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Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking

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Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking Some Mac mini models include AirPort Extreme. If you ordered AirPort Extreme technology (also called WiFi or 802.11b/g) when you purchased your Mac mini, it is already installed. AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. AirPort uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. You can access the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, print wirelessly, and more. The AirPort Extreme technology in your Mac mini is compatible with the AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort Express, the original AirPort base station, or other 802.11b or 802.11g compliant products. For wireless Internet access, you need one of these products and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions. Note: If your Mac mini doesn't include AirPort Extreme technology, you can have it installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Store retail location. 40 Chapter 3 Using Your Mac mini

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Chapter 3
Using Your Mac mini
Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking
Some Mac mini models include AirPort Extreme. If you ordered AirPort Extreme
technology (also called WiFi or 802.11b/g) when you purchased your Mac mini, it is
already installed. AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet
access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. AirPort uses wireless local
area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple
computers. You can access the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, print
wirelessly, and more.
The AirPort Extreme technology in your Mac mini is compatible with the AirPort
Extreme Base Station, AirPort Express, the original AirPort base station, or other 802.11b
or 802.11g compliant products. For wireless Internet access, you need one of these
products and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers are not
currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.
Note:
If your Mac mini doesn’t include AirPort Extreme technology, you can have it
installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Store retail location.