Airport Express won't see ethernet cable and internet

I have just connected to new ISP. Airport was working perfectly before. I try to connect new modem to airport with ethernet cable and the Airport utility says nothing is connected to the ethernet WAN port and keeps telling me to plug it in but it is...I have hard reset, and rebooted everything... I am at a loss. Do I need to change IP addresses or DNS server addresses? I connect the ethernet direct to my macbook and the internet works perfectly, but I plug the ethernet into the airport and it doesn't see it. Can someone please help me, the ISP's advice is buy a router from them... but I have used airport for many years on different ISP's and they have worked. Does anyone have a suggestion besides rebooting and the paperclip?

Sorry, I am not familar with this product, but maybe some other users who have used the same product can help.
IF you have not yet performed a full Factory Default Reset on the AirPort Express, that might be a good idea, as a Hard Reset will not return the AirPort Express back to factory fresh settings.
To do this....
Power off the AirPort Express for a few minutes
Hold in the reset button first, and keep holding it for an additional 9-10 seconds while you simultaneously plug the Express back in to power
Release the reset button after the hold period and allow a full minute for the Express to restart
It is unusual for the WAN port to fail, but if you continue to see the message about no connection at the WAN port, that is likely what has happened.
If you have an Apple Store in your area, you might want to take the Express to them to let them have a look.

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Older Airport express won't see the signal from the cable modem.
My macbook sees the AP express and I can stream music to it but no internet. If I plug the ethernet cable directly into the macbook I can see the internet

Anytime you change networking hardware, it is always a good idea to perform a complete power recycle of your networking components.
I would recommend that you do the following as a minimum:
Power-down the modem, AirPort base station, and computer(s).
Disconnect the AirPort base station from the Internet broadband modem.
While all of the devices are powered-down, perform a "factory default" reset on the base station. This will get it back to its "out-of-the-box" configuration and make setting it up much easier, especially if you use the "Assist me" process within the AirPort Utility. (ref: Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule)
After the base station resets, go ahead and power it back down.
Reconnect the AirPort base station to the Internet broadband modem. For the Extreme and Time Capsule, be sure to connect the cable to the base station's WAN (circle-of-dots) port.
Power-up the modem; wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it adequate time to initialize.
Power-up the AirPort base station; wait at least 5-10 minutes. Note: The AirPort's status light may continue to flash amber after it has intialized. That is because, there may be some additional configuration items necessary, like setting up wireless security, before the overall setup is completed to get a green status.
Power-up your computer(s).
In this basic configuration, the AirPort base station will broadcast an unsecured wireless network with a Network Name (SSID) of Apple Network NNNNNN. Network clients, connected to the base station either by wire or wireless, should now be able to access the Internet through the ISP's modem. Once Internet connectivity has been verified, you can use the AirPort Utility to configure the base station for wireless security and any other desired options. Please post back your results.

Why won't my old iMac G4 recognize my Airport Express when connected with ethernet cable?

After I installed an Airport Extreme as a base station for my network, the G4 couldn't recognize either the Airport Express or the Airport Extreme unless it was connected by ethernet cable to the Airport Extreme - then both devices show up in the G4 utility. I have reset the Airport Express to factory settings many times and the Utility in my iMac 3.2 Ghz Intel Core 13 indicates that the Airport Express is working. Any ideas?

I suspect its to do with the WPA setup support changes. My very old G3 seemed to have the same issue of not able to connect to Extreme or Express. Used to connect before years back to Apple routers but refused to in recent time for reasons not explainable so I just connect it now via cable.

Is it possible Cisco E1000 as a Host Router and my airport express as extender without ethernet cable?

i have my cisco E1000 as a router at the moment, just bought airport express for an extender.
is it possible to do it? thx guys

No, not unless you connect the two with an Ethernet cable and configure the Express as a bridge.
Consider replacing the Cisco router with the Express. The Express conveys advantages over the E1000.

Airport express won't connect to cable modem

We recently moved to a new residence and just had internet service installed by a technician. Unfortunately, I didn't have my Airport Express handy while he was here, so he simply connected my Macbook Pro directly to the cable modem via ethernet cable. When I found my Airport Express, I disconnected the Macbook Pro from the cable modem and connected the Airport Express to the modem via the same ethernet cable and powered up. The Airport Express began flashing yellow but the flashing yellow never did turn the steady green that indicates the Airport Express is receiving the signal. I called my internet provider but they don't deal with router issues. What can I do?

