How do I configure an Airport wireless network for broadband?
With version 1.3 (or later) of its software, Apple?s Airport Base Station supports the PPPoE protocol used by most ADSL services. It does not, however, support the special login process used by BigPond Broadband Cable. This means each computer will need to run their own software client (either Launchpad or BPA Login Mac). To configure the Airport Base Station for use with BigPond Broadband Cable, you need to go to the Network tab in the Airport Admin Utility, and un-select the ‘Distribute IP Addresses’ box (the ‘Enable Airport to Ethernet Bridging’ then becomes ticked). This will disable the internal DHCP server, and turn the Base Station into a regular wireless hub. If you have a number of computers that all need internet access, or want to set up a firewall between the internet and your network, the only solution is to place a router between the cable modem and your Base Station. The best tool for the job is the Compex NetPassage 15 or 15-A (see #5.3.
