Want to use my Apple Airport Extreme

I want to use my Apple AE as the wireless router. Rather than hooking directly from the FIOS box (as others have suggested), I want to know if hooking up to a stand-alone actiontec Verizon Coax Network adapter will let me use my AE. I don't need all the TV features stuff from Verizon because I am using Tivo.
Another method I've seen on the net is to set Actiontec router to be pass through instead of primary but unfortunately I can't get it to work correctly. My option at this point is to purchase the Coax network adapter.
Thanks for everyone feedback.

akimbo wrote:
I want to know if hooking up to a stand-alone actiontec Verizon Coax Network adapter will let me use my AE.
You can not use the Actiontec ECB2500 for MOCA WAN. Only units certified for channel C4 will work for MOCA WAN
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/16626

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How to create extended range network using three apple airport extremes?

Hello! The idea is, I want to use Apple routers to create a large range network for a hotel that has 300 FT Hallway. I have tried everything in the airport utility but nothing works. The idea is, in the whole 300 FT hallway, i want to put three apple airport extreams. one in the middle of the hallway which will be connected to the modem, one on the each end of the hallway that will be connected to the middle airport extreme via eithernet or extend network range option from airport utility.
Image shows, what I am trying to achieve.
http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/35/10e6.jpg
These what I have tried so far. Airport extreme is refered here as "airport"
1. Connect Airport 1 to modem, then on Airport 2 use extend network feature to extend the range of airport 1 network. This did not work. Airport 2 keeps on blinking yellow.
2. Did same thing as step 1 but also tried it using ethernet cable going from Airport 1 in to Airport 2's ethernet inbound port.
3. Connected modem to switch, from swith one ethernet cable goes in to Airport 1 and one cable from SWITCH goes in to the airport 2's ethernet port.
Only thing that works is, if I connect ONLY ONE airport to the modem or the switch. I am not able to use two airport extremes together.
Please advise what I can do using these or other apple products to have extended wifi coverage in the entire hallway.
I, however do need to use three extremes as one is not enough to cover the area.
Thank you.
Hopefully some one can help me and correct me where I am doing something wrong.
Thanks.

Exactly what model extreme are you using??
What device is being used as setup with airport utility?
1. Connect Airport 1 to modem, then on Airport 2 use extend network feature to extend the range of airport 1 network. This did not work. Airport 2 keeps on blinking yellow.
Amber blinking just means something needs adjusting.. it should still show up in the utility and you can find out what the extreme is complaining about. If not start over.. it is absolutely crucial you factory reset and start over.. the extreme must present as a new wireless device in wifi and then you can setup to extend the existing wireless.
2. Did same thing as step 1 but also tried it using ethernet cable going from Airport 1 in to Airport 2's ethernet inbound port.
This is a much better arrangement.. The Extreme plugged into the Modem.. what mode is it in? It must create a wireless network.. make sure the network name is short.. no spaces and pure alphanumeric.
The extreme plugged into to give better range.. must be in bridge mode.
It must create a wireless network of the exact same name.. exact same security settings and same password.
Follow the instructions here if you do not follow.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4260
3. Connected modem to switch, from swith one ethernet cable goes in to Airport 1 and one cable from SWITCH goes in to the airport 2's ethernet port.
This is the same configuration as 2. There is no difference where you put the switch.
Only thing that works is, if I connect ONLY ONE airport to the modem or the switch. I am not able to use two airport extremes together.
Setup according to the apple instructions for roaming network.. it will work.
If it fails give us more info.. what model AE. etc.
Also give us the IP address and screenshot of each units setup for wireless.

