Apple AirPort Networks User Manual
Chapter 3
AirPort Network Designs
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To use port mapping, you must configure TCP/IP manually on the computer that is
running the web, AppleShare, or FTP server.
running the web, AppleShare, or FTP server.
You can also set up a computer as a default host to establish a permanent IP
address for the computer and provide inbound port mapping information to the
AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express. This is sometimes known as a DMZ
and is useful when playing some network games or video conferencing.
address for the computer and provide inbound port mapping information to the
AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express. This is sometimes known as a DMZ
and is useful when playing some network games or video conferencing.
To set up a default host:
1
Open AirPort Utility, select your wireless device, and then choose Base Station >
Manual Setup, or double-click the device icon to open its configuration in a separate
window. Enter the password if necessary.
Manual Setup, or double-click the device icon to open its configuration in a separate
window. Enter the password if necessary.
2
Click the Internet button, and then click NAT.
3
Select the “Enable Default Host at” checkbox. The default IP address is 10.0.1.253.
4
Enter the same IP address on the host computer.
Logging
You can set up your wireless device to log status information to the Mac OS X system
log or the Syslog application on a Windows computer. This is helpful for understanding
problems and monitoring a device’s performance.
log or the Syslog application on a Windows computer. This is helpful for understanding
problems and monitoring a device’s performance.
To set up logging:
1
Open AirPort Utility, select your wireless device, and then choose Base Station >
Manual Setup, or double-click the device icon to open its configuration in a separate
window. Enter the password if necessary.
Manual Setup, or double-click the device icon to open its configuration in a separate
window. Enter the password if necessary.
2
Click the Advanced button, and then click Statistics.