Airport Express Networking

I've been using AE for a single computer connection. I tried to open up the network for my relatives PC by turing on internet sharing. When I do this I get the middle finger from my my airport icon (litertally) and get closed out of my own interent access. I have the AE connected to my moden, but the same happens with connecting it to a router. I know the problem lies with me and possibly my ISP? tried to get an old graphite working . . . no dice. Old config worked at my office, but I get nothing in regards to interent at home when trying to use it (new Express disconnected). Any hellp, give a shout!!!!!

You don't need to turn on share connection in the Sharing pref pane, this is used if you want your computer to act as a wireless connection point.
This is really difficult to troubleshoot since there are so many settings to configure. Has your relative connected to a wireless network before? Are they sure the PC is set up correctly?
You may want to reset your AE to it's factory settings and then just check the Distribute IP adresses without changing anything else.

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  • How can I share my Internet from my iPhone to Airport express network?

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    My HP 2355 won't show up in AirPrint? I have it plugged in via USB and set it up on my Mac mini with the airport express network. Any advice?

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  • WRT54G as client for Airport Express Network?

    I know this can be done in reverse, with the airport express becoming a client for the WRT54G, but I want the 54G to connect to the airport express network I've already set up. Is there a way, and how?
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  • AirPort Express Network Running Slow

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    KB 58543, AirPort: Potential sources of interference

  • How to connect a Linksys WES610N Bridge to an Airport Express network

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  • How to connect a PC to a Airport Express Network

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