Airport/U-Verse Configuration

Okay, I've spent way more hours than I'd like to admit trying to properly set up my network. Here's what I'm trying to do. I've got a 3801HGV Residential Gateway, an Airport Extreme (MC340LL/A), and an Apple TV. I just got a new Macbook Air and I'd like to be able to remotely access the external hard drives I've connected to the AE. I have the ethernet properly connected but what I have struggled with is the right combination of settings in Airport Uitilty. The problem is that I would like to be able to use AirPlay via the Apple TV but I am only able to get that to work if I bridge the Airport to the RG. However, Back to my Mac only works if I'm set up with the DHCP-NAT router mode and then AirPlay worn't work. I've tried opening the proper ports for Airplay but still can't see it. I've tried static IPs, DHCP reservations, etc but honestly don't truly understand what that all means. Can someone please help a networking noob? Thank you!

I haven't tested this, but these instructions might be what you're needing:
http://matthewmuro.com/2013/07/18/setting-up-an-airport-extreme-with-att-u-verse /

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Just can't get Airport Express to configure: it worked at my mum's, but not at home!

Hello helpful people,
I am really hoping someone can think of what's going wrong with my set up. I keep getting an error message "an unexpected error occurred, please try again" when i try to do my configuration. I only want it to stream music from my ipad to my stereo. I would really prefer to do the set up only using an ipad, if at all possible.
I was given a shiny new Airport Express for Christmas. As i was staying at my mum's for two weeks, I plugged it into her stereo, and got it working. This was configured to join her existing wifi network, using only my iPad to set it up. The airport utility software was not used, as i didn't know it existed. All worked fine.
It looks as if my router is running WEP. So i gather i need airport utility to configure it. Airport utility says it can't detect a base station anywhere, even when inches away. There don't seem to be any options to get it to work differently.
I have reset and factory reset the device many times.
Some level of wireless access must be working on it, as it appears on my wireless list as a possible "set up airport express base station"
I go through the menus to set it up in the same way as at my mum's: selecting my existing wifi network to add it into, setting up a new base station password, and then watching and waiting.
Among the different resets and re-attempts i have done, it varies slightly in behaviour: the last time it failed it didn't get as far as asking for my wifi password.
After the error message i can't "try again" as suggested. It wipes out my wifi access, so i need to delete my existing wifi network (on the ipad) and re-add it to get an internet connection back again. I need to do a reset to get the "configure new base station" message back.
The differences between the two houses:
The stereo connection is different in the two houses: single 3.5mm jack into mum's; 3.5mm jack split into two needed for our stereo. I know it says you need to plug into the stereo first (and I have), but surely the device doesn't care which cable i use?
At my house, the wireless router and airport box are within 4m of each other. At my mother's it's more like 20m.
My wireless router is from O2 (now Sky), my mother's is plusnet.

It looks as if my router is running WEP.
Virtually no security at all there, as there are numerous free utilities available on the Internet that will crack a WEP network in seconds. You might as well run the network wide open, since WEP offers about the same level of protection.
You will not be able to configure the Express using an iPhone, iPad, or any version of AirPort Utility that is 6.x or higher with your router set to use WEP "security". They will not work with WEP, since it is so long out of date and non-secure.
An older version of AirPort Utility 5.x might allow you to configure the Express using WEP security, but with no protection anyway, this would be of little value.
See if your router can be configured to use WPA2 Personal security or WPA/WPA2 Personal security. If it can, then you will be able to use an iPhone, iPad, or any version of AirPort Utility to configure the Express in just a few minutes.
If your router cannot be configured to use stronger current WPA settings, now might be a very good time to ask your service provider for a new router.

