AirPort Extreme
Setup Guide
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Contents
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Getting Started
7 About the AirPort Extreme
8 About the AirPort Software
9 What You Need to Get Started
11 The AirPort Extreme Status Light
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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
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Setting Up the Airport Extreme
21 Using AirPort Utility
22 Creating a New Wireless Network
22 Configuring and Sharing Internet Access
24 Setting Advanced Options
25 Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network
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Tips and Troubleshooting
26 If You Can’t Connect to the Internet
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26 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
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Learning More, Service, and Support
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AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines
38 Regulatory Compliance Information
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