 2000.
Your computer has the latest version of the AirPort software installed.
For the latest information on AirPort software, check Software Update in System Preferences or the following Apple websites:
Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airportextreme Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support You have an account with an Internet service provider (fees may apply) or you have
Internet access through a network. For more information on using AirPort with your Internet account, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or go to the Apple Service & Support website at support.apple.com.
You have a suitable location for your AirPort Extreme Base Station.

If your base station has a built-in modem and you connect to the Internet using it, the base station can provide Internet access to computers connected to both Ethernet ports (WAN and LAN G). Step 2: Use the AirPort Setup Assistant on a Macintosh computer The AirPort Setup Assistant: Sets up your AirPort network Configures your computer to access the AirPort network created by the AirPort Extreme Base Station Note: You cant use the AirPort Setup Assistant to set up some advanced features. Use AirPort Admin Utility, located in Applications/Utilities. To use the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station: 1 Make sure you have plugged in the base station and the middle light is on. 2 Open the AirPort Setup Assistant (in Applications/Utilities on a Mac, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Use AirPort Admin Utility on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer See the document AirPort Networks for Windows that came on the AirPort CD for detailed instructions for setting up your AirPort Extreme Base Station using AirPort Admin Utility.
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Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station
The information in this chapter will help you understand how to use your base station and how to get the most from your AirPort network.
Use the information provided in this chapter to: Configure your base stations Internet connection Use AirPort Admin Utility to modify advanced base station settings Monitor your AirPort Extreme Base Station status Connect to and disconnect from the AirPort network Connect additional base stations to your AirPort network Extend the range of your AirPort network
Configuring the Base Station
The AirPort Setup Assistant provides complete configuration options for most AirPort networks. For advanced settings, you can use AirPort Admin Utility (in Applications/Utilities) to configure your AirPort Extreme Base Station. You can use AirPort Admin Utility to do the following:
Configure your AirPort network, including changing the network name and

password and specifying whether users need a password to join your network. Change the AirPort Extreme Base Station name and password. Set advanced security settings, like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Enter the TCP/IP settings for your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Set up the way Internet access is provided to computers on the AirPort network. Set up multiple base stations on a single AirPort network.
Note: If your base station does not support PoE, by default it is set to use the Internet Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Network Address Translation (NAT) to share a single IP address. If your base station supports PoE, by default it is set up as a bridge, and the Distribute IP address checkbox is deselected in the Network pane of AirPort Admin Utility.
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Important: If you use AirPort Admin Utility instead of the AirPort Setup Assistant to configure your base station for the first time, you may be asked for a password. The initial password for the AirPort Extreme Base Station is public. See the document Designing AirPort Extreme Networks, or AirPort Networks for Windows, located on the AirPort CD and at www.apple.com/airportextreme, for indepth information on designing and setting up your AirPort network using the AirPort Setup Assistant and AirPort Admin Utility. If you are setting up larger AirPort Extreme networks with base stations that support PoE, you can also use AirPort Management Utility and AirPort Client Monitor (on the Management Tools CD) to set up and manage multiple base stations. See the document Managing AirPort Extreme Networks, located on the Management Tools CD, and at www.apple.com/airportextreme, for information and instructions for setting up, managing, and monitoring larger AirPort Extreme networks.
Monitoring the AirPort Extreme Base Stations Internet Connection Status
Use the Internet Connect application, located in the Applications folder on a Macintosh, to monitor the wireless signal level and status of your AirPort Extreme Base Stations Internet connection, as shown below.
Use the Wireless Connection Status menu on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer to monitor the wireless signal level.
Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station
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Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication
The following table explains the AirPort Extreme Base Station indicator lights.

Light number 3

Indicator Flashing Steady glow Flashing

Status The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via AirPort. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is in normal operating mode. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via the LAN port.
For more information about the base stations indicator lights, see Designing AirPort Extreme Networks, or AirPort Networks for Windows, located on the AirPort CD, or at www.apple.com/airportextreme.
Connecting to the Internet Via the AirPort Network
If your computer is connected to an AirPort network that has continuous Internet access via Ethernet, DSL, or a cable modem, you may already be connected to the Internet and can open and use any application that requires an Internet connection, such as a web browser or email application. If you are not connected, open Internet Connect, located in the Applications folder, click AirPort in the toolbar, and click Connect.
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Connecting Additional Base Stations to Your AirPort Network
You can connect additional AirPort Extreme Base Stations to extend the range of your wireless network. You can connect the base stations wirelessly or using Ethernet. A network with base stations connected using Ethernet is known as a roaming network. Connecting base stations wirelessly creates what is known as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). See the document Designing AirPort Extreme Networks, or AirPort Networks for Windows for more information about setting up a roaming network or extending your network with WDS.
Connecting Multiple Base Stations to Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
If your base stations support PoE, you can connect multiple base stations to an 802.3afcompliant Ethernet device (known as a PSE), and send power and a network or Internet connection over category 5 Ethernet cables. Receiving power over the base stations Ethernet connection eliminates extra cables and the need to locate the base station near a power outlet. Base stations that support PoE meet flammability classification standards and are UL listed for use above suspended ceilings and in air-handling spaces. The US National Electric Code (NEC) and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) require that you use plenum-rated Ethernet cables in air-handling spaces.

Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network
In addition to adding base stations to your network, you can attach an Apple-certified external antenna to the base station to extend your networks range. External antennas are available from your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. External antennas may not be permitted in some regions outside the US. If your base station supports PoE and is mounted in an air-handling space and receives power over the Ethernet WAN port, do not connect an external antenna unless it is plenum-rated and conforms to UL Standard 2043. Note: Before connecting or disconnecting an external antenna, you must unplug the base stations power adapter, connect or disconnect the antenna, and then plug the base station back in to its power source.
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Controlling the Range of Your AirPort Network
You can also shorten the range of your AirPort network by adjusting the power transmitted to the radio in the base station. This might be useful if you want to control access to the network by restricting the range to a single room, for example. To shorten the range of your AirPort network: 1 Open AirPort Admin Utility, in Applications/Utilities on a Macintosh and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer. 2 Select your base station and click Configure. 3 On a Macintosh, click Wireless Options. On a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, click AirPort. 4 Choose a percentage from the Transmitter Power slider.
More Information About AirPort
You can find more information about AirPort in the following locations: AirPort Help Look in AirPort Help for information on setting up an AirPort network, using an AirPort Base Station, editing base station settings, avoiding sources of interference, locating additional information on the Internet, and more. Choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. Designing AirPort Extreme Networks For in-depth information on configuring AirPort networks, see the Designing AirPort Extreme Networks document, located at www.apple.com/airportextreme. Managing AirPort Extreme Networks For in-depth information on setting up and managing multiple base stations in AirPort networks, see the Managing AirPort Extreme Networks document, located at www.apple.com/support/airportextreme. AirPort Networks for Windows For in-depth information on configuring AirPort networks from a Microsoft Windows computer, see the AirPort Networks for Windows document, located at www.apple.com/airportextreme. AirPort website www.apple.com/airportextreme Apple Support website www.apple.com/support

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Basic Network Designs

You can set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station just about anywhere and use it for Internet access and wireless networking.
You need only a connection to the Internet and a computer with wireless capabilities. You can even add non-wireless computers to the network by connecting them to the base station through the built-in Ethernet LAN (G) port. Connect a USB printer to the base station, and all the computers on the network using Mac OS X v10.2.3 or later, both wired and wireless, can share the printer. If you want to extend the range of your AirPort network, connect an Apple-certified external antenna to the base station antenna port. Apple-certified external antennas for the AirPort Extreme Base Station are available from your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at store.apple.com. Note: External antennas may not be permitted in some regions. Do not connect an external antenna to a base station that supports PoE and is mounted in the air space above a ceiling. This chapter explains how to set up your base station: In your home or small office with an Ethernet or dial-up connection to the Internet In school, where you might have both a broadband and an Ethernet connection In a business or school using Power over Ethernet
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Setting Up a Home Office Network
If you are setting up an AirPort network in your home or small office and you have a broadband DSL or cable modem connection to the Internet, and an existing Ethernet network, you may need the following items: An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations A DSL or cable modem with Internet access AirPort- or other wireless-equipped computers An optional Ethernet network The following illustration is an example of an AirPort network in an office. The AirPort Extreme Base station is connected by the Ethernet WAN ( ) port to the DSL or cable modem (if your base station came with a built-in modem, you can use it to connect). The base station shares its Internet connection with the AirPort-equipped computers wirelessly and with computers connected to the Ethernet LAN (G) port.

To the Internet

To Ethernet (LAN)

To USB printer

Power adapter
For more information on AirPort Extreme network designs, see Designing AirPort Extreme Networks, located at www.apple.com/airport. For information on managing larger AirPort Extreme networks, see Managing AirPort Extreme Networks, located at www.apple.com/support/airport.
Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs
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Setting Up a Network at School
If you are setting up a network at school, and have a broadband DSL or cable modem connection to the Internet, and an existing Ethernet network, you may need the following items: An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations A DSL or cable modem with Internet access AirPort- or other wireless-equipped computers An optional Apple-certified external antenna The following illustration is an example of an AirPort network in a school with multiple rooms or buildings. The AirPort Extreme Base Stations are set up as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), with the main base station connected by the Ethernet WAN ( ) port to the DSL or cable modem. The main base station shares its Internet connection with the wireless computers in the room, or with computers connected to the main base stations Ethernet LAN (G) port. The main base station also shares the Internet connection with the relay base station in the other room or building. The relay base station transfers the Internet connection to a remote base station set up in a third building. The relay and remote base stations can be set up to share the Internet connection with wireless computers in the room, or computers connected to the base stations Ethernet LAN (G) port.

