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4.4 Local LAN Access

As stated earlier, the default AirPort configuration enables LAN access by default. If you're using DSL or a cable modem, or if you are installing the AirPort on an existing Ethernet network, this is what you want to use. In the Java Configurator, take a look at the Network Connection tab and check the Connect to network through Ethernet port radio button.

From here, you can configure the IP address of the AirPort, either via DHCP, by entering the IP information manually, or by using PPPoE. You'll probably want to use DHCP, unless your ISP requires a manual IP address or PPPoE.



    		Building Wireless Community Networks, Second Edition
    		Preface
    		Chapter 1. Wireless Community Networks
    		Chapter 2. Defining Project Scope
    		Chapter 3. Network Layout
    		Chapter 4. Using Access Points
    		4.1 Access Point Caveats
    		4.2 The Apple AirPort Base Station
    		4.3 Access Point Management Software
    		4.4 Local LAN Access
    		4.5 Configuring Dialup
    		4.6 NAT and DHCP
    		4.7 Bridging
    		4.8 WEP, MAC Filtering,and Closed Networks
    		4.9 Roaming
    		4.10 Channel Spacing
    		Chapter 5. Host-Based Networking
    		Chapter 6. Long-Range Networking
    		Chapter 7. Other Applications
    		Chapter 8. Radio Free Planet
    		Chapter 9. Radio Free Sebastopol
    		Appendix A. Regulations Affecting 802.11 Deployment
    		Appendix B. Path Loss Calculations
    		Appendix C. Simple Scheme Management
    		Colophon