Airport Express offline every morning

I've got an airport express at the office and am having a strange problem with it. Every morning, the wireless network doesn't show up on any of the PC's that use it. It used to happen multiple times a day and I've made a few changes (as described below) that have gotten it down to just happening every morning.
The original configuration that had to be rebooted regularly was:
WPA + WPA2 for security
Automatic channel selection
DHCP for IP address
The new configuration that just goes offline overnight is:
WPA for security
Channel 10 hard coded
Hard coded IP address
There is a second airport express nearby that is hard coded to use channel 1 and has a dynamic address. It uses WEP for security and works fine for long periods.
Scott

Just to be clear, The second airport express that is just running WEP isn't mine. I've just talked to the users to see if they have been having any issues.

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Airport Express disconnects every 5mins (Client Mode)

Hi all,
I recently bought an Airport Express (n) so I could stream music to my Hi-Fi and bridge my Xbox 360.
I have configured the AX to connect to my existing wireless network which is served up by a Billion 7800n router (G+N mode).
However, every 5 minutes it disconnects from the network, here are sample of the logs..
Dec 16 06:29:45 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for authenticator 00:04:ed:9b:bf:39
Dec 16 06:34:59 Severity:5 Disconnected from network.
Dec 16 06:35:05 Severity:5 Joined BSS 00:04:ed:9b:bf:39
Dec 16 06:35:05 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for authenticator 00:04:ed:9b:bf:39
Dec 16 06:40:10 Severity:5 Disconnected from network.
Dec 16 06:40:16 Severity:5 Joined BSS 00:04:ed:9b:bf:39
Dec 16 06:40:16 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for authenticator 00:04:ed:9b:bf:39
Dec 16 06:45:21 Severity:5 Disconnected from network.
Dec 16 06:45:27 Severity:5 Joined BSS 00:04:ed:9b:bf:39
Dec 16 06:45:27 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for authenticator 00:04:ed:9b:bf:39
Dec 16 06:50:33 Severity:5 Disconnected from network.
Dec 16 06:50:38 Severity:5 Joined BSS 00:04:ed:9b:bf:39
Dec 16 06:50:39 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for authenticator 00:04:ed:9b:bf:39
Dec 16 06:55:44 Severity:5 Disconnected from network.
Dec 16 06:55:49 Severity:5 Joined BSS 00:04:ed:9b:bf:39
I'm using WPA2 AES encryption, wireless is on a non-competing channel and the airport is only 2-3 meters away from the router in the same room.
Things I've tried are upgrading Router firmware to latest (1.6), switching Wi-Fi channels, enabling B mode on the router (BGN) but nothing seems to work.
I don't think it's interference as it disconnects almost every 5 minutes which suggests some config/hardware issue.
Anyone have any ideas? I've hit a brick wall.
Thanks...

Update:
This appears to be by design? - connection doesn't drop when using AirTunes/Airfoil which is what I bought it for.
However I thought the Ethernet port wouldn't work when used in Client mode (according to the FAQ). I was able to connect my Xbox 360 to the AX when in Client mode using a network cable and it is able to connect to Xbox Live. When doing this it drops off on the 5 minute intervals when the AX disconnects and reconnects.
I guess if I used AirTunes at the same time as the X360 it would work.
Would be nice if it worked as a stable bridge in client mode as I could bin off my other wireless bridges. Never mind - I ain't forking out for another AX so I can use "Apple's" WDS.
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Airport Express resets every 5-10 min

Hi there,
I've got a new Airport Express (n-version) and it's set up to join my existing wireless network. Attached to the Airport's Ethernet port is a fileserver with all my music, movies, etc. In the Airport config utility I've enabled the setting to "Allow ethernet connections". So in other words I use the Airport to make my fileserver wireless.
When I use my MacBook or laptop to connect to the fileserver wirelessly, it all works fine at first (although a bit slow). But when I run a movie or copy a file from the fileserver on my MacBook/laptop, the Airport reboots itself every 5 to 10 min (orange light flashing). Takes about 30secs to get back online. Needless to say, you can't use it to watch a movie if the connection only lasts for 10 min
This is the second Airport that I've tried (returned the 1st to the store because of the reset) and both have the same problem, so I don't think it's malfunctioning hardware. Both the firmware and the Airport utility are updated to the latest version. I've tried the "robust connection" setting, which doesn't help either
Anybody got an idea how to solve this?
Thanks a lot!
Twan
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this is happening to me as well, did anyone help you yet?

