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AirPort Extreme

Setup Guide

Contents

3Chapter 1: Getting Started

11 Chapter 2: AirPort Extreme Networks

Using AirPort Extreme with Your Broadband Internet Service

Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer

Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Hard Disk

Using AirPort Extreme with Your AirPort Network

20 Chapter 3: Setting Up AirPort Extreme

25 Chapter 4: Tips and Troubleshooting

33 Chapter 5: Learning More, Service, and Support

Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing AirPort Extreme. Read this

guide to get started using it.

AirPort Extreme is based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

draft 802.11n standard, the fastest wireless standard, which provides better

performance and greater range than previous IEEE 802.11 standards. AirPort Extreme is

compatible with computers using 802.11b and 802.11g, as well as computers using the

802.11a wireless standards.

With AirPort Extreme, you can:

Create a wireless network in your home, and then connect to the Internet and share

the connection with multiple computers simultaneously. An entire family or office

can be connected to the Internet at the same time.

Connect AirPort Extreme to your Ethernet network. Wireless-equipped Macintosh

computers or Windows XP computers can access an entire network without being

connected by a cable.

Connect a USB printer to your AirPort Extreme. All of the compatible computers on

the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can print to it.

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Connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme. All of the compatible computers on

the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can access the information on the hard

disk.

Connect a USB hub to your AirPort Extreme, and then connect multiple USB devices,

such as printers or hard disks. All of the computers on the network can access those

devices.

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About AirPort Extreme

AirPort Extreme has five ports, located on the back side:

One Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port (<

) for connecting a DSL or cable

modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network

Three 10/100 Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) ports (G

) for connecting Ethernet

devices, such as printers or computers, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet

network

One USB port (d

) for connecting a compatible USB printer, hard disk, or hub

Next to the ports is a reset button, which is used for troubleshooting your AirPort

Extreme. The status light on the front of AirPort Extreme shows the current status.

Status light Internet WAN port

AC adapter

Power port USB port

Ethernet ports Reset button

Security slot

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About the AirPort Software

AirPort Extreme works with the AirPort software included on the AirPort Extreme CD.

AirPort Utility

AirPort Utility helps you set up your AirPort Extreme to create a wireless network,

connect to the Internet, and share a USB printer or hard disk. You can also connect

your AirPort Extreme to your existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Extreme wireless

network to extend the range of your network using a Wireless Distribution System

(WDS). Use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to quickly and easily set up your

AirPort Extreme and your wireless network.

AirPort Utility is also an advanced tool for setting up and managing AirPort Extreme

and AirPort Express Base Stations. Use AirPort Utility to adjust network, routing, and

security settings and other advanced options.

AirPort status menu in the menu bar

Use the AirPort status menu to switch quickly between AirPort networks, monitor

the signal quality of the current network, create a computer-to-computer network,

and turn AirPort on and off. The status menu is available on computers using

Mac OS X.

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What You Need to Get Started

To set up AirPort Extreme using a Macintosh, you must have the following:

A Macintosh computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed to set it up

wirelessly

A Macintosh computer connected to AirPort Extreme with an Ethernet cable to set it

up using Ethernet

Mac OS X v10.4 or later

AirPort Utility 5 or later

To set up AirPort Extreme using a Windows PC, you must have the following:

A Windows PC with 300-MHz or higher processor speed

Windows XP Home or Professional (with Service Pack 2 installed)

AirPort Utility 5 or later

You can use AirPort Extreme with any wireless-enabled computer that is compliant

with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g standards, or with draft 802.11n. To set up AirPort

Extreme, your computer must meet the requirements listed above.

Install the AirPort software that came on the CD and follow the instructions on the

following pages to set up your AirPort Extreme and your AirPort wireless network.

Plugging In AirPort Extreme

Before you plug in your AirPort Extreme, first connect the appropriate cables to the

ports you want to use, including:

An Ethernet cable connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you will connect to the

Internet) to the Ethernet (WAN) port (<

)

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A USB cable to the USB port (d

) and to a compatible USB printer (if you will print to a

USB printer), a USB hard disk, or USB hub

Any Ethernet devices to the Ethernet LAN (G

) ports

After you have connected the cables for all the devices you plan to use, connect the AC

plug adapter, and plug AirPort Extreme into the wall. There is no “on” switch.

