Airport express not found by airport utility

I have set up plenty of Airport devices in my other house. When I tried to add an AirPort Express to an AirPort Extreme, the AirPort Utility cannot find the Express nor will the Express light go green. Suggestions???

Whoohoo! This finally worked for me!
I had my AX set up in my old apartment and then moved to a new spot. I didn't use it for 6 months and decided to try and set it up this weekend only to see it do nothing but flash amber after I would follow all of the other directions to the letter. Several tries with Airport Utility got me nowhere.
Here's what worked:
- plug in stereo cable and ethernet cables to router. I actually used an old pair of headphones so i could test in different places.
- Do a factory reset (hold reset, plug in, wait for 4 green flashes, release)
- Use the Airport Admin Utility to set everything up. This includes router name, password, AX name, and all that. Nothing exotic. I'm using WPA2.
- Let it update.
- Poof! It works!
- I then unplugged it and moved it to my living room and tried it again. The AX name comes up in iTunes and music comes through the cable.

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Airport Express not seen in Airport Utility! PleaseHelp!
Changing Utility version did not help.
I have successfully used my Airport Express 802.11n A1264 (1st gen.) to stream my iTunes music wireless to my living room stereo. Lately my Airport Express looses connection after every restart and does not show in the Airport Utility.
I run 10.6.8 on a Quad core Mac Pro. up to date on al software updates per 10.6.8 I use a 3rd gen. Airport Extreme 802.11n.
W.W.

I actually did this by myself not into the computer but a secondary Ethernet port on myTripple play Fios modem.
The Express showed up right away. I did the reset and set it up in the utilities to join my existing wireless network. I don't remember all steps but at some point it asked me to put in internet info, I did not, and then it asked me if I wanted the amber flashing stoped so I could use it to stream music. I clicked yes and the set-up finished with a green light. After I disconected the Ethernet cable, plugged in the Express in my living room stereo wireless, it has been working normal since. I restarted a few times, green came right back.
James since you had the right idea I gave you the 10 points. Thank you for being helpful.
Walter

Airport express not found after setup

I have a maddening situation. At the beginning of setting up my airport extreme, the computer has no problem finding the wireless device. However, after the A/E is configured and added to my current network (linksys router), the computer can't find the A/E anymore.
What's going on?

The following are Apple's instructions for setup using the Airport Setup Assistant, which is different from Airport Utility, but most of the steps are the same. Some are important for your installation, such as "do NOT select extend the range of my Airport..." and entering your network password correctly. Some steps, like plugging in the Airport, you probably already figured out
Since your router is a Linksys product, after the Express is set up you will no longer be able to see it using Airport Utility. The reason is that you set up the Express using its wireless network (Apple Network xxxxxx), which is subsequently disabled after setup. Once you're done and you click Update you'll be using your Linksys wireless network. Airport Utility only recognizes Airport networks. You didn't create one with your Express nor do you want to given your desired setup. If you need to use Airport Utility to configure the Express again you'll need to perform a hard reset.
If everything's right and you have checked iTunes Preferences > Devices "look for remote speakers connected with Airtunes" option you should see a new menu appear in the lower right of the iTunes window.
If this doesn't work, try disabling your router's encryption temporarily to simplify things. Reset the Express and run Airport Utility without a password this time. You may also need to modify your Sharing > Firewall settings too.
Hope it helps!
Plug AirPort Express into a power outlet.
On your computer, join the wireless network created by AirPort Express.
Open AirPort Setup Assistant. Mac users: Find it in /Applications/Utilities/. Windows users: On the Start menu, point to All Programs and click AirPort.
When you see the Introduction screen, click Continue.
Select "Set up a new AirPort Base Station" and click Next.
When the AirPort Setup Assistant confirms that it has found your AirPort Express, click Continue. (If >your AirPort Express wasn't found, click Try Again.)
Select "Connect to my current wireless network."
Be sure that "Extend the range of my AirPort wireless network" is not selected (this option is used >only for WDS).
Click Next; AirPort Express Assistant will scan for your existing wireless network. Once it finds it, click Next again.
Choose the correct network (there may only be one) from the Wireless Network Name menu. If the wireless network is password protected, you will be prompted to enter the password. Enter the password and then click Next to continue.
Note: If you have difficulty with your password, you can get help with joining a third-party WEP-protected network.
Enter the name of your AirPort Express.
Tip: If you don't know the name, it's what appears in iTunes as the name of your AirTunes remote speakers.
Click Next.
Assign an administrator password for AirPort Express. This password can be different from any network password, and is used for just changing settings on AirPort Express.
The Summary screen outlines the configuration options you've set. Optionally, you can click Show Passwords to review the administrator and network passwords. Finally, click Next to update AirPort Express with your settings.

