AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi: Error -6753

Got it a few days ago. Plugged it in, and it was working fine. Now, all of a sudden it's not working, neither hardwired or wi-fi. When I try to configure in utility, I get error -6753. What should I do? I'm using a PC.

Work your way through the Apple Troubleshooting Guide to see if that will help get the printer going.
Bear in mind that only the print function will be supported when your device is connected to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme. Scan, copy, fax, maintenance etc. are not supported, so if you need these functions, you will need to connect your all-in-one directly to the computer.
The PC will need to have Bonjour for Windows installed. It's on the CD that came with the AirPort Extreme.

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Airport extreme 802.11n disk utility - error that disk needs repairing

Hi,
when I connect my LaCie 320GB external disk I always get the error, that the disk need reparation and cannot be used over the airport.
When I connect the disk to my power book and run the hard drive utility all is fine. No fixing needed for acces rights and for volume.
Anyone having the same problems.
Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

What did you reformat the drive to? MAC or PC and what flavour? Just wondering what works best.
One thing I will point out. I'm new to Mac so maybe this is obvious but you can mount Mac formatted disks in TWO ways:
1. correctly via the Mac network
2. incorrectly via the Windows Workgroup
This had me confused for a while as file types weren't being recognised by the Mac.

How do I connect my Airport Extreme 802.11n to Epson 645 Printer?

I can't figure out how to connect my Airport Extreme 802.11n to my Epson 645 Printer. Can anyone help me? Thanks!

You may want to try reinstalling Mavericks. Airport Utility installed by Mavericks may no longer connect to your older AEBS (though I've not heard that.) Installing the Old AirPort Utility (Version 5.6) on Mountain Lion | frank.is.
Reinstall Lion, Mountain Lion, or Mavericks
     Boot to the Recovery HD: Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the
     COMMAND and R keys until the Utilities menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and
     after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears.
     Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
     Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions: Upon startup select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
     Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions as follows.
After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the main menu.
     Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion, Mavericks: Select ReinstallLion/Mountain Lion, Mavericks from
     the Utilities menu, and click on the Continue button.
     Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is
                three times faster than wireless.

AirPort Extreme (802.11n) dual band is reporting problems?

Hi.
I can not find an answer for my error-problem:
AirPort Extreme (802.11n) dual band is reporting problems!
I have an optimum on line cable modem connected to my AirPort Extreme (802.11n) dual band.
Ethernet cables connect it 1. into my new Nehalem Mac Pro, 2. into my back-up Quicksilver PowerMac. I also have 2nd gen. iPod touch works on WiFi.
This set-up has been working well but now I daily get the above error. Sometimes it says also: You have different locations set-up and it asks me to go through the set-up procedure. May be I did the initial set-up incorrect. I don't quite understand "locations" and it's purpose.
Also the Airport runs very hot so I put a small fan in front of it. A few times I had to disconnect the cable mains to reset and get back my service. Please help.
W.W.

Walter Wedler wrote:
AirPort Extreme (802.11n) dual band is reporting problems!
I have an optimum on line cable modem connected to my AirPort Extreme (802.11n) dual band.
Ethernet cables connect it 1. into my new Nehalem Mac Pro, 2. into my back-up Quicksilver PowerMac. I also have 2nd gen. iPod touch works on WiFi.
This set-up has been working well but now I daily get the above error. Sometimes it says also: You have different locations set-up and it asks me to go through the set-up procedure. May be I did the initial set-up incorrect. I don't quite understand "locations" and it's purpose.
Can you tell what's telling you about those locations? An Apple AirPort unit can maintain different "configurations" so that it could be used in different locations without a complete reconfiguration. However, I don't believe they're ever referred to as "locations". On the other hand, a Mac can have multiple "locations" defined in the Network panel of System Preferences. Those can be useful if the Mac is used in different places with different arrangements.
If your AirPort Extreme is having problems the status light on the front will probably be amber. If you launch AirPort Utility and double-click on the AirPort Extreme item on the left, you should be able to see more details about the problem.

