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Chapter 3

Using Your Computer

Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Extreme Card. Previous models of
AirPort Card are not compatible with your computer. You also need an AirPort Base
Station and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers are not
currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.

How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access

With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station,
which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a
cordless telephone. The AirPort Extreme Card in the computer makes a wireless
connection to the base station, which is connected to the Internet via a telephone line
or a DSL or cable modem.

For More Information on AirPort

To purchase an AirPort Base Station, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or go to the
Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.

Additional information on AirPort is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Mac Help,
then choose Library > AirPort Help. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort
website at www.apple.com/airport and in the Apple Knowledge Base at
kbase.info.apple.com.

AirPort Extreme
Base Station

Connection to the Internet

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