Apple A1126 User Manual

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Apple AirPort Extreme
and Apple Bluetooth 2.0+EDR

AirPort Extreme offers the easiest way to provide wireless
Internet access and networking anywhere in the home,
classroom, or office. Apple Bluetooth 2.0+EDR can
eliminate the cables that traditionally connect devices
together.

This document provides overview information about AirPort and Bluetooth technology.
For more detailed information, open Mac Help from the Help menu, and choose AirPort
Help or Bluetooth Help from the Library menu.

AirPort Extreme

Instead of using traditional cables to create a network, AirPort uses wireless local area
network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between computers.
Through a wireless network you can access the Internet, share files, play multiplayer
games, and more.

Using AirPort technology, you can:

 Create a wireless network in your home or school using an AirPort Extreme Base

Station, then connect to the Internet and share the connection among several
computers simultaneously. An entire family or classroom can be on the Internet at
the same time.

 Set up a wireless connection to your standard computer network. AirPort-equipped

computers can then have access to an entire network without being connected with
a cable.

 Connect multiple computers in a wireless “Computer-to-Computer” network so that

you can share files or play network games.

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To start using AirPort, open System Preferences and click Network. Choose AirPort from
the Show pop-up menu, and then select “Show Airport status in the menu bar.” Use the
Airport status icon in the menu bar to join a wireless network, create a Computer-to­Computer network, and turn AirPort on and off.

Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Welcome to the world of Bluetooth technology. Your computer includes Apple
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR technology that eliminates the need for many cables that
traditionally connect devices together. Bluetooth enabled devices, such as computers,
mobile phones, and handheld devices (PDAs), can connect to each other wirelessly at
distances up to 10 meters (33 feet).

The following sections provide information to:

 pair your Macintosh with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and connect to the

Internet

 exchange files between Bluetooth enabled devices

Pairing Your Computer With a Bluetooth Enabled Mobile Phone

Before you can connect to the Internet using your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone,
you need to pair your computer with the phone. Make sure your phone is on and ready
to accept a pair. This is often called “discoverable” mode.
Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth.

Click the Devices tab, and then click Setup New Device.

Follow the onscreen instructions.

Note: To access the Internet, you must have a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and

subscribe to data services from a wireless operator. Unless you subscribe to “always on”
data services (such as GPRS), you will also need an account with an Internet service
provider (ISP) to access the Internet. Check with your providers for more information.

Connecting to the Internet

Open Internet Connect, located in the Applications folder.

Choose Bluetooth Modem Adapter from the Configuration pop-up menu, then click
Connect.

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