I have a BT home Hub 3 with standard BT broadband(no infinity), how do I set up an Apple AirPort Extreme without a stand alone modem? Can I use my current Home Hub

I want to use an Apple AirPort Extreme as my home router but at present I have standard BT broadband using the BT Home hub 3. Can I connect them in some way so I don't need to buy a stand alone modem.
IS THIS POSSIBLE???
1. Would Apple AirPort Express be better and easier?
2. What modem would be suitable if I can't do it any other way?
I AM CURRENTLY USING MY INTERNET WITH PS3,WINDOWS 7 LAPTOP, IPAD AND IPHONE!!!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
John smith

You said that you wanted the layout to look like this:
AT&T 2WIRE Router (wireless off) ---> AirPort Extreme ---> NetGear 16-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch ---> ethernet cabling to ports in most rooms --->
So, we took that at face value....,.but it could look like this if things are more convenient this way, if you prefer:
AT&T 2WIRE > Ethernet Switch > AirPort Extreme and other devices.
- If we include an AirPort Extreme in the overall network setup, are there any potential issues with the 2WIRE router and the AirPort Extreme router "competing" with one another?
No, if you leave the wireless function off on the 2WIRE. If you do want the utilize the wireless on the 2WIRE and the AirPort Extreme, then you want to keep them physically separated by 6-8 feet, or a few meters.
- Do I really need an AirPort Extreme in the final setup?
No, if the AirPort Express will provide enough range for the network.
Or if I just want an extra WAP, can I operate two AirPort Express units (with the same SSID) downstream of a 2WIRE router?
Yes, if both of them are configured to operate in Bridge Mode. If you are using the "wizard" setup utility in AirPort Utility 6.x, the wizard will do this for you automatically.
That is to say, could we have a setup that looks just like the image above, but with an extra AirPort Express tacked on to one of the unused ethernet ports?
You can have as many AirPort Express devices (or AirPort Extreme devices) as you want, as long as each has an Ethernet connection back to the switch.

Make a wifi login/email subscribe on apple airport extreme

Hi everyone, I have been wondering for awhile now how to use an Apple Airport Extreme/Capsule/Express in my coffee shop to generate an email list.
I have searched the internet for nearly 3 hours now but no answers, well inexpensive ones.
I just want customers to be able to connect to my wifi, then have to enter their email/number/ like on Facebook or whatever.
How do I do that?

Apple routers have no such ability.
The security is setup via fixed passwords.. that do not change for each person.
You also have no right to tap into people's email accounts.

Solaris Express Developer Edition + Apple Airport Extreme

I just installed Solaris Express Develper Edition without any problems, but I can't seem to get my wireless connection up and running. I use an Apple Airport Extreme and while my MacBook with Mac OS X and my Xubuntu machine have no problems connecting to the internet through the Airport, my Solaris says he can't connect.
I allready disabled the Auto-magic stuff so I can setup the connection manually. I did it with the following two commands:
svcadm disable svc:/network/physical:nwam
svcadm enable svc:/network/physical:default
The wireless interface ath0 can detect all the available networks (including mine), so it works.
My Airport uses WPA/WPA2 Personal and DHCP.
In the Network settings of Solaris I've set the properties of the wireless ath0 interface as follows:
* enable this connection
* activate on boot
* network name (ESSID): my network is detected and I can select it from the dropdown list of available networks
* Key Type: Plain (ASCII)
* WEP key: my WEP key (the thing I filled in as WPA/WPA2 Personal on my airport)
* Connection settings Configuration: DHCP
I click OK and then try to activate the ath0 interface, but it doesn't work. The message is:
"Could noet enable the interface ath0
Check that the settings are correct for this network and that the computer is correctly connected to it".
Which is frustrating, because as far as I know, the settings are correct (ESSID, WEP, ...) and the computer is correctly connected as it can detect all the available wifi networks in my area.
Does anybody have any idea? Thnx in advace,
Nico

In the Network settings of Solaris I've set the properties of the wireless ath0 interface as follows:
* enable this connection
* activate on boot
* network name (ESSID): my network is detected and I can select it from the dropdown list of available networks
* Key Type: Plain (ASCII)
* WEP key: my WEP key (the thing I filled in as WPA/WPA2 Personal on my airport)
* Connection settings Configuration: DHCPWhere is this? I've never seen it. :-)
I just use sys-unconfig and select DHCP and off it goes.
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Can I use my 2010 AirPort Extreme as a range extender with a new AirPort Extreme?

I want to use an existing AirPort Extreme (2010 model) with a new AirPort Extreme to extend the range and signal strength into a shop. They are different designations, one n and the other ac. Are they compatible. I need to know before I buy the new router.

