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5 Enter the MAC address of the main base station in the Main AirPort ID field. The MAC address is also referred to as the AirPort ID and is printed on the label on the bottom of the base station, next to the AirPort ( ) symbol. 6 Click Add and enter the MAC address of each base station you want to set up as a remote base station for this relay base station. You need to set up at least one additional remote base station to share the relay's connection. Select a base station and click Remove to remove the base station from the list. 7 Click Update to transfer the new WDS settings to the relay and remote base stations. Important: You need to repeat these steps for each remote base station you include in the WDS. Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network In addition to adding additional base stations to your network, you can attach an Apple-certified external antenna to some models of base stations to extend your network's range. You can attach an omnidirectional antenna to broaden the range of the network in all directions, or you can add a unidirectional antenna to extend the network further in one direction. External antennas are available from your Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Note: After attaching an external antenna, you must unplug the base station's power adapter and then plug it back in. Chapter 3 AirPort Network Designs 45

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Chapter 3
AirPort Network Designs
45
5
Enter the MAC address of the main base station in the Main AirPort ID field. The MAC
address is also referred to as the AirPort ID and is printed on the label on the bottom of
the base station, next to the AirPort (
) symbol.
6
Click Add and enter the MAC address of each base station you want to set up as a
remote base station for this relay base station. You need to set up at least one
additional remote base station to share the relay’s connection.
Select a base station and click Remove to remove the base station from the list.
7
Click Update to transfer the new WDS settings to the relay and remote base stations.
Important:
You need to repeat these steps for each remote base station you include in
the WDS.
Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network
In addition to adding additional base stations to your network, you can attach an
Apple-certified external antenna to some models of base stations to extend your
network’s range. You can attach an omnidirectional antenna to broaden the range
of the network in all directions, or you can add a unidirectional antenna to extend
the network further in one direction. External antennas are available from your
Apple-authorized dealer, Apple retail stores, or the Apple Store at
www.apple.com/store.
Note:
After attaching an external antenna, you must unplug the base station’s power
adapter and then plug it back in.