Airport Express can't be found wired, or wirelessly

Since it return from the trip, the AE didn't seem to work. It could not be found/accessed wirelessly or via ethernet cable. The status light is on solid yellow, for about 20 seconds, it would blink green for 1 second, then back to solid yellow. It repeats and repeats, no matter how many times i reset it. When connected via ethernet, the mac shows that the ethernet cable is unplugged. Only during the 1 second of green light the ethernet status on the mac will change to unknown, then the whole thing repeats. Any help? Any one?

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You may have already done this, but if not, here are the settings you'll need to change in Manual Setup:
1) Although not necessary, you may want to go to the "Base Station" tab and give your Express a name and password.
2) Go to the "Wireless" tab and choose "Join a wireless network." Enter the network name. (Be sure to use correct capitalization, as it is case-sensitive.) Put a check in the "Allow Ethernet clients" checkbox, choose the correct security mode for your network, and enter the network password.
For the time being, that's all that needs to be changed. Press "Update" and let the Express restart. Then connect to it with an Ethernet cable and disable your computer's WiFi. Rescan a few times by pressing Cmd+R. This should allow AirPort Utility to find the Express.
Another thing: you mentioned your Express was an older one. When you select your Express in the sidebar, if AirPort Utility doesn't say "AirPort Utility found an AirPort Express 802.11n," then your Express a pre-802.11n model, and you won't see the "Allow Ethernet clients" checkbox. I'm pretty sure you can't use the Ethernet port of a pre-802.11n Express that's in "Join a Wireless Network" mode, so if your Express is pre-802.11n, set the mode to "Create a wireless network" instead. Give this network a name different from that of your existing network. Then press "Update", let the Express restart, connect it to your computer by Ethernet, and see if AirPort Utility can find it. Also check whether it actually creates the network you told it to create.
Post back with your results!

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Airport Express Can't be Found

I use two airport expresses to stream music to two separate rooms. Last week they both disappeared (They were no longer showing up as options in iTunes). The green lights were still on, but could not be found using the airport utility. I hard reset both, but was still unable to see them on the network after they restarted (green lights are both on).
I'm not sure what happened to make them disappear in the first place and why I am unable to get them to work again.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

OK, sounds like you have the same wireless channel set for the router and the express. Unless you have a wireless router compatible with the express then you can't see them both at the same time on one network.
In order to see both on one network, you need to setup a Wireless Distributed System. I think that Apple wireless will connect to D-Link routers via wireless in WDS mode, otherwise you will have to use 2 wireless networks, one for your Express for printing or airtunes and the other on the router for internet access or whatever. To do this, the wireless channel needs to be different. You could also have them as one network if they are physically connected with a LAN cable. Not sure how to do this though.
The windows message is to do with the wireless card drivers being used to configure the network settings rather than Windows. I don't use windows much so not sure. Try the document I linked to in my last answer and see how you get on.

Airport Express can not be found...suddenly.

Up until a day or so I was connected via my Airport Express fine. But suddenly without any chance on my end I can not connect. I am able to connect fine using an ethernet connection.
I attempted to reset the AE by unplugging and setting it up all over again. Now the Airport Utility will not even recognize the AE. Another person in my apartment complex has a time capsule which is discovered but my AE is not.
Any thoughts?

i'm having the same problem

Using Airport Express to bring up the speed of wireless to n with a/b/g devices

I have an old computer my wife will not give up for whatever reason. It's slowing the entire household network down with it's a/b/g card. I turned off her wifi and used a cat 5e cable to connect to the Airport Express set to extend a signal. I've found my wireless works MUCH faster. I hope this helps you!

Yes, I kind of thought that but didn't know why.
Could you explain 'cause I'm trying very hard to
understand Networks.
An Airport Express can be configured to extend a wireless network wirelessly using WDS (wireless distribution system) which effectively receives the signal from a main base station and broadcasts it again.
You can only use an Airport Express in this way with a main base station which supports Apple's implementation of WDS.
You can do this with
- another Airport Express
- an Airport Extreme Base Station
- a Linksys WRT54G or WRT54GS (not v5)
- a Belkin Belkin F5D7230-4 and F5D7231
- one specific model from SMC (can't find model number right now)
- one specific model from Buffalo
For wireless routers not on this short list - not possible.
In particular, it will not work with any WiFi routers from D-Link or Netgear.
Also, can you suggest an
alternative?
You have two options.
Purchase an Apple main base station (and sell the D-Link)
Connect the Airport Express to the D-Link by cable and extend the network in that way (known as a roaming network).
iFelix

Can an airport express be used as a wired ethernet out port?