The new AirPort Extreme will provide an ac,n,g,b compatible wireless signal.
The existing AirPort Extreme can be configured to extend the n,g,b signal, but it cannot extend the ac signal.

What needs to be done to avoid WIFI drop-offs with Apple AirPort Extreme Base station with Extended Wifi

Hi there,
can anybody please advise me what needs to be done to avoid WIFI drop-offs every half an hour or 1 hours.
I use voip phoe calls a lot using my WIFI, However my AirPort WIFI connection drops-off while I am in the middle of WIFI VOIP calls. This is causing significant disturbance in my family.
Please assist.
In details, I have extended my WIFI range using 2 Apple Airport Extreme Base Station.
Main Base is - A1408 9 (5th Gen), and I have extended my WIFI in my L shape house by connecting another Apple AiPort A1354 ( 4th Gen) with AA1408.
Note1:
> when I am close to A1408 my iPhone4 connected with A1408 automatically
> When I am close ot A1354 , my iPhone4 connected with A1354 automatically.
Note2: these drop-offs never occurred when I had only 1 Apple AirPort Extreme Base station WIFI
I think, this Auto switching causing the slight drop outs in my Wifi when I am on the VOIP call.
Do you think that something is going wrong with my Apple AirPort Wifi extended?
Much appreciated

To help eliminate drop-offs you need to ensure that your extended network is operating at its peak bandwidth performance. Base station placement is critical in an extended network. Please check out the following AirPort User Tip for details.

About Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station?

I Need A Wireless Router & i'm looking for Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station cause I Need a Wireless Router cause I Have at Home a Sony DVD Wireless Blue-Ray Player & i'm trying to Connect to The Internet on The Device but it's not letting me cause it say's I Have No Wireless Router to Connect to or Something? but I Connected The Sony DVD Blue-Ray Player to My 15inch Coby L.E.D LEDTV1526 HDTV & it Play's Blue-Ray Movies Excellent it just I Cannot Connect to The Internet on there cause I Need a Wireless Router & I Wanted to know if Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is The Right Wireless Router for Me? cause I Like Apple & I Would like to Get The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station if it's ok with what I Need it for? I Never had a Wireless Router before, I Love Sony & I Love Apple they both have Great Products on My Sony DVD Wireless Blue-Ray Player I Can Stream Movies From The Internet & I Wanna do that let me know if Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is ok for me Please?
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I bought an Apple Airport Extreme used and it did not come with any software disks. how would make it work without the software disk?

Bought an Apple Airport Extreme used and it did not come with any discs. Do i need any discs? or is there another way to setup this airport without using a software disc?

You can download the setup manual and software that you need.
Look on the bottom of the AirPort Extreme for the Model Number. It's A....... something.
Post back with the model number and the exact operating system you are running on your Mac or PC.

Creating my home network, Apple Airport Extreme & Sky

Hello all,
Hoping somebody can help, I’m attempting to set up a network in my home that works a bit like this.
Ok, we’ve had sky broadband for a few months now and have the new grey Sagem router to go with it. I also have the new Apple Airport Extreme station (and an Oldish BTHomehub v1.5, the white one… just kicking about incase its useful!)
What I want to achieve is use Time Machine on my Macbook Pro to wirelessly backup over the network to a Hard Drive plugged into the AE. I want the AE to be upstairs away from the sky router and I also want to be able to plug Ethernet devices into the AE to use the internet (somehow acquired from the router downstairs I assume) like an Xbox, laptop or anything else I might need really).
*Its important to me that the AE isn’t downstairs in the same room as the router, otherwise I would just connect it with a cable and create a wireless network from that.
On top of that (stay with me….) if the AE has the functionality to extend the wireless network further to hit the low signal spots that would help.
I’ve been reading around the internet and various support sites. I know a little about this stuff but I’m not an expert on networking, I know nothing about the different signals N, g, b etc or how IP assigning works. I read a little about WDS networking but I’m not sure which direction to head.
This is probably the closest thing I’ve found to what I’m talking about, If the bottom hub was the sky router and the top hub was the Apple AE.
http://www.jarviser.co.uk/jarviser/repeaterhubs.html
Appreciate any suggestions, thanks.

