Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n (1st Generation) - Manual (Page 6)

6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
About the AirPort Software
AirPort Extreme works with the AirPort software included on the AirPort Extreme CD.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up AirPort Extreme using a Macintosh, you must have the following:
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A Macintosh computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed to set it up
wirelessly
 A Macintosh computer connected to AirPort Extreme with an Ethernet cable to set it
up using Ethernet
 Mac OS X v10.4 or later
 AirPort Utility 5.0 or later
AirPort Utility
AirPort Utility helps you set up your AirPort Extreme to create a wireless network,
connect to the Internet, and share a USB printer or hard disk. You can also connect
your AirPort Extreme to your existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Extreme wireless
network to extend the range of your network using WDS. Use AirPort Utility to
quickly and easily set up your AirPort Extreme and your wireless network.
AirPort Utility is also an advanced tool for setting up and managing AirPort Extreme
and AirPort Express Base Stations. Use AirPort Utility to adjust network, routing, and
security settings and other advanced options.
Z AirPort status menu in the menu bar
Use the AirPort status menu to switch quickly between AirPort networks, monitor
the signal quality of the current network, create a computer-to-computer network,
and turn AirPort on and off. The status menu is available on computers using
Mac OS X.