Cable modems "remember" the device that is connected. Your modem is "remembering" your computer and looking for it when you connect the AirPort Express, so it will not connect to the AirPort Express.
You need to push the reset button on the modem and then power off the modem
Power off everything else on the network...all computers and devices
Wait 15 minutes
Make sure that the ethernet cable from the modem is connected to the AirPort Express
Power up the modem only and let it run 3-4 minutes by itself
Power up the AirPort Express and let it run a few moments
Power up each computer and device one at a time
Check for proper operation.
If...you are switching from a previous DSL service to cable, you may need to reconfigure the AirPort Express. Post back for more info on this.
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Airport Express (not n) with ethernet hub and as wireless base

Will Airport Express do this?
I've got a cable modem. It connects by ethernet to a hub. Airport Express (not n) connects to the hub by ethernet. My laptops (MacBook and HP 69xx WinXP Pro) connect to AX and internet just fine.
In that same hub, I want to connect a D-Link DNS323, which I wish to be made accessible to the wireless network provided by AX. Here's a sort-of diagram:
cable ethernet
modem ---> hub <--- Airport Express <--- laptops, AppleTV, etc. by wireless
^
|
|
D-Link
DNS 323
Can AX (old style, not n version) use its ethernet connector to both communicate with my cable modem and with other wired ethernet devices through my hub?
Thanks for helping. I tried searching for similar posts, but I failed to find an answer.

With only the hub, the NAS, and the express, you can't access both the internet and the NAS wirelessly at the same time. Here's why:
The AirPort Express has only one Ethernet port. That port can either act as a WAN port or a LAN port, but not both at the same time.
You need the Express to be connected to the internet. Unless you have another wireless router (Apple or otherwise), it will have to be connected through its Ethernet port. Therefore, the Ethernet port must act as a WAN port.
The NAS, on the other hand, is part of your network. For it to be connected, the port must act as a LAN port.
This means that the NAS can't be connected to the Express via Ethernet because then the port would need to act both as a LAN port and a WAN port, which it can't do.
This means you'll need an additional wireless router if you want to access both the internet and the NAS at the same time.
If you have another wireless router (it doesn't have to be an AirPort), I can help you configure it to work with your current network so that you can access the NAS.
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Airport Express does not allow ethernet connection to internet

I use my Airport Express to stream music to my speakers from iTunes, but I find that I cannot access the Internet via the ethernet modem connection. What is the deal?

Hello Stonegroove. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
In order to use the Ethernet port on the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) to access the Internet, the AX would have to be configured as part of a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

My airport Express is not recognizing Ethernet cables, therefore not allowing my cable modem to connect to it. This is resulting in no Internet connection. I upgraded the firmware to 7.5.2 and it attempts to connect but just keeps flashing. Any thoughts?

I've tried other routers in place of the airport and they work fine, but I really want to use the airport instead due to the wireless speaker addition.

I assumed that you have already tried using different "known good" Ethernet cables, just in case the one you have now is faulty ... correct?
Assuming the answer is "yes," the other option would be to perform a complete power recycle of your networking gear. This is something that should be performed whenever making network equipment changes.
Please try the following:
I would recommend that you do the following as a minimum:
Power-down the modem, AirPort base station, and computer(s).
While all of the devices are powered-down, perform a "factory default" reset on the base station. This will get it back to its "out-of-the-box" configuration and make setting it up much easier, especially if you use the "Assist me" process within the AirPort Utility. (ref: Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule)
After the base station resets, go ahead and power it back down.
Power-up the modem; wait at least 10-15 minutes.
Power-up the base station; wait at least 5-10 minutes.
Power-up your computer(s).
In this basic configuration, computers connected to the base station, either by wire or wireless (as appropriate for the base station type), should now be able to access the Internet through the ISP's modem. Once Internet connectivity has been verified, you can use the AirPort Utility to configure the base station for wireless security and any other desired options.

My airport is connected to an Ethernet cable and I have created a wifi network but my iPad and I phone can't seem to join it. They just keep trying. What's wrong?? Help!

I have just bought an airport express to connect to the Ethernet cable in my cabin. It's all set up all lights green and I've set up my wifi connection. But when I try to connect my I pad 3 or my iPhone 4 it finds the network but cannot seem to join it. Can anyone help?

Hello Lucy:
As I am not on the ship, I am "fishing" to see if I am able to help.
On the ships (cruise type) I have been on, there is usually a secure "ship" wi-fi network (as well as one that passengers may use for a fee) that needs a password to join.
On your iPad, go to settings and then tap Wi-Fi. What network are you connected to?
When you plugged in your Airport Express, you should have been prompted for settings...including security.
Barry

Help! New iMac won't recognize ethernet cable and can't check it

I just unboxed my new iMac and can't get on the internet (I'm on my powerbook). The problem is this; in Network, it says "The cable for Built-In Ethernet is not plugged in." Only, it is. Can't be the cable b/c that's the cable I'm connected with right now. So, I go through "assist me" and when I click on "Assistant" it takes me to the Intro page where I'm supposed to give a Location Name. I do this, calling it "home." The ver next screen, after clicking "continue" takes me to "How do you connect to the internet?" The problem here is that, of the 5 options, only one is selectable. Airport is the only one that can be selected?? "I use a telephone modem to dial my ISP" as well as "DSL Modem/Cable/Lan" are all greyed out..they cannot be selected. I use an ethernet cable. Why is this not able to be selected? It's very frustrating. I've turned off Airport and Bluetooth, yet I still cannot check any of these. I need to check "I use a cable modem to dial my ISP" but I can't b/c it won't allow me. Can anyone help me here? I can't use my brand new iMac and it's kind of a bummer. I thought these things were plug and play? Thanks.

