AirPort 1.x: Disabling Software Base Station

This article describes how to disable the AirPort Software Base Station feature included AirPort versions 1.1 and later under Mac OS 9.
There are two extensions that support the AirPort Software Base Station:

To disable the AirPort Software Base Station, you must remove the AirPort AP extension or turn it off using the Extensions Manager control panel.

If the Start button is clicked in the AirPort application after the extension is removed, the following message will appear indicating the software Base Station could not be started:

"Software Base Station could not be turned on because the required AirPort software was not found on this computer. Reinstall the AirPort software and try again."

Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and an Internet service provider, for which fees may apply. Some ISPs are not compatible with AirPort. America Online (AOL) works with AirPort software version 2.0 or later. For more information on AOL compatibility, see technical document 106591: "AirPort: How to Use with AOL." Range may vary with site conditions.
Published Date: Feb 20, 2012