I recently installed an Airport Extreme 802.11N that I bought in May 2013. It replaced an Airport Extreme 802.11N that I bought in July 2007. My USB printer (Lexmark E350d) worked fine with the old Airport, but the printer won't work with the new one.

I recently installed an Airport Extreme 802.11N that I bought in May 2013. It replaced an Airport Extreme 802.11N that I bought in July 2007. My USB printer (Lexmark E350d) worked fine with the old Airport, but I'm having trouble with the new one. When I try to print, I get a USB Waiting message on the printer, and when I force a page to print by pressing Go on the printer, I get a page that says ERROR: syntaxerror OFFENDING COMMAND: true. . . .cvt . . . fpgm . . . x . . .lglyf . . . <..J head . . . STACK: / [ -mark- /sfnts I’ve tried shutting down the printer and disconnecting it and the Airport, but that doesn’t help. I reset the settings on the printer. I upgraded the Airport firmware and removed, reinstalled, and upgraded the Lexmark printer driver. After I upgraded the firmware and printer driver, a few pages printed correctly, but then I got the same syntax error page as before. Any suggestions for getting the printer to work correctly?

Use a powered USB hub between the AE and the printer.. the usb port does sometimes have issues.
Try deleting the printer in the Mac and reinstall it.. the change in AE can represent effectively a change of printer.. it is important to make sure that is all up to date.
Beyond that.. USB printers.. ughhh! Consider for two toners you can go and buy a proper network printer.

Unable to connect to an airport extreme 802.11n wifi using airport utility

I have an Airport Extreme 802.11N Wi-Fi, i connect it to my cable router and i can access the internet using the default setting on the WIFI.
However the status light is blinking yellow.
I try to use the Airport utility to connect to the Airport Extreme however i am unable to connect.
The error message as follows" An error occur while trying to access the apple wireless device. Make sure your network connection is valid and try again"
I know that i am connect to the Airport Extreme Wi-Fi, i can browse the internet but i need to access the device to change the security and SSID name etc.
Can anyone help.

Whats the planned topology supposed to look like. What is the status of each router now?

AirPort Extreme (802.11n) & Epson CX3100 Printer Problem

I recently purchased the new AirPort Extreme 802.11n and tried hooking up my Epson Stylus CX3100 to it. It detects the printer but it only prints the first few lines then stops. I check the status window of the printer and I see no error message whatsoever. I have to turn off the printer to force the paper out. The printer prints fine when connected directly to the iMac.
I was using the Gimp printer driver found in my iMac. Since that didin't work, I tried installing the new Intel drivers from Epson. But when I try adding it to me AEBS using the official driver, I get an Error: -9672 message.
I've already updated my AEBS's firmware to 7.1 before I tested the printer, so I'm not sure if it's a firmware issue.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jgrboer wrote:
I try to setup my network with an Airport Extreme FW7.5.1 (from 2010), an Airport Express FW7.4.2 (from 2010) and an Imac.
Your iMac isn't receiving an IP address at all - the 169.254.x.x is "self-assigned" and indicates it is not receiving the IP address from any router. That won't work.
I'm not sure what you intend to do with the Express so leave it unplugged for now. Use Airport Utility, select your Airport Extreme, click "manual setup", then click the Base Station tab. Note the name of the wireless network it's creating.
Then click the Wireless tab. Make sure the Wireless Mode set to "create a wireless network". Next, consider using no Wireless Security at all, until you've sorted out your problems.
Next, click the Airport pane, then click the Internet pane, then click the Internet connection tab. Next to "Connection Sharing" select "share a public IP address".
Click the TCP/IP tab. Configure IPv4 "using DHCP".
Click Update and let it restart.
Make sure your iMac is connected to the wireless network created by your Extreme. It should then get an IP address of 10.0.1.1 and you should be able to connect.
If this works then we can configure your Express to do whatever you want it to do. If it doesn't work write back and we'll try to figure out what's wrong.