How can I use an Airport Express to join my wireless network and provide an internet signal to my Power Mac g5 via an ethernet cable?

I have a power mac g5 that does not have a wireless card, and connects to the internet via ethernet cable.
I want to know how to set up an airport express so that it joins my wireless home network and provides the G5 with an internet signal.
This via an ethernet cable that is plugged into the airport express and then into the ethernet port on the g5.
Please advise as I have configured the airport express in every way possible, the green light is on and when I plug the ethernet cable into the G5 my network cofigurations shows nothing and says that the ethernet cable is not plugged in (It is).
I get an internet signal if the ethernet cable is plugged directly into my wireless router, so the ethernet port works.
Please assist. Thanks.

Two requirements that must be met to do what you want.......
1) An AirPort Express 802.11n must be used. Check the Model No on the label on the side of the Express. It needs to be A1264. Any other model number will not do what you want.
2) The Express must be configured to "Join a wireless network" and the option to enable Ethernet Clients must be checked.
Open AirPort Utility and click Manual Setup
Click the Wireless tab below the row of icons
The box to "Allow Ethernet Clients" must be checked
Please check to verify that your AirPort Express meets both requirements

Airport Express extending Time Capsule network causes network failure?

I have a 1GB Time Capsule used as my 'main' wireless access point for my home network. I purchased an Airport Express for use about halfway through across the home so that I could play iTunes music in that area... no problem. That works. However my office is also right next to the Airport Express.
So if the Airport Express is -not- plugged in I have a great signal from the Time Capsule and things work without a hitch. Once I plug the Airport Express in, every 20~30min my MacBook Pro shows I have a full-power network connection, but it wont actually do anything. I have to turn off the MacBook's wireless, then turn it back on... then again it only works for a short while. If I unplug the Airport Express this is no longer an issue. :/
So I know the Airport Express is part of the issue. But also, I know it must be setup correctly since I can go all the way to the back of the house and have a network connection [when normally without the Express I would not have a connection at all]. Clearly it's extending the network.
Any ideas why my MacBook might be getting 'stuck'? I'm relatively new to Apple gear, but long time PC user and very skilled with networking... but never experienced anything like this... but also this is the first time I've ever extended a network.
Open to any suggestions... thanks all!

Welcome to the discussion area!
Something is wrong, whether it's an incorrect setting or a defective AirPort Express because the "extend" setup normally works very well. I've gone 3-4 months with no problems at all since I added an Express last fall and the network is up 24/7.
Check to make sure that your MacBook is actually connecting to the AirPort Express (AX) as follows:
Open AirPort Utility, click on the AirPort Express and note the AirPort ID for the AX
Hold down the option key on your computer and click on the fan shaped AirPort icon at the top of the screen and you will see details about the connection. You should see the AirPort ID of the AX. If not, you are not connecting to it.
You can also check a few settings using AirPort Utility to see if the Time Capsule (TC) and AX are setup to "extend".
For the TC:
Click Manual Setup and click the Wireless tab below the icons
Wireless Mode should be "Create a wireless network"
There should be a check mark next to "Allow this network to be extended"
For the AX:
Click Manual Setup and the Wireless tab
Wireless Mode should be "extend a wireless network"
Network Name should be the name of the TC network
Check mark next to "Allow wireless clients"
Security and Password settings are the same as the TC
Is that what you see?

AirPort express base station always on amber light

I live in China and use a macbook and an Airport Express base station to acess internet. It used to work really well, but after I changed my internet conection to China telecom (using an Alcatel ADSL home plusplus 500 modem) I can't acess using airport express (because every time I conect it to the modem it does not work - doesn't get signal). The amber light keeps flashing... I tried through the airport utility, but the base station doesn't appear on the list.
I also already reset the airport express base station. Still the same.
The China telecom technician was not helpful at all - he told me he "doesn't know apple"....
I don't have any problem with the internet conection if I use an ethernet cable directly from the modem to the computer; it only malfunctions when I connect the airport base station to the modem.
Can anyone help me?

