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Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication

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If only one IP address is provided, then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection, also known as network address translation (NAT) or "IP masquerading." For setup information, check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network. The AirPort Base Station can be used to share one IP address among multiple computers. For information about using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you can't resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP or network administrator. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication  Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point.  Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your base station or access point.  Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network's access point. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range. Repositioning or rotating the computer might improve reception.  Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar. Up to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. If you don't see the bars, try changing your location. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution

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Chapter 4
Problem, Meet Solution
If only one IP address is provided, then you must have a router capable of sharing the
connection, also known as network address translation (NAT) or “IP masquerading.”
For setup information, check the documentation provided with your router or ask
the person who set up your network. The AirPort Base Station can be used to share
one IP address among multiple computers. For information about using an AirPort
Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at
www.apple.com/support/airport.
If you can’t resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP or network
administrator.
Problems
with
AirPort
Extreme
Wireless
Communication
If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication
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Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a
wireless access point.
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Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions
that came with your base station or access point.
Â
Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s
access point. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless
communication and reduce this range. Repositioning or rotating the computer might
improve reception.
Â
Check the AirPort (
Z
) status icon in the menu bar. Up to four bars appear, indicating
signal strength. If you don’t see the bars, try changing your location.