I moved my cable boxes which require a wired Cat5 or Cat6 internet connection. Can I setup an airport express by connecting to my home internet wirelessly (via my airport extreme base station) then using the ethernet port on the express to provide a wired access point to my internet for my cable box without having to run a cat5/6 cable all the way from my internet router to the cable box? Or does the extreme only broadcast internet wirelessly?

It can be used as a bridge for ethernet. however, both performance and reliability is extremely bad.
Highly recommended running a wire to your new switch.

Airport express can't connect to Linsys wireless router with security wpa2

Hi all, I have posted a question previously regarding trying to connect my airport express to my existing network, a Linsys wireless router....
I have now found that if I disable the wireless security (wpa2 personal) on my router the A/E connects though as soon as I enable security again the A/E drops out. I have checked the network name and password and all are definately correct.
Any ideas?
Cheers

Unfortunately I have tried absolutely everything and no go I have just discovered that I can still use it though by having it as a wired Lan connection to my Cisco router then the laptop wirelessly connects to the A/E through the router so not all bad just had to wire a lan point from one room to the other.
After talking with Apple support they say it's pretty hit and miss with what different routers the A/E will and wont connect with...
So save yourself a lot of heartache and just use as a wired connection
Hope this helps

Airport Express connecting to an existing wired network

Hello,
I'm trying to connect an Airport Express unit to an existing wired network, can someone please help me to set this up or what I need to do? I originally connected the ethernet cable from the device (airport express) to the switch it was on but it didn't work and the other computers were connecting to that network. Should I setup the Airport Express in Bridge Mode or will i need to fiddle around with the settings a bit?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Daniel

Not sure what the difficulty is here.
All you really need to do is connect the Express to the switch with an Ethernet connection, open AirPort Utility on your Windows machine, and click Continue to get the process going.
If you need to download and install AirPort Utility for the PC, it is here:
AirPort Utility 5.6.1 for Windows
Select the "Create a wireless network" option, assign a device name and password to the Express, then assign a wireless network name and password for the wireless network that you want the Express to provide.
Select the Bridge Mode option when it appears and click Update to save the settings.
The Express will restart and you should have a green light on the Express.
Then, log on to that wireless network from the iPad.

How many airport express can be supported by software remote at one time.

how many airport express can be supported by software remote at one time?
I mean remote software can control at one time

Well Apple makes an iOS application called 'Remote' it's used to control iTunes on a Mac, Or to control an Apple TV Multimedia features.
Apple also makes "AirPort Utility" for iOS. Airport Utility can be used to configure Aiport Extrem, Airport Express And Time Capsul using an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. You can use it to connect to one device at a time. While connected to the device you can configure it to work as part of a larger Airport network. If you want to configure muliple device, you would connect to one device, configure it, And then connect to the next device, and configure it, and so on and so fourth.
I haven't found a limit.
How big of a network are you trying to make?

Airport express can't extend wireless network

Airport express(A1264) can't extend wireless network. It seems that Airport express can't find my home Wi-Fi network. Amber light is blinking, and AirPort Utility of MacBook also can't find Airport express.
If AE is connected with TC via LAN cable, amber light is blinking with message "Wireless Network" (This Airport base station is set up to join a specific wireless network that can't be found...)
It was successful only once, but all failed after that.
Is there solution for this problem?
[My system]
Time capsule 4th generation
Airport express 1st generation (A1264)
[Settings]
Time capsule (ethernet connected)
- Create a wireless network
- 802.11a/n - 802.11b/g/n (Automatic)
- 2.4GHz / 5GHz Channel (Autmatic)
- WPA2 Personal
Airport express
- Extend a wireless network
- WPA2 Personal
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network name and Password is set up

If AE is connected with TC via LAN cable, amber light is blinking with message "Wireless Network" (This Airport base station is set up to join a specific wireless network that can't be found...)
Sorry, I misunderstood what you wanted to do.
Since you did tell us that you had the Express connected with an Ethernet cable, I assumed that was how you wanted to configure the Express.
But I want to extend a wireless network (not using ethernet)
Because Airport Express and Time Capsule cannot be connect via ethernet cable.
Follow the same setup as above....and do not connect an Ethernet cable.
Keep the Express near the Time Capsule for the setup. Once you have a green light, move the Express to a point that is about half way between the Time Capsule and area that needs more wireless coverage.
If you reset the Express several times and try the setup several times without success, I think you have to suspect a defective Express.