Maybe Windows is trying to get an 802.1x authentication which should be disabled:
Ensure that the Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network check box is not checked.
http://www.efelix.co.uk/tech/1010.html
It seems updating Windows XP to Service Pack 2 fixes that.

Streaming audio to Airport Express via AirPlay?

I have wired HDMI sending throughout my house, all my media equipment is in my lounge, Apple TV 2, PS3 and Cable TV, my audio is analogue for all but ATV2 which I just bought not realizing that there is digital audio only, d'oh!
Sadly my projector upstairs where I want to watch my media has zero audio capabilities, video is great, audio for ATV2 is non existent.
Can ATV2 stream audio to Airport Express? Every other iDevice I have can so I'm sure the hardware is capable, the old ATV could do this but I suspect Apple would like me to purchase an ATV2 for each room but i dont want to drop another £101 for hardware I already have.
Thanks

Aw, that's what I thought, thank you for confirming Rudegar. Back to the drawing board..

AirPort Express (with N) restarts on high load

Hello! My AirPort Express (with N) restarts on high load. For instance, when I try to use P2P-online TV streaming, AirPort Express restarts every one minute. When I try to copy large file from one MacBook to Mac mini via Wi-Fi, AirPort Express restarts again. AirPort uses PPPoE, wireless freq is 5GHz (on 2,4GHz problem stays at place). Everything else works fine. What can I do? Thanks in advance.

I have tried everything. So now I think this is hardware issue.

HT1515 why does my airport express keep going offline?

i use airport for air play but it keeps going into flashing amber light about every week. why?

I found on some non-Apple tech sites some interesting info. One guy was having the same exact issues and wrote a script to see what was going on between the Airport base station and the Airport Expresses. It appears that the two devices were having security verification issues and that is why the Airport Expresses get getting knocked offline. In other words, when they talk with each other they fail the security verification and the Airport Expresses go haywire.
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I did this a few weeks back and I have had zero issues since the very moment I did the above steps. The network is 100% reliable and faster. No more rebooting. Is it a tad bit unprotected? Yes, but no one knows the network is there. If someone is smart enough to be looking for non-broadcasting wi-fi networks and finding yours, then they are sophisticated enough to defeat your normal security protocols anyway. Maybe if Apple ever decides to fix this problem, which appears they might not be interested in doing, then you could go back to normal security protocols. But until then, this works wonderfully. Give it a try and see.

Airport Express Drops Connection Every 3 Minutes

This has to be an easy fix. Airport Express holds a connection fine when I'm sending music from it, but flashes amber for half a second every three minutes or so. Here is the log file... Is this normal?
Feb 9 13:19:53 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 13:23:28 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 13:23:31 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 13:23:33 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 13:27:08 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 13:27:11 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 13:27:13 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 13:33:48 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 13:33:51 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 13:33:53 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 13:35:43 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 13:35:46 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 13:35:48 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 13:42:23 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 13:42:26 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 13:42:28 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 13:46:03 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 13:46:06 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 13:46:08 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 13:49:43 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 13:49:46 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 13:49:48 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 13:53:23 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 13:53:39 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 13:53:42 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 13:57:18 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 13:57:21 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 13:57:23 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:00:58 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:01:01 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:01:03 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:04:38 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:04:41 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:04:43 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:09:23 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:09:26 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:09:28 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:14:03 5 Clock synchronized to network time server time.apple.com (adjusted -1 seconds).
Feb 9 14:15:47 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:15:51 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:15:53 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:19:27 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:19:30 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:19:32 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:24:42 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:24:45 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:24:48 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:28:22 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:28:25 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:28:28 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:32:22 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:32:25 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:32:28 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:36:02 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:36:05 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:36:07 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:42:57 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:43:00 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:43:02 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 14:47:12 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 14:47:15 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 14:47:17 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 15:06:42 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 15:06:45 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 15:06:47 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 15:10:22 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 15:10:25 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 15:10:28 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 15:14:03 5 Clock synchronized to network time server time.apple.com (adjusted +0 seconds).
Feb 9 15:15:57 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 15:16:00 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 15:16:02 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 15:19:37 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 15:19:41 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 15:19:43 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 15:23:17 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 15:23:21 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 15:23:23 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 15:26:57 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 15:27:01 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48
Feb 9 15:27:03 5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <192.168.11.2/255.255.255.0> gateway <192.168.11.1> dns <192.168.11.1> wins lease <86400> domain
Feb 9 15:31:12 5 Disconnected from network.
Feb 9 15:31:16 5 Joined BSS 00:1d:73:8e:a9:48

