AirPort
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`Features
`Wireless Internet access
`• Internet access anywhere in the home or classroom
`without wires*
`• Simultaneously share a single Internet connection
`among the computers in your home
`• 56K modem for easy Internet access; DSL or cable
`modem–ready for broadband connections
`• Password protection and encryption capabilities to
`ensure security for your data and communications
`
`Outstanding performance
`• High-speed, 11-megabit-per-second data rate
`• In the classroom, wireless Internet access at
`Ethernet speed
`• 150-foot typical range, even through walls
`• Based on IEEE 802.11 standard for maximum
`compatibility with existing equipment
`
`Elegantly simple setup and ease of use
`• Customer installable
`• Setup Assistant has you on the Internet in minutes
`• File sharing and file transfer without floppy disks
`or cables
`• Fully integrated software and hardware solution
`• No external parts to break or lose
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`*Requires an account with an Internet service provider.
`
`Have you ever wanted the freedom to use your computer and surf the Internet from anywhere
`in your home? Or how about being able to use more than one computer to surf the Internet at
`the same time?
`
`Now there’s a simple, affordable way to bring the Internet to every room in your home. And
`every desk in the classroom. With no fuss and—even better—no cables.
`
`Until recently, if you wanted to access the rich content of the Internet with more than one
`computer, you had two choices. You could order another telephone line for the second
`computer—and a second Internet account if you didn’t want to have to wait your turn to go
`online. Or you could wire the computers together in a network. The big problem, of course,
`with wiring computers together is…the wiring. You’d have to drill holes in walls and run
`cables through the attic or down the hall to connect the computers—and if you want to move
`them later on you have to run additional wiring. You’d also have to set up and learn
`complicated networking software to allow both computers to share an Internet connection.
`
`AirPort offers a much easier and more affordable alternative. Instead of using traditional cabling
`to create a network, AirPort is an 11-megabit-per-second wireless local area network (LAN)
`technology that provides efficient, reliable wireless communication between multiple computers
`and the Internet. With no ugly, messy cables to tie you down, you’ll enjoy unprecedented
`freedom to move about the home or classroom.
`
`What’s more, AirPort enables everyone at home to simultaneously surf different web sites and
`access e-mail through a single Internet service account. There’s no more waiting for your turn
`to dial into the Internet. No additional telephone lines to install. And no more complicated
`setups. And in the classroom, there’s no need to run new Ethernet cables. Students can move
`about the classroom freely with their computers. And learning takes place wherever it needs to,
`not just where the computer cable is located.
`
`AirPort allows computers to communicate with one another up to 150 feet away—even through
`walls—so your wireless network can extend to every corner of the house or across several
`classrooms. AirPort also gives you high-speed file sharing, which means you can quickly move
`or share files between computers, all without having to rely on floppy disks or other media. Its
`fast transfer rate—up to 10 times faster than most home networking products—means AirPort
`can easily handle the most demanding file sharing, multiplayer gaming, and more.
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`Microsoft Corp. Exhibit 1048
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`Technical Fact Sheet
`AirPort
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`AirPort delivers all of the components you need to set up your network in minutes:
`
`• An AirPort Card—a card about the size of a credit card that fits easily into a conveniently
`located slot inside each wireless-ready Macintosh computer, plus all the software you need to
`set up and operate an AirPort network.
`
`And either:
`• An AirPort Base Station—a small device similar to the base station of a cordless telephone that
`plugs into your telephone outlet, cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network. It receives
`web pages and e-mail from the Internet and sends them to your computer without wires.
`
`Or:
`• An AirPort Software Base Station—an AirPort-enabled computer that acts as the wireless base
`station through its Internet connection. The AirPort software runs in the background on the
`computer to connect to other AirPort-enabled computers to the Internet.
`
`And, of course, AirPort is a fully integrated hardware and software solution from Apple,
`designed to work seamlessly with Macintosh computers. Unlike other radio cards and antenna
`that are attached to the outside of the computer, the AirPort Card fits completely inside the
`computer—so you don’t have to worry about external components breaking or disappearing.
`And because AirPort is based on industry standards, it can also be used in a cross-platform
`environment—the ideal solution for classrooms with different types of computers.
`
`Best of all, because AirPort is so easy to install and set up, you’re just minutes away from
`working and playing over the Internet.
