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Appendix C

Connecting to the Internet

Next, follow the instructions to configure your network either manually or using DHCP,
as instructed by your ISP or network administrator. If you’re setting up your network
yourself, it may be easier to configure the network using DHCP, because the server
assigns IP addresses automatically.

5

Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu.

6

Click TCP/IP, if necessary.

7

In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP.

 If you chose Manually, type the other information into the corresponding fields.
 If you chose Using DHCP, you don’t need to enter any further information unless your

system administrator has instructed you to do so.

8

Click AirPort and select options for joining an AirPort Extreme network after restarting
or when your computer wakes from sleep.

9

Click Apply Now.

Once you configure your AirPort settings, you are ready to connect.

To test your AirPort connection:

m

Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose Turn AirPort On.

Any AirPort Extreme network in range should appear in the menu.

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