Important:

Use only the AC adapter that came with your AirPort Extreme.

When you plug AirPort Extreme into the wall, the status light flashes green for one

second, and then glows amber while it starts up. After it has started up completely, the

status light glows solid green.

Power port Ethernet activity light

AC adapter

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When you connect Ethernet cables to the Ethernet LAN (G

) ports, the lights above the

ports blink when there is network activity.

AirPort Extreme Status Lights

The following table explains AirPort Extreme light sequences and what they indicate.

What’s Next

After you plug in AirPort Extreme, use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to set it up

to work with your Internet connection, USB printer or hard disk, or an existing network.

The AirPort Utility is located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a

Macintosh, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP.

See “AirPort Extreme Networks” on page 11 for examples of all the ways you can use

AirPort Extreme, and information about how to set it up.

Light Status/description

Off

AirPort Extreme is unplugged.

Flashing green

AirPort Extreme is starting up. The light flashes for one second.

Solid green

AirPort Extreme is on and working properly. If you choose Flash

On Activity from the Status Light pop-up menu (on the Base

Station pane of AirPort settings in AirPort Utility), the status light

may flash green to indicate normal activity.

Flashing amber

AirPort Extreme cannot establish a connection to the network or

the Internet. See “Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes

Amber” on page 28.

Solid amber

AirPort Extreme is completing its startup sequence.

Flashing amber and green

There may be a problem starting up. AirPort Extreme will restart

and try again.

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See “Setting Up AirPort Extreme” on page 20 to find out more about using AirPort

Utility to set up your base station and wireless network.

AirPort Extreme Networks

In this chapter you’ll find explanations of the different ways

you can use AirPort Extreme.

This chapter gives examples of the different kinds of networks you can set up using

AirPort Extreme. It provides diagrams and explanations of what you need to do to get

your AirPort Extreme network up and running quickly.

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Using AirPort Extreme with Your Broadband Internet Service

When you set up AirPort Extreme to provide network and Internet access, Macintosh

computers with AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, and 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n

wireless-equipped computers can access the wireless AirPort network to share files,

play games, and use Internet applications like web browsers and email applications.

It looks like this:

DSL or cable modem Internet WAN port

to Internet

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To set it up:

Connect your DSL or cable modem to your AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN (<

) port.

Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder), select

your base station, and then click Continue.

Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network or join an existing one. (See

“Setting Up AirPort Extreme” on page 20.)

Computers using AirPort and computers using other wireless cards or adapters connect

to the Internet through AirPort Extreme. Computers connected to AirPort Extreme

Ethernet ports can also access the network and connect to the Internet.

Wireless computers and computers connected to the Ethernet ports can also

communicate with one another through AirPort Extreme.

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Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer

When you connect a USB printer to your AirPort Extreme, all computers on the network

(wired and wireless) can print to it.

It looks like this:

USB port

Shared printer

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To set it up:

Connect the printer to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d

) using a USB cable.

Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder), select

your base station, and then click Continue.

Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network.

To use the printer connected toa computer using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later:

Open Printer Setup Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder).

Select the printer from the list.

If the printer is not in the list, click Add, choose Bonjour from the pop-up menu, and

then select the printer from the list.

To use the printer connected to a computer using or Windows XP:

Install Bonjour for Windows from the CD that came with your AirPort Extreme.

Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your printer.

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Using AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Hard Disk

When you connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, all computers on the

network (wired and wireless) can connect to the hard disk to access, share, and store

files.

It looks like this:

Shared hard disk drive

USB port

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To set it up:

Connect the hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d

) using a USB cable.

Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder), select

your base station, and then click Continue.

Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network.

Computers can access the hard disk to share or store files using Mac OS X v10.4 or later,

or Windows XP (with Service Pack 2).

To access the hard disk from a computer using Mac OS X:

From the Finder, choose Go > Connect to Server.

Click Browse, select the name of your base station, and then click Connect.

Select Guest to connect to the hard disk.

To access the hard disk from a computer using Windows XP:

Right-click on My Computer and choose Map Network Disk.

