Apple Network Router MD031 User Manual

AirPort Extreme  
Setup Guide  
 
Contents  
5 Chapter 1: Getting Started  
6 About the AirPort Extreme  
8 About the AirPort Software  
8 What You Need to Get Started  
11 The AirPort Extreme Status Light  
13 Chapter 2: AirPort Extreme Networks  
14 Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service  
16 Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer  
18 Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks  
21 Chapter 3: Setting Up the AirPort Extreme  
21 Using AirPort Utility  
23 Creating a New Wireless Network  
23 Configuring and Sharing Internet Access  
25 Setting Advanced Options  
26 Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network  
27 Chapter 4: Tips and Troubleshooting  
27 If You Can’t Connect to the Internet  
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27 If You Forgot Your Network or Base Station Password  
28 If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding  
29 If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber  
30 If Your Printer Isn’t Responding  
31 Updating AirPort Software  
31 AirPort Extreme Placement Considerations  
32 Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort  
33 Chapter 5: Learning More, Service, and Support  
35 Appendix: AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines  
38 Regulatory Compliance Information  
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Getting Started  
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Congratulations on purchasing your simultaneous dual-band  
AirPort Extreme Base Station. Read this guide to get started.  
The new AirPort Extreme provides simultaneous dual-band wireless 802.11n  
networking. When you set up your AirPort Extreme Base Station, it creates two high-  
speed Wi-Fi networks:  
 A 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) network for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices, such as  
iPhone, iPod touch, and older computers  
 A 5 GHz network for 802.11n and 802.11a devices, such as newer computers and  
Apple TV  
Wireless devices join the network that provides them the best performance and  
compatibility, and the AirPort Extreme shares your broadband Internet connection with  
computers and devices on your network.  
With your AirPort Extreme, you can:  
 Create a password-protected wireless home network, and then connect to the  
Internet and share the connection with other computers and Wi-Fi devices, such as  
iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV. You can also share files among computers  
connected to the network.  
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 Create a guest network with or without password protection, to provide Internet-  
only access to wireless devices, such as computers, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV.  
 Connect your AirPort Extreme to your Ethernet network. Wireless-equipped  
Macintosh computers, Windows XP, or Windows Vista computers can then have  
access to an entire network without being connected by a cable.  
 Connect a supported USB printer to your AirPort Extreme. All of the compatible  
computers on the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can print to it.  
 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 have access to  
those devices.  
Important: Install AirPort Utility 5.4 from the CD that came with your simultaneous  
dual-band AirPort Extreme Base Station, or download it using Software Update, and  
use it to set up your base station. Previous versions of AirPort Setup Assistant and  
AirPort Admin Utility are not compatible with this base station.  
About the AirPort Extreme  
The AirPort Extreme has five ports, located on the back:  
 One 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port (<) for  
connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network  
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 Three 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit 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 for  
connecting several devices  
Status light  
Internet WAN port  
Ethernet ports Reset button  
Power port  
AC adapter  
USB port  
Security slot  
Next to the ports is a reset button, which is used for troubleshooting your  
AirPort Extreme. The status light on the front of the AirPort Extreme shows the  
current status.  
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About the AirPort Software  
The AirPort Extreme works with the AirPort software included on the AirPort Extreme  
CD.  
Install the AirPort Utility 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.  
Note: You must use AirPort Utility to set up this base station. The simultaneous  
dual-band AirPort Extreme Base Station is not compatible with previous versions  
of AirPort software.  
AirPort Utility  
Use AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme to create a wireless network,  
connect to the Internet, and share compatible USB printers and hard disks. You can  
also connect your AirPort Extreme to an existing AirPort Extreme wireless network.  
AirPort Utility is also an advanced tool for setting up and managing the Time  
Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Stations. Use it to manually adjust  
network, routing, and security settings and other advanced options.  
AirPort status menu in the menu bar  
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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.  
What You Need to Get Started  
To use the AirPort Extreme you need a wireless-enabled computer that is compliant  
with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g standards, or with an IEEE 802.11n draft  
specification. To set up the AirPort Extreme, your computer must meet the  
requirements listed below.  