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`AirPort at home
`Imagine surfing the web from your sofa. Checking e-mail from your dining room. Enjoying a
`multiplayer game from your deck. With a transmission radius of approximately 150 feet, and
`more in certain environments, AirPort lets you put the computer where you want, not just
`where the phone jack is located. You’ll especially appreciate the benefits of AirPort if you use a
`cable modem or DSL line; it lets everyone in your home take full advantage of your single high-
`speed Internet connection.
`
`The simplest and fastest way to set up an AirPort network is to plug an AirPort Card into your
`iBook or Power Mac G4 computer and an AirPort Base Station into your telephone jack. Within
`minutes, you’ll be free to move from room to room while you use the Internet, or share files
`among the computers in your home without cables. The AirPort Base Station provides wireless
`Internet access to as many as ten computers equipped with AirPort Cards. This way, computers
`can communicate directly with each other or log on to the Internet from any room in the house.
`
`AirPort provides wireless Internet access for
`wireless-equipped Macintosh systems through the
`AirPort Base Station. Similar to the base station of
`a cordless telephone, the AirPort Base Station is a
`small device that combines a modem and wireless
`LAN technology to provide connections between
`your computers and the Internet.
`
`Instead of communicating through a wired network,
`all AirPort-equipped Macintosh computers can com-
`municate directly with each other without cables or
`complicated networking hardware. It’s a much
`simpler way to transfer files to other computers
`without using floppy drives, cables, or infrared
`equipment. You can share files and play games
`wherever you happen to be.
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`Microsoft Corp. Exhibit 1048
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`Technical Fact Sheet
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`AirPort in the classroom
`AirPort wireless networking offers educational institutions exceptional opportunities for
`increasing communication and collaboration. Not only does AirPort remove the constraints of
`having to locate computers in specific areas chosen by the network administrator, it enables
`educators to creatively integrate technology into their curriculum. Consider these possibilities:
`
`• Ethernet alternative. When it comes to networking, one of the greatest challenges facing schools
`is existing facilities. Many schools must address asbestos issues, inflexible wiring configurations, or
`architectural details that need to be protected. In these cases, AirPort eliminates the need to run
`Ethernet cabling into every classroom. Simply by locating a base station in a lab or hallway near a
`classroom, you can provide wireless networking to iBook computers throughout the school.
`
`• Ethernet supplement. AirPort also provides an effective solution for classrooms with Ethernet
`drops that may be poorly situated for instructional use. Instead of running more Ethernet
`cable in the room, educators can simply place an AirPort Base Station near existing Ethernet
`cable and a power outlet to extend the Ethernet network. Then students using iBook
`computers can collaborate more easily on projects, because they can move easily about the
`classroom without having to disconnect and reconnect cables.
`
`• Mobile lab. It’s easier to incorporate computers into daily learning when teachers have access to
`mobile carts with portable computers. A mobile cart that is equipped with a printer, charging
`station, and portable computers can easily be wheeled from room to room so students can use
`computers at their own desks regularly during the day. Wireless networking also makes classroom
`operation more efficient by eliminating the need to plug cables into each student’s computer.
`
`Another way to set up a wireless network is to use one AirPort-ready computer, such as a Power
`Mac G4 or an iBook, as your wireless base station. You simply run the setup utility software that
`comes with the AirPort Card—there’s no need for an AirPort Base Station—and plug the
`computer into the telephone line or Ethernet network. The software directs the data to and
`from other computers on the wireless network and out to the Internet. This is an effective way
`to bring wireless Internet access to your desktop and portable computers.
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`With the AirPort assistant to walk you through setup,
`you’re just minutes away from wireless Internet
`access.
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`Technical Fact Sheet
`AirPort
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`AirPort on campus
`AirPort gives students, faculty, and administrators unmatched access to the Internet and the
`campus LAN anywhere on campus. With AirPort Base Stations installed throughout the campus
`as part of the network infrastructure, institutions can deliver Internet access in lecture halls,
`classrooms, libraries, student unions, dormitories, and even outdoor quadrangles.
`
`• Anytime, anywhere collaboration. Because an iBook with AirPort can easily network with other
`AirPort-enabled computers, communication and collaboration among faculty and students is
`now possible wherever they may be. The classroom is anywhere the class happens to be, even
`outdoors.
`
`• Modern classrooms. By installing AirPort Base Stations in college classrooms, lecture halls, or
`auditoriums, students and faculty can collaborate wirelessly in ways never before possible.
`Simply plugging an AirPort Base Station into an existing network port enables the wireless
`exchange of files, e-mail, assignments, and chat sessions—all at Ethernet speeds. So adminis-
`trators can finally stop thinking about expensive and disruptive hard-wired Ethernet classroom
`retrofits and focus on the learning process.