Airport Extreme 802.11n dual band SNMP missing physical interfaces

Hi, I'm trying to monitor my new AEBS with snmpwalk on an old MacMini running Debian. I downloaded the mib from Apple and placed it in /usr/share/snmp/mibs. Then I run snmpwalk to see what I could get (I obviously removed the MAC addresses):
brian@minimac:~$ snmpwalk -v 2c -c public -m+AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB 192.168.1.1 1.3.6.1.4.1.63.501
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::sysConfName.0 = STRING: club3313
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::sysConfContact.0 = STRING: Brian Mauter
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::sysConfLocation.0 = STRING:
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::sysConfUptime.0 = INTEGER: 1803154
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::sysConfFirmwareVersion.0 = STRING: 7.5.1
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumber.0 = INTEGER: 3
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessPhysAddress."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = STRING: "(mac addr #1 hidden)"
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessPhysAddress."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = STRING: "(mac addr #2 hidden)"
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessPhysAddress."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = STRING: "(mac addr #3 hidden)"
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessType."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: sta(1)
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessType."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: sta(1)
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessType."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: sta(1)
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessDataRates."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = STRING: 1(b) 2(b) 5(b) 6 9 11(b) 12 18 24 36 48 54
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessDataRates."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = STRING: 1(b) 2(b) 5(b) 6 9 11(b) 12 18 24 36 48 54 MCS: 0-15,43
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessDataRates."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = STRING: 1(b) 2(b) 5(b) 6 9 11(b) 12 18 24 36 48 54 MCS: 0-15,72
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessTimeAssociated."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: 1802714
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessTimeAssociated."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: 1802606
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessTimeAssociated."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: 1759013
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessLastRefreshTime."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: 0
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessLastRefreshTime."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: 0
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessLastRefreshTime."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: 0
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessStrength."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: -83
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessStrength."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: -70
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessStrength."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: -76
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNoise."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: -76
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNoise."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: -96
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNoise."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: -103
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessRate."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: 11
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessRate."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: 39
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessRate."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: 72
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumRX."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: -1
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumRX."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: 1035089
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumRX."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: -1
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumTX."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: -1
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumTX."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: 891819
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumTX."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: -1
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumRXErrors."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: -1
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumRXErrors."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: 102
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumRXErrors."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: -1
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumTXErrors."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: -1
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumTXErrors."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: 97
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::wirelessNumTXErrors."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: -1
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpNumber.0 = INTEGER: 4
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpPhysAddress."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = STRING: "(mac addr #1 hidden)"
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpPhysAddress."(mac addr #4 hidden)" = STRING: "(mac addr #4 hidden)"
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpPhysAddress."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = STRING: "(mac addr #2 hidden)"
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpPhysAddress."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = STRING: "(mac addr #3 hidden)"
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpIpAddress."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = IpAddress: 192.168.1.136
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpIpAddress."(mac addr #4 hidden)" = IpAddress: 192.168.1.100
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpIpAddress."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = IpAddress: 192.168.1.101
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpIpAddress."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = IpAddress: 192.168.1.146
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpClientID."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = ""
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpClientID."(mac addr #4 hidden)" = ""
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpClientID."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = ""
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpClientID."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = ""
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpLeaseTime."(mac addr #1 hidden)" = INTEGER: 77377
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpLeaseTime."(mac addr #4 hidden)" = INTEGER: 50308
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpLeaseTime."(mac addr #2 hidden)" = INTEGER: 85852
AIRPORT-BASESTATION-3-MIB::dhcpLeaseTime."(mac addr #3 hidden)" = INTEGER: 86278
Where is the physicalInterfaces stuff? I have two things plugged in on the LAN ports, a NetGear GS108 switch and the mac mini (statically assigned IP) so I think I should see them via SNMP much like it's mentioned here:
http://people.no-distance.net/ol/olog/2005/03/airport-extreme-express-and-snmp.h tml
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks,
-Brian

