Airport Express WiFi network MAC address filtering not working

I have an Airport Express WiFi network which I bought and installed new in 2011. Initially I enabled MAC address access control and populated a list. It was working perfectly, I know, because a niece visiting tried to connect her iPhone and could not until I added its MAC address to the allowed list. Now however, anyone can connect without being added to the list. I think I read somewhere that a recent firmware update permanently disabled MAC filtering in Airport Express, even when it was previously working? Can anyone enlighten me about what's going on here?

In a sense those are/were/should operate as two separate functions, which they did before recently.
They do operate as two separate functions.....but it all depends on how you have the default rule setup in Timed Access.
If the default rule in Timed Access is set to No Access.......then a wireless device cannot connect....even it has the password for the network.....unless it has been setup on the list of allowed devices in Timed Access.
I have checked this 3 times this evening to verify. It works as it always has, and as expected.
If the default rule in Timed Access is set to Unlimited, then any device can connect to the network if it has the password. Devices that are listed or specified in Timed Access will be allowed to connect at the specific times that have been set up for each device.
So, if you want to use the more traditional MAC Access Control settings, the default rule has to be set to No Access and then you must set up a rule for each device that you want to allow to connect to the network. Only devices on the Timed Access list will be allowed to connect to the network. Other devices will not be able to connect to the network....even if they have the correct password.
If a recent firmware update has changed things from what they have always been.....then I am not affected....and I should be if I am using the same firmware as others.

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I can choose to enter a local IP, or with port forwarding enabled, even the WAN IP on the proper port channel gives me access.
The only real problem is that the IP address (10.0.1.X) of the MacBook being controlled seems to change from time to time, making it rather pointless to bookmark the URLs of the AJAX remote. So.... is there a way to make it that when my Macbook (uniquely identified by MAC address I'm assuming) joins the network, it's given a specific IP address, one that can remain in my bookmarks so as to be used on a whim, without updating and preparation?

For those of us that can't afford a brand new router just for one little feature, here's a workaround.
Get rid of DHCP.
Set all of your Macs' IP addresses manually.
This isn't as taxing as it sounds...
Go into *System Prefs*, and *Network Settings*. Double click on Airport, then open the TCP/IP tab. There you will see the following settings:
Configure: Using DHCP
IP Address: 192.168.1.3
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.1.1
These might not be the exact numbers you see, but remember/write down what you do see.
Change "Using DHCP" to "Manually" using the drop down menu.
Hopefully all the settings such as Subnet Mask and Router will be the same as they were before, you will be left with 0.0.0.0 in the IP Address Box. This is the address for your computer. Enter in an address similar to the one you had before, but perhaps add 5 or 10 spaces on the end... So for example 192.168.1.10 .
If the other values haven't automatically copied across, enter them exactly as they appeared before.
Finally, you need DNS Addresses. These can be found in your Airport Admin Utility under the "Internet" tab - but every single one I've ever set up seems to default to
194.168.8.100
194.168.4.100
Try them, if you can't connect to the internet, check your admin utility under Internet settings and copy those DNS Server addresses across.
I hope that makes sense, if not please leave a response!

Apple TV breaks my Airport Express wifi network

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I have an Apple TV, Airport Express (mode = "Participate in a WDS network") and Airport Exreme (mode = "create network") and iMac all connected to router/hub via Enternet. Whenever I used my Apple TV, my iPhone and iPad can no longer connect to the wifi network (they keep asking for the password, but 'are unable to connect' even when the password is re-entered). Powering the Airport Express off and on fixes the problem (until next time the Apple TV is used). Any ideas on how to fix this?
Thanks
Luke

Participate in a WDS network would not be the correct setting for the AirPort Express because this type of setting is only used when the AirPort Express is connecting using wireless. You are connecting using Ethernet.
Suggest that you change the AirPort Express to "create a wireless network" using the same wireless network name, security setting and password as the AirPort Extreme....and be sure to configure it in Bridge Mode as the final step before you Update the settings for the device.
This will provide one large "roaming" network.

Unable to register to Airport Express wifi network

I have a Time capsule, and I'm using a AirPort Express to extend the network. The setup is pretty straightforward, and it has been working.
However quite often my devices (2 iPhones 5s; iPad 2; and event a MacBook) often lose the connection to the wifi when using the Airport Express (too far from the Airport Extreme Time Capsule signal). Opening the wifi menu, the devices detect the network, try to join... But seem not to actually be able to register. No error message appears do, just the circling wheel keeps runing.
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Thanks in advance for the support.

Hi Brett,
Thanks for the reply. But the issue is not with the iOS devices. I experience the same problem with the MacBook.
The issue seems to be with the Airport Express that somehow loses the connection to the Time Capsule. Usually if I restart the issue tends to resolve it self. But I endup doing this on a regular basis...
Any ideas?