Enter the base station’s IP address and share name.

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Using AirPort Extreme with Your AirPort Network

The illustration below shows a wireless network utilizing all the capabilities of AirPort

Extreme.

DSL or cable modem

to USB port

USB hub to Internet

to Ethernet

port

AirPort Extreme

Shared hard

disk drive

Shared

printer

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To set it up

Connect all the devices you plan to use in your network.

Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder), select

your base station, and then click Continue.

Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your network. (See “Setting Up AirPort

Extreme” on page 20.)

Setting Up AirPort Extreme

This chapter provides information and instructions for using

AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme.

Use the diagrams in the previous chapter to help you decide where you want to use

your AirPort Extreme, and what features you want to set up on your AirPort network.

Then use the instructions in this chapter to easily configure AirPort Extreme and set up

your AirPort network.

This chapter provides an overview for using the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to set

up your network and other features of your AirPort Extreme. For more detailed wireless

networking information, and for information about the advanced features of AirPort

Utility and AirPort Express, refer to the “Designing AirPort Networks” document, located

on the AirPort Extreme CD and at www.apple.com/airportextreme.

You can do most of your network setup and configuration tasks using the setup

assistant in AirPort Utility. To set advanced options, choose Manual Setup from the Base

Station menu of AirPort Utility. See “Setting Advanced Options” on page 23.

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Using the AirPort Utility

To set up and configure your AirPort Extreme to use AirPort for wireless networking

and Internet access, use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility. AirPort Utility is installed

on your computer when you install the software on the AirPort Extreme CD.

On a Macintosh computer using Mac OS X v10.3 or later:

Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in your Applications folder.

Select your base station, and then click Continue.

Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your AirPort Extreme and your wireless

network.

On a computer using Windows XP (with Service Pack 2):

1Open AirPort Utility, located in Start > All Programs > AirPort.

2Select your base station, and then click Continue.

3Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your AirPort Extreme and your wireless

network.

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The setup assistant in AirPort Utility asks you a series of questions about the type of

network you want to use and the services you want to set up. The setup assistant helps

you enter the appropriate settings for the network you are setting up.

If you are using AirPort Extreme to connect to the Internet, you need a broadband (DSL

or cable modem) account with an Internet service provider, or a connection to the

Internet using an existing Ethernet network. If you received specific information from

your ISP (such as a static IP address or a DHCP client ID), you may need to enter it in

AirPort Utility. Have this information available before you set up your AirPort Extreme.

Creating a New Wireless Network

You can use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to create a new wireless network. The

setup assistant guides you through the steps necessary to name your network, protect

your network with a password, and set other options.

If you plan to share a USB printer or USB hard disk on your network:

1Connect the printer or hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d).

2Open AirPort Utility, located in Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh,

or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP.

3Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network.

Configuring and Sharing Internet Access

If you plan to share your Internet connection with wireless-enabled computers on your

network or computers connected to the Ethernet ports, you need to set up your

AirPort Extreme as an AirPort Base Station. After it is set up, computers access the

Internet via the AirPort network. The base station connects to the Internet and

transmits information to the computers over the AirPort network.

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Before you use the AirPort Utility to set up your base station, connect your DSL or cable

modem to the AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port (<). If you are using an existing

Ethernet network with Internet access to connect to the Internet, you can connect the

AirPort Extreme to the Ethernet network instead.

Use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to enter your ISP settings and configure how

AirPort Extreme shares the settings with other computers.

1Open AirPort Utility, located in Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh,

or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP.

2Select your base station, and then click Continue.

3Follow the onscreen instructions to configure and share Internet access on your AirPort

Extreme.

Using the setup assistant in AirPort Utility is a quick and easy way to set up your base

station and network. If you want to set additional options for your network, such as

restricting access to your network, or setting advanced DHCP options, you can choose

Manual Setup from the Base Station menu of AirPort Utility. See “Setting Advanced

Options” on page 23.

Setting Advanced Options

To set advanced options, you can use AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme

manually. You can configure advanced base station settings, such as advanced security

options, closed networks, DHCP lease time, access control, power controls, setting up

user accounts, and more.

