Apple Base Station Setup Guide - Page 17

Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication

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Monitoring AirPort Extreme Base Station Communication The following table explains the AirPort Extreme Base Station indicator lights. 1 2 3 Light number Indicator 1 Flashing 2 Steady glow 3 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 station's 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. Chapter 3 Using Your AirPort Extreme Base Station 17

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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.
For more information about the base station’s 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.
Light number
Indicator
Status
1
Flashing
The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via AirPort.
2
Steady glow
The AirPort Extreme Base Station is receiving power and is in
normal operating mode.
3
Flashing
The AirPort Extreme Base Station is communicating via the LAN
port.
1
2
3