If your AirPort Express is configured as a "bridge", with Connection Sharing = Off (Bridge Mode) it is receiving DHCP services from the router that is ahead of it, in this case, probably the Buffalo that you mention. That would be the device where the lease settings would be adjusted.
Check AirPort Utility
Manual Setup
Click Internet icon
Check the Connection Sharing setting at the bottom of the page to confirm your setting for the the AirPort Express

No Lights On My Airport Express/Printer offline

Hey all - quick question...
No Light - The light on my Airport Express does not light-up. It is just dark. The manual says that means it is off but it works fine when connecting to the internet.
No printer - Also, I am trying to add a USB printer to the AE to create wireless print capability and I can't get it to work. The printer shows "offline" in the utility. The printer is an HP Photosmart C3180 which will print if plugged into my laptop via USB.
Any suggestions on these two problems?
Thanks!

Hello ChicagoMacNovice. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
No Light - The light on my Airport Express does not light-up. It is just dark. The manual says that means it is off but it works fine when connecting to the internet.
There isn't a setting within the AirPort Utility for status light off, so it may be possible that the LED has just failed.
No printer - Also, I am trying to add a USB printer to the AE to create wireless print capability and I can't get it to work. The printer shows "offline" in the utility. The printer is an HP Photosmart C3180 which will print if plugged into my laptop via USB.
Unfortunately, not all USB printers are compatible with AirPort base stations. In addition, the AirPort's USB port does not support the "advanced" printer functions, like scanning, copying or faxing, of multi-function printers.
To see if your printer is compatible, take a look at this iFelix Unofficial AirPort Printer Compatibility link.
If your printer isn't listed, it doesn't necessarily mean it won't work, but simply that it has not been verified. iFelix also provides the following workaround for printers not on the list that would certainly be worth a try.
Also you can try this Apple Tech Support article to see if it will help:
o Printer troubleshooting for AirPort Base Stations and Time Capsule
Finally, check out this IBM support article to see if the printer you are interested in is listed as having a Postscript or PCL3 interface. If it does, then it will most likely work with the AirPort's USB port. Printers that use the "HP LIDIL" interface must be connected to a computer directly and will not work.

I have bought a new airport express and using it with my macbook (iTunes 10.2.2). I have joined an existing network for internet in my home and with that i am trying to play the music via itunes but there is audio dropouts every 60 secs or so. any soln ?

I have bought a new airport express and using it with my macbook (iTunes 10.2.2). I have joined an existing wireless network for internet in my home and with that i am trying to play the music via itunes but there is audio dropouts every 60 secs or so. I am using a set of speakers from kenwood connected to the airport express. The operating system on my macbook is mac os X 10.5.8. i am sure it is not a problem of streaming music online because i have even tried playing music which are stored in my macbook.
Is there any problem with the setting in itunes or quicktime ? Kindly reply...... I am waiting for your valuable suggestion.
Thank you a lot in advance.