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To set advanced options:

1Choose the wireless network you want to change. On a Macintosh, use the AirPort

status menu in the menu bar. On a computer using Windows XP, hold the pointer over

the wireless connection icon until you see your AirPort network name (SSID), and

choose it from the list if there are multiple networks available.

2Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a

Macintosh, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP.

3If there is more than one base station in the list, select the base station you want to

configure. If you don’t see the base station you want to configure, click Rescan to scan

for available base stations, and then select the base station you want.

4Choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu. If you are prompted for a password,

enter it.

For more information and detailed instructions for using the manual setup features in

AirPort Utility, see the “Designing AirPort Networks” document, located on your AirPort

Extreme CD and at www.apple.com/airport.

4Tips and Troubleshooting

You can quickly solve most problems with AirPort Extreme by

following the advice in this chapter.

The AirPort Software Can’t Detect the Proper AirPort Hardware

Make sure that the computer you are using has an AirPort Card or an AirPort Extreme

Card installed. If you recently installed the card, shut down your computer and make

sure the card is properly installed. Make sure that the AirPort antenna is securely

connected to the card (you should hear a click when the antenna is connected

securely). Make sure that the other end of the card is firmly inserted into the connector

in the AirPort Card slot.

If you are using a computer with Windows XP, make sure the wireless card or adapter is

installed correctly. See the documentation that came with your computer to check the

connection if you are using a computer with Windows XP. Also make sure you have

installed Service Pack 2.

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You Forgot Your Network or AirPort Extreme Password

You can clear the AirPort network or base station password by resetting AirPort

Extreme.

To reset the base station password:

1Use the end of a straightened paper clip to press and hold the reset button for one

second.

2Select your AirPort network.

ÂOn a Macintosh, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to select the network

created by AirPort Extreme (the network name does not change).

ÂOn a computer using Windows XP, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon

until you see your AirPort Network Name (SSID), and choose it from the list if there

are multiple networks available.

3Open AirPort Utility (in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh,

and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP).

4Select your base station and then choose Manual Setup from the View menu.

5Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then click Base Station.

6Enter a new password for the base station.

7Click Wireless and choose an encryption method from the Wireless Security pop-up

menu to turn on encryption and activate password protection for your AirPort network.

If you turn on encryption, enter a new password for your AirPort network.

8Click Update to restart the base station and load the new settings.

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Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding

Try unplugging it and plugging it back into a power outlet.

If your AirPort Extreme stops responding completely, you may need to reset it to the

factory default settings. This erases all of the settings you’ve made and resets them to

the settings that came with the AirPort Extreme.

To return AirPort Extreme to the factory settings:

mUse the end of a straightened paper clip to press and hold the reset button until the

status light flashes quickly (about 5 seconds).

AirPort Extreme resets with the following settings:

ÂAirPort Extreme receives its IP address using DHCP.

ÂThe network name reverts to Apple Network XXXXXX (where X is a letter or number).

ÂThe AirPort Extreme password returns to public.

If your base station is still not responding, try the following:

1Unplug AirPort Extreme.

2Use the end of a straightened paper clip to hold down the reset button while you plug

in AirPort Extreme.

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Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber

The Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, AirPort Extreme may be out of

range of an AirPort network, or there may be a problem with your Internet service

provider. If you are connected to the Internet with a DSL or cable modem, the modem

may have lost its connection to the network or the Internet. Even if the modem seems

to be working properly, try disconnecting the modem from its power supply, waiting a

few seconds, and then reconnecting it. Make sure AirPort Extreme is connected directly

to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to the modem.

For more information on the reason the light flashes, open AirPort Utility, select your

base station, and then choose Manual Setup from the View menu. The information

about the flashing light is displayed in the Summary pane.

Your Printer Isn’t Responding

If you connected a printer to the USB port on your AirPort Extreme and the computers

on the AirPort network can’t print, try the following:

1Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on.

2Make sure the cables are securely connected to the printer and to the AirPort Extreme

USB port.

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3Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer List window on client computers. To do

this on a Macintosh using Mac OS X v10.3 or later:

ÂOpen Printer Setup Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.

ÂIf the printer is not in the list, click Add.

ÂChoose Bonjour from the pop-up menu.

ÂSelect the printer, and then click Add.