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To set up your AirPort Extreme using a Macintosh, you need the following:  
 A Macintosh computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed to set it up  
wirelessly, or 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 5.4 or later  
To set up your AirPort Extreme using a Windows PC, you need the following:  
 A Windows PC with 300 MHz or higher processor speed and a compatible 802.11a,  
802.11b, or 802.11g wireless card, or a wireless card that complies with an IEEE 802.11n  
draft specification  
 Windows XP Home or Professional (with Service Pack 2 installed) or Windows Vista  
 AirPort Utility v5.4 or later  
Plugging In AirPort Extreme  
Before you plug in your AirPort Extreme, first connect the appropriate cables to the  
ports you want to use:  
 Connect the Ethernet cable that is connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you will  
connect to the Internet) to the Ethernet (WAN) port (<).  
 Connect a USB cable connected from the USB port (d) on the AirPort Extreme to a  
compatible USB printer (if you will print to a USB printer), a hard disk, or a hub.  
 Connect an Ethernet cable from any Ethernet device to the Ethernet LAN ports (G).  
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After you have connected the cables for all the devices you plan to use, connect the AC  
adapter to the power port, and plug your AirPort Extreme into a power outlet. There is  
no power switch.  
Power port  
Ethernet activity light  
AC adapter  
Important: Use only the AC adapter that came with your AirPort Extreme.  
When you plug the AirPort Extreme AC adapter into a power outlet, 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 flashes amber until your AirPort Extreme has  
been updated with the correct settings. The status light glows solid green after your  
AirPort Extreme is properly set up and connected to the Internet or a network.  
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When you connect Ethernet cables to the Ethernet ports, the lights above them glow  
solid green.  
The AirPort Extreme Status Light  
The following table explains the AirPort Extreme light sequences and what they  
indicate.  
Light  
Status/description  
Off  
AirPort Extreme is unplugged.  
Flashing green  
Solid green  
AirPort Extreme is starting up. The light flashes for one second.  
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, or is encountering a problem. Make sure you have  
installed AirPort Utility and use it to get information about what  
might cause the status light to flash amber. SeeIf Your  
AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amberon page 29.  
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.  
Solid blue  
The base station is ready to allow a wireless client access to the  
network. See “Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network”  
on page 26.  
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What’s Next  
After you plug in your AirPort Extreme, use AirPort Utility to set it up to work with your  
Internet connection, USB printer or hard disk, or an existing network. AirPort Utility  
is located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using  
Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP  
or Windows Vista.  
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AirPort Extreme Networks  
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In this chapter you’ll find explanations of the different ways  
you can use your AirPort Extreme.  
This chapter provides some examples of the different kinds of networks you can set up  
using your AirPort Extreme. It provides diagrams and explanations of what you need to  
do to get your AirPort Extreme network up and running quickly.  
See Chapter 3,Setting Up the AirPort Extreme,on page 21 to find out more about  
using AirPort Utility to help set up your network.  
See the documentDesigning AirPort Networks Using AirPort Utilityfor detailed  
information about AirPort networks and the AirPort Extreme. The document is located  
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Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service  
When you set up your AirPort Extreme to provide network and Internet access,  
Macintosh computers with AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards, and 802.11a, 802.11b,  
802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n draft specification 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:  
2.4 GHz  
2.4 or 5 GHz  
DSL or cable modem  
Internet WAN port  
<
to Internet  
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To set it up:  
1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port (<).  
2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a  
computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using  
Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue.  
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network. (SeeSetting Up the  
AirPort Extremeon page 21.)  
Computers using AirPort or other compatible wireless cards or adapters can connect to  
the Internet through your AirPort Extreme. Computers connected to the 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 your AirPort Extreme.  
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Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer  
When you connect a compatible USB printer to your AirPort Extreme, supported  
computers on the network (wired and wireless) can print to it.  
It looks like this:  
Shared printer  
2.4 or 5 GHz  
d
2.4 or 5 GHz  
USB port  
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To set it up:  
1 Connect the printer to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d) or to a USB hub, using a USB  
cable.  
2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a  
computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using  
Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue.  
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network if you have not already set  
up your network.  
To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5:  
1 Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax.  
2 Click Add (+) and select your printer from the list.  
3 Click the Add button.  
If your printer isn’t in the list, use the buttons in the toolbar to search for it.  
To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later:  
1 Open Printer Setup Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder).  
2 Select the printer from the list.  
If the printer is not in the list, click Add and choose Bonjour from the pop-up menu,  
and then select the printer from the list.  
To print from a computer using Windows XP or Windows Vista:  
1 Install Bonjour for Windows from the CD that came with your AirPort Extreme.  
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your printer.  
