Apple AirPort Card - Manual (Page 6)

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Step 2: Set Up Your Computer to Use AirPort
Depending upon when you purchased your computer, all the necessary AirPort software may
or may not be already installed on your computer.
m To check to see if the software is installed, open the Assistants folder on your hard disk and
look for the AirPort Setup Assistant. If the AirPort Setup Assistant is present, double-click
the assistant icon. The assistant will guide you through the process of setting up your
computer to use AirPort.
If the AirPort Setup Assistant is not present
You need to install the AirPort software separately using the CD that came with the AirPort
Card.
If you get an error message saying the AirPort Card is not detected
Shut down your computer and make sure the AirPort Card is completely inserted into the
AirPort Card slot.
If you are unable to detect the network you want to connect to
m Make sure that you are in range of an AirPort Base Station. The typical range for AirPort
communication is up to 150 feet (45 meters). Click the AirPort portion of the Control Strip
to see all of the networks that are in range of your computer.
m Try to move away from possible sources of interference, such as microwave ovens and
metal walls, that may be preventing you from connecting to the network. For a complete
list of sources of interference, open the Help menu and choose Mac Help, then search for
“AirPort interference.”
AirPort Control Strip module
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