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My airport express is on,light is green, all of my computers see it though Airport Utility however the computer that is 2 feet away has no internet abilities. It however see the house network,sign in but no not able to communicate with other house computers as well as the internet. 'The lights are on but no one is at home'

If all the other computers can connect to the Internet, try power cycling your entire network.
Power everyhing down on the network...all devices, order is not important
Wait a moment, then start the modem first and let it run a moment by itself
Then start your AirPort Express the same way
Continue starting the devices the same way until everything is back up
Check for Internet connections on all devices
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Airport express 802.11 solid green but not working

My airport express has been working for several months but will not now.
I bought it to extend our internet to the upstairs as it was too far from out
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I have restarted it and moved to different outlets upstairs, but it will not work.
It goes through all the proper color changes and is solid green now. I can stand next
to it and there is no connection.

Did you happen to firmware update the main router?? That seems to cause the issue. Or even the express will cause it.. there is a new firmware just hit the web.. 7.6.4 so if you vaguely remember doing it .. or see the main router is now running 7.6.4.. that is why.
Reset everything to factory and start over.. that is the best way to get things running again.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3728
Even if the update didn't go through.. still do the factory reset and reconfigure.. it will all come good.

Show mac-address-table not working on ASA5512

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I'm unable to excute "show mac-address-table" on an ASA5512, running 9.1(1). The output is:
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^
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John

hi john,
the show mac-address-table command should be valid.
check if you've got MAC learning enabled on the ASA interface using show mac-learn command.
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Can I assign Airport Express to static IP Address?

Current setup - Airport Extreme attached to cable modem with 2 hard drives, Airport Express as print server in separate room with USB printer attached (just changed from Linksys with sometimes working NetGear print server). Clients accessing the network: 2 Windows XP, 1 Windows 7, iPads, iPhones, iPods, Apple TV, and sometimes a Mac Book.
The issue is that we don't keep the printing system on at all times (light switch with Express and printer plugged in); We dont't do much printing, and I print to pdf most of the time. As a result, the Express IP address changes every time it's turned on, requiring me to change the port settings on the printer properties before anyone can print. Is there a way to assign a static IP address to the Express so that I don't become tech support every time someone else in the house needs to print something?

Is there a way to assign a static IP address to the Express so that I don't become tech support every time someone else in the house needs to print something?
Yes. The first order of business is to find the AirPort ID for the AirPort Express. You do this by opening AirPort Utility and clicking once on the Express. In the area to the right, jot down the AirPort ID.
Still in AirPort Utility, now click on the AirPort Extreme and click Manual Setup
Click the Internet icon
Click the DHCP tab below the Advanced icon
Look for the DHCP Reservations area and click on the + (plus) button at the bottom
Enter a description, for example AirPort Express
Click the MAC Address button and click Continue
Enter the AirPort ID in the MAC Address box
Assign the IP address you want the Express to use, for example 10.0.1.20
Click Done, then click Apply and the AirPort Extreme will restart
It would be a good idea to power cycle the entire network as follows:
Power everything down...all devices, order is not important
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Hello, I'm trying to connect my new TiVo XL4 box to my home network via an ethernet cable connection to my Airport Express but the TiVo box is not seeing the network. I have a green light emanating from the Airport Express so it is connected. Plz advise.

Hello, I'm trying to connect my new TiVo XL4 box to my home network via an ethernet cable connection to my Airport Express but the TiVo box is not seeing the network. I have a green light emanating from the Airport Express so it is connected. Please advise.

If you have not already done so, I suggest that you temporarily disconnect the Ethernet cable from the AirPort Express that goes to the Tivo box.
Instead, turn off the wireless on a laptop and connect the laptop to the Ethernet port on the Express. See if you can get an Internet connection on the laptop.
If you still cannot get an Internet connection on the laptop, try another Ethernet cable that you know is working correctly.
Post back on your results.

I installed an airport express, on my mac book i can use the airplay using iTunes, but on my iPhone en ipad the icon for airplay not appears on the screan when i start the music player.

I installed an airport express, on my mac book i can use the airplay using iTunes, but on my iPhone en ipad the icon for airplay not appears on the screan when i start the music player.

Chances are, you have already tried this and already know the answer.
But, if not....sorry, but no......since your printer is not AirPrint compatible, you must use the extra software workaround in the Mac.
A newer AirPrint printer would allow you to do what you want.

Iphone will not connect to airport express extended network - macbook and ipad will - Help

Iphone will not connect to airport express extended network - macbook and ipad will without problems.
iphone will connect to base station no problems, I've restored settings and started again but still the same, the iphone picked up the network for the last couple of months, but not now ?

