Airport express and itunes won't connect

I am running an airport express with itunes. I can no longer connect my wireless itunes to the airport express. I once did connect to my airport express.I have tried to update the firmware and get error messages that I cannot update the firmware.
I also have a new iBook which also will not connect to the airport express
I am using a powerbook, wireless Netgear router and an airport card. I updated all software systems( itunes and all OS X updates)
Any suggestions?

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I'm receiving errors when trying to connect either Airfoil or Aiport Utility.
Airfoil keeps telling me that I need to turn it on.
Aiport Utility recognizes that the express it there but yet won't connect in order for me to configure. It gives me the error message "Make Sure your Apple Wi-Fi base station is plugged in and in range of your computer or connected via Ethernet and try again. (-6753)"
I've restarted the Express, I've hard reset it. I've reinstalled the Airport Utility and still no luck. I've even tried connecting through itunes and it won't connect. Itunes recognizes that my express is there it just won't connect.
I've upgraded the aiport utility to 5.5.3 and the Airport Express to 7.6.
Is anyone experiencing this problem and if so, have you resolved it? After doing extensive searches online it doesn't seem that anyone has figured this out and possibly a problem with the firmware!
Let me know please!
Andrew

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Can see Airport Express, but iTunes won't connect and more..

I'm running Mac OSX 10.4.2 on an Aluminium PowerBook G4, connected to an Airport Extreme Base Station - which can use the internet etc easily. I have an Airport Express, which can be seen & changed in Airport Admin, and can be seen in iTunes - but can not be connected to in iTunes - it tries for about 30 seconds, and then gives up, not even an error message? I'm not sure if it's a related issue, buit an old iBook running OSX 10.3.9, connects to the same Airport Express, no problems. But the PowerBook, whilst it can see the iBook, won't connect to the iBook via Airport - it tells me it is not operational, or something.
Can anyone think of anything that may fix the problem?
Thanks in advance.

Is this a new problem on this Powerbook - or has it never worked? While there are many (and some very obscure) causes for this problem, one of the more common causes is firewall software of some sort. This also includes applications designed to monitor outgoing network data (like spyware) on a Mac, like "Little Snitch".

HT4623 phone is locked with a passcode and I don't have the passode, it says connect to itunes, and itunes won't connect because it says to enter passcode on phone. The device also does not show in itunes so I can't restore

iphone 4s is disabled. It says connect to itunes. Itunes ays could not connect because phone is locked with a passcode and to enter passcode on iphone before it can be used with itunes, but I can't enter the passcode because 1) don't know it 2) it's disabled. The device also does not show up in itunes, so how can I restore the phone or unlock it?

Same answer as last time you asked the exact same question:
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HT1145 I have an older plug in version of Airport Express and am trying to connect it to my wifi network to boost coverage but it is not connecting to my network.

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Hi Melissa518,
If you are continuing to have issues with your Airport Express after a reset, you may want to try a Factory Default Reset as outlined in the following article:
Apple Support: Resetting an AirPort Base Station or AirPort Time Capsule FAQ
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3728
Regards,
- Brenden

Solved: AirPort Express and AirTunes Audio Distortion Connected to a Stereo

*The problem*: Terrible sound distortion while using AirPort Express AirTunes features. Even when nothing was plugged in, there would be a buzzing noise.
*The setup*: AirPort Express connected via 3.5mm stereo jack to a pair of computer stereo speakers. Note: This post does not apply to you if you are using an optical Toslink between the AirPort Express and your speakers. iTunes installed on a Mac. AirTunes setup to allow music to stream wirelessly to AirPort Express and speakers.
*The solution*: The AirPort Express needs to be grounded. The included AC tip is only two prong. In the US, the third prong (round) is used for grounding.
Therefore you just need to attach the three prong AC tip. This is not included with the AirPort Express. What you need is the Apple Power Extension Cord which has a 3 prong tip.
Example:
http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Extension-Apple-PowerBook-Notebook/dp/B002V4XKRS
This is the same extension cord that comes with most Apple notebooks.
Hope this helps!

Bob,
This is really simple so no instructions are necessary.
Plug in the new Express when you get it and have it "Join the existing network"...
Give the iTunes Music section a name like "Front Room Stereo" and that's it...
Plug the stereo into the Express and select it in iTunes for playing music.
Joseph Kriz
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Airport express and itune streaming over distance

What is the distance in airport express can pass signal through audio out port? Can I connect an 75 foot stereo mini to rca connector cable to my stereo successfully? Thanks for anybodies help.

