AirPort Express setup/configuration issues with FiOS

I just spent the last 6 hours trying to set up AirPort Express so I can play itunes wirelessly on my stereo system. I came across several issues—some that i overcame and others that i will certainly lose sleep over tonight. I started by connecting the AE to a LAN port on Verizon FiOS wireless router using an ethernet cable, then plugged AE into an outlet (i assume this is the only way AE can get a signal). I then went through the entire configuration process and got to the last screen which said something to the effect of "the settings have been successfully updated. you can close this window or wait for the AE to restart". after a few minutes of seeing "waiting for AE to restart", it timed out and i got an error message: an error occurred while reading the configuration, blah blah blah. the error was -6753, if that's any help. all night i've been resetting the AE with a paper clip and trying it over and over again to no avail. i'm pretty mac fluent, so this has been incredibly frustrating. any advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated. thank you!!

Not a network guru by any means, but do have some experience with AEs. Try connecting an ethernet cable from the AE directly to your mac to make the initial setup using the Airport Utility (double click the AE in the list to open the configuration; set the settings in each tab). Once your done, 'update' the settings and wait for the AE to show up again in your AE Setup assistant. Now you can unplug from mac and plug into your router.
As far as settings go. You can either 1) 'join a wireless network' (use existing login/pass from wireless network; no cables required), OR you can connect AE to router via ethernet and 2) 'create a wireless network' (and use this new wifi network for all communication including Airplay) or 3) wireless mode 'off' (only use AE for Airplay connected through the wired network). Lot of options.

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I have a printer hooked up to the Airport Express as well as my stereo. I have the AX set to 802.11n (b/g compatible) for the Powerbook. My laptop (PC) is n. The Powerbook is approx 10 feet away from the AX, and there is a wall with a door between the two. No electronics are between in the wall, etc. Its a pretty strait shot, except for the wall.
I have noticed that the Powerbook will show 5 bars for Airport, and after a little bit, go down to 2 bars, or even 1. It will stay there, couple of mins at the most, then shoot back up. Sometimes I have to disconnect (turn airport off) and then reconnect to establish 5 bars.
Now, I have also noticed on my PC that (being 3 feet away from the AX) I will sometimes go from 5 bars to 4, and my laptop will register anywhere from 14 Mbps up to ~150 Mbps connection. It settles around 72 Mbps when the Powerbook is connected to the network. So why under normal web page browsing, does my speed drop to 14, 28, 36 Mbps, yet show signal strength at 4 bars, or even 5, usually when the Powerbook is connected? In addition, and I understand that the 54G rated Powerbook will slow the network down all around, why is it that the Powerbook will drop from 5 bars down to 2, or even 1 in the airport menu? Is the AX changing channels? I have manually set it to channel 8 to see if that was the problem, and it didn't seem to solve anything.
I am kind of at a loss here. Perhaps interference? I do live in an old 100+ year old house, so that might be an issue? I will say that when I set it to N 5GHz, my laptop will connect and maintain a 300 Mbps speed. That's pretty good IMHO. So since that stays connected properly, I can only assume that it is a 2.4 GHz interference issue with neighbors, upstairs phones (this is an apartment) or other devices perhaps.

I think you're probably right that you're getting intermittent interference at 2.4 GHz.
Suggest you try [iStumbler|http://istumbler.net]. Monitor it for a day or so to get an idea of which channels your neighbors may be using. Then, set the AX to one as different from the others as possible. If the interference problem returns, try another open channel.
Also, try activating interference robustness on the AX and Powerbook.