Wired AirPort Express not showing in AirPort Utility or iTunes

So I was using my two AirPort Express's to wirelessly play iTunes throughout the house. Recently I wired the house with Cat6 and decided to wire in the AXs for more reliability. My AXs are 1st gen and are running 7.6.1. The problem is, when I turned the wireless off on them, they no longer show up in AirPort Utility or iTunes. I can get them to show in utility by selecting "Configure Other" then manually entering their IP address and password, but that's the only way and they never show in iTunes and disappear from Utility once I "Update". They are wired to a Gigabit switch which is wired to a Netgear router.
Some additional Info:
Green light is on and solid
I can ping them and connect manually
"Connect using ethernet" is set
Connection sharing "Off (Bridge Mode)" is set
I also want to extend my wireless range with them, so I've mirrored my wireless settings and used "Create a wireless network" (tried without doing this as well without luck)
Enable AirPlay is checked
Netgear WNDR3700v2 Router Firmware version 1.0.0.36
Keebox SGE08 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x64
Any idea why I can't see or use them in iTunes and AirPort Utility?
Thanks!
-Jake

I wish that I could help you. I'm having a similar problem, but wireless.
A couple months ago, my two Airport Expresses and my Apple TV disappeared from iTunes AirPlay. When I ran the Airport Utility, the Airports and Apple TV could not be located. Interestingly, the Airports displayed a green light and all iDevices (iPod Touches and iPads) could connect to the Airports via AirPlay. Like wise, Airport Utility on the iDevices located the Airports. So I connected an Airport to the router via a Ethernet cable. Once connected via wire and after a hard reset (with an orange light displayed) the Airport Utility found the wire-connected Airport. I ran the utility to set up the Airport and a green light came on. Then the wire-connected Airport was visible on iTunes AirPlay. So I unplugged the Airplay and returned it to the stereo. The green light came on, but now neither iTunes not the computer based Airport Utility could find it, even though the iDevices could. I repeated this process expecting a different outcome enough times to be certified insane.
So as I sit my computer based (Windows Vista) Airport Utility and computer based iTunes (the new version) cannot locate the Airport Expresses even though the iDevices readily see them. And their green lights display a connection to the network.
I even tried a forced connection by pasting the Airport's IP address (obtained using Airport Utility on iPad) into the manual configuration of the Airport Utility on the computer. Oddly, once the IP address was entered, the computer based Airport Utility could see the specs of the Airport Express. But when I tried to save or conclude the Computer based Airport Utility configuration, I got an error.
Another odd thing is that the Remote App on my iDevices no longer works either. I can no longer connect to my iTunes library. The remote simply can't find my Library at all. (I confirmed that Home Sharing is on). But I noted that in iTunes is indicated that four devices work connected or linked to the Library. So I had iTunes "forget" the devices "connected" for Remote and tried to reconnect. I got the number could on the iDevise but the devise never appeared in iTunes Devises for selection.
So whatever problem is preventing iTunes from locating my Airport, is also blocking my iDevises from connecting to iTunes. Meanwhile, my iDevises can sync with iTunes (while wired - I never tried a wireless sync) and can connect via AirPlay to all Airports.
I've researched this for months and found nothing to work. I'm frustrated to the point of doing something drastic like dumping iTunes and finding some other player to manage my music and stream to my stereos. I'd rather not but the vast majority of my Library can't be played over my stereo.

