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The AirStation 54Mbps Broadband Router can be used with Macintosh Airport
Extreme computers as well as other Wi-Fi certified 802.11b wireless products.
No proprietary software is needed to configure your 54Mbps Router using a
Macintosh other than an Internet browser version 4.5 or later.
Step
Gathering Information
Depending on the type of broadband Internet service you are subscribed to,
different types of information may be needed to complete the setup.
Acquiring this information in advance will make the setup of your AirStation
router simple and quick. Some, none or all of the following fields may be filled
out depending on the type of service provider. A quick call to your service
provider's customer or technical support number will provide you with the
needed information if you are unsure.
Recording the AirStation's LAN MAC Address
The LAN MAC address of the AirStation is the default ESS-ID (SSID) and is
found on the rear of the AirStation body as shown in the illustration above.
MAC Addresses are 12-digit codes comprised of numbers and letters. When
inputting MAC Addresses for custom configurations, a semi-colon (:) is used
to separate every two digits. ex: 00:00:00:00:00
The LAN or Wired MAC address is the default
ESS-ID (SSID) of the AirStation. The LAN
MAC address is located on the rear of the
AirStation clearly labeled next to the 4-port
switch.
The WAN MAC address of the AirStation is
located and labeled here. This MAC Address is
used by the DSL/CATV modem.
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