Apple AirPort Networks - Manual (Page 62)

62 Chapter 4 Behind the Scenes
 Audio (-) interface: Use the analog and optical digital audio stereo mini-jack to
connect an AirPort Express to a home stereo or powered speakers.
Apple Wireless Device Functions
 Bridge: Each Apple wireless device is configured by default as a bridge between the
wireless AirPort network and the wired Ethernet network. Connecting an AirPort
network to an Ethernet network through the device’s Ethernet LAN port (G) bridges
the wireless AirPort network to the wired Ethernet network.
Important: If you’re connecting an Ethernet network to the device’s Ethernet LAN
port (G), make sure the Ethernet network does not have an Internet connection.
 NAT router: One of the most powerful features of Apple wireless devices is their
ability to share one Internet connection with several computers. To provide this
service, the device acts as a router. The device can be configured to provide both
bridging services and routing services at the same time.
 DHCP server: When you configure the wireless device to act as a DHCP server,
it provides IP addresses to both wired and wireless client computers that are
configured to obtain IP addresses using DHCP. Using DHCP makes IP configuration
simple for client computers, since they don’t need to enter their own IP information.
Status light AC plug adapter USB port
Ethernet port Line Out port
(Analog and optical
digital audio mini-jack)
Reset button
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