To select your printer on a computer using Windows XP:

ÂOpen “Printers and Faxes” from the Start menu.

ÂSelect the printer. If the printer is not in the list, click Add Printer and then follow the

onscreen instructions.

4Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again.

I Want to Update My AirPort Software

Apple periodically updates AirPort software to improve performance or add features.

It is recommended that you update your AirPort Extreme to use the latest software. To

download the latest version of AirPort software, go to

www.support.apple.com/airport.

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AirPort Extreme Placement Considerations

The following recommendations can help your AirPort Extreme achieve maximum

wireless range and optimal network coverage.

ÂPlace your AirPort Extreme in an open area where there are few obstructions, such as

large pieces of furniture or walls. Try to place it away from metallic surfaces.

ÂIf you place your AirPort Extreme behind furniture, keep at least at least an inch of

space between the AirPort Extreme and the edge of the furniture.

ÂAvoid placing your AirPort Extreme in areas surrounded by metal surfaces on

three or more sides.

ÂIf you place your AirPort Extreme in an entertainment center with your stereo

equipment, avoid completely surrounding AirPort Extreme with audio, video, or

power cables. Place your AirPort Extreme so that the cables are to one side. Maintain

as much space as possible between AirPort Extreme and the cables.

ÂTry to place your AirPort Extreme at least 25 feet from a microwave oven and 2.4 or 5

GHz cordless phones, or other sources of interference.

Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort

The farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem. The

following items can cause interference with AirPort communication:

ÂMicrowave ovens

ÂDirect Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage

ÂThe original coaxial cable that came with certain types of satellite dishes. Contact the

device manufacturer and obtain newer cables.

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ÂCertain electrical devices such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power

stations

ÂCordless telephones that operate in the 2.4 or 5 gigahertz (GHz) range. If you have

problems with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel your base

station or AirPort Extreme uses, or change the channel your phone uses.

ÂNearby base stations using adjacent channels. For example, if base station A is set to

channel 1, base station B should be set to channel 6 or higher.

5Learning More,

Service, and Support

You can find more information about using AirPort Extreme on

your hard disk, on the web, and in onscreen help.

Online Resources

For the latest information on AirPort Extreme, go to www.apple.com/airport.

To register AirPort Extreme (if you didn’t do so when you installed the software on the

AirPort Extreme CD), go to www.apple.com/register.

For AirPort service and support information, a variety of forums with product-specific

information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to

www.apple.com/support/airport.

For support outside of the United States, go to www.apple.com/support, and then

choose your country from the pop-up menu.

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Onscreen Help

mTo learn more about using AirPort, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort Help.

Obtaining Warranty Service

If the product appears to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the

advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources.

If the base station still does not function, go to www.apple.com/support for

instructions about how to obtain warranty service.

Finding the Serial Number of Your AirPort Extreme

The serial number is printed on the bottom of your AirPort Extreme.

Appendix

AirPort Extreme Specifications

AirPort Specifications

ÂWireless Data Rate: Up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps)

ÂRange: Up to 150 feet (45 meters) in typical use (varies with environment)

ÂFrequency Band: 2.4 and 5 gigahertz (GHz)

ÂRadio Output Power: 15 dBm (nominal)

ÂStandards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and draft

802.11n specifications

Interfaces

ÂRJ-45 Ethernet LAN connector for built-in 10/100Base-T (G)

ÂUniversal Serial Bus (USB) printing (d)

ÂAirPort Extreme

Environmental Specifications

ÂOperating Temperature: 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C)

ÂStorage Temperature: –13° F to 140° F (–25° C to 60° C)

ÂRelative Humidity (Operational): 20% to 80% relative humidity

ÂRelative Humidity (Storage): 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing

Size and Weight

ÂHeight: 6.50 inches (165.0mm)

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ÂWidth: 6.50 inches (165.0mm)

ÂThickness: 1.34 inches (34.0mm)

ÂWeight: 1.66 pounds (753 grams)

Hardware Addresses

The AirPort Extreme has two hardware addresses printed on the bottom of the case:

ÂAirPort ID: The address used to identify AirPort Extreme on a wireless network.

