Airport Card & Actiontec Router

I have a 15" MBP - 2.33GHz model so pretty recent. After purchase in May, no problems connecting on the home network until updating to 10.4.10 which broke the capability to connect to my home wireless network which uses an Actiontec GT701-WG, Qwest config and latest Qwest firmware for the Mac. I also have an older 12" Mac which continues to connect without a problem.
The 15" connects on every other Wi-Fi network I've tried. It seems to be an issue with the Actiontec only.
The Airport 2007-04 update released 7/31/07 sort of fixed the problem. I can connect again but only if WPA is off. So I have no encryption.
I filed an Apple bug report for the first problem and Apple was nice enough to email me when they released the Airport update. I've now updated my bug report with the WPA issue.
I wanted to note this for others who may be using the Qwest Actiontec configuration. I did try all the other solutions I could find short of reinstalling 10.3.9 on my system before Apple released their update.

caesarM, Welcome to the discussion area!
No one who is not on my computer (my MAC address) should now be able to access my network wirelessly.
MAC address filtering is not a real security feature. MAC addresses are easily discovered and cloned.
If you want your wireless network secure, use WPA and a non-dictionary password.
But since I was able to access the internet default connection before setting anything up, can others access my internet connection through the router default and surf the net on my account
Yes without wireless encryption enabled anyone can access and use your connection.

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Hello all,
It seems everyone is having similar issues with their Mac's being unable to connect or having issues connecting to their routers. My neighbor is one of them. I'm a PC guy, so I know little about macs.. But I've learned within 1 day that His issue is common with everyone on this page.
He was using a 2WIRE### Router purchased through AT&T/SBC for his DSL Connection. It had died on him 3 days ago. yesterday we attempted to replace it with a new Actiontec DSL Wireless Gateway (router). On first start up, we gave the network a SSID name and no security. His Wife's PC notebook connected fine, and I being next door, was able to connect fine. However his Macbook could not.
After hours of troublshooting, I learned that Changing the channel can fix the issue. I did this, and after a restart on both ends, I had it finally begun working. Today, he was unable to get on the internet without using Ethernet cable, again.
I am unsure of how to resolve this issue. I'm not even trying WEP or any security right now since I cannot seem to connect to it at all.
Any advice anyone can give me would be great. But so far all i've seen as possible solutions have been: change the SSID name, Remove Password making it open, and Change the channel.
Anyone beleive that Updateing firmware would help? I heard that downloading Macbook updates seem to remove their connections as well.
-Disgruntaled
Jeb
Mac Book Mac OS X (10.4.10)

I have updated information:
I've spoken to both my ISP and Apple directly. They've replaced my Airport Card and my airport extreme base station. I am still not able to log on via the internet.
I have heard from a local store that there has been problems before with Macs, wireless internet, and ISP's that use PPOE to dial up. If I were to switch internet companies I would be able to log on no problem (so he says).
Of course my issue now is, Apple can't fix it, and my ISP won't help as all they will do is see if I can log onto the internet via regular DSL Line, which of course I can.
I'll let you know if there is a trick or any sort of additional information I can offer.

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Oh, sorry, I was thinking you wanted to connect the AX wirelessly to the Linksys.
Yes, you can connect the AX to the Linksys with an Ethernet cable and then use the AX in "bridge" mode to allow wireless client to connect to it for Internet access.
To set up the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) as a bridge, using the AirPort Admin Utility, connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then, make these settings:
Network tab
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- Apply the new setting.
- Wait at least 5 minutes.

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I have an eMac which I want to connect to my home wireless network. My router is D-Link-601 tech 802.11n. My emac is wireless ready but does not contain an airport card. Do I need a card and an airport station? What else?

I have an eMac which I want to connect to my home wireless network. My router is D-Link - 601 tech. 802.11n. My eMac is wireless ready but does not contain an airport card. Do I need a card and an airport station? What else?

You need the Airport card OR Airport Express but not both. Considering the age of your machine, I recommend Airport Express as you will find other uses for it whenever you replace the eMac.
To set up the AE, you do need OSX 10.4 or higher.

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I have multiple Airport Expresses and an Airport Extreme. Verion FIOS supplied it own Actiontec router which hooks into their Optical Network Terminal. Since the Actiontec router took over, I've removed the Airport Extreme and the Airport Expresses work only to receive iTunes music from my computers. The Expresses do not extend the WiFi signal anymore. The Actontec router is powerful but at the far end of the house, I no longer get a WiFi signal. Previously with my Extreme and Expresses, I could extend the signal wherever I needed it.
I wonder if I can plug my Extreme into a hardwired LAN terminal from the router and use it to create its own WiFi network in the areas of the house where there is no signal?

