![]() ![]() Unfortunately, the simple setup process also means that the AirPort Extreme offers little in the way of extra features. More-adventurous networking experts can also select "Manual Setup" to choose between 2.4 or 5GHz bands, or disable a shared connection for two separate networks, also known as bridge mode. Using the most basic setup process, we established a quick connection within 5 minutes. Just connect an Ethernet cable to the broadband modem, plug in the power cord to an outlet, and fill in the setup fields to name your network and establish a password to protect others from stealing access. Instead, Apple goes a step further and uses the AirPort Utility that's available for both Mac and Windows. ![]() Unlike other routers, the AirPort Extreme doesn't point you to a Web-based setup wizard to guide you through the process of connecting multiple devices to the Internet. As before, if you want to connect a printer and an external hard drive at the same time, the AirPort Extreme lets you connect a USB hub to expand the number of ports. If you use a Windows OS, you need to install the driver CD that came with the printer or rely on Microsoft's hardware wizard search to locate your printer model. We tested the connection with a Kodak ESP 2170 printer and the process requires no additional software installation if you're using Mac OS X, as the necessary drivers come preloaded. On the other hand, the print-serving feature is easy to set up no matter what kind of device you use.
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