The best way by far is to run ethernet as a kind of backbone between the two stories.. on one storey setup the AE and the other you setup the TC.
I have no idea if one is the main router or not.. or both are bridged.. that doesn't really matter.. the principle is.. one router per network. So whichever is not the main router change to bridge mode.
Both should create a wireless network. You can use roaming setup, where both use identical names and identical security. See http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4260

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I recently purchased an Apple Airport Extreme Base Station. Everything setup perfectly until I took on the task of connecting my HP 8600 All in One printer. I am hopelessly lost especially when it asked for a WEP or WPA key. Can anyone help or send me to the right place.

Will you be connecting this printer to the AirPort Extreme's USB port or via a wireless connection? I am assuming the latter since you ran aground on the WEP or WPA key question. These are types of wireless security passwords. These would be the same that you would use to connect a wireless computer to your network.
Typically, you would use the printer's front-panel interface to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network. You want to use the default setting of the printer being a DHCP client so that it gets its appropriate IP addresses from your AirPort router. You should just need to enter the Wi-Fi network name and password into the panel settings in order for the printer to connect.

My home network has an Airport Extreme w/Time Capsule as the base and then an Airport Express and a second Airport Extreme to reach different areas of the house. Is there a way to use the second Airport Extreme for file storage on this network?

My home network has an Airport Extreme w/Time Capsule as the base and then an Airport Express and a second Airport Extreme to reach different areas of the house. Is there a way to use the second Airport Extreme for file storage on this network? Network is administered through an iMac running OS X Yosemite 10.10.2. Ideally, would like for the second Airport Extreme hard drive to appear on the list of devices in the Finder window.

Ok.. gottcha
The problem is network wise.. Yosemite is about equal to tin cans and string.. pathetic.
Here is my usual set of instructions to get anything working on Yosemite.
The best way to fix problems is a full factory reset of all the AE in the network.
Factory reset universal
Power off the AE.. ie pull the power cord or power off at the wall.. wait 10sec.. hold in the reset button.. be gentle.. power on again still holding in reset.. and keep holding it in for another 10sec. You may need some help as it is hard to both hold in reset and apply power. It will show success by rapidly blinking the front led. Release the reset.. and wait a couple of min for the AE to reset and come back with factory settings. If the front LED doesn’t blink rapidly you missed it and simply try again. The reset is fairly fragile in these.. press it so you feel it just click and no more.. I have seen people bend the lever or even break it. I use a toothpick as tool.
Then redo the setup from the computer with Yosemite.
1. Use very short names.. NOT APPLE RECOMMENDED names. No spaces and pure alphanumerics.
eg AEgen5 and AEwifi for basestation and wireless respectively.
Even better if the issue is more wireless use AE24ghz and AE5ghz with fixed channels as this also seems to help stop the nonsense.
2. Use all passwords that also comply but can be a bit longer. ie 8-20 characters mixed case and numbers.. no non-alphanumerics.
3. Ensure the AE always takes the same IP address.. this is not a problem for AE which is router.. it is a problem for AE which is bridged.. you will need to set static IP in the main router by dhcp reservations or use static IP in the AE which is tricky.
4. Check your share name on the computer is not changing.. make sure it also complies with the above.. short no spaces and pure alphanumeric..
5. Make sure IPv6 is set to link-local only in the computer. For example wireless open the network preferences, wireless and advanced / TCP/IP.. and fix the IPv6. to link-local only.
6. Now mount the disk of the second AE in finder... manually.
Use Go, Connect to Server and type in the AE ip address.
SMB://10.0.1.2
Where you will replace that address with the actual address. The network resource should be discovered and then it will request the password.. type that in and make sure you tick to save it in your keychain.
There is a lot more jiggery pokery you can try but the above is a good start.. if you find it still unreliable.. don't be surprised.
Do as much as you want of the above... not all of it is necessary.. only if you want it reliable.. or as reliable as Yosemite in its current incarnation can manage.
The most important thing is point 6.. mount the disk using direct IP address and not names.. dns in Yosemite is fatally flawed.
See http://arstechnica.com/apple/2015/01/why-dns-in-os-x-10-10-is-broken-and-what-yo u-can-do-to-fix-it/

How do i use a 2nd airport extreme both are newer models

how do i use a 2nd airport extreme both are newer models

I assume that you mean that you want to extend the range using wireless only.
This Apple Support Document will tell you exactly how to do that:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4259
The instructions assume that you have AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion , so if you have not already done so, you will need to download and install this application to track the instructions in the support document.