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`Elegantly simple setup and ease of use
`Apple brings you wireless Internet access within minutes. The AirPort Setup Assistant uses
`your current Internet access settings to configure your wireless network settings. Once your
`computer is set up, launch your browser and you’re online, no matter where you are located
`in your home or classroom.
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`Security
`AirPort offers password protection and encryption capabilities to deliver a level of security
`equal to that offered by traditional cabled networks. Users are required to enter a password
`to log on to the wireless network—and, optionally, an additional password for access to each
`computer on the network. When transmitting information, AirPort uses 40-bit encryption to
`scramble data, so you know your communications are secure.
`
`Only from Apple
`Only Apple could make wireless networking this powerful and this simple, from integrated
`hardware to seamless software. Not only does AirPort give you the freedom to work and play
`where you like, it offers new ways to increase communication and collaboration, for more
`productive and creative work.
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`Microsoft Corp. Exhibit 1048
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`Technical Fact Sheet
`AirPort
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`Product Details
`AirPort Specifications
`Wireless data rate
`• Up to 11 Mbps
`
`Range
`• 150 feet in typical use (varies with building
`construction)
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`Frequency band
`• 2.4 GHz
`
`Radio output power
`• 15 dBm (nominal)
`
`Compatibility
`• IEEE 802.11HR Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
`(DSSS) 11 Mbps and 5.5 Mbps draft standard
`• IEEE 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard
`
`Included software
`• AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the computer for
`network access and set up an AirPort Base Station or
`Software Base Station
`• AirPort application to change networks and check
`signal strength
`• AirPort Control Strip module to quickly measure
`signal strength and change networks
`• AirPort Utility for base station network administration
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`AirPort Card
`Order No. M7600/A
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`Environmental requirements
`• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
`• Storage temperature: –13° to 140° F (–25° to 60° C)
`• Relative humidity (operating): 95% maximum
`• Relative humidity (storage): 95% maximum,
`noncondensing
`• Operating altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3,048 m)
`• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet (4,572 m)
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`AirPort Base Station
`Order No. M7601/A
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`Interfaces
`• RJ-11 connector for built-in 56K V.90 modem
`• RJ-45 connector for built-in 10BASE-T Ethernet
`• Wireless
`• AC power
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`5
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`Mounting options
`• Desktop
`• Wall mount (bracket included)
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`Electrical requirements
`• U.S. and Japan
`— Line voltage: 100–120V AC
`— Frequency: 50–60 Hz
`• U.K., Europe, Australia
`— Line voltage: 200–240V AC
`— Frequency: 50–60 Hz
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`Environmental requirements
`• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
`• Storage temperature: –13° to 140° F (–25° to 60° C)
`• Relative humidity (operating): 20% to 80%
`• Relative humidity (storage): 10% to 90%,
`noncondensing
`• Operating altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3,048 m)
`• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet (4,572 m)
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`Size and weight
`• Diameter: 6.9 inches (175 mm)
`• Height: 3.2 inches (80 mm)
`• Weight (without wall mount bracket): 1.65 pounds
`(750 grams)
`
`The AirPort Base Station is recommended for up to
`10 users. It includes a base unit, external power
`supply, telephone cord, wall mount bracket, and
`complete software.
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`System Requirements
`• An AirPort-compatible Macintosh computer
`• At least 32MB of RAM
`• Mac OS 8.6 or later
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`Purchasing Options
`You can purchase a Macintosh computer from the
`online Apple Store with the AirPort Card preinstalled.
`You can also purchase the AirPort Card separately
`from the Apple Store or your local reseller. For up-to-
`date information, visit www.apple.com/store.
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`© 1999 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
`and other countries. AirPort, the Apple Store, iBook, and Power Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned
`herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
`August 1999 L04183A
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`For More Information
`For more information about these products, or
`to find out where to buy Apple products, visit
`www.apple.com/products on the World Wide Web
`or call 800-538-9696. To purchase these products
`from the Apple Store, go to www.apple.com/store.
`
`Apple stands behind its products with world-class
`service and support. Offering quality parts, extended
`hardware service options, phone support, and
`support via the Internet, we provide you with support
`choices that meet your needs. For more information,
`visit www.apple.com/support.
`
`Apple Computer, Inc.
`1 Infinite Loop
`Cupertino, CA 95014
`408-996-1010
`www.apple.com
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`Microsoft Corp. Exhibit 1048
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