Airport Express - IP configuration issue

I am running a Sky router (made by NetGear) connected to an Airport Express base station via Ethernet (which also runs into my amp with iTunes) and have a second Airport Express base station for connecting to my printer in a separate room. The router is set up as a DHCP Server but with the wireless network turned off as I want to use my Airports. I have a home network with a number of devices connected either by Ethernet as well, including a PC running Windows XP.
I occasionally get an error message on a number of the of the devices "IP Configuration - 192.168.0.2 in use by XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX, DHCP Server 192.168.0.1", but I can still access the internet after I click on the OK button. I can't work out what I have to change and where (router or Airport Express) to get rid of this - can anyone help? Both Airports are set up in wireless mode "Participate in a wireless network" and Connection Sharing "Off (Bridge Mode)" and Configure IPv4 "Using DHCP".

Is this what you're seeing: http://support.apple.com/kb/TA20452
You appear to have configured your Expresses correctly so they're not to blame.
TaunusFlyer wrote:
I have a home network with a number of devices connected either by Ethernet as well,
Check those wired clients to be sure they're not occupying that address. Configure them to receive IP addresses via DHCP.
It's possible your router needs to be reset. Resetting routers can be as simple as power cycling them, although sometimes you have to leave them powered down for the better part of an hour. In some cases there is an internal battery that must be removed.

Anyone with a working TC - Airport Express setup out there?

Anyone with a working TC - Airport Express setup (wireless) out there?
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I have an AEBS connected to my cable modem, TC connected wirelessly to the network. TC dropps the connection all the time (what a pain!). I also have 2 x 500Gb USB drives connected to the Tc via a USB hub. The interesting thing is if I have mounted both USB drives while the Tc connection is working, I don't los connection to the USBs, just the TC hard drive (TM won't backup because it can't see the TC hard drive). BTW, speed is definitely not an issue and I have "interference robustness" active as I have a cordless 2.4GHz phone.
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Having trouble with my Airport Utility not supporting either of my Airports Expresses or Basestation. Do i have to update Firmware of airports or is the issue with my version of Utility which i believe is the latest. Thank you.

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AirPort Utility in Mountain Lion will not support the older versions of the AirPort Express.....model numbers A1084 and A1088. Check on the side of the Express for the model number.
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Airport express setup with iPad and no computer -- possible?

In September I will be staying a week in Germany in an apartment that lacks wireless but does have a broadband LAN connection. I would prefer not to take my MacBook Pro and, instead, rely on my iPad 2. But there's the rub: no way to connect via ethernet. I do have an Airport Express I could take with me. Is there a way to use it, creating my own wireless network, without having a laptop with me and using Airport Utility to set it up? Or am I stuck with lugging my MacBook Pro?

Is there a way to use it, creating my own wireless network
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Carolyn1962 wrote:
I am new to apple,used to windows.Apple store advised airport express in order to boost my DSL router.In order for it to be most effective should it be under the same settings.Still learning
A router signal can not be boosted as all routers put out the maximum allowed by law. However, proper placement of a secondary router will enable it to "repeat" or extend the signal.
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Configuration is simple if you start from a factory default condition. Connect the main Airport to AC power and finally to the Internet modem (or modem/router). Open Airport Utility on your Mac or other computer and accept all of the recommendations. After confirming that it works, insert your desired administrative and WiFi passwords.
Then connect the extender to AC power. As before, open Airport Utility on your Mac or other computer and accept all of the recommendations. No need to add password info.
Do not expect the Airport to respond instantly to the configuration commands. BE PATIENT!

I am currently using Itunes 4.1. It no longer shows my airport express setups as options. What's up with that?

I am currently using Itunes 4.1 on my IMac. It no longer shows my airport express setups as options. What is going on?

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HT1515 Mavericks does not anymore support former versions of Airport Express Setup tool. Any suggestion ?