Walter Wedler wrote:
AirPort Extreme (802.11n) dual band is reporting problems!
I have an optimum on line cable modem connected to my AirPort Extreme (802.11n) dual band.
Ethernet cables connect it 1. into my new Nehalem Mac Pro, 2. into my back-up Quicksilver PowerMac. I also have 2nd gen. iPod touch works on WiFi.
This set-up has been working well but now I daily get the above error. Sometimes it says also: You have different locations set-up and it asks me to go through the set-up procedure. May be I did the initial set-up incorrect. I don't quite understand "locations" and it's purpose.
Can you tell what's telling you about those locations? An Apple AirPort unit can maintain different "configurations" so that it could be used in different locations without a complete reconfiguration. However, I don't believe they're ever referred to as "locations". On the other hand, a Mac can have multiple "locations" defined in the Network panel of System Preferences. Those can be useful if the Mac is used in different places with different arrangements.
If your AirPort Extreme is having problems the status light on the front will probably be amber. If you launch AirPort Utility and double-click on the AirPort Extreme item on the left, you should be able to see more details about the problem.

Timed Access not working on new Airport Extreme (802.11n).

I bought a new Airport Extreme (802.11n) to use as a router for my network. The network has a mixture of Macs and PCs, using a mixture of wired and wireless connections.
I configured the security settings with on the Airport Extreme to Timed Access. I set the default setting is to No Access.
Three computers are set with "Everyday, Between 8:00am and 11:00pm"; however, when it's 11:00pm, nothing happens. The three computers continue to have access.
I know the MAC addresses I entered are correct. Does anyone know why the Timed Access is not working?

Yes, the printer was initially set the same way it always was on my old router. It used to pop right up on the list. After I switched I was getting communication errors. Ok, new setup, I wasn't worried yet. When I got to the setup window and it a new printer wasn't found I tried updating drivers. No luck. I then used the IPP mode to enter the IP address with the address on the Canon screen. It failed. I then did the same setup telling it which software from the driver list to use. It still could not see it. The odd part is that the Canon can obviously see the router as its LAN setting read active and it is receiving the IP. I have proceeded to play with every setting on the printer and it is back to factory reset. Oh, I should mention that I have also tried to use Canons network setup utility software and it can not find the connection either. So I really think this is a problem within the router. I have seen many complaints about this on other forums, but most were looking to use the usb on the print server. My Airport is nowhere near my printer and I don't want to lose my all-in-one functions. Some think hard lined ethernet is ancient, but it really is a nice setup. Fast and reliable.

Setting up Time Capsule with existing AirPort Extreme 802.11n and AirPort Express.

I already have and am using an AirPort Extreme 802.11n with an AirPort Express. I want to set up a Time Capsule 802.11n. Which is the best way to configure this?

... Which is the best way to configure this?
The answer depends on what you need the TC to accomplish. If all you need it to do is perform Time Machine backups, simply have it join your existing network in client mode. It would be if it were to connect to your existing router (presumably your Extreme), not through an "extended" wireless network (presumably your Express).
If you need the TC to "extend" your network so as to serve additional wireless clients, you can do that also. Configure it to "extend" the network created by your Extreme.
As you can see it's quite versatile.

I have a pc running windows 7. I got an Airport Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi and the printer is now plugged into the Airport. The wireless router works fine but the printer shows as offline in control panel and in word. The printer is a HP LaserJet CP1525nw.

I have a pc running windows 7. I got an Airport Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi and the printer is now plugged into the Airport. The Airport works fine but the printer shows as offline in control panel and in word. The printer is a HP LaserJet CP1525nw.