Hi, I just bought a new Macbook Pro 15" with SSD 256 Gb and its almost a brand new a while ago i was trying to connect to my home wireless network it said that your airport is not configured then I restarted the system but it didn't restart it shows the "

Hi,
I just bought a new Macbook Pro 15" with SSD 256 Gb and its almost a brand-new (the 4th time to use the device) a while ago i was trying to connect to my home wireless network it said that the connection is timed out so i clicked the airport sign on the top it said that your airport is not configured then I restarted the system but it didn't restarted it showed the grey screen with the apple logo and the spinning wheel for more than 10min so I tried the force shutdown by pressing the power button till it switched off I waited for 5min then pressed the power button to start or boot the system and again the grey screen with the apple logo and the spinning wheel, I waited for more than 20min nothing changed, any solution please?
Your help is really appreciated"

Thanks a lot i followed the instructions for safe mode (i found out that i was pressing the C button after restarting) i did whats written there but the repair couldn't be performed so in addition i needed to re-formate the HD so i erased the volume and then repaired the disk--> quite disk utilities --> start the installation from the installation DVD.
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Macbook cannot find airport extreme to configure it

macbook pro cannot find airport extreme to configure it to join an existing network.

By default, the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) will be broadcasting a wireless network with a name like, Apple Network NNNNNN. Be sure that the MBP is connected to this wireless network BEFORE trying to access with the AirPort Utility.
If this still doesn't work, try temporarily connecting the AX directly to the MBP by Ethernet, and then, try accessing it with the AirPort Utility.

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Hi
I have been using an airport express for a few months now and it has been working fine. Last night it stopped working and I tried to fix it but I think I have made matters worse! It is now telling me that airport is not configured and doesn't even recognise that I have an airport express plugged in in the same room (when I turn on the airport utility it says it can't find any wireless airport devices).
I'm really stuck as to what to do now and was hoping someone could help me as I am relying on being plugged into the ethernet at the moment which is thoroughly annoying!
Thanks

You need to give us a bit more information.
1. When you fixed it, did you reset it?
2. Does your express "join" your network through another router?
3. When you look for access points broadcasting in your neighbourhood, do you see it?
4. Is the light green on the AX, or is it blinking yellow?
I'm guessing here ...
If you reset the AX, it is probably broadcasting as an independent access point that is separate from your main access point. You will have to connect to your AX through ethernet cable, and reconfigure it to join and existing network (that being the network created by your primary access point.)

HT1218 my time machine no longer appears in airport utility "No configured AirPort base stations have been found."

my time machine no longer appears in airport utility "No configured AirPort base stations have been found."

Basic troubleshooting: start with a "hard reset" - hold its reset button depressed continuously, about five seconds, until your TC's LED flashes rapidly. After a moment or two it will flash amber, slowly. You will then need to reconfigure it using AirPort Utility.
This does not affect your Time Machine backups.
If its LED remains illuminated amber without blinking after several minutes, it may have a problem you will be unable to fix. In that event, try another "hard reset".

AirPort Admin Utility - Configuration Error - no support in Support

Receive the following dialog box when opening Airport Admin Utility / Configure on my Airport Extreme. Am running OSX 10.4.11 and Apple Base Station 7.2.1
Configuration Error
This version of Airport Admin Utility does not support this base station. You can't update the software for this base station, but you may be able to make configuration changes to it. Please go to www.apple.com/support to locate a newer version of the Airport Admin Utility.
[] No longer warn me for this base station [Continue]
Cannot get out of this with the Continue option and cannot locate a newer version of the utility. Please advise, thanks.

You can update to Airport Utility 5.2.1 with this set of updates:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airportbasestationupdate2007002formac.htm l

Should airport express be configured with the same network as my existing router

Should airport express be configured with the same network name as my Verizon router.

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.
An Airport can "extend" the WiFi created by another Airport. It can not extend a non-Apple WiFi. You need TWO Airport units, one to function as the main radio and the other to function as an extender. I used two Express units.
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!

Imac will not connect to Airport Extreme when configured WPA/WPA2

Imac will not connect to Airport Extreme when configured WPA/WPA2
Posted: Jul 5, 2007 8:22 PM Reply
I just got my Imac to connect to the internet using my Airport Extreme but only by using WEP. I had my Windows XP SP2 machines connecting using WPA/WPA2 with no problem. The Imac will not connect using anything other than WEP, and 1 of the XP machines will not connect using WEP.(I have not tried the other XP machines) I had to set the Airport Extreme for an open network in order to let both computers access the shared hard drive and access the internet.
I don't know what the problem might be and would appreciate any suggestions.
MacBookPro, Imac Mac OS X (10.3.9) Fujitsu tablet PC, 2 XP desktops

