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If you want to design an AirPort network that provides Internet access to non-wireless computers via Ethernet, or take advantage of some of the base station's more advanced features, use this document to design and implement your network. Note: This version of AirPort Admin Utility is compatible with Windows XP and Windows 2000. The instructions and screen images in this book are for Windows XP. If you are using Windows 2000, the images on your screen may look slightly different. How AirPort Works In a wired network, sharing files and information between computers requires the computers to be connected by cables. With AirPort, the data is transferred between computers using radio waves through a wireless network. You can create a wireless network using an AirPort Extreme Base Station or an AirPort Express, and all wireless communication goes through the base station to the Internet or to other computers on the network. You can also incorporate AirPort technology into an existing Ethernet network by connecting an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express to the network. This allows non-AirPort computers to communicate with AirPort computers. If you are setting up an AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can connect Ethernet computers to the base station LAN (G) port. The typical indoor range for an AirPort connection is up to 150 feet (45 meters). Range in a wireless network may vary with site conditions. How Wireless Internet Access Is Provided Wireless Internet access requires an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter, an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, and an account with an Internet service provider (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers (ISPs) are not currently compatible with AirPort. Some cable modem and DSL providers may not be compatible with AirPort. Contact your service provider for more information. AirPort technology is similar to cordless telephone technology. The handset of the cordless phone makes a wireless connection to the base, which is connected to the telephone system. Likewise, with AirPort, your computer does not establish a wireless connection with your ISP directly. You set up a wireless connection from the computer to a base station that is connected to the Internet by a wire, such as a DSL or telephone line. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
If you want to design an AirPort network that provides Internet access to non-wireless
computers via Ethernet, or take advantage of some of the base station’s more
advanced features, use this document to design and implement your network.
Note:
This version of AirPort Admin Utility is compatible with Windows XP and
Windows 2000. The instructions and screen images in this book are for Windows XP. If
you are using Windows 2000, the images on your screen may look slightly different.
How AirPort Works
In a wired network, sharing files and information between computers requires the
computers to be connected by cables. With AirPort, the data is transferred between
computers using radio waves through a wireless network.
You can create a wireless network using an AirPort Extreme Base Station or an AirPort
Express, and all wireless communication goes through the base station to the Internet
or to other computers on the network.
You can also incorporate AirPort technology into an existing Ethernet network by
connecting an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express to the network. This
allows non-AirPort computers to communicate with AirPort computers. If you are
setting up an AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can connect Ethernet computers to the
base station LAN (
G
) port.
The typical indoor range for an AirPort connection is up to 150 feet (45 meters). Range
in a wireless network may vary with site conditions.
How Wireless Internet Access Is Provided
Wireless Internet access requires an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter, an AirPort
Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, and an account with an Internet service
provider (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers (ISPs) are not currently
compatible with AirPort. Some cable modem and DSL providers may not be
compatible with AirPort. Contact your service provider for more information.
AirPort technology is similar to cordless telephone technology. The handset of the
cordless phone makes a wireless connection to the base, which is connected to
the telephone system. Likewise, with AirPort, your computer does not establish a
wireless connection with your ISP directly. You set up a wireless connection from the
computer to a base station that is connected to the Internet by a wire, such as a DSL
or telephone line.