How to Configure Your Apple Airport Router

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Plug your cable or DSL modem into the AirPort's WAN port.

   Use an Ethernet cable to make the connection.
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   Step 2: Plug the AirPort's power adapter into a power source.

   , Note:
   If you use a Windows computer, download the AirPort Utility from Apple and follow the OS X directions.
   
   OS X
   - Click the Wi-Fi menu and select your AirPort new base station. iOS
   - Open the Settings app, tap "Wi-Fi"
   
   and then tap your new AirPort base station. , You can enter a Network name as well as the name of the base station.
   
   Other devices will see the network name from their list of available networks. , Enter it again to confirm.
   
   Any device that connects to the network will need this password. , After setting the network name and password, your AirPort base station will configure itself to allow you to connect.
   
   This may take a few moments, but doesn't require any input from you.
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   Step 3: Select your new AirPort base station.

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   Step 4: Give your new network a name.

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   Step 5: Enter a password to be used to secure the network.

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   Step 6: Wait for the network to be constructed.

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