Apple Base Station Setup Guide - Page 22

Setting Up a Home Office Network If you are setting up an AirPort network in your home or small office and you have a broadband DSL or cable modem connection to the Internet, and an existing Ethernet network, you may need the following items: • An AirPort Extreme Base Station or multiple base stations • A DSL or cable modem with Internet access • AirPort- or other wireless-equipped computers • An optional Ethernet network The following illustration is an example of an AirPort network in an office. The AirPort Extreme Base station is connected by the Ethernet WAN ( ) port to the DSL or cable modem (if your base station came with a built-in modem, you can use it to connect). The base station shares its Internet connection with the AirPort-equipped computers wirelessly and with computers connected to the Ethernet LAN (G) port. USB To the Internet To Ethernet (LAN) To USB printer Power adapter For more information on AirPort Extreme network designs, see "Designing AirPort Extreme Networks," located at www.apple.com/airport. For information on managing larger AirPort Extreme networks, see "Managing AirPort Extreme Networks," located at www.apple.com/support/airport. 22 Chapter 4 Basic Network Designs