AirPort Extreme is an internet router from Apple that incorporates the functions of a wireless access point, network switch, NAS, and various other functions. The AirPort Extreme base station lets you share the internet network between multiple devices. You can install the AirPort Extreme on most of your devices running Windows or Mac OS X. Walk through the article and learn the process.
The Process to Install AirPort Extreme
- First, you have to connect the AirPort Extreme base station to the power-point. Once you connect it to the power source, it powers on automatically.
- Then, connect the Earthen to AirPort Extreme base station and then to the cable modem or DSL.
- You have to wait for your Mac Computer to accept the AirPort Extreme base station for a few minutes. Once it is done, your AirPort Extreme utility application automatically starts and will be visible on the screen.
- Go to the Application folder and Tap on the Utilities, and you can open the program if it does not launch automatically.
- And if you are using a Windows-based computer, connect the installation disc to the disc drive on your PC, go through the instructions on the screen, and install the Utility software.
Note: AirPort Utility Setup automatically offers the solution for the network, and if it does not find any network, the Setup assistant creates a new network. The Setup assistant extends the network if a network is already Set up [extends the existing network].
- If the AirPort Utility reminds you to update the software, just tap on the Update Firmware, and after that, tap on Continue.
- Then, enter the Name of your router name in the given box next to AirPort Extreme Name.
- And below it, in the designated field, you have entered the password and tap on the Continue icon.
- Now, choose the option [ I want to create a new wireless network] and tap on the Continue on the next page.
- Then write the name of your wireless network in the box visible next to [ Wireless Network Name]. This name will be visible to you while searching available wireless networks nearby you.
- Now you can choose your country name from the drop-down menu list and verify the 802.11n [802.11b/g compatible] selection next to the Radio Mode.
- And tap on the continue option.
- Choose the WPA 2 personal from the available options.
- Enter the password for the wireless network and tap the continue icon. You should enter this password before connecting to the wireless network.
- On the next page, select the option from the available list of how you normally connect to the internet and tap on continue.
- Select the Bridge Mode and press the Continue button.
- Now choose Using DHCP from the drop-down list available next to the Configure IPv4 and press the Continue icon.
- After that, tap on Update and then tap on Continue to begin the installation process of AirPort Extreme. The AirPort Extreme will restart, and you will see Setup Complete on the screen.
- Finally, now tap on the Quit icon.
Fix the Problems of AirPort Extreme
- If you are facing connectivity issues or forget the password. You just need to Reset the AirPort Extreme.
- Go to the reset button labeled with the triangle icon. And press the button to reset the password.
- Now tap on the Edit icon in AirPort Utility and re-enter the password.
- If you want to reset the full factory, just unplug AirPort Extreme from the power source. And press long on the reset button, then reconnect it to the power source.
- If your AirPort Extreme is not visible on the available list of networks, just try power cycling your modem cable. And in a few cases, the modem might not detect the AirPort Extreme in connecting the multiple devices.
- In some cases, interference can slow down the internet connection, so try to change the channel on AirPort.
- Go to the AirPort Utility, tap on the wireless network icon, then tap on the wireless option, choose a different channel, and tap on Save.
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