Airport Extreme using internal dial up modem

Last weekend I bought my mom a new macbook. This is her first computer ever and her first time ever even seeing the internet.
Unfortualtely she lives way out in the boonies and only has access to a dial-up ISP (unless she wants to spend an obscene amount of $$$). I bought her an airport extreme specifically because it has a built-in modem.
The problem I am running into is that I have no idea how to set up her airport connection to use the internal modem in the airport extreme. So far I have sucessfully set a network and connected to it. However when I want to connect to the internet it simply does not dial up. I have looked at the instructions and on the internet and cannot find any info to make the internal modem active. Can anyone give me step-by-step instructions to do this.
What really stinks is that I live in Chicago and my mom lives in the outskirts of Dallas. So I will need to get her fixed up next time I see her. Right now I have her working on a usb modem which is working fine, but I want her to have the freedom of wireless. (Plus I spent 200 bucks to get it for her). Thanks for any help!
Dennis
Macbook   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

The AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) does not support initial dial-up with wired clients. (ref: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301209) So, if, per chance, you attempted a dial-up connection while connected to the AEBS with a wired client that would be the reason.
Setup of the AEBS for dial-up Internet access: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106717
PPP FAQs: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106433

Similar Messages

  • Sharing Internet via Airport Extreme using a USB wireless modem

    I have had to go to NextG access using a USB modem (only option). We previously succesfully had the second iMac sharing the internet connection on an ethernet-connected wireless service. Now, I cannot get the other iMac to share the connection, because there is no option to choose the USB modem.
    Another problem is the USB modem is top-dog - it won't connect unless I turned off anything else using anything remotely looking like wireless (even when I have my bluetooth phone connected to another USB hub). I can connect to the NextG network after disconnecting everything else and THEN reconnect, but I just can't get the Internet sharing going. I have also had the iMac freezing, demanding a power-off-power-on (unheard of in my experience!).
    Is there any remedy for the Internet sharing at all? Configuring a different channel or something on Airport? Using one of the other config options?
    I think there are something like USB-to-Ethernet adaptors (pretty costly here in Australia) and don't want to shell out for one if it doesn't work. Same with a third-party router. I also wondered if I should just forget about using Airport completely and run a few metres of crossover cable?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

    Hi Steven, I know this question has been answered and is a couple of months old but I think you may be able to help with my set up? I have a Thomson speedtouch 510 v6 modem router provided by Karoo (UK). My other Belkin N modem router has just bust [again] so the Speedtouch is my old faithful backup device. Now, i've never been able to get on ichat with the Belkin as its a mimo n speed and this is apparently not compatible; So i'm now on ethernet with the st510 and have just set up ports for ichat thanks to a thread called http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2719419&#2719419.
    What I want to know from you (because I really need a wireless router to get me off this ethernet support system and back on airport) is how you're getting on with the st510 / airport extreme combo now and can you use ichat on it? If so does your connection doctor say full cone in network settings or something else? As I say, I really want to use ichat and have never been able to in 3 years of owning my Macbook Pro. Hope to hear back from you Steven. Regards Steph

  • No Internet via Airport Extreme and Speedtouch Ethernet DSL modem

    I've recently purchased a McBook pro and wanted to create a wireless network. I have a new Airport Extreme Base Station and have successfully set that up, but with no internet connection!
    I can get a perfect connection by hardwiring either of my machines to the DSL Modem directly (via Ethernet cable), but when i connect the Airport Extreme to the DSL Modem via ethernet there is no internet.
    After a bit of research i'm wondering if there is a "bridge" issue... though i have no idea what that means or how to resolve it. Can anyone help?
    Details:
    Airport Extreme 802.11n
    Speedtouch DSL Modem (Thomson ST510 v6)
    G5 Power PC Tower (10.4.11) will connect to the Airport Extreme via ethernet, currently connects to the DSL modem via ethernet.
    MacBook Pro (10.6.4) will connect wirelessly. can currently connect to the internet through the DSL modem via ethernet.
    Dynamic IP via ISP connection via PPPoa

    Hi Steven, I know this question has been answered and is a couple of months old but I think you may be able to help with my set up? I have a Thomson speedtouch 510 v6 modem router provided by Karoo (UK). My other Belkin N modem router has just bust [again] so the Speedtouch is my old faithful backup device. Now, i've never been able to get on ichat with the Belkin as its a mimo n speed and this is apparently not compatible; So i'm now on ethernet with the st510 and have just set up ports for ichat thanks to a thread called http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2719419&#2719419.
    What I want to know from you (because I really need a wireless router to get me off this ethernet support system and back on airport) is how you're getting on with the st510 / airport extreme combo now and can you use ichat on it? If so does your connection doctor say full cone in network settings or something else? As I say, I really want to use ichat and have never been able to in 3 years of owning my Macbook Pro. Hope to hear back from you Steven. Regards Steph