hehe...on the visuals. I figured it out already, and I have the old airport card. However, I did a chat with Apple support and while we were chatting I found a USB adapter with MAC drivers which will work. It is:
Hawking Technology HWUG1A Wireless-G USB Adapter with Removable Antenna for Macintosh
Manufacturer Part# HWUG1A
That is the only adapter that actually does WPA/WPA2 that I can find that is for a Mac and not just an older USB that only does WEP. It surprises me that Apple does not have a USB product like this. Anyway, for $56 including shipping, I will have it by Monday or Tuesday. Pretty cool.
Thank you so much for your assistance. It is appreciated.
Lynn

'An unexpected error occurred' using AirPort Utility to configure an Extreme

Hi all, I've been fighting with this problem for a while. I have a 2011 Mac Mini running OS X 10.7.5 and AirPort Ulility 6.2. I also have a new-ish AirPort Extreme A1408. They've never really seemed to work properly together. The only way to configure the device is to manually launch the AirPort Utility, go "file > configure other" and enter the password "public" to log in and manually change the settings.
If I hard-reset (which I've been doing to troubleshoot another issue) and simply choose "Other AirPort Base Stations (1)" I can see my router in the drop-down. It goes through the process of gathering information and joining the default wireless network (I'm using the unsecured default right now as a matter of fact), but then the process ends with 'An unexpected error occurred'. Even with that message displayed, the default wi-fi connection stays up (clicking cancel kills the wi-fi connection immediately).
I can always go back through the "file > configure other" process and set it up manually, but then it never appears in the AirPort Utility as a connected base station - all I see is a green light for Internet and a "No configured base stations have been found" message.
Here's what I'm seeing in the Console:
13-05-25 11:12:27.000 PM kernel: MacAuthEvent en1 Auth result for: 20:c9:d0:20:4c:10 MAC AUTH succeeded
13-05-25 11:12:27.000 PM kernel: wlEvent: en1 en1 Link UP virtIf = 0
13-05-25 11:12:27.000 PM kernel: AirPort: Link Up on en1
13-05-25 11:12:27.000 PM kernel: en1: BSSID changed to 20:c9:d0:20:4c:10
13-05-25 11:12:27.889 PM configd: network configuration changed.
13-05-25 11:12:27.914 PM UserEventAgent: CaptiveNetworkSupport:CaptivePublishState:1211 en1 - Probe
13-05-25 11:12:27.914 PM UserEventAgent: CaptiveNetworkSupport:CaptiveStartDetect:2322 Bypassing probe on Apple Network 204c0f because signature is in the known good cache
13-05-25 11:12:27.915 PM UserEventAgent: CaptiveNetworkSupport:CaptivePublishState:1211 en1 - Unknown
13-05-25 11:12:27.923 PM configd: network configuration changed.
13-05-25 11:20:29.000 PM kernel: wlEvent: en1 en1 Link DOWN virtIf = 0
13-05-25 11:20:29.000 PM kernel: AirPort: Link Down on en1. Reason 8 (Disassociated because station leaving).
13-05-25 11:20:29.795 PM UserEventAgent: CaptiveNetworkSupport:CaptivePublishState:1211 en1 - PreProbe
13-05-25 11:20:29.806 PM configd: network configuration changed.
Looks like after I open AirPort Utility, the connection to the default wireless network is established, the system goes to probe the base station, says "nope I know this guy already", then the process spits out the 'An unexpected error occurred' message, I click "cancel", and the link is dropped.
Does anyone know why my AirPort does this? Is it a network configuration setting somewhere in the Mac? I've had this thing for a while and of course decided to dive into the Apple ecosystem entirely dropping to a single Windows gaming rig, only to find that the special magic doesn't work for me