I have an Ipad and Iphone but I don't have an Airprint, only a WIFI printer,my question is if I connect the wifi printer to Airport express, can I print from Ipad and Iphone ?

I have an Ipad and Iphone but I don't have an Airprint at home but only a WIFI printer, my question is if I connect the wifi printer to Airport express, can I print from Ipad and Iphone ? Please help me if anyone knows about this.

Unfortunately, connecting a non-AirPrint-enabled printer to an AirPort base station's USB port will not make it AirPrint-ready.
You will need to use another solution, like Printopia, to be able to print to this printer from an iOS device.

How can I set up mhy Airport Express to extend my Time Capsule wifi wirelessly

I want to extend my wifi off my Time Capsule with an Airport Experess in a part of my house that has no data cable ran to it. How do I do this?
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How can I set up mhy Airport Express to extend my Time Capsule wifi wirelessly
Assuming that you have the model A1264 or A1392 version of the Express, it must be located where it can receive a strong wireless signal from the Time Capsule to be able to extend it correctly.
A good general location would be a point that is about half way between the Time Capsule and other area that needs more wireless coverage.
You will use AirPort Utility on your computer to configure the Express. An iPhone or iPad could be used as well.
We can provide more help....if you need it....but we'll need to know what version of AirPort Utility that you are using on your computer....or whether you want to use an iPhone or iPad to setup the Express.
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After updating Time Capsule to 7.7.2, Airport Expresses can no longer connect

After I update the Time Capsule firmware to 7.7.2, my three Airport Expresses can no longer connect to the Time Capsule (their orange lights blink and they appear inaccessible in the Airport Utility). When I downgrade, they are able to connect fine.
They are connecting to the Time Capsule over my 5GhZ wireless network.
Any help?

Hi yonajon!
I have some resources for you that may help you resolve this issue. First, here is an article about addressing the blinking amber light:
Wi-Fi base station: Understanding and resolving a blinking amber status light
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1589
If you are still having issues, you may need to reconfigure your extended wireless network:
Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n)
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4259
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
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How many airport express can i install in my home to stream music?

I plan to buy many airport express in my new Home!
how many airport express can i install in my home to stream music?
Jimmy

jimmyflo wrote:
I plan to buy many airport express in my new Home!
how many airport express can i install in my home to stream music?
Theoretically as much as you want but there are technical limitations about the usable bandwidth in the wireless or by the used access point.
All participants (stations) in a wireless network share the available bandwhith equally and therefore a point will get reached where the throughput in the network became insufficient to stream music.
Also some routers limit the number of stations could get connected. For instance Apples Airport Extreme have a limit of 50 connected clients and the AP-Express (if used as access point) a limit of 10 simultaneous connections.
Lupunus

How many airport express can I add to my network for the purpose of using the airport express to send audio signal to different rooms in the house? I'm interested I'm running about six different zones.

How many airport express can I add to my network for the purpose of using the airport express to send audio signal to different rooms in the house? I'm interested I'm running about six different zones.
What I'm looking to do is to have self powered in ceiling speakers in every room in my house with out having to run wires to every room to carry the audio signal. I would like to use the airport express to do the job of carting the audio signal.
Here's my set up now I have an airport extreme and one airport express that I use to carry audio to one room.

FWIW. I have used up to four AirPort Express Base Stations (AX) for streaming sucessfully in pretty much the way you have described. I didn't have a need to try more so I can't attest that more would or would not work.

If i have a home full of Apple TV's and Airport Express' can i airplay music in every room at the same time?

If i have a home full of Apple TV's and Airport Express' can i airplay music in every room at the same time?
Or just one device(room) at a time?
It seems there is a lot of home theater systems where they all hook up to one "control" and then disperse to the different locations per instructions..
Is this possible with all apple products?

From iTunes using Multiple Speakers (you can control with the Remote app on iPhone/iPad too), but not from AppleTV itself.

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