Once AirPort Utility has gathered the information, there will be three options available, depending on how you want the AirPort base station to act as part of the network setup. If this process takes a few minutes, don't worry that's normal. Your new AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule will appear under the New AirPort Base Stations label.ĪirPort Utility will then gather some information about any nearby networks. Click this and select the device from the list that appears.
When the AirPort device has been detected, it's factory-preset name will appear under Other Wi-Fi Devices. AirPort Utility will then attempt to connect to the AirPort device, though this may take a few moments. Launch AirPort Utility from the Utilities sub-folder inside the Applications folder. Before you begin, first ensure you have the latest version of AirPort Utility by checking the Update s tab in the App Store.Įnsure the new AirPort device is plugged in to a power source and, if applicable, switch it on. When it comes to setting up a new AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule, AirPort Utility is the app that handles that process. Setting Up An AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule
In this tutorial, I will show you the basics of AirPort Utility, including setting up an AirPort base station from scratch and how to configure or restrict access. You may also have heard of AirPort from the pre-installed utility hidden away in your Applications folder: AirPort Utility. AirPort is Apple's term for all things WiFi, from the technologies built into your Mac to its own lineup of routers and base stations.