  • How do you upload firmware to Airport extreme with the following message: This version of AirPort Utility requires this AirPort Extreme use firmware version 7.3.1 or later. Use AirPort Utility 5.6 to update this base station. I'm using airport utility 6.0

    The airport extreme at my parent's house has not had its firmware update in some time and it keeps dropping the internet connection and needing to be reset.
    I went to update firmware and opened up airport utilities (I'm running airport 6.0 on Mountain Lion, 10.7.4).  Everytime I open the airport utility I get the following message: "
    This version of AirPort Utility requires this AirPort Extreme use firmware version 7.3.1 or later. Use AirPort Utility 5.6 to update this base station. AirPort Utility 5.6 is available at AirPort Service and Support.
    I've followed the link and tried to update firmwares but none are available and the print says that airport utility will look to see if firmware are available and load them as necessary when prompted by user.
    One link said the only way to solve this problem is open up Airport Utility 5.6. I tried to do this, but 5.6 is not supported on Mountain Lion and couldn't be opened up.
    I'm getting the exact same message on my other computer, a Mac Air.
    So basically, can't download new firmware and am stuck with a ****** airport extreme that needs to keep being reset, a factory reset, in order to use the internet, but then continues to give me the same message.
    Thanks!

    See this article for instructions on how to install AirPort Utility 5.6 for Lion on Mountain Lion:
    http://www.macworld.com/article/1167965/mountain_lion_and_the_ancient_airport_ba se_station.html

  • How do I access an external hard drive attached to an Airport Extreme using the Finder's "Go to the folder" feature?

    How do I access an external hard drive attached to an Airport Extreme using the Finder's "Go to the folder" feature?
    I have an external hard drive attached to my Airport Extreme and I can access it just fine through Finder.  I would like to be able to keyboard navigate to it in an efficient manner.  I tried to use the "Go to the folder" feature but was unable to.
    I had tried dragging the drive to the Network folder but the shortcut it created does not lead to the drive's contents...it seems to lead right back to the parent directory:
    I hope I explained the question well.  Thank you for all of your help and time in tending to my inquiry.

    Cant you set up "back to my mac" then go to finder preferences and put a check mark under everything under the shared location. Also set up back to my mac on your airport extreme.

  • HT1145 The airport extreme used with my iMac is not seeing my other devices...anybody, please?

    The airport extreme used with my iMac is not seeing my iPhone 5, iPad (third generation) or my windows based PC.  When I open the airport utility it shows only the internet and my iMac.  It does not identify the others.  Any thoughts?  Thanks

    Hi DaileyT,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    For more information on this, take a look at this article:
    When do Apple wireless devices appear in AirPort Utility?
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3624
    Troubleshooting missing devices
    If your Apple wireless device doesn't show up in the wireless device list, try the following:
    Check to see that the device is turned on.
    Check that the device is connected to the network via Ethernet or in wireless range of your computer.
    Make sure the device has had adequate time to start up and become discoverable. In the case of Apple wireless devices that are not connected via Ethernet, AirPort Utility scans for new devices once every 15 seconds. From the time a device becomes discoverable (typically around one minute), it could take up to another 15 seconds before the device is displayed in the list.
    If you have just configured a new Apple Wireless device, upgraded the firmware, selected "Restore Default Settings..." or have hard reset and configured an Apple wireless device and it does not show up in AirPort Utility after restarting, you may have an incorrect setting. You may want to hard reset the unit and set it up again.
    If you are connected to a specific wireless network, all Apple wireless devices which make up that network will appear. However, if you "Restore Default Settings..." from AirPort Utility, or hard reset a device that is out of physical wireless range of the computer, you will need to move the device closer the computer to configure it again.
    Best of luck,
    Mario

  • Why does my airport extreme not recognize my cable modem anymore?

    Why does my airport extreme not recognize my cable modem anymore?

    Have you tried resetting the modem? Power it down and let it rest a moment, then power it back up again.
    Also, some ISPs require physically detaching their cable from the modem for it to be fully reset. Literally unscrew it from the modem. Try that, in conjunction with powering it down.
    Don't do anything with your Extreme, other than powering it down too, in the event the modem reset does not help. Reconfiguring it may be necessary but this is not justified quite yet.