Read this please, before assuming your AirPort Extreme is broken. The links at the end will likely resolve your issues. First try to rollback your AirPort's firmware to 6.1.1, which should restore your Internet connectivity. If it does, but you'd rather have the most recent upgrade available, follow the steps given in the following links, 6.1.3 should work fine for you then.
After numerous attempts by apple IT reps to persuade me that my modem was somehow the cause of my AirPort Extreme broadcasted WiFi network suddenly losing connectivity after the 6.1.3update, I found the truth that helped me to correct my own problem, and successfully use 6.1.3 rather than the rolled back version 6.1 i had been forced to resort to.
If rolling back your Airport's firmware fixes your connectivity issue, or your dns server has been erased by the update to 6.1.3, I speculate that these links will help you out greatly.
It turned out, that this was A KNOWN ISSUE to Apple! With an actual fix Published by Apple themselves! They've just got it hidden away because they must have wanted to drive me to the brink of insanity. . Luckily for Apple I worked with an amazing rep *(Thelma) who at least acted as if she didn't think I was a crazy person. I found the fix on my own after 16 grueling, redundant and fruitless, hours of troubleshooting (time wasting) with "senior" Apple techs.
Let me tell you, 'I told you so' has never sounded so sweet. (Thelma) was ****** that no one in the company bothered to fill her in on this issue or solution and had her support send me a new AirPort just before I discovered the fix. After the discovery, she told me not to bother sending either back, and apologized for the run around that took up weeks of my life.
With out further ado and with thanks to Softpedia for posting the info-
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Airport-Time-Capsule-7-6-3-Affects-IPv6-Tunneling -328680.shtml
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-Releases-Fix-for-IPv6-Tunnel-Error-Under-Ai rPort-7-6-3-331186.shtml
*name(s) changed to protect the competent
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I recently installed 1 Airport Extreme and 4 Airport Express' which I configured to "Join the Network" for the Airport Extreme acting as Base Station. I have to configure these in an "L" shaped fashion with the base station acting as the tip of the shorter end of the L (given where the modem feed is located). I am currently getting light signal strength on the furthest reaching Express (1 of 3 bars). I configured each of the Express' to "join the network" of the base station Airport Extreme. Is this is the correcct configuration to maximize signal strength, or should I have selected the closet Airport Express as the device to extend off of to obtain maximum signal? Any insight is greatly appreciated. These are all the latest Airport devices (purchsed two days ago).

Thanks for the clarification. I would try the "join" configuration for the "Far AX" to see if everything will function as you require.
If devices do need more wireless signal strength in the area of the "Far AX", (and due to obstructions between the "Far AX" and the AirPort Extreme), you would need to connect the "Far AX" to the AirPort Extreme using an ethernet connection and configure it to "create a wireless network" using the same network name, security and password as the rest of the wireless network.
If you can't run an ethernet cable, you might want to take a look at a pair of ethernet powerline adapters to allow the AC wiring in your home to transmit the ethernet signal. Post back if you need more information on this type of configuration.
There is always some bandwidth loss when devices use wireless to "extend" due to the overhead of receiving a wireless signal and then having to re-broadcast it. With an AX, on average, it's about 10-15% per device. So, with 3 AX devices set up to "extend", the bandwidth on the network is going to drop 30-40% or so. That's really not as bad as it might sound.
One of the advantages of connecting an AX to a main base station using an ethernet connection is that maximum bandwidth on the network is maintained. That's why commercial networks are designed with each wireless access point connecting back to a main router using an ethernet connection. "Extending" devices can then be located exactly were they are needed and you don't have to worry about them having a strong signal to connect back to a hub using wireless only.
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good morning yesterday i bought an Airport express device.when I tried to install it ,the yellow light never stop falshing,for that was impossible to me to configure airport express.Do you have any idea to solve this bad problem?please help me!.thanks a lot.

Hi Irenefromitaly,
have you tried to configure your Airport Express via Cable? That's faster and easier.
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greetings
squob

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Jeff

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Hi folks -
I know this is probably an idiotic question, so I apologize.
My cable modem is in the attic of my house, along with my Netgear router, connected to a Windows XP machine. My iMac is in the living room and connects wirelessly to that router, along with my Tivo and wireless printer.
I want to use an Airport Extreme, rather than the Netgear router, but can I configure the Airport from the PC, or does it only allow setup from a Mac? I have no cable modem connection near the iMac, so that isn't really an option.
Thanks for input.
--Dan

Dan,
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http://wsidecar.apple.com/cgi-bin/nph-reg3rdpty1.pl/product=07310&cat=1&platform =osx&method=sa/AirPortSetup.exe
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Gino

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