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Remote

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Connecting AirPort Base Stations Using Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
You can connect multiple base stations that support PoE to 802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), and send power and a network or Internet connection over Ethernet cables. Receiving power over the Ethernet connection eliminates extra cables and the need to locate the base station near a power outlet. The following illustration is an example of an AirPort network in a business or school with multiple rooms or buildings. Plenum-rated Ethernet cables connect to the Ethernet WAN ( ) ports on the base stations and to an 802.3af-compliant PSE. The base stations are mounted in the ceiling air-handling space, and are secure and out of sight. When the base stations receive power and a network connection over the WAN port, the USB port is disabled. You can connect the Ethernet LAN port to a computer or other Ethernet device, but power does not travel to the Ethernet LAN port. Important: Do not connect an external antenna to a base station mounted in an airhandling space above a suspended ceiling unless it is plenum-rated and conforms to UL Standard 2043.
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Base stations mounted in air-handling space
Plenum-rated Ethernet cables

AC power outlet

Plenum-rated Ethernet cables Base stations mounted in air-handling space
802.3af-compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) connected to a network

To 802.3af-compliant PSE

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Troubleshooting

Use the information in this chapter if you are having trouble setting up your AirPort Extreme Base Station.
If the AirPort Setup Assistant cant detect the proper AirPort hardware Make sure that the computer you are using has an AirPort Card or an AirPort Extreme Card installed. If you recently installed the card, shut down your computer and make sure the card is properly installed. Make sure that the AirPort antenna cable is securely connected to the card (you should hear a click when the antenna is connected securely). Make sure that the other end of the card is firmly inserted into the connector in the AirPort Card slot. If you forget your AirPort network or base station password You can clear the AirPort network or base station password by resetting the base station. Follow these steps: 1 On a Mac, open Network preferences. Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu and choose Using DHCP from the Configure pop-up menu. On a computer using Windows XP or Windows 2000, open Control Panel from the Start menu, right-click Wireless Network Connection and choose Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. 2 Press and hold the reset button for one full second.

Reset button

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The middle light flashes, indicating that the base station is in reset mode. The base station remains in reset mode for five minutes. If you do not make your changes within five minutes of pressing the reset button, you must reset it again. 3 Use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to select the network created by the base station (the network name does not change). 4 Open AirPort Admin Utility (in Applications/Utilities on a Mac, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a Windows computer). 5 Select your base station and click Configure. 6 In the dialog that appears, make the following changes:
Reset the AirPort Extreme Base Station password. Turn encryption on to activate password protection for your AirPort network. If you
turn on encryption, enter a new password for your AirPort network. 7 Click OK. The base station restarts to load the new settings. Note: While the base station is in reset mode, access control and RADIUS settings are temporarily interrupted. All of the base station settings will be available after the base station has restarted. If your base station isnt responding Try unplugging the base station and plugging it back in to a power outlet. If power is supplied over Ethernet, make sure the cables are properly connected and the PSE is plugged in and working correctly. If your base station stops responding completely, you may need to reset it to the factory default settings. This erases all of the settings youve made and resets them to the settings that came with the base station.
To return the base station to the factory settings: Press and hold the reset button for five full seconds. The base station restarts with the following settings:
The base station receives its IP address using DHCP. The network name reverts to Apple Network XXXXXX (where X is a letter or number). The base station password returns to public.
Important: Resetting the base station to factory defaults erases all the settings you have entered for the base station, including access control and RADIUS settings.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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If you move your AirPort Extreme Base Station to a location on your network with a different subnet and lose communication with the base station Your AirPort Extreme Base Station may have an invalid IP address. 1 Make sure that your computer is set to access the network from the new location (where you moved the AirPort Extreme Base Station) and that it is in range of the base station. 2 Make sure that the computer is set to use AirPort. 3 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant to reconfigure the base station. Important: You cannot use the AirPort Setup Assistant if you have used AirPort Admin Utility to turn off Internet sharing for your base station. If Internet sharing is turned off, you need to reset your base station and enter a new IP address. See If you forget your AirPort network or base station password on page 27. If your printer isnt responding If you connected a printer to the USB port on the base station and the computers on the AirPort network cant print, try doing the following: 1 Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on. 2 Make sure the cables are securely connected to the printer and to the base stations USB port. 3 Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer List on client computers. To do this: a b c d Open Printer Setup Utility, located in Applications/Utilities. If the printer is not in the list, click Add. Choose Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. Select the printer and click Add.

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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. Radio and Television Interference The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properlythat is, in strict accordance with Apples instructionsit may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices. If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc., could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product. This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance. Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer, Inc., Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-974-2000.

Use in Air-Handling Spaces
This device has been designed and tested for use in environmental air handling spaces, in accordance with Section 300.22(C) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3), and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, C22.1. Peut tre utilis dans des gaines transportant de lair trait, coonformment la section 300.22(C) du National Electrical Code et aux articles 2-128, 12010(3) et 12-100 du Code Canadien de llectricit, Premire partie C22.1.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
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VCCI Class B Statement

2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Mac, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Rendezvous is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. AppleCare and AppleStore are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered certification mark, and Wi-Fi Protected Access is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Europe EU Declaration of Conformity
Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 1999/5/EC See http://www.apple.com/euro/compliance/
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www.apple.com/airport www.apple.com/support/airport
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