Chapter . Put Your Base Station into Action

You’re ready to set up your network, so let’s get unpacking! This section focuses on initial setup, and in many cases it will take you to a working Wi-Fi network. But, if you need to go beyond the basics, you can keep reading beyond this section to learn about special cases in configuring your local and wider network connections. Also, note that Connect Your Computers, later, explains how to connect via Wi-Fi from any computer in the vicinity to the newly set up base station.

Tip: Multiple Hops to the Internet

Although one base station must be connected with Ethernet to your Internet connection, you can connect AirPort Extreme—both G and N models—and AirPort Express Base Stations wirelessly back to that ...

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