I'm not sure of the exact length restriction, but I have used a 100' cable with my AirPort Express Base Station (AX) to connect to the stereo and it worked just fine.

I changed my password on Airport Express and now can't connect in iTunes. It does not ask for password ,I just see trying to connect and it fails. How do I enter new password in iTunes when it just keeps trying to connect ?

When I select the Airport Express as Remote Speaker in Itunes I just see trying to connect and it can't connect.
I changed my password on the Airport and I don't see where I can put in the new password in Itunes.
This problem is on my Imac. On my Mac Pro a window came up asking for password to connect because it was the first time.
I can connect on the Mac Pro but not my Imac.

Update on my problem connecting in Itunes with my Airport Express. Not sure if anything I tried made a difference
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Airport Express and iTunes give error: 'An unknown error (-15006) occurred while connecting to the AirPlay device'

Hi guys & girls,
Yesterday I bought an Airport Express 802.11n (1st generation); solely for the purpose of listening to my music without connecting any cables to my speakers.
I've done the set-up (i.e. linked the AE to my existing network without any Ethernet) and connected the AE to my speakers, and the light turns green. However, when I try to make a connection in iTunes to the base station, I get the following error: 'An unknown error (-15006) occurred while connecting to the AirPlay device “Base Station 5bf269”.'
I'm quite a noob with computers and the technical aspects, however, I normally get around by googling and trying out some things. I've tried the following things already:
- Downloaded Airport Utility 5.6 to change the IPv6 to Host (Configuration is set on automatic)
- Firmware update for the Airport Express to 7.6.1
My iTunes version is 10.6.3, am using MacBook Pro Mac OS X 10.7.4. I really have no clue what could be wrong and how to fix this. I'm only sitting 2 meters away from the AE so it cannot be about the range. Can someone help me please?
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Airport Express and Samsung 7000 TV connectivity, won't engage

Got an airport express to extend range to tv room.
Set up via wireless computer working, green lite on
Samsung TV recognizes primary network, but not guest network
Will not accept password from primary network?
Experimented Changed wpa2 around didn't work
Reset many times still no luck
Any help out there?

Welcome to the discussion area, Thomas!
I haven't worked with Samsung products, so I downloaded the user manual to get a better understanding of the connection process with this product.
The manual states that "You must use the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter” (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, WIS10ABGN) to use a wireless network"
You have this adapter, correct?
The manual also states that "If you select the Pure High-throughput (Greenfield) 802.11N mode and set your AP's Security Encryption type to WEP, TKIP or TKIPAES (WPS2Mixed), your Samsung TV will not support the connection"
I'm not sure that this is saying, so you may want to check with Samsung about this. Apparently, if you select the +Pure-High-throughput (Greenfield) mode+, this is in effect saying that most wireless networks will not work or be supported since almost all wireless networks use WEP, TKIP or TKIPAES encryption.
Is there an option to not use the +Pure-High-throughput (Greenfield) mode+ ? That appears to be your only chance to connect using wireless with this model if the statement above means what I think it means.
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ITunes 7 - Airport Express not visible, won't connect to remote speakers

I upgraded to iTunes 7, and now my Aiport Express does not show up when I open either the Aiport Admin Utility, or the Airport Express Assistant. The remote speakers I have do not show up in iTunes. Evenything worked perfectly on the previous version of iTunes. Anyone have any idea?
My wireless LAN (which is enabled through the Airport Express) is still working fine.
Thanks!

hmmmmm.
i'm not trying to get rid of you here, but it might be worth also checking-in/reposting over at the Airport for Windows forum. when Airtunes things get sticky, i generally defer to iFelix or RJ in WI, and they spend a lot more time over there than they do here.
(traffic is so heavy in here at the moment that this thread might be buried out of sight before an AirTunes guru gets to see you.)
here's a link through to the Airport for Windows forum:
Airport for Windows

