AbouttheAirPortExtreme
The AirPort Extreme has six ports, located on the back:
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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
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One USB port (d) for connecting a compatible USB printer, hard disk, or hub for
connecting several devices
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One power port for connecting the AC adapter to a power source
Status light
Internet WAN port
AC adapter
Power port
USB port
Ethernet ports
Reset button
Security slot
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Chapter 1
GettingStarted
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.