HT3546 So i recently bought an Apple AirPort Extreme BaseStation (the mushroom shaped one) and was wondering if someone could tell me where and how to find a power cord and how to set it up with my Macintosh (2011 edition with 1.7.5) Thankyou! :)

So i recently bought an Apple AirPort Extreme BaseStation (the mushroom shaped one) and was wondering if someone could tell me where and how to find a power cord and how to set it up with my Macintosh (2011 edition with 1.7.5) Thankyou!

Welcome!
Last question first, as we need to know what operating system that the Mac is using.
If you are not sure, click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen, then click About This Mac, and post back with the OS X Version number that you see there.
Two possible solutions on the power cord
ORIGINAL OEM APPLE AIRPORT EXTREME BASE STATION POWER SUPPLY AC ADAPTER A1202 if you want a white power supply and white power cord to match up with the Apple device
AC adapter for Apple AirPort A1034 Extreme B... if you don't care what color the supply and cord might be
If you don't already have a Setup Guide.....look here:
AirPort Extreme Base Station Setup Guide v4.2 (Manual)

Apple Airport Extreme No Wireless Signal

Other than downgrading firmware, re-installing software or reinstalling an older OS (Windows style thinking), does anyone have a solution to this problem
I have an Apple Airport Extreme that has recently become useless because it emits or receives no radio signals.
I was running a Wireless Distributions System for a couple of years without any problems. The Extreme was the base connected by Ethernet to a cable modem. I had an Express as a relay station.
One day the Extreme stopped. Naturally, the WDS died. I played with the Extreme for a 1/2 day, but couldn't it too work. I made the Express into my sole Wifi base. Workable but not ideal, I now have dead zones in my house.
I finally found time to spend (waste) another day trying to get the Extreme working again. No luck. Some observations:
- the only useful advice I found to date, was to set the Extreme from automatic to a specific channel, the Extreme worked for about 20 mins. Strangely, my iBook couldn't find the signal, but my Dell PC could!
- I can get Internet access when use the LAN Ethernet outlet on the Extreme
- the centre status light is one, the LAN is on, the wireless is out
- Amazingly, at one point disconnected the LAN cable between the Extreme and my iBook, and launched the Airport Utility and it found the Extreme wirelessly!!!
- Not only that, but I could configure the Extreme wirelessly!!
- Yet during that time and after, the Extreme emitted no wireless signal - checked by Windows and Mac Laptop
- So if the hardware is emitting a signal that allows for configuration but not simple internet access, it is probably not a hardware problem and sure looks like a software problem, most likely between the OS and firmware.
- I have upgraded the Extreme to 5.7, many posts say go back to 5.5 but only a few claim this actually works.
- I am running Mac OS 10.3.9 on all my various Macs. Apple software updates are current.
This wave of posts reminds me of time when iBooks had a faulty motherboards. This looks like an easier fix, a firmware or software patch.
If anyone has a real solution, as opposed to an experimental one, I would appreciate it. Other posts recommend switching to more reliable third party hardware, I guess it might come to that.
Thanks.
iBook, Mini Mac, iMac Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Sounds like possible interference from a new neighbor's wireless network. Have you tried other wireless channels to see if you can find some clearer airspace?
AirPort Utility > Manual Setup > Wireless Tab (below the icons)
Hold down the option key on your Mac as you click on the Channel selection box to see more choices.
You might also want to download a utility like Air Radar to display all of the visible networks in your area. Click on Scan at the lower right of the main window. Look for the channels that other networks are using and set your router to a channel that is as far away as possible.

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