Having issue with Airport Express and Itunes - Please Help

Ok, I am having a very odd issue with my wireless music network all of a sudden, and it's driving me nuts. I have searched the forum and I don't get the sense that anyone else is having this issue.
My house consists of multiple machines, but I have my music on two computers - my G5 desktop and a Mac Mini. I am in the process of encoding all of my CDs to Apple Lossless for storage on the G5, and access of this library provided to all machines on the network (6 total including the G5).
I have 2 airport express units in the house, each connected to a stereo. I have been using this setup for about a year or so, with no problems.
Suddenly now, when playing music wirelessly, the music (and I know this is going to sound weird) has intermittent popping, will skip alot (like a CD player skips), and seems to almost speed up during the skipping. It is SO weird, and I have no clue how to fix it.
I am mainly confused as to where the issue could be coming from. Is it the airport network? Is something wrong with Itunes? Something wrong with the machines? Interference in the home? B/c I have not had this issue before, I am not sure how to even troubleshoot it. I do know that until about a month ago, I had none of these issues.
Within the last 30 days, the only changes that I made were that 1) I have been encoding files to Apple Lossless (but I had some of these before with no streaming issues), 2) I purchased a Mac Mini (not sure what impact this would have), and I upgraded to the latest Itunes.
Any thoughts you can provide for me are very appreciated. ***** to finally be setting up this music server and now start having wireless music issues. Thank you in advance for your help.
Eric
G5 2.5Ghz Mac OS X (10.4.3)

I'm also suffering from skipping/sped up music, only when streaming certain internet radio stations to my Express (for example, friskyRadio in the electronica section). Mine's setup not to distribute IP addresses, if that's relevant.
Other than installing iTunes version 7 (now at 7.0.1) nothing has changed on my network, or on my computer.

Wireless, ethernet, Airport Express and iTunes

In December, I picked up a iSight iMac (G5).
I have the iMac "talking" to my Airport Extreme base station a few feet away. In the same room I have a wireless phone (pre 2.4GHZ phone wireless technology). About 40 feet away I have an Airport Express connected to my stereo.
When using iTunes to broadcast to the stereo wirelessly, I will have cut-outs due to signal loss. I have read the boards about using Interference Robustness, etc. I also have slow Safari page call-ups periodically when using the wireless connection.
I installed a 4 port Linksys router (hanging off the Airport Extreme base station) to hardwire the iMac via ethernet to eliminate signal loss to/from the AX base station for singal transmission.
However, with wireless turned off on the iMac, iTunes will not allow me to choose the remote speakers.
The iMac also seems to get confused when wireless is turned on AND ethernet is plugged in. If both are modes are enable d, which is used for i-net connectivity.
What's the best way to go here????
Thanks,
Rob

Issue solved.
iStumbler uncovered that the Airport Extreme base station was configured using a Closed Network. The Airport Express was configured using the same network but not "Closed Network".
Wireless iMac works fine with iTunes, and no music dropouts due to the changes above and the latest Airport Extreme firmware patch.
In December, I picked up a iSight iMac (G5).
I have the iMac "talking" to my Airport Extreme base
station a few feet away. In the same room I have a
wireless phone (pre 2.4GHZ phone wireless
technology). About 40 feet away I have an Airport
Express connected to my stereo.
When using iTunes to broadcast to the stereo
wirelessly, I will have cut-outs due to signal loss.
I have read the boards about using Interference
Robustness, etc. I also have slow Safari page
call-ups periodically when using the wireless
connection.
I installed a 4 port Linksys router (hanging off the
Airport Extreme base station) to hardwire the iMac
via ethernet to eliminate signal loss to/from the AX
base station for singal transmission.
However, with wireless turned off on the iMac, iTunes
will not allow me to choose the remote speakers.
The iMac also seems to get confused when wireless is
turned on AND ethernet is plugged in. If both are
modes are enable d, which is used for i-net
connectivity.
What's the best way to go here????
Thanks,
Rob

HT1430 Iphone 4s says disabled connect to itunes and itunes won't connect because phone locked with a passcode. I don't have the passcode to unlock the phone

the iphone 4s is disabled - it says "connect to itunes". When I connect to itunes, I get the message "itunes could not connect to the iphone because it is locked with a passcode. You must enter your passcode on the iphone before it can be used with itunes"....the phone is disabled because the wrong passcode was typed in too many times and when I try to go to itunes, it won't connect the phone because the phone is locked, so how do I unlock the phone since it's disabled???

You can restore the iPhone from backup on the last computer your iPhone synced with, this will allow you to reset the passcode http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414. If you do not have access to the last computer the phone synced with, you will have to force the phone into recovery mode & restore as a new device, all data on the phone will be erased http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808.

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