+For now I have it set to Share Public IP address - Is this correct for my Network Setup with The Airport Extreme being the only router being used ?+
This would be the correct setting if the AirPort Extreme is connected to a simple modem (one ethernet port).
*Settings I have Enabled*
5 GHz name indicates that you have elected to use the option to assign a separate name to the 5 GHz network. This will allow you to "tell" compatible computers to connect to that network, rather than the slower 2.4 GHz network
Use Wide Channels is recommended for 5 GHz operation.
Interference Robustness often does more harm than good and should not be used unless you know you are in a area with a lot of wireless networks and you feel that your network is experiencing interference issues from a nearby network.

Not able to see disk connected to AirPort Extreme 802.11n

I just installed my AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wireless Base station. Wireless internet works like a charm, however, I cannot see my external hard disk when it is connected to the base station (amber light blinking and when checking the problem, I am told that "Disk needs repair"). When connecting the hard disk directly to the PC, I have no problem seeing the data. Any tips or tricks out there... ?
AirPort Extreme 802.11n Windows XP

I finally got my 500 GB Western Digital MyBook USB drive to work by reformatting it to HFS+ format.
Of course, before I could do that, I had to copy all my files onto another hard drive. That job took a day to accomplish.
I work with Poser, and have a lot of content installed... We're talking thousands of files.
Once the drive was reformatted to HFS+ format, I copied everything back over. That took another day. Then I connected to the AEBS.
The USB drive was immediately recognized. It was incredibly easy to access the USB drive on my PCs. It required no effort on my part, except to supply the password.
In the end, I've decided this effort is a failure.
The drive is way too slow for my needs. Also, one of my vital Poser utilities (CorrectReference Pro) will not work properly with the USB drive on the AEBS.
I am currently in the process of copying all those files over to two external USB hard drives attached to my other PC.
Then I plan to unmount my 500 GB MyBook drive, and reformat it back to NTFS. I'll let the Notebook PC have it on a direct connection again.
I have a couple "junk" External Hard drives that are 160 GB. Maybe I'll use one of those as an Airport disk...
But I won't be using the Airport disk for anything important. It's too slow.

Connecting AirPort Express to AirPort Extreme 802.11n

The following steps helped me set up an AirPort Express base station connected to a set of wireless speakers with my new AirPort Extreme 802.11n base station. I’m posting this because the process was not entirely intuitive, at least not to me.
I’ll assume you have set up the AP Extreme base station to connect to the internet and run your home network and that you are connected to your wireless network.
Make sure you set-up the AP Extreme base station to broadcast in 802.11n + 802.11b/g modes, i.e. both at once. You will also have to check he setting that allows the newtork to be extended.
Reset the AP Express base station so that in runs on the factory defaults by pressing the reset button with a paper clip. Wait for it to completely restart.
Launch the AirPort Utility. You should see both your AP Extreme and AP Express base stations in the left hand column. Click on the AP Express base station you just reset. When it asks to switch wireless networks do so. Then hit continue.
On the next screen select “Connect to my current wireless network” option and hit continue.
On the following screen select the “Extend the range of my AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express network” and hit continue. Do NOT select the “Join my wireless network” option even though it says this is how you connect to wireless speakers. This is the part that was not obvious to me. When I tried this the AirPort Express base station flashed orange and wouldn’t connect despite waiting 30 minutes.
Chose the network you wish to extend from the drop down menu. My keychain supplied the password for the network.
Give your base station a name and hit continue.
Select the main base station in the list provided. This is the one connected to the internet and hit ok.
The Airport Utility software will configure the network to accept the AirPort Express base station.
Now all that’s left is to connect your wireless speakers to the AirPort Exppress base station. You can now play music through AirTunes while being connected to your fast 802.11n network.