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Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks  
When you connect a USB hard disk to your AirPort Extreme, computers on the network  
(wired and wireless) can access the hard disk to access, share, and store files.  
It looks like this:  
2.4 or 5 GHz  
Shared hard disk drive  
d
2.4 or 5 GHz  
USB port  
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To set it up:  
1 Connect the hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d) using a USB cable.  
2 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a  
computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using  
Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue.  
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network if you have not already set  
up your 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) or Windows Vista.  
Note: If you are using a Windows computer, make sure you install Bonjour for  
Windows, located on the AirPort CD that came with your base station.  
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3
Setting Up the AirPort Extreme  
This chapter provides information and instructions for using  
AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme.  
Use the instructions in this chapter to easily configure your 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, refer to theDesigning AirPort Networks Using AirPort Utilitydocument,  
After you install the software that came on the CD with your AirPort Extreme, 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 Optionson page 25.  
Using 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 from the AirPort Extreme CD.  
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On a Macintosh computer using Mac OS X v10.4 or later:  
1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in your Applications folder.  
2 Select your base station and click Continue.  
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your AirPort Extreme and your wireless  
network.  
On a computer using Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista:  
1 Open AirPort Utility, located in Start > All Programs > AirPort.  
2 Select your base station and click Continue.  
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your AirPort Extreme and your wireless  
network.  
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.  
If you are using your AirPort Extreme to connect to the Internet, you need a broadband  
(DSL or cable modem) account with an Internet service provider (ISP), 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.  
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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:  
1 Connect the printer or hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d).  
2 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a  
Macintosh, or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP.  
3 Select your AirPort Extreme and click Continue.  
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.  
4 Follow 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 through the AirPort network. The base station connects to the Internet and  
transmits information to the computers over the AirPort network.  
Before you use AirPort Utility to set up your wireless device, 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.  
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Use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to enter your ISP settings and configure how  
the AirPort Extreme shares the settings with other computers.  
1 Choose 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.  
The default network name for an Apple base station is AirPort Network XXXXXX, where  
XXXXXX is replaced with the last six digits of the AirPort ID, also know as the Media  
Access Control or MAC address. The AirPort ID is printed on the bottom of an  
AirPort Extreme.  
2 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a  
computer using Mac OS X, or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using  
Windows XP.  
3 Select your base station and click Continue.  
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure and share Internet access on your  
AirPort Extreme.  
Using 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.  
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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, user  
accounts, and more.  
To set advanced options:  
1 Choose 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.  
The default network name for an Apple base station is AirPort Network XXXXXX, where  
XXXXXX is replaced with the last six digits of the AirPort ID, also known as the Media  
Access Control or MAC address. The AirPort ID is printed on the bottom of an  
AirPort Extreme.  
2 Open 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.  
3 If 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.  
4 Choose 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 theDesigning AirPort Networks Using AirPort Utilitydocument,  
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Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network  
If your network is password-protected using WPA Personal or WPA/WPA2 Personal, you  
can provide wireless clients access to your network without requiring them to enter the  
network password.  
When you allow a client access to your network, the client's name and wireless MAC  
address (or AirPort ID) are stored in the access control list of AirPort Utility until you  
remove them from the list. You can also provide 24 hours of access, after which time  
the client will no longer be able to access your network.  
When you provide a client access to your wireless network, the client does not need to  
enter the network password.  
To allow client access to your network:  
1 Open AirPort Utility, select your base station, and choose Manual Setup from the Base  
Station menu. Enter the base station password if necessary.  
2 Choose Add Wireless Clients from the Base Station menu.  
3 Select how you want the client to access the network:  
 Select PIN to enter the eight-digit number provided by the client requesting network  
access.  
 SelectFirst attemptto allow network access to the first client attempting to join the  
network.  
 SelectLimit client's access to 24 hoursif you want to provide only one day of access  
to your network. If you don't select this option, the client will have access to your  
network until you remove the name from the list.  
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Tips and Troubleshooting  
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You can quickly solve most problems with your  
AirPort Extreme by following the advice in this chapter.  
If You Can’t Connect to the Internet  
 Try connecting to the Internet directly from your computer. If you can’t connect to  
the Internet from your computer, check your network settings. If they appear to be  
correct and you still can’t connect, contact your Internet service provider (ISP).  
 Make sure you are connecting to the correct wireless network.  