Maverick's Airport Express setup tool (>= v6) is no longer supporting old versions of Airport Express device.
I could not notice this limitation before moving to Mavericks, and so far, I have no other alternative than buying a more recent version of Airport Express to be able to reconfigure it to fit in my new home wifi configuration.
Is anyone facing the same issue ?
Such an obsolescence planning is unacceptable from Apple. They shoud solve this mistake through a new release of the Airport Express configuration tool, but at this point I'm not really sure they will do it one day...
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There are literally hundreds of posts on this topic that offer a number of solutions. You may want to search the Discussions forum to access them ... and yes, there are a number of frustrated users due to this.
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Use a Mac running an earlier OS X version that supports v5.6 of the AirPort Utility.
Run a virtual machine on your Mac that is running an earlier OS X version.
Use a Windows-based PC.
Update to a newer base station.
There are also a couple of other solutions / "hacks" that involve Terminal edits or using script files that are not supported by Apple.

AirPort Express doesn't work with SB5100

I'm helping a friend set up a new AirPort Express MC414LL/A Model A1392 (802.11n) with her existing Motorola SB5100 DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem. I was able to setup the AirPort Express from her iPad with a network name and password. Also upgraded the firmware in the AirPort Express. However, the Airport Utility App on my iPad and iPhone connected to the AiPort Express, but showed no connection to the Internet. Furthermore, the PC that had been working fine when connected directly to the SB5100 could not make an Internet connection when connected to the AirPort Express.
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I'm wondering if the SB5100 is incompatible with the AirPort Express??

It should work.
Power down the modem and leave it powered down for a long time, as much as a half hour or longer is sometimes required. While it is powered down, disconnect its coaxial cable. Literally unscrew it and leave it that way.
Connect the Express to your modem, leave them connected, and do not disconnect them from one another without powering down the modem again.
Re-connect everything including power and let the devices complete their startup sequences. This usually takes a moment or two.
If that does not result in success, "hard reset" the Extreme or Express according to the instructions below and start over from the beginning.
If you still have trouble, contact AppleCare because you have done everything reasonable to get it to work.
To "hard reset" an AirPort Base Station: make sure it's powered up, then press and hold its tiny reset button and keep it depressed for five to ten seconds, long enough for its LED to flash amber rapidly. Release the reset button. Then, the LED will glow amber steadily for about a minute. Then, it will flash amber, slowly, about once every second or two, waiting for you to configure it with AirPort Utility.

Can i use the airport express in my hotel with wired connection?

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You will need to have AirPort Utility installed on the iPad and/or iPhone. It is free on the App Store
App Store - AirPort Utility
Connect the AirPort Express 802.11n to the hotel Ethernet jack using an Ethernet cable
Power up the AirPort Express and wait 40-45 seconds
Tap Settings, then tap Wi-Fi on the iPad
Tap the AirPort Express under the heading of Set up an AirPort Base Station
AirPort Utility will take a moment to to analyze the connection and then you can proceed with the easy guided setup
Once the AirPort Express is configured, you should not have to set it up again at the next hotel. But, you could if you want to.

Airport Express setup not allowing shared net connection when on WDS

Hi,
I have an Airport Extreme setup as WDS Main and an Airport Express setup as WDS Remote. But Doing this I am unable to receive shared net connection from Extreme to Express using Airport Setup Utility. It will only allow networking and not internet.
Any Ideas?
Thanks

Internet connection sharing must be set up on the main base station in your network, which would be the base station that is connected to your cable or DSL modem.
Internet connection sharing must not be enabled on any of the remote base stations in your WDS. So... what I'm saying is do not touch the configuration of your Airport Express.
Once you have enabled internet connection sharing on the main base station and the main base station has rebooted, then pull power for a moment to the Airport Express to force a reconnection to the base station.
If you still have problems, please describe to us how your network is set up in detail. If you have a typical network with a cable/DSL modem connection to an Airport Extreme base station, and that base station and an Airport Express are configured to form a WDS, you have an extremely basic setup that the Airport Utility should have had no trouble configuring for you. It really shouldn't be difficult!
Addendum - after thinking about your problem a bit more, I thought I should probably ask you to explain in more detail exactly what the symptoms are when you state that "But Doing this I am unable to receive shared net connection from Extreme to Express using Airport Setup Utility. It will only allow networking and not internet." Perhaps I'm not understanding the problem. Are you saying that none of the computers connected to your network are able to access the internet - but everything else on your network works just fine?