I went and checked logs. Now, I'm not exactly sure what it means, but this is what it shows in the console.log:
Mac OS X Version 10.4.10 (Build 8R2218)
2007-09-28 08:15:33 _0400
2007-09-28 08:15:34 SytemUIServier [80] lang is:en
Sep 28 08:15:43 cory/System/Lybrary/CoreServices/mcxd.app/Contents/MacOS/mcxd:
MCXD.initializeDirectoryServices: Unabe to get the ethernet address
So, I'm curious about that last line. I'm completely stumped. I'm going to have to call apple care. I plan to speak with my IT guy who installed my SW to see if there's any pref's or something that my agency puts on the agency computers that would maybe be doing this. He said he'd be doing a "build" on my machine so that I had that same software I have at work, so I could work from home. Don't know how that could cancel out my ability to select Ethernet in my Network Port Configurations, but who knows.
I'm just bummed I have a new computer and can't get it up and running.

Can i connect my hdvt to an airport express unit using an ethernet cable from the tv to the airport expree, thus joining my wireless network for movie downloads

i have a 40 pioneer kuro hdtv with ethernet jack.
i want to connect it to my local airport network. The tv has some kind of "network" capability.
Could i connect by using an airport express to the tv via an ethernet cable;
Sounds unlikely. (tv also has a usb port).
thanks for any advice.
vince

linc
Thanks for reply.
I mostly want to get some youtube videos and also to send some photos to this tv.
would the netgear WNCE2001 allow me then to connect the tv to the local wifi net?

Second Airport Express won't work

I'll explain my current set up first, then explain my problem. I have an iBook G4 running 10.4 with the latest version of Airport Utility. I have a BT Home Hub as my main wireless router, to that I have an Airport Express connected via an ethernet cable. To the AE I have a stereo lead connected to my amplifier. I use airtunes from my iBook to play music via the AE. I also connect the iBook to the internet via the AE unit (rather than through my BT Home hub as it's faster that way!).
Ok my question/problem:
I have a amp/speakers in my kitchen. Also the wi-fi signal in the kitchen is poor. On mentioning this to my Dad he mentioned he has a spare AE unit, why not plug it in and extend the range of my original wi-fi signal and connect my second amp/speaker set up that sits in the kitchen. We are both working to the assumption that when a second AE is connected to the network, you can simply go to iTunes, select the drop down menu in the bottom right hand corner (the "select which speakers" and I choose "Kitchen" instead of my current "Living Room" AE.
Now I've spent so may hours trying to make this scenario work, checking the usual sites but it just doesn't seem to work. My wife may divorce me if I spend much more time on this! Save my marriage and help me listen to my beloved music in the kitchen.
Can this be done?! It's driving me crazy!!

Sorry guys I'm totally lost now.
The two units are clearly not at the same firmware level, one being older than the other.
I can't find a selection anywhere for "extend a wireless network" on AX2
I've also tried to configure the 1st AX to act as a WDS main base station. The 2nd AX should be configured to act as a WDS remote base station and I get the error message:
"AIRPORT UTILITY WAS UNABLE TO FIND YOUR APPLE WIRELESS DEVICE AFTER RESTARTING.
The settings for this apple device have been successfully updated, but there was a problem re-joining the wireless network or finding the Apple wireless device. You may need to select your network again from the Airport menu and try again"
Which I can't do as AX2 disappears and I can't see it in the toolbar, or see it when I scan for it in Airport Utility and I can't see it in iTunes it just sits there flashing orange in the Kitchen as an expensive, useless bit of plastic.
Help.

I just bought an AirPort express. Currently I have a qwest wired router plugged into the back of my computer via an ethernet cable. Can I just unplug the ethernet cable and plug it into the AirPort express, then use the setup utility?

I just bought an AirPort express. Currently I have a qwest wired router plugged into the back of my computer via an ethernet cable. Can I just unplug the ethernet cable and plug it into the AirPort express, then use the setup utility? Most of the discussions involve an existing wireless network. I don't have one.

Correct. That's the way to set up the AirPort Express. After connecting your AirPort Express to the router, open AirPort Utility (in /Applications/Utilities) and follow the steps

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