ÂEthernet ID: This also known as the MAC address. You may need to provide this

address to your ISP to connect AirPort Extreme to the Internet.

Using AirPort Extreme

ÂThe only way to shut off power completely to your AirPort Extreme is to disconnect it

from the power source.

ÂWhen connecting or disconnecting your AirPort Extreme, always hold it by its sides.

Keep fingers away from the metal part of the plug.

ÂYour AirPort Extreme is a high-voltage component and should not be opened for any

reason, even when the AirPort Extreme is unplugged. If your AirPort Extreme needs

service, see “Learning More, Service, and Support” on page 33.

ÂNever force a connector into the ports. If the connector and port do not join with

reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure that the connector matches

the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.

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About Operating and Storage Temperatures

When you are using your AirPort Extreme, it is normal for the case to get warm. The

AirPort Extreme case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the

unit to the cooler air outside.

Avoid Wet Locations

ÂKeep AirPort Extreme away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins,

bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.

ÂProtect AirPort Extreme from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture.

ÂTake care not to spill any food or liquid on your AirPort Extreme. If you do, unplug

AirPort Extreme before cleaning up the spill.

ÂDo not use AirPort Extreme outdoors. AirPort Extreme is an indoor product.

Do Not Make Repairs Yourself

About Handling

Your AirPort Extreme may be damaged by improper storage or handling. Be careful not

to drop your AirPort Extreme when transporting the device.

Warning: To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use your AirPort Extreme in

or near water or wet locations.

Warning: Do not attempt to open your AirPort Extreme or disassemble it. You run

the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. No user-serviceable parts

are inside.

Communications Regulation Information

FCC Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation. See instructions if interference to radio or

television reception is suspected.

Radio and Television Interference

This computer equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and

used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s

instructions—it may cause interference with radio and

television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance

with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These

specifications are designed to provide reasonable

protection against such interference in a residential

installation. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation.

You can determine whether your computer system is

causing interference by turning it off. If the interference

stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of

the peripheral devices.

If your computer system does cause interference to

radio or television reception, try to correct the

interference by using one or more of the following

measures:

ÂTurn the television or radio antenna until the

interference stops.

ÂMove the computer to one side or the other of the

television or radio.

ÂMove the computer farther away from the television or

radio.

ÂPlug the computer into an outlet that is on a different

circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make

certain the computer and the television or radio are on

circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or

fuses.)

If necessary, consult an Apple Authorized Service

Provider or Apple. See the service and support

information that came with your Apple product. Or,

consult an experienced radio/television technician for

additional suggestions.

Important: Changes or modifications to this product not

authorized by Apple Computer, Inc. could void the EMC

compliance and negate your authority to operate the

product.

This product was tested for FCC compliance under

conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral

devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors

between system components. It is important that you

use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and

connectors between system components to reduce the

possibility of causing interference to radios, television

sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple

peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and

connectors through an Apple-authorized dealer. For

non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer

or dealer for assistance.

Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple

Computer, Inc., Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S

26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-974-2000.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the

Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les

exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du

Canada.

VCCI Class B Statement

Europe — EU Declaration of Conformity

Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC, 89/336/

EEC, 1999/5/EC. For more information, see

www.apple.com/euro/compliance.

European Union — Disposal Information

This symbol means that according to local laws and

regulations your product should be disposed of

separately from household waste. When this product

reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point

designated by local authorities. Some collection points

accept products for free. The separate collection and

recycling of your product at the time of disposal will

help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is

recycled in a manner that protects human health and

the environment.

Disposal Information

Dispose of your product according to your local

environmental laws and guidelines. For information

about Apple's recycling program, go to

www.apple.com/environment.

Deutschland

Dieses Gerät enthält Batterien. Bitte nicht in den

Hausmüll werfen. Entsorgen Sie dieses Gerätes am Ende

seines Lebenszyklusen tsprechend der maßgeblichen

gesetzlichen Regelungen.

Nederlands

Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de

chemokar of in een specialebatt erijcontainer voor klein

chemisch afval (kca) wordengedeponeer d.

Taiwan

www.apple.com/airport

www.apple.com/support/airport

034-3422-A

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Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPort

Extreme, AirTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer,

Inc.

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