Configuring and sharing internet access – Apple AirPort Express v4.2 User Manual
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Setting Up AirPort Express
Configuring and Sharing Internet Access
If you plan to share your Internet connection with wireless-enabled computers on your
network, you need to set up your AirPort Express as an AirPort base station. Once it is
set up, computers access the Internet via the AirPort network. The base station
connects to the Internet and transmits information to the computers over the AirPort
network.
Before you use the AirPort Setup Assistant to set up your base station, connect your
DSL or cable modem to the AirPort Express Ethernet port (G). If you are using an
existing Ethernet network with Internet access to connect to the Internet, you can
connect the AirPort Express to the Ethernet network instead. If you plan to use
AirTunes to play music on your stereo from iTunes, connect an audio cable to the
analog and optical digital audio mini-jack (-) and to your stereo.
Use the AirPort Setup Assistant to enter your ISP settings and configure how AirPort
Express shares the settings with other computers.
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Open the AirPort Setup Assistant, located in Applications/Utilities on a Macintosh, or in
Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP or Windows 2000.
Follow the onscreen instructions to configure and share Internet access on your AirPort
Express.