Apple M7601LL/B Setup Guide

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    AirPort Extreme Setup Guide
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    to Share USB Hard Disks 20 Setting Up the Airport Extreme 21 Using AirPort Utility 22 Creating a New Wireless Network 22 Configuring and Sharing Internet Access 24 Setting Advanced Options 25 Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network 26 Tips and Troubleshooting 26 If You Can't Connect to the
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    Amber 30 If Your Printer Isn't Responding 31 Updating AirPort Software 31 AirPort Extreme Placement Considerations 32 Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort 33 Learning More, Service, and Support 35 AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines 38 Regulatory Compliance Information 4
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    , such as newer computers, iPad, and Apple TV Wireless devices join the network that provides them the best performance and compatibility, and the AirPort Extreme shares your broadband Internet connection with computers and devices on your network. With your AirPort Extreme, you can: ÂÂ Create
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    /support/airport. Apple periodically updates AirPort software. It's recommended that you update your software to keep your AirPort Extreme up to date. Note: To download a copy of this setup guide in your language, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort Service and Support, and click Manuals
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    the AirPort Extreme The AirPort Extreme has six ports, located on the back: ÂÂ One 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port (
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    for troubleshooting your AirPort Extreme. The status light on the front of the AirPort Extreme shows the current status. About the AirPort Software Use the AirPort Utility software and follow the instructions on the following pages to set up your AirPort Extreme and your AirPort wireless network
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    speed and a compatible 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless card to set it up wirelessly, or a Windows computer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station with an Ethernet cable to set it up using Ethernet ÂÂ Windows XP Home or Professional (with Service Pack 3 installed) or Windows
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    modem (if you will connect to the Internet) to the Ethernet (WAN) port (
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    Utility), the status light may flash green to indicate normal activity. AirPort Extreme cannot establish a connection to the network or the Internet, or is encountering a problem. Make sure you have installed AirPort Utility and use it to get information about what might cause the status light
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    amber and green Solid blue Status/description There may be a problem starting up. AirPort Extreme will restart and try again. The base station is ready to allow a wireless client access to the network. See "Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network" on page 25. What's Next After you plug in
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    the Airport Extreme" on page 20 to find out more about using AirPort Utility to help set up your network. See the document "Apple AirPort Networks" for detailed information about AirPort networks and the AirPort Extreme Base Station. The document is located at www.apple.com/support/manuals/airport
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    a Broadband Internet Service 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-equipped computers can access the wireless AirPort network to share
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    . 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network. (See "Setting Up the Airport Extreme" on page 20.) If AirPort Utility isn't installed on your computer, you can download it from www.apple.com/support/airport. Computers using AirPort or other compatible wireless cards or adapters can
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    the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer 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: 2.4 or 5 GHz Shared printer 2.4 or 5 GHz d USB port 16 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks
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    then click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network, if you have not already set up your network. If AirPort Utility isn't installed on your computer, you can download it from www.apple.com/support/airport. To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or later: 1 Choose
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    Hard Disks 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: 2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 or 5 GHz Shared hard disk drive d USB port 18 Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks
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    If AirPort Utility isn't installed on your computer, you can download it from www.apple.com/support/airport. Computers can access the hard disk to share or store files using Mac OS X v10.4 or later, or Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7 (SP1). Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks 19
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    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 "Apple AirPort Networks" document, located at www.apple.com/support/airport. You can do most
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    in AirPort Utility. On a Mac computer using Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later: 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the 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
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    the AirPort Extreme USB port (d). 2 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Mac, or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows. If AirPort Utility isn't installed on your computer, you can download it from www.apple.com/support/airport
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    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. 2 Open AirPort
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    Base Station menu. If you are prompted for a password, enter it. For more information and detailed instructions for using the manual setup features in AirPort Utility, see the "Apple AirPort Networks" document, located at www.apple.com/support/airport. 24 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Airport Extreme
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    is no longer able to access your network. When you provide a client access to your wireless network, the client does not need to enter the network password. To allow client access to your network: 1 Open AirPort Utility, select your base station, and choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu
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    Troubleshooting 4 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 ÂÂ Try connecting to the Internet directly from your computer. If you can't connect to the Internet from your computer, check your network
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    multiple networks available. 3 Open AirPort Utility (in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Mac, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows). If AirPort Utility isn't installed on your computer, you can download it from www.apple.com/support/airport. 4 Select
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    the reset button until the status light flashes quickly (about 5 seconds). The AirPort Extreme resets with the following settings: ÂÂ The AirPort Extreme receives its IP address using DHCP. ÂÂ The network name reverts to Apple Network XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is replaced with the last six digits of the
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    AirPort Extreme may be out of range of an AirPort network, or there may be a problem with your Internet service provider problems" checkbox in AirPort preferences. If the base station has problems, AirPort Utility opens and walks you through solving the problems. Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting
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    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 Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or later: ÂÂ Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax. ÂÂ Click Add (+) and
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    pop-up menu to automatically check for updates. AirPort Extreme Placement Considerations The following recommendations can help your AirPort Extreme achieve maximum wireless range and optimal network coverage. ÂÂ Place your AirPort Extreme in an open area where there are few obstructions, such as
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    , and power stations ÂÂ 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. ÂÂ Nearby base stations using adjacent channels. For
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    Service, and Support You can find more information about using your AirPort Extreme on the web and in onscreen help. 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. For AirPort support
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    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
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    -45 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN (G) ÂÂ Universal Serial Bus (USB d) ÂÂ 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n AirPort Extreme wireless Environmental Specifications ÂÂ Operating Temperature: 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C) ÂÂ Storage Temperature: -13° F to 140° F (-25° C to 60° C) ÂÂ Relative
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    the plug. ÂÂ Your AirPort Extreme should not be opened for any reason, even when it is unplugged. If your AirPort Extreme needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 33. ÂÂ Never force a connector into the ports. If the connector and port do not join with reasonable ease, they
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    . 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
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    installed and used properly-that is, in strict accordance with Apple's instructions- Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple AirPort Card antennas and a person's body and must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna
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    že tento WLAN Access Point je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Undertegnede Apple Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr WLAN Access Point overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch Hiermit erkl
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    is available at: www.apple.com/euro/compliance This Apple WLAN Access Point can be used in the following countries: AT BG BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SL ES SE GB IS LI NO CH Korea Warning Statements B B Singapore Wireless
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    Taiwan Wireless Statements Taiwan Class B Statement Japan VCCI Class B Statement Russia Disposal and Recycling Information This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your
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    de acordo com as leis e diretrizes ambientais locais. Para informações sobre o programa de reciclagem da Apple, pontos de coleta e telefone de informações, visite www.apple.com/br/environment Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines
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    www.apple.com/airport www.apple.com/support/airport © 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, Apple TV, Bonjour, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, Mac OS, and Time Capsule are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
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