I am shocked to have found this same AX audio dropout problem starting TODAY, every few seconds the audio just drops for a couple seconds and then resumes: Latest software versions of everything. No iPad, iPhone or Touch. Internet hardwired to D-Link DES1105 (1000baseT Switch) hardwired to new 80211N AX, AX optical to stereo, AX Wi-Fi internet to basic 1st-gen MacBook operating at 80211G, and an older 'G' AX extender at the far end of the house, away from all this. The MacBook streaming iTunes is usually 12 feet from AX. I've used this setup for years of trouble-free AirTunes / Airplay until today. Today I also found 2 very reliable fixes and 1 way to force a dropout, but first, I read some posts and tried ALL following settings one-at-a-time and restored them ALL because NONE of them helped: Turned off IPV6. Streamed to multiple speakers 'Computer' and 'AX' (restored to just AX). Turned off 'Ask to Join new (WiFi) Networks'. Turned off Bluetooth (can't live without Magic Trackpad, so glad that wasn't it). Here's my discoveries: Lo and behold, each time I click the Airport icon in the Menu (you know it shows you've got 4 bars from AX) when the status switches to 'Looking for Networks' for a second it CAUSES the AX audio to drop out for a couple seconds (it never did that before today.) iTunes still playing, streaming, AX laser still lit, but the 'PCM' light on stereo and the sound GOES OUT EVERY time I click the Airport icon in the menubar, just like the regular, annoying dropouts. So, to reduce traffic I quit Safari (3 tabs, no streaming, just Gmail, Google, and Netflix browsing). Lo and behold, the dropouts stopped altogether. No other Web apps going (not iTunes Store, Genius, Ping, nothing), so I launched Chrome to the same 3 tabs and the dropouts HAVE NOT RETURNED. That's right, not only did simply QUITTING SAFARI cure it, and Chrome doesn't contribute to it, but I can demonstrate it just by forcing my Airport to re-scan. Works for me, written using Chrome. The other reliable fix is to hardwire MacBook to the Switch. This is obviously not ideal, but Airplay audio doesn't drop out over Ethernet. Also, in all my tests, it made no difference whether iTunes did the streaming, or Airfoil did.

The internet coming from my AirPort Extreme, which is extended by an AirPort Express and my Time Capsule, is being very flaky. It is dropping and I have to reconnect every few minutes. Any solutions?

To be more detailed, my AirPort Extreme needs to be extended by an AirPort Express, which then is extended to my personal Time Capsule. The internet drops on my MacBook Pro and other MacBook Pros randomly. We then reconnect with no problem and go on with what we were doing. The internet is fine. Always able to connect. We have Open DNS set up as well. But the flaky internet is annoying. Any ideas how to fix this?

The primary issue that you will need to contend with is the distance between routers. 300' would be at the fringe of the signal coming from the base station located in the house which, most likely, make it too "weak" to extend/repeat with the second base station at the shop.
There is a method to configure a relay base station between them in a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), but a WDS has two major drawbacks: 1) It can only operate in the 802.11g Radio Mode, and 2) For every base station participating in the WDS, the overall bandwidth will be cut in half .., so with a total of three (main, relay, & remote), the maximum of 54 Mbps (for 802.11g) would be more like 15-17 Mbps. If you plan on streaming HD video (either 720p or 1080p), your local wireless network may not have enough bandwidth to do so successfully.
You proposal to run the DSL line to the shop does offer another option. Instead of running a DSL line, run an Ethernet cable between the house and the shop. You would connect one end to any of the available LAN ports on the AirPort Extreme to the Ethernet port on the AirPort Express. You can then configure both base stations into a roaming network and not have bandwidth loss of the WDS.

Printer connected to Airport Express USB port won't come online after firmware 7.6 upgrade. I've tried backing up to 7.5.2, but it still shows offline. It is a Canon iP4600 printer and I'm running OS 10.6.8. I've powered everything down and still no go.

Printer connected to Airport Express USB port won't come online after firmware 7.6 upgrade. I've tried backing up to 7.5.2, but it still shows offline. It is a Canon iP4600 printer and I'm running OS 10.6.8. I've powered everything down and still no go. I've connected the printer directly to my MacBook's USB port and it works fine. Any suggestions?

I have an iP4500, which I assume is quite similar to your model.
I had to reset the printing system to get things printing again. Only takes a few minutes and no problems at all since I did it a week ago or so.
Plug the printer into the USB port on the Express and restart the printer.
Open System Preferences (gear icon on the dock) and then open Print and Fax
Right-Click in the printer area on the left and select Reset Printing System
Then click the + (plus) button at the bottom of the printer list to install the printer again.

Airport Express offline every morning

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