If You Forgot Your Network or Base Station Password  
You can clear the AirPort network or base station password by resetting  
AirPort Extreme.  
To reset the base station password:  
1 Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to hold down the reset button for one second.  
Important: If you hold down the reset button for more than one second, you may lose  
your network settings.  
2 Select your AirPort network.  
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 On 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).  
 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.  
3 Open 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).  
4 Select your base station and then choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu.  
5 Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then click Base Station.  
6 Enter a new password for the base station.  
7 Click 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.  
8 Click Update to restart the base station and load the new settings.  
If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding  
Try unplugging it and plugging it back in.  
If your AirPort Extreme stops responding completely, you may need to reset it to the  
factory default settings.  
Important: Resetting your AirPort Extreme to factory default settings erases all of your  
base station settings and resets them to the settings that came with your  
AirPort Extreme.  
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To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settings:  
m Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to press and hold down the reset button until the status  
light flashes quickly (about 5 seconds).  
The AirPort Extreme resets with the following settings:  
 The AirPort Extreme receives its IP address using DHCP.  
 The network name reverts to Apple Network XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is replaced  
with the last six digits of the AirPort ID).  
 The base station password returns to public.  
If your base station is still not responding, try the following:  
1 Unplug your AirPort Extreme.  
2 Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to hold down the reset button while you plug in your  
AirPort Extreme.  
If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber  
The Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, your 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 your AirPort Extreme is connected  
directly to the modem with an Ethernet cable before reconnecting power to the  
modem.  
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For more information about the reason the light flashes, open AirPort Utility, select  
your base station, and then choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu. Click  
Base Station Status to display information about the flashing light.  
You can also select theMonitor base station for problemscheckbox in AirPort  
preferences. If the base station has problems, AirPort Utility opens and walks you  
through solving the problems.  
If 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 doing the following:  
1 Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on.  
2 Make sure the cables are securely connected to the printer and to the AirPort Extreme  
USB port.  
3 Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer List window on client computers.  
On a Macintosh using Mac OS X v10.5 or later:  
 Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax.  
 Click Add (+) and select your printer in the list.  
 Click the Add button.  
On a Macintosh using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later:  
 Open Printer Setup Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.  
 If the printer is not in the list, click Add.  
 Choose Bonjour from the pop-up menu.  
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 Select the printer and click Add.  
On a computer using Windows XP:  
 OpenPrinters and Faxesfrom the Start menu.  
 Select the printer. If the printer is not in the list, click Add Printer and then follow the  
onscreen instructions.  
4 Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.  
Updating AirPort Software  
Apple periodically updates AirPort software. It is recommended that you update your  
AirPort Extreme to use the latest software.  
You can select theCheck for updates when opening AirPort Utilitycheckbox, or the  
“Check for updatescheckbox in AirPort preferences. If you selectCheck for updates,”  
choose an increment of time, such as weekly, from the pop-up menu to automatically  
check for updates.  
AirPort Extreme Placement Considerations  
The following recommendations can help your AirPort Extreme achieve maximum  
wireless range and optimal network coverage.  
 Place 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.  
 If you place your AirPort Extreme behind furniture, keep at least an inch of space  
between the AirPort Extreme and the edge of the furniture.  
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 Avoid placing your AirPort Extreme in areas surrounded by metal surfaces on  
three or more sides.  
 If you place your AirPort Extreme in an entertainment center with your stereo  
equipment, avoid completely surrounding the 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 the AirPort Extreme and the cables.  
 Try to place your AirPort Extreme at least 25 feet (7.6 meters) from a microwave oven,  
2.4 or 5 gigahertz (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:  
 Microwave ovens  
 Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage  
 The original coaxial cable that came with certain types of satellite dishes. Contact the  
device manufacturer and obtain newer cables.  
 Certain electrical devices such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power  
stations  
 Cordless telephones that operate in the 2.4 or 5 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.  
 Nearby 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 11.  
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5
Learning More,  
Service, and Support  
5
You can find more information about using your AirPort  
Extreme on the web and in onscreen help.  
Online Resources  
To register your AirPort Extreme (if you didn’t register it when you installed the  
For AirPort support information, a variety of forums with product-specific information  
support/airport.  
choose your country from the pop-up menu.  
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Onscreen Help  
To learn more about using AirPort Utility with your AirPort Extreme, open AirPort Utility  
and choose Help > AirPort Utility 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.  
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.  