I wonder if I can plug my Extreme into a hardwired LAN terminal from the router and use it to create its own WiFi network in the areas of the house where there is no signal?
Yes, this is possible if the AirPort Extreme stays permanently connected using an Ethernet cable.
If you want to create one "big" network, use the same wireless network name and password on the AirPort Extreme that you use on the Actiontec router. Setup the AirPort Extreme to "create a wireless network". The Extreme must be in Bridge Mode to do this.
If you configure the AirPort Extreme with a different wireless network name, then you will need to log on to that network separately each time that you move your computer close to the AirPort Extreme.....then log back on again to the Actiontec when the computer moves back near that router.
If the AirPort Express devices are located where they can receive a good wireless signal from the AirPort Extreme....and you need even more wireless coverage.....,the Expresses could be reconfigured to "extend" the wireless signal from the AirPort Extreme like you were doing before.

Airport card on ibook won't connect to D-Link router

Greetings:
Just bought an airport card to put in my iBook. This replaces a MacSense Aeropad Mini (external wireless card) that has been hanging off the computer and working fine all over the house.
Although I get the iBook to see the airport card (filled-in icon in menu bar) and it tells me there's a signal, I can't get my browser to go to any sites ("Firefox can't find the server at....")
Router is a D-Link DI-514, connected to a Qwest DSL line. I've made sure the WEP hex password # is the same, and I THINK the "network name" is the same (when inputting it in the airport drop-down menu option.
Any ideas on what to do next? Ditch the D-Link and buy an airport base station that'll speak the same language?
Thanks,
Carlos Alden

Okay, some progress:
After hours of googling and fussing with settings on the D-Link and Airport card, I discovered that this problem has a history with Apple/D-Link users, and one must set the "preamble length" in the router setup to "long." The default setting is "short."
Did that, and I was able to get through, but noticed that the signal range is very short, maybe 30 feet. Totally goes out in the other room. This never happened with the MacSense external card. I tried fooling around with the D-Link antennae and now have cut the signal altogether again and can't get back in.
I think it's time to buy an Airport base station, whatever the latest incarnation of it is. It's pretty frustrating know that there's probably some solution but it's buried deeply. Any ideas on how to get this operating more smoothly would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance for any help,
Carlos Alden

Old Airport card not recognizing Apple Airport Router.

Hello there,
I've just been given an old G4 (digital audio) to use for university and after doing some research brought an old Airport card off of ebay.
After putting into the relevant slot and plugging it in, it started to recognize all of my neighbor's networks, but not my own which is run from an Apple Router!
I also have a faster G4 iBook which uses the airport extreme card and it can find it no problem?
Is it a lost cause trying to get such an old card trying to find the router? I'd rather avoid having to 'borrow' my neighbor's connection if I can help it.

Hi duane,
Thanks for the prompt reply.
My airport base station has just been reset and is currently using the default channel (which i believe is 2) and the airport card still is refusing to notice it.

My Idevices are getting an IP address that is similar to Verizon Actiontec router, however I'm using Airport is primary router? Why?