Old airport express not recognized by airport utility

Mine is a two part problem. I was having issues with my old Airport Extreme Base Station. I was dramatically losing data transfer speeds just 20-30 feet from its location. I also noticed that signal strength no longer made it upstairs to the master bedroom. I thought that after 6 years, it finally died on me. I purchased a brand new Netgear dual band 5G router and performance improved but I still am having difficulty with the non-5G band upstairs. (I understand that 5G doesn't travel as far but is faster. I thought it would be better to use my other network for devices upstairs.) I still have the Airport Extreme and believe it or not, a really old Airport Express. I've tried to use both to extend the range of my non-5G network and have failed miserably at both. The Airport Extreme keeps giving me problems during set up to extend range and my Airport Utility doesn't even support the Express. (see photo)
Any suggestions?

Two separate issues here:
I still have the Airport ExtremeThe AirPort Extreme would not be compatible with a Netgear router if you are trying to "extend" or "repeat" the signal from the Netgear wirelessly.
The reason.....Apple designed their "extend" feature to only work with other Apple routers, so it would be extremely unlikely that this feature would work with a 3rd party router for the purpose that you ask about.
If you are able to permanently connect the Extreme to the Netgear router using a permanent wired Ethernet cable connection, then the Extreme could be configured to provide additional wireless coverage in that manner.
Airport Utility doesn't even support the Express. (see photo)
That would be correct if you have the older A1084 or A1088 versions of the AirPort Express. To confirm, locate the model number on the side of the Express.....hard to see....you may need a magnifying glass to see the number.
It will take a Mac running the older Leopard or Snow Leopard operating system, or a PC with AirPort Utility installed to be able to administer the older Express.
Unfortunately, this version of the Express does not even have an "extend" feature, to it too would also need to be permanently wired to the Netgear or the Extreme if you need more wireless coverage from the Express.

AirPort Express not recognized by AirPort Utility, but connected to WiFi network

Hi all,
This problem with AirPort Express is driving me nuts. I purchased AX to use it mainly for AirPlay, but I never managed to get it fully working.
It seems to be working fine for some time after initial boot, but then the AirPlay play option disappears from iTunes, and AirPort Utility (5.6.1) no longer finds any AirPort device.
I'm using a Planet WNRT-625G router as a base station (connected to my modem box), and I'm joining this WiFi network as a client (I understand extending the network does not work if it's not an AirPort Extreme station?). The WiFi is protected by a WPA2 pre-shared key, and I have tried using different channels. I have assigned a fixed IP to my AX... all to no avail.
In the status details of my router, I can see that the AX is connected, and I am able to ping my AX... but all Apple software cannot find its own device. Any clue what may be going wrong? How does the AirPort Utility find AirPort devices?
Thanks to all in advance for your help and ideas! Appreciate it.
jfk-007

by design the AX will create a separate network when it starts up for the first time.
click on the airport icon in your menu bar. you should see something like Apple network XXXXXXXX. in order to set up the express, you will have to temporarily join its network !
you will get a message asking "do you really want to switch networks ?" and you do want to do that. now you should see the AX in AU. click on the icon of the AX once to highlight it, then click continue.
follow onscreen instructions to either have the AX create a new or join an existing network.

Airport express not displaying in airport utility

My airport express has been working just fine until today. I took it with me to Hong Kong, so that I could use it in my room to create a wireless network for my iPhone. When I brought it home, I plugged it back in, and went to re-configure it for my family room. I use it for AirPlay mostly, as my speakers are plugged into it. After I went through the configuration change, there was an error, and the screen told me to close the Airport Utility and retry. Well, I've had no success since. I've reset the AE multiple times, and it still does not display in the airport utilty, and the AE itself flashes yellow.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
ted

Update: After leaving the utilty on for a while, and plugging the AE into the wall near my time capsule, it finally showed up in the window. I was then able to configure it properly. I guess I just needed to be more patient.