I'm having the same issue. My AExpress used to give a good signal strength on the far side of the house extending he network created by my Extreme. However, I've noticed lately that my iPhone does not receive the same strong signal it once did. AE has a green light, I've rebooted it, and my Extreme but there is no change in signal strength. Other than the green light, how can I tell if the Express is working if I don't get a good network signal?

How secure is MAC address filtering?

How much protection and security from snoopers will simply having a open network with only MAC address filtering provide me? I have a Nintendo DS on my network which doesn't connect to WPA protected networks so my only other option is WEP128. Is this better than address filtering?
Does hiding my network have any real extra benefit?
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Duane wrote:
...and get one of those Nintendo WiFi dongles for the DS.
The Nintendo Wifi dongles are to be used with a PC running Windows XP to create a wireless network for the DS to connect to. It is not used by a DS to connect to a wireless network.
I believe this is understood, since all DSes have WiFi built in. I guess I should have expressed myself more better!
The dongle also is not compatible with a Mac and Nintendo no longer sells them.
This I did not know. Oh well, it was just a suggestion.

Set up MAC Address Filtering on WRT54G - now nothing connects

I set up MAC address filtering on the wireless router. Added 5 MAC addresses to the PERMITTED list, by selecting them from the available devices. Saved the changes. Now, none of the machines can connect to the access point. That includes the PC I use to log in and administer the access point. I connected the network cable directly to my PC to manage the router/access point. Still not able to connect. What happened? How do I get back in and turn that nonsense off. I know MAC Filtering is questionable wrt effectiveness, but I decide to try it.
Solved!
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How to disable mac address filtering

Hello I have a macbook pro. I am using a Westell 7500 wireless router and my hp photosmart 110 printer stopped working, saying that "MAC address filtering may be enabled on your wirelss router". Not sure how to dissble this and/or why it all of a sudden was enabled. Printer had worked perfectly for 2 months previously since installation of new wireless router/internet in our home. Any help is appreciated!

You need to use AirPort Utility to change any of the AirPort Extreme's settings.
However, like Bob Timmons said I don't believe the tech really knows what he is after, and is lost in the weeds regarding MAC Address Filtering.
Perhaps you can ask for another technician who understands you are using an AirPort Extreme. Your Roku box should not require so much effort to configure.
Have you read these instructions?
http://support.roku.com/entries/244199-how-do-i-set-up-my-roku-player
I don't have a Roku but it seems very similar to my Blu-Ray player. Account registration and setup is performed on a computer by going to the address www.roku.com/link in Step 6.
It should not be necessary to change anything at all with your AirPort. Just make sure the Roku is within its wireless range.

Mac Address Filtering Issue with DI-624 router and HP D110 Wireless Printer

Just got the D110 Wireless Printer and cannot connect to the wireless router.
I have a D-Link DI-624 Air Plus Xtreme G 2.4GHz Wireless Router.
The error message that I'm recieving from the printer is that "Mac address filtering may be enabled on your wireless router. This can prevent your HP printer from connecting to your wireless network during setup....etc."
The D-Link is setup using WPA-PSK security. If I turn off all security than the wireless printer is able to connect. With WPA-PSK or even WEP enabled I cannot connect the printer to the wireless router. There is no connection to hardwire the printer and the router.
I've logged on to the router's admin and have confirmed several times that Mac filtering is turned off by going to Advanced > Filters > Mac Filters > and choosing Disabled Mac Filters. Where else is this setting? Why is the printer not able to connect?
Further, I check the logs on the router and it shows "Wireless PC Connected" and "Authentication Success" with a note that has the Mac Hardware Address matching the printer's mac hardware address on the Wireless Network Test Report. It would appear that the router is letting the Print in but that the printer is not able to communicate for some reason. It even shows under status > wireless that the printer is connected.
When i spoke to HP, they said to contact the router company and that they could not help. When I called D-Link they said tech support is no longer available for the model. I'm stuck, can anybody help?
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Windows XP, tried both the front of the printer as well as connecting via USB and using the software.
After a few hours on the phone with both D-Link and HP, the issue has been resolved.
Apparently eventhough Mac Filtering was disabled (set to Disabled MAC Filters), the Mac address had to be entered into the router to allow it while keeping the setting to Disabled Mac Filters. To me it appeared counter intuitive to enter the Mac address while it's set to Disabled Mac Filters so I did not try that before getting on the phone with HP. Further on this, the problem did not go away right after adding the mac address but rather after restarting the router as the mac address addition did not take effect without a reboot of the device.
HP was much more helpful than D-Link on this one though it would be nice for HP to add to their instructions and Wireless Network Test Report to add the Mac address just in case. I would have tried that step if it was stated that it's okay to add the mac address and keep mac filters disabled.

Airport Express WiFi network MAC address filtering not working

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