Airport Configuration Query

Not schooled with Apple products but would want to add a configuration for the Apple Time Capsule which I believe to contain the Airport wireless connectivity. How does one connect to the configuration interface in order to allow additional users internet access through the MAC address? I have tried to connect to the device through its IP address with no success. Is an ethernet cable required? Seeking guidance

Hi,
I've just set a bunch of these up. You want to hide the IP address an use MAC address instead? If so, I can't advise you. But, if you just want other users to see and connect to your Extreme wirelessly, go to manual setup, wireless tab, and in "wireless mode" select "create a wireless network" from the drop-down. Leave everything else automatic. If you are in a situation where you need security, on same tab (wireless mode)select WPA/WPA2 from the wireless security drop-down and create a password. then give it to your other authorized users. I don't know about MAC address manipulation or control, so I just avoided it, leaving the Access Control tab (MAC address access control) as "not enabled."
This scheme worked for me, and I have 5 units set up for a roaming network, with no problems (except the one in the previous post) on any of it. People can be anywhere at my property and they can log in with no problems and have full access to all resources.
Good luck!

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