Airport express not listed in Airport admin utility, no music

I had my stereo connected to my airport express to stream music from my imac.
Its been working great for a year. About 2 days ago I did some updates and now
the light is blinking orange and no music.
I have tried to reset the AE with a paperclip but its still not showing in the Airport Admin Utility NOR the Airport Setup Assistant.
Not sure where to go from here....
thanks Laura Drew

When I open the Airport Admin Utility, even when the AX is connected via ethernet, it is still not listed there. I hit rescan and it never surfaces. If I hit OTHER I get a screen that says 10.0.0.1 (if I remember correctly) then I put in the pw public.
10.0.0.1 would be the correct default LAN IP address for the AirPort Base Stations.
The screen says its rebooting the AX. The light turns green for apx. 2 seconds then turns back to blinking orange.
If I unplug it from the ethernet, I am able to see it under the airport icon.
And this would be normal when the AX is not connected to a network. I have assumed that your are using a Cable/DSL modem for your Internet connectivity and that you had not replaced the Ethernet cable between the modem and the AX just yet. So a blinking amber (orange) status light would be correct.
I choose it, plug the AX into the stereo but the light never turns green, and itunes says it can't find the AX.
Connecting the AX to a stereo would not change the status light. Again, remember a green status light indicates a valid network connection.
Maybe I will need to do it thru my router?? could my airport card have gone bad? but it seems I can connect to other networks (my neighbors)??
You can certainly set up the AX while it's connected to a router. I agree with you that it shouldn't be a problem with your AirPort Card.
So now I have to admit, I'm a bit baffled about your current network configuration. My confusion is, whether or not, you are using an Internet router, in addition to the AX.
Would you please confirm for me which of the following two network configurations, 1 or 2, that you currently desire...
1) DSL/Cable modem > (Ethernet cable) > [WAN port] Internet router [LAN port] > (Ethernet cable) > [Ethernet port] AX [Audio port] > (audio cable) > stereo, or
2) DSL/Cable modem > (Ethernet cable) > [Ethernet port] AX [Audio port] > (audio cable) > stereo
...or something else?
In other words, are you using the AX for both your Internet connectivity/iTunes streaming or another router for the Internet and just using the AX for streaming iTunes?

Airport Express not detected in Airport Utility

I replaced my 1st Gen Airport Extreme Base Station (n) with a new 5th generation. I also have an older Airport Express (n) which I used to connect to the Television. After configuring the new Base Station, the AE is not even detected by Airport Uitlity. AE is only 5 feet away, so clearly within range. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Dave

Is AE blinking in Amber? If so, go open your wireless networks, and you should see your AE stated with the Airport network name including 'SSID', . Choose that one from the list to connect even if the AE is not connected to your modem, then the light on AE will turn to Green and it should appear in airport utility as well.
Bascially, I think by connecting it as wireless network, it seems to make the airport utility to recognize it. After configuring the AE as you want, you can reselect the proper wireless network again to connect to internet. I guess, in your case it would be the airport extreme base station.
This was how I got mine to work(appear to the airport along with the airport extreme base station), so hope it would be helpful for you.
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Airport express not supported in airport utility 6!

all of a sudden my airport express is not supported by APU 6. tried to install the old one, 5.6, but Lion 10.7.4 will not allow it.
so now what? I have to buy a new airport?

