Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n (2nd Generation) - Manual (Page 7)

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Note: You must use AirPort Utility to set up this base station. The AirPort Extreme
802.11n Base Station is not compatible with previous versions of AirPort software.
What You Need to Get Started
To use 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 AirPort Extreme, your computer must meet the requirements
listed below.
To set up AirPort Extreme using a Macintosh, you need the following:
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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
AirPort Utility
AirPort Utility helps you 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 your existing AirPort Extreme or
AirPort Extreme wireless network to extend the range of your network using a
Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Use 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 manually adjust network,
routing, and security settings and other advanced options.
Z 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.