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AirPort Extreme Specifications and  
Safety Guidelines  
AirPort Extreme Specifications  
 Frequency Band: 2.4 and 5 GHz  
 Radio Output Power: 23 dBm (nominal)  
 Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g  
specifications, and a draft 802.11n specification  
Interfaces  
 1 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet WAN (<)  
 3 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN (G)  
 Universal Serial Bus (USB d)  
 802.11 a/b/g/n AirPort Extreme wireless  
Environmental Specifications  
 Operating Temperature: 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C)  
 Storage Temperature: 13° F to 140° F (–25° C to 60° C)  
 Relative Humidity (Operational): 20% to 80% relative humidity  
 Relative Humidity (Storage): 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing  
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Size and Weight  
 Length: 6.50 inches (165.0 mm)  
 Width: 6.50 inches (165.0 mm)  
 Thickness: 1.34 inches (34.0 mm)  
 Weight: 1.66 pounds (753 grams)  
Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses  
The AirPort Extreme has three hardware addresses printed on the bottom of the case:  
 AirPort ID: The addresses used to identify the AirPort Extreme on a wireless network.  
 Ethernet ID: You may need to provide this address to your ISP to connect the  
AirPort Extreme to the Internet.  
Using your AirPort Extreme Safely  
 The only way to shut off power completely to your AirPort Extreme is to disconnect it  
from the power source.  
 When connecting or disconnecting your AirPort Extreme, always hold the plug by its  
sides. Keep fingers away from the metal part of the plug.  
 Your AirPort Extreme should not be opened for any reason, even when it is  
unplugged. If your AirPort Extreme needs service, see “Learning More,  
Service, and Supporton page 33.  
 Never 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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Appendix AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines  
 
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  
WARNING: To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use your AirPort Extreme  
in or near water or wet locations.  
 Keep your AirPort Extreme away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins,  
bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.  
 Protect AirPort Extreme from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture.  
 Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your AirPort Extreme. If you do, unplug the  
AirPort Extreme before cleaning up the spill.  
 Do not use your AirPort Extreme outdoors. The AirPort Extreme is an indoor product.  
Do Not Make Repairs Yourself  
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.  
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.  
Appendix AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines  
 
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Regulatory Compliance Information  
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.  
Wireless Radio Use  
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its  
operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range to  
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-  
channel Mobile Satellite systems.  
Cet appareil doit être utilisé à l’intérieur.  
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy  
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.  
The radiated output power of this device is well below  
the FCC and EU radio frequency exposure limits.  
However, this device should be operated with a  
minimum distance of at least 20 cm between its  
antennas and a person's body and the antennas used  
with this transmitter must not be collocated or operated  
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter  
subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.  
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:  
 Turn the television or radio antenna until the  
interference stops.  
 Move the computer to one side or the other of the  
television or radio.  
 Move the computer farther away from the television or  
radio.  
 Plug 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.)  
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.  
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.  
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Important: Changes or modifications to this product  
not authorized by Apple Inc. could void the EMC  
compliance and negate your authority to operate the  
product.  
VCCI Class B Statement  
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.  
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity  
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure  
Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of  
12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general  
public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz).  
Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only):  
Apple Inc., Corporate Compliance,  
1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084,  
408-974-2000.  
Hereby, Apple Inc., declares that this device is in  
compliance with the essential requirements and other  
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.  
Disposal and Recycling Information  
AirPort Extreme has an internal battery. Please dispose  
of it according to your local environmental laws and  
guidelines. For information about Apple's recycling  
Industry Canada Statement  
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B  
specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of  
Industry Canada.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la  
norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
California: The coin cell battery in your product  
contains perchlorates. Special handling and disposal  
perchlorate.  
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European Union—Disposal Information:  
Singapore Wireless Certification  
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.  
Deutschland: Dieses Gerät enthält Batterien. Bitte nicht  
in den Hausmüll werfen. Entsorgen Sie dieses Gerätes  
am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der  
maßgeblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen.  
Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden  
ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale  
batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden  
gedeponeerd.  
Taiwan:  
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Taiwan Warning Statements  
Korea Warning Statements  
© 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.  
Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AirPort Express,  
AirPort Extreme, Apple TV, Bonjour, iPod, Macintosh,  
and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in  
the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of  
Apple Inc.  
Other product and company names mentioned herein  
may be trademarks of their respective companies.  
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