  • Using a dial-up modem

    I guess I'm posting this out of sheer desperation, although it sounds like there isn't anything that can be done.  I moved to the DC area last November and before signing an 18-month lease, I contacted Verizon directly, and my building also contacted their local Verizon rep to ensure that I would have no problems using a dial-up modem connection.  I was very upfront about what I needed the line for and was given every assurance that everything would be fine.  
    Unfortunately, my fax modem is prone to constant disconnects, and I've been told by Verizon tech support that they can't run copper to the premesis.  I need the line to perform closed captioning for television.  Closed captioning still uses antequated technology which involves the text of what's being said on the program to be transmitted from my home to the TV station via the phone lines.  The modem regularly disconnects at 32 and 37 past the hour -- that's almost guaranteed -- as well as other times.
    So long story short, Verizon tells me everything is fine until I sign a lease and sign up for service and tech support basically tells me there's nothing that can be done.  It's my livlihood that's on the line and there's nothing I can do about it. If by some miracle someone knows of something I can do to make a data transmission connection stable on fiberoptic lines, I'd be very grateful.  I've tried just about every fix I possibly can.
    Thanks.

    Some people find by changing the error correction settings or speed on the modems, you can improve the reliability of a modem over FiOS voice. Realistically it shouldn't be causing a problem. Have you tried tinkering with the modem's settings if at all possible?
    ========
    The first to bring me 1Gbps Fiber for $30/m wins!

  • Unable to connect Brother printer to Airport Extreme using USB

    Hi, I recently bought a Brother HL-2270DW printer, which has 802.11 b/g wireless capabilities.  My airport extreme (2008 model) is set to 802.11 n (5 ghz), so I can't set-up the printer wirelessly to the airport extreme without changing to 802.11 b/g.  Instead I'm fine hooking up the printer to the airport extreme using a USB.  When I first turn on the printer, I can print from my Macbook, but after a few minutes, the printer goes offline and has to be turned off/on.  When I try to Open Printer Utility, there is a connection error.  I have the right driver installed, and I can print fine for a few minutes after turning on the printer, and all the time when the printer is connected to the Macbook directly using the USB.  I would like to use the printer by connecting it to the airport extreme using the USB or Ethernet.  Any help would be much appreciated, thanks,

    Please explain exactly what you're experiencing that leads you to claim that.
    The current firmware of the TiVo Premier is easily confused about whether it's connected to the Internet or not.  In my experience, a TiVo unit will quickly regain its senses and decide that it really is connected.

  • This version of AirPort Utility requires this AirPort Extreme use firmware version 7.3.1 or later. Go to AirPort Service and Support for more information.

    I am trying to update my Airport Extreme. I go into the Airport Utility and this is the message attached I get when clicking on it.
    "This version of AirPort Utility requires this AirPort Extreme use firmware version 7.3.1 or later. Go to AirPort Service and Support for more information." That;s it.
    I guess I can hard reset it, but this seems weird. Any advice would be nice.
    Thank you.

    Dear Bob, I have same problem:
    "This version of AirPort Utility requires this AirPort Extreme use firmware version 7.3.1 or later. Go to AirPort Service and Support for more information."
    My MBAir is running OSX 10.9.3 and the AIrPort Extreme I'm trying to use is A1143.
    Thanks

  • I bought an Apple Airport Extreme used and it did not come with any software disks. how would make it work without the software disk?

    Bought an Apple Airport Extreme used and it did not come with any discs. Do i need any discs? or is there another way to setup this airport without using a software disc?

    You can download the setup manual and software that you need.
    Look on the bottom of the AirPort Extreme for the Model Number.  It's A.......  something.
    Post back with the model number and the exact operating system you are running on your Mac or PC.

  • I am installing airport extreme using my pc what is the latest version of software i should use

    I am installing airport extreme using my pc what is the latest version of software for airport extreme should  I use?

    AirPort Utility 5.6 for Windows.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1547

  • Does Airport extreme include a built in modem ??

    Does Airport Extreme include a built in modem??

    None of the current Apple AirPorts include a built in modem.

  • Does airport extreme or any of the modems work with tds?

    Does airport extreme or any of the modems work with tds?

    Sorry. What do you mean by "tds"?
    Also, Airport Extreme is not a "modem". It is a router.
    Please rephrase your question.

  • Airport Extreme (older A1034) Dial-Up using Vista

    I have an older iMac and use an Airport Extreme model A1034 to connect via dial-up to the internet via the airport's built in modem. I have networked a friend's notebook, which running windows Vista, so we can share files, etc. Is there a way to have Vista use the airport's modem to connect to the internet?

    well it seem apple over look this issue which i am dealing with to as my mom still has a windows machine.
    but Java app to the rescue: http://gicl.cs.drexel.edu/people/sevy/airport/#Hangup
    you need to download Java.
    Also if anyone find the .net version i am looking for it.

Maybe you are looking for