Software Components

Software that is provided with the AirPort Card includes

• AirPort Setup Assistant, a standalone assistant that takes users through the steps necessary to set up the AirPort Card, set up an AirPort Base Station, or set up a software base station.
• AirPort Application, an application that allows users to switch between wireless networks and to create and join peer-to-peer networks.
• AirPort Control Strip Module, which provides a signal strength indication and most of the functions of the AirPort Application.
• AirPort Utility, a utility for the advanced user. With it the user can edit the administrative and advanced settings for a hardware or software base station. It can also be used to determine the location for the base station that gives the best reception.