Chapter . Set Up Your Network

The next steps in setting up your AirPort network involve configuring the LAN (local area network) and WAN (wide area network). For many of us, this configuration is as simple as plugging in a couple of cables—or maybe even one cable. But for more complicated networks, a few more steps are involved to make sure the computers connecting via the Extreme N can access the Internet, or the rest of a local network, without you pulling out your hair.

More than one base station

If you’re building or re-building a network with more than one base station, read this section first for how to set up the base station that connects directly to your broadband service provider. Then read Connect Multiple Base Stations.

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