Installing Apple's Airport Extreme: A Step-By-Step Guide

The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is an Internet router that allows you to share your Internet connection between multiple computers. It can be installed on most computers running Mac OS X or Windows. To install and set up your AirPort Extreme, you need to first unpackage the AirPort Extreme and hook it up. Then, you need to plug in the AC adapter to the back of the Base Station and plug your modem into the Internet WAN port. Next, insert the Install CD into your computer and follow the on-screen prompts. Finally, click 'Continue' to install the AirPort Software.

Unpack the Airport Extreme and hook it up

Now, connect the Airport Extreme Base Station to a power source using the supplied AC power adapter. The router will automatically power on after being connected to a power source. Connect the Airport Extreme Base Station to your cable or DSL modem using an ethernet cable.

Wait for your computer to recognise the Airport Extreme Base Station. When it does, the Airport Utility application will automatically launch and display on-screen. If it doesn't, open the Applications folder, click on 'Utilities' and open Airport Utility.

Now, click 'Continue' to accept the software license agreement. Click 'Agree' from the popup menu to confirm acceptance of the software license agreement. Click the 'Install' button to finally begin installation. You may be asked to enter an administrative username and password.

Connect the Airport Extreme Base Station to a power source

To connect the Airport Extreme Base Station to a power source, you will need to use the supplied AC power adapter. First, plug the AC adapter into the back of the Base Station. Do not plug it into the wall just yet. Then, plug your modem into the Internet WAN port. Once you have connected the Base Station to a power source, it will automatically power on.

Connect the Airport Extreme Base Station to your cable or DSL modem

To connect the Airport Extreme Base Station to your cable or DSL modem, you will need to use an ethernet cable. First, plug in the AC adapter to the back of the Base Station, but don't plug it into the wall just yet. Then, plug your modem into the Internet WAN port. You can then connect the Base Station to a power source using the supplied AC power adapter. The router will automatically power on after being connected to a power source.

If you are using a Windows-based PC, insert the installation disc that came with your AirPort Extreme router into the disc drive on your computer and follow the on-screen prompts to install the AirPort Utility. If you are using a Mac, open the Applications folder, click on "Utilities," and open AirPort Utility.

You will then need to indicate how you normally connect to the internet. Click "Continue" and select whether you plan on using AirPort Extreme with your DSL or cable modem, or whether you plan on using it on a LAN network. Verify that "Using DHCP" is selected from the dropdown menu next to "Configure IPv4," then click on "Continue" again.

Finally, click on "Update," then "Continue" to proceed with the installation. The AirPort Extreme will restart, and "Setup Complete" will display on-screen.

Insert the Install CD into your computer

To install your new Airport Extreme, you'll need to insert the Install CD into your computer. Once you've done this, a popup will appear showing the contents of the CD. Double-click on Airport to begin the installation process. You'll then need to click 'Continue' to install the Airport Software. Click 'Continue' again to move past the Read Me Information. Click 'Continue' once more to accept the software license agreement, then click 'Agree' from the popup menu to confirm your acceptance. Finally, click the 'Install' button to begin the installation.

Click 'Continue' to accept the software license agreement

To install a new Airport Extreme, you must first unpack the Airport Extreme and hook it up. Plug the AC adapter into the back of the Base Station, and then plug your modem into the Internet WAN port. Next, insert the Install CD into your computer. A popup will appear, showing the contents of the CD. Double-click Airport to begin the install process.

Now, click the Continue button to install the Airport Software. You will then need to click Continue again to move past the Read Me Information. This is where you will need to focus your attention.

Clicking Continue at this stage is an important step, as it means you are accepting the software license agreement. This is a legal agreement between you and the software provider, outlining the terms and conditions of using the software. By clicking Continue, you are indicating that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.

After clicking Continue, you may be asked to confirm your acceptance by clicking Agree in a popup menu. This is your final opportunity to review the software license agreement before proceeding with the installation. Once you are sure you understand and accept the terms, you can click Install to begin the installation process.

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