Airport express setup (invalid IP?)

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the problem i'm having, after running the setup through the airport utility, is that i do not get a valid ip address from the wall jack to my airport. i've tried multiple remedies and searching online for a solution. so is it even possible to setup a wireless network with my airport this way? if so, what steps should i take to fix this problem? any help is appreciated. thanks.
calvin

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Obviously, this isn't an answer to your post but just wanted to let you know so if you figure out a solution let me know!
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I have bought a new airport express and using it with my macbook (iTunes 10.2.2). I have joined an existing network for internet in my home and with that i am trying to play the music via itunes but there is audio dropouts every 60 secs or so. any soln ?

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Is there any problem with the setting in itunes or quicktime ? Kindly reply...... I am waiting for your valuable suggestion.
Thank you a lot in advance.

I am shocked to have found this same AX audio dropout problem starting TODAY, every few seconds the audio just drops for a couple seconds and then resumes: Latest software versions of everything. No iPad, iPhone or Touch. Internet hardwired to D-Link DES1105 (1000baseT Switch) hardwired to new 80211N AX, AX optical to stereo, AX Wi-Fi internet to basic 1st-gen MacBook operating at 80211G, and an older 'G' AX extender at the far end of the house, away from all this. The MacBook streaming iTunes is usually 12 feet from AX. I've used this setup for years of trouble-free AirTunes / Airplay until today. Today I also found 2 very reliable fixes and 1 way to force a dropout, but first, I read some posts and tried ALL following settings one-at-a-time and restored them ALL because NONE of them helped: Turned off IPV6. Streamed to multiple speakers 'Computer' and 'AX' (restored to just AX). Turned off 'Ask to Join new (WiFi) Networks'. Turned off Bluetooth (can't live without Magic Trackpad, so glad that wasn't it). Here's my discoveries: Lo and behold, each time I click the Airport icon in the Menu (you know it shows you've got 4 bars from AX) when the status switches to 'Looking for Networks' for a second it CAUSES the AX audio to drop out for a couple seconds (it never did that before today.) iTunes still playing, streaming, AX laser still lit, but the 'PCM' light on stereo and the sound GOES OUT EVERY time I click the Airport icon in the menubar, just like the regular, annoying dropouts. So, to reduce traffic I quit Safari (3 tabs, no streaming, just Gmail, Google, and Netflix browsing). Lo and behold, the dropouts stopped altogether. No other Web apps going (not iTunes Store, Genius, Ping, nothing), so I launched Chrome to the same 3 tabs and the dropouts HAVE NOT RETURNED. That's right, not only did simply QUITTING SAFARI cure it, and Chrome doesn't contribute to it, but I can demonstrate it just by forcing my Airport to re-scan. Works for me, written using Chrome. The other reliable fix is to hardwire MacBook to the Switch. This is obviously not ideal, but Airplay audio doesn't drop out over Ethernet. Also, in all my tests, it made no difference whether iTunes did the streaming, or Airfoil did.

Hi, The Airport Express does not work with iOS 7.0.4, I appreciate your help to resolve this event. Thank you,

Hi, The Airport Express does not work with iOS 7.0.4, I appreciate your help to resolve this event. Thank you,

Please locate the model number of the AirPort Express and post back that information.
The model number is located on the side of the AirPort Express. It begins with an "A" followed by four numbers.
We are not sure what you mean by "does not work". Does this mean that the AirPort Express worked at one time and has just recently stopped working?
Have you installed a newer operating system on your iOS device recently?
Or, is this a new AirPort Express that you are trying to configure for the first time?
If yes, what service will the AirPort Express perform on your network?
Please remember that we cannot see your network, so we only know as much about your problem as you can tell us.

AirPort Express setup/configuration issues with FiOS

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