I recently setup an Airport Express in conjuction with my Extreme Base Station. I'm not really understanding how this method enables 802.11n connection speeds (via Base Station) to the internet and also allow streaming music through the Express at 802.11b/g. It's my understanding that if you want to be able to access the internet AND stream music at the same time the Express needs to join the network. In order for the Express to join the network (able to recognize the Base Station)...the Base station needs to be changed from 802.11n only to 802.11n (802.11b/g compatable)....which essentially means your connecting to the internet at 802.11b/g. If your wanting to keep 802.11n only on the base station...you would have to create a seperate network via the Express to stream music. What this means is you CANNOT access the internet and stream music at the same time. You would have to manually change Airport in the taskbar to do one or the other.
Am I off base here? If I am missing something please let me know...because it would be great to be able to connect to the internet at 802.11n only with a multi-case rate set to 23Mbps vs. the 11Mbps (maximum) of the 802.11b/g compatable option.
I guess what is confusing me is that my setup is basically the same as what was described above..minus having the "Extended Network" being enabled. How does extending the network change things?

Help needed connecting Iomega Minimax Ext HDD to Airport Extreme 802.11n

Would appreciate if someone can help me with the following task. After researching and trying several things, I have not succeed in resolving the issue.
I want to connect a Iomega MiniMax Ext HDD (for Mac) to my (Airport Extreme 802.11n + Time Capsule) box using the USB port at the back of my Airport Extreme. Then I want to access the Ext HDD wirelessly as a drive on my Macbook (snow leopard OS). I was told this was possible at the Apple Store...but have failed so far.
Any suggestions so far

Hello smitra. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
The following are the basic steps for sharing an external USB drive attached to either an 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn) or a Time Capsule (TC):
o Plug the hard disk into the USB port on the back of the base station.
o Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Mac, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows
o Select your base station, and then, choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu.
o Click Disks in the toolbar, and then, click File Sharing.
o Choose “With a disk password,” or “With base station password” if you want to secure the shared disk with a password, or choose “With accounts” if you want to secure the disk using accounts. If you choose to use accounts, click Configure Accounts, click the Add "+" button, and then enter a name and password for each user that will access the disk. For simplicity, I would recommend using the "With a disk password" option.
o Choose “Not allowed,” “Read only,” or “Read and write” to assign guest access to the disk.
o Select the “Share disks over Ethernet WAN port” checkbox if you want to provide remote access to the disk over the WAN port.
You should now be able to find this drive within Finder under the SHARED category.

To extend AirPort Extreme 802.11n

Wanting to extend the range of my AirPort Extreme 802.11n (version 7.4.2)
I have a Airport Express as trial also a 802.11n. AirPort Utility has a lot of trouble finding the Express. When AirPort Utility does find it and I want to set up the Express I have to switch from the Extreme to the Express. Unfortunate side-effect is that AirPort Utility then looses track of the Extreme and I can't "join" the Express as Utility can't find anything to join.
As I have the Express on trial of a friend I did the normal reset (button for 10 sec) and even the factory reset (unplug, press reset button while plugging in) however I did notice it still had his settings. Changed those but as I said before it seems for AirPort Utility is is either or instead of both.

Based on your description, it sounds like the AXn is configured to join the wireless network created by the AEBSn ... not extend it.
The following would be the basic setup steps for extending a wireless network:
o If practical, place the base stations in near proximity to each other during the setup phase. Once done, move them to their desired locations.
o Open AirPort Utility and select the base station that will connect to the Internet.
o Choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu, or double-click the base station to open the configuration in a separate window. Enter the base station password if necessary.
o Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then click Wireless.
o Choose “Create a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then select the “Allow this network to be extended” checkbox.
o Next, select the base station that will extend this network, and choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu, or double-click the base station to open its configuration in a separate window. Enter the base station password if necessary.
o Choose “Extend a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then choose the network you want to extend from the Network Name pop-up menu.
o Enter the base station network and base station password is necessary.
o Click Update to update the base station with new network settings.
(ref: Page 46 of "Designing AirPort Networks Using AirPort Utility.)

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