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Setting up Airport Extreme as a Hotspot

I can't seem to find how to set up my Airport Extreme as a Hotspot. I have clients coming into my office that need internet access. How do I do that?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Jul 4, 2012 7:38 AM

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Jul 4, 2012 8:17 AM in response to mikeguil

Sorry, I am a bit confused when you use the term "Hotspot".


If the AirPort Extreme is broadcasting a wireless network now, you already have a "Hotspot".


If your wireless network is password protected, then clients will need to be given the password so that they can connect.


Or, are you perhaps saying that the AirPort Extreme has not yet been configured to provide a wireless network?

Jul 4, 2012 10:56 AM in response to mikeguil

The ability to setup a separate Guest Network will depend on two factors:


1) You have a newer dual band AirPort Extreme. Any new product purchased in the last 2-3 years would qualify in that regard


2) You have a simple modem connected to the AirPort Extreme, not a combination modem/router or gateway type of device that most service providers furnish to their customers.


To check and see if you will be able to utilize the Guest Network feature on your AirPort Extreme.....


Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AIrPort Utility

Click on the AirPort Extreme icon and then click Edit in the next box that appears to the right of the AirPort Extreme

Click the Wireless tab at the top of the next window

Look for a box that will allow you to enter a check mark next to Enable Guest Network

Enter a Name for the network

Enter a Guest Network Password for the network and Verify the password

Click Update to save the new settings and allow 30 seconds for the AirPort Extreme to restart


If you do not see an option to Enable Guest Network, you might want to check with your service provider to see if they can supply you with a simple modem.



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