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How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access, More Information About AirPort

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How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. The handset of the cordless phone makes a wireless connection to the base, which is connected to the telephone line. Similarly, your computer makes a wireless connection to the base station, which is connected to the telephone line or your Ethernet network. Note: The AirPort Extreme technology in your Power Mac G5 is compatible with all versions of the AirPort Base Station. Telephone or Ethernet connection AirPort Extreme Base Station Important: Several kinds of objects placed near the computer can cause interference. See the instructions that came with your AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station to learn about avoiding interference. For more information, go to the Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. More Information About AirPort To purchase an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, contact an Apple Authorized Reseller, visit an Apple Store retail location, or go online to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. For more information about AirPort, search for "AirPort" in Mac Help. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport. 40 Chapter 3 Using Your Power Mac G5

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Chapter 3
Using Your Power Mac G5
How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access
With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a
base station,
which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a
cordless telephone. The handset of the cordless phone makes a wireless connection to
the base, which is connected to the telephone line. Similarly, your computer makes a
wireless connection to the base station, which is connected to the telephone line or
your Ethernet network.
Note:
The AirPort Extreme technology in your Power Mac G5 is compatible with all
versions of the AirPort Base Station.
Important:
Several kinds of objects placed near the computer can cause interference.
See the instructions that came with your AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base
Station to learn about avoiding interference. For more information, go to the Service &
Support website at www.apple.com/support.
More Information About AirPort
To purchase an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, contact an Apple
Authorized Reseller, visit an Apple Store retail location, or go online to the Apple Store
at www.apple.com/store.
For more information about AirPort, search for “AirPort” in Mac Help. You can also find
information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport.
AirPort Extreme Base Station
Telephone or Ethernet connection