I have my airport time capsule as primary router hooked up by ethernet from ONT from Verizon. My Verizon Actiontec router is hooked up to APtime capsule via LAN for DVR and TV guide. It works, however my Idevices will get a different IP address 192.168.1 from time to time and not be able to access the internet. I fix this by renewing my lease then the device goes back to the IP 10.0.0.1 like it should. My question is why does this happen? How do I prevent it?
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Hi alfredlino,
If you are seeing 2 different ranges of IP addresses, you might be in a double NAT situation as described in this article:
Back to My Mac: "Double NAT" configurations may prevent Back to My Mac connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1208
Even if you are not using Back to My Mac, the article still remains valid:
Additional Information
How to tell if you are using "double NAT"
While every network setup is different, here is a simple way to tell if your computer is on a "double NAT" network:
In Finder, from the Go menu, choose Utilities.
Open Network Utility.
Click Traceroute.
In the field, enter "www.mac.com".
Click Trace.
After starting the trace, look for the line beginning with the number 2. If the address in that line is any IP address in either of the following ranges:
10.x.x.x
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... then your network has multiple layers of NAT.
The Resolution instructions in that article should help resolve this for you.
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I'm trying to network my girlfriend's iMac 350 with a shiny used airport card from eBay to her wireless roadrunner router, but whenever it tries to connect it says that there is a list which the iMac must be on in order to have access to the internet. I'll give the entire error message next time I get in touch with her and her computer.
I tried to get into her router configuration (or whatever it is where you put the router address as a URL) to find this elusive list, but she does not know her username or password for to get into the configuration.
I've tried hooking the mac directly to the router and modem and a couple of combinations therein, called RR tech support, who apparently don't know jack about macs, and managed to fry her router, which was replaced free of charge. I foundthis discussion which I will try next, though it is geared toward the airport base station, so it seems. http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=607409&#607409
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if the router is asking for a WEP key or for the iMac's M.A.C. address (that of the Airport card) for it to be allowed to communicate with the wireless then you need the password and admin information to the router.
Nothing can be done on the iMac's side to fix this.
The issue is with the router and how its set up its security functions to filter out computers not meant to be connected to it. You must add your iMac to the approved list or turn off the router's security functions.

Airport Express Won't Join Actiontec Router LAN

The devices are a new Actiontec MI424WR router and a five year old Airport Express.
I've had no trouble getting other devices (802.11g and 802.11n) to join the router's LAN, and I have no trouble configuring the Express via Airport Utility. The Express worked perfectly with my old router, and the Express is able to create its own LAN (802.11g, WPA2), which my Mac can join. All software and firmware is up to date.
Any suggestions on getting the Express to connect with the router?

When you mentioned LAN and configuring the AirPort Express to create its own wireless network, I was thinking that you were talking about connecting the Express to one of the Ethernet or LAN ports on the Actiontec router.
It sounds like you really mean WLAN (Wireless local area network), correct?
See if the Actiontec router has a setting like WPA-PSK-TKIP and then try WPA/WPA2 Personal on the Express.

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I am trying to connect a ClamShell notebook( OS 10.3.9) with an Apple Original Airport Card (installed) to a wireless router. When I access the network in System preferences, it detects the router and my Airport Card and indicates that a password is needed to access the that network. After inputting the password and with the location router highlighted, it does not connect me with the network as I go through the setup procedure. The system administrator successfully connected to the router with a PC laptop. Am I not selecting a topic that I should or have I not performed the set up procedure correctly? I did not have this problem when I connected to a non-password router.
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The Situation
my iBook G3 dual usb cannot connect to my wireless router. The router is using wpa and wpa2 encryption and broadcasting on 802.11b and g, on channel 12. The SSID is broadcast, but the iBook airport card cannot see it. The card CAN see other networks in my area. My iMac Mini (spec OS X 10.5.5, airport built in) is connecting to the same router and can see the SSID, so its not the aerial.
I select 'Other...' on the airport menu to connect, and type in my network name and the WPA2 Personal password. I then get the message: 'The Wireless Network <network> does not support the requested encryption method'
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I'm having the same problem, but having been through the threads I'm getting nowhere!
Running a 2001 dual USB G3 Ibook. Connects fine on home network via Airport Express, but will not connect to PC/Belkin wireless network at my Dad's place. Newer macs seem to connect fine - but not my old dear.
It detects the network OK and prompts for a WPA password, but it is not recognised.
The router is set up for WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES encryption)
Tried turning the security protocols off on the router - still can't connect.
Same circular "network settings have been changed by another application" if I try and use the IBook's network / airport wizards.
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Do I have a Bad Airport Card? or is it my Router?

I'm hoping someone smarter than me can help..I have three Macs (Imac, Emac and G4) with airport cards that connect to an airport extreme base station. Recently on my G4 the icon showing the airport signal is rarely good and many times says "airport card not installed"...the other two have no problems connecting via the wireless network. If I restart or shutdown and restart, it is becoming more likely that it won't show connected..if it does, it rarely stays connected for more than 4-5 minutes. One additional note is that my airport base station is connected to a DSL modem, which is also a router...could that be screwing things up..ie, an input to a modem/router to a wireless router??? Help, hate to keep borrowing my children's computers, but not as much as they do Thanks in advance, D

Daniel, First welcome to the discussions.
If your Modem Router is multi port on the back Try plugging in to the #1 port and then to the WAN port the one with the little circle of dots on the Airport Extreme.
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