HPNY, unfortunately, if you click on the link shown within:
"This version of AirPort Utility doesn't support this base station. Use AirPort Utility 5.6 to configure or manage this base station. AirPort Utility 5.6 is available at...."
it will take you to 5.6.1 - I fell for that one. That download does not work in Lion. You need to click on the link in bobwild's 06/12/2012 4.23pm post which takes you to 5.6 which is the Lion compatible software. Everything works for me now (thanks bobwild) but for an hour I had believed two previously workable 'old' Airport Expresses had suddenly become expensive and redundant legacy hardware.
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Airport Express not showing up in Utility

Hello, Just got an Airport Express from a friend (not sure which model).
Trying to set up a WDS, however, I cannot even get started as it does not even show up in the utility.
My Airport Extreme N is the only device that shows. Internet works fine. Wireless works fine on our Macbook, so I know the signal is there.
I tried the hard Reset, and still nothing. I've tried to "ReScan" several times as well.
Any help would be much appreciated!!!
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To facilitate the WDS set up, try the following:
o Perform a "hard" reset on the AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn) & a "factory default" reset on the AirPort Express Base Stations (AX) before setting up the WDS.
o Place the base stations within near proximity of each other during the set up phase, and then relocate them to their desired locations when complete.
o To avoid having to "switch" wireless networks during the WDS setup, attach the remote base station, via an Ethernet cable, to the main base station.
o Be sure to jot down the MAC addresses for each of the base stations to be used in the WDS as these will be required during the setup.
o When enabling wireless encryption, configure the remote first and the main last.

HT1515 Airport Express not showing in AirPort Utility

I have a wireless G version of the Airport Express that can not be seen by Airport Utility version 5.5.3. I have done many Factory Resets, but still unable to setup the Airport Express. Please Help.

If the Ethernet port on the Express is not being used to connect to a modem or other router, then it may help to temporarily connect an Ethernet cable from your PC to the Express.
Once the Express has been setup and updated, you can disconnect the Ethernet cable.
If you are still having difficulty, click the File menu in AirPort Utility and then click Configure Other
Enter the following in the address box: 10.0.1.1
Enter the following in the password box: public

HT1218 airport express not showing in airport utility

Airport Extreme is shown in airport utility but airport express is not, light is solid amber after resetting any ideas? I want to use it to stream music from itunes through stereo speakers.

A solid amber light idicates that the devices is rebooting. It's normal to see that after a hard reset or factory reset. Allow up to 2 minutes for the device to power up and appear in Airport Utility.
If you are using Airport Utility 6.1, you will have to click the Other Airport Base Stations button on the top left of the window, and select the Airport Express which will take you through an assisted setup.
If you are using Airport Utility 5.5.3, the Airport Express will automaticall appear on the left side of the window. Select the device and click Continue on the bottom right and follow through the assisted setup.

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I have 3 Airport Express units. Two of the 3 work fine and show up in Airport Utility v.6 , but the third flashes amber and is not recognized in Airport Express. I have tried soft and hard resets, and it always goes to a flashing amber light and is never reocgnized by Airport Utility.
If I pull down the Wifi icon and go to Airport Express, I get the following window:
Any ideas would be appreciated.

The screenshot is still not coming through here.
Sorry, but I am not familiar with any of the model numbers that you have posted. North and South American versions of the older Express models will be A1084, A1088, or A1264. The newest version of the AirPort Expess is A1392.
Regardless of the model number, all that you can really do is power up the Express for a few minutes, and hold in the reset button on the side of the device for 10 seconds. Then, release the reset button and allow a full minute for the Expess to restart to a slow, blinking amber light.
If you still cannot "see" the Express in AirPort Utility, you either have a defective Express or a much older version that is not supported by AirPort Utillity 6.x.

Airport Express not showing in Airport Utility

I am on a tripple play Fios modem wired to my 3rd gen. Airport Extreme to my Mac Pro running 10.6.8. My Airport Express which is plugged into my living room stereo (I have used successfully before) is not showing up in the Airport Utility and blinking amber endlessly. Unplugging and 10 sec. reset with the reset button, no difference. Please help.
W.W.

I was able to install utility 5.6 (I am on 10.6.8) but when the Express showed up and I followed the instructions, I got this message at the end: I tried to attache the sceen shot from the message I got, It did not work: It says: "Nothings connected to the WAN port. Connect the broadband modem or network to the Ethernet WAN port"
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