Airport Vs Ethernet

Hello.
My computer has been repaired twice for the Nvidia problem. They changed the mainboard after the first problem but after only one month, they had to do it again since the problem came back... Thanks Nvidia!
All that to say that what follows happens more often since the reparation:
When I use ethernet, the connection is made in a few seconds and everything is running full speed compared to when I use airport (even sitting next to the station), which finds the connection but somedays takes a while just to attribute an IP adress and after that, I can't surf (after 5 minutes of charging, a light text-only version of the site appears)...
It can't come from the wifi station since there are two other PCs in the room and they surf through wifi at fullspeed. I've repaired the authorisations, made all the upgrades, tried to erase the PRAM, to launch in safe mode...
So... I don't think this is coming from the reparation since it was here before. But this is true that the reparation made it more recurrent. Is there something else I could try ?
Thanks

Take the computer back for service.

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Hello, I'm new to Mac's as well, but I hope I can help narrow down the source of the problem a little.
You said "and before I moved all I did was". I take that to mean you moved from one home to another. Does that mean that you also have a new DSL service provider (which means they provided you with the DSL router you are using. A couple things to try to semi isolate the problem, or at least try to narrow it down to one device having issues.
Try to connect to the internet with each computer individually using the DSL router, one at a time. Do they both work that way?
Try connecting the airport only, then connecting to the internet with each computer individually (the other should be powered down so it doesn't try to connect when wireless becomes available {hopefully}). Do they work this way?
If they work, or one does but not the other you have provided yourself wirh a wealth of information to offer the experts (no that's not me), I'm afraid I won't be much help beyond this. The reason for this method is that you may discover that something has happened to your system(s) (hopefully not) during your move(?), or your service provider (new) may have provided you with a faulty router (just a couple of possibilities).
Another thing, have you installed any new software, or updates recently, like just before the connection stopped working.
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Does anyone know if the airport express' ethernet port outputs to devices as well as receives.
Ideally I need to convert my current 802.11n time capsule signal back to a ethernet device (a AV component) that does not have wifi capability.
Is this possible? Could I connect my airport express near the device and connect them up using ethernet - would this connect my device (via ethernet) to my internet signal?
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If you have the 802.11g AirPort Express (AX), you will need to configure the AX and Time Capsule to wirelessly connect using WDS. In this mode the AX's Ethernet port will be active.
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Hi samanthaspunt,
I would first try these steps:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430
If that does not help, I would try un-syncing and resyncing the music via this article:
iTunes: Syncing media content to iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1351
Cheers!
- Ari

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OK, so I recently did an erase and install on my powerbook g4 from the original start-up disk. Then, I immediately updated to OSX 10.4.3 from my Tiger DVD. Now, my laptop won't pick up a signal from the airport. Internet Connect status says "not associated with any network, Status not available". Airport Admin Utility picks up nothing. Network Preferences says "airport is turned on but is not connected to a network" Network Setup Assistant detects nothing. I tried plugging the ethernet in directly, the pc link light goes off, and nothing. All this and my wife's macbook's connection is just fine through airport and ethernet. I must be missing something. Any suggetions?

Just a thought, if you are trying to use Tiger from your wifes Macbook and not a Full retail Version of Tiger thats your problem. Apple software that ships with there computers is machine specific. and will not interchange.
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We will need more information than this.
What generation of Express is it? What OS are you using? Have you tried with multiple cables?

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Having read Christopher Breen's solution to using Airport and Ethernet together,
http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/mac911/2006/10/airportswitch/index.php
I am still wondering if this can apply to my situation. I have an Airport Exteme BS distributing the wireless signal on it's own node. Nothing is physically connected to the BS except an ethernet cable running to a hub which is connected to the cable modem. While my ISP service isn't supplying service faster than Airport will manage, no problem...but, I would like to have the advantage ethernet networking between my machines for all the advantages that ethernet speed can bring to that situation.
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Helpful response, but I am uncertain this is what I am after. First, the hub is at the other end of the house, inconvenient to run a cable to it in this way. Presently, "Distribute IP Addresses" is turned off. This is way it had to be set since the AEBS is on a separate node. I just wonder why I can't run a cable from the AEBS LAN port back to the iBook. Looking for best possible speed when networking from my studio G4 while keeping the wireless internet setting.
Any reason making the config the way I am imagining will not work?

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I'm not sure why your PC is not able to connect to the AirPort Extreme Base Station's (AEBS) Ethernet port, but it is likely the lightning strike may have something to do with it. I'm also a bit surprised you're were able to run the "sudo ifconfig" command under Windows.
To rule out general communications issues between the modem and the AEBS, I suggest that you try a complete power recycle of all your network components as follows ...
Try the following, in order, checking for Internet access after each step, until resolved:
1. If the modem has a reset switch, use it to reset the modem. Wait at least 5-10 minutes for the modem to initialize.
2. Remove power from the modem. If it has a backup battery, remove this as well. Wait 5-10 minutes. Replace the battery, and add power back to the modem.
3. Perform a complete power recycle of your network components as follows:
Modem/Router Power Recycling - Quick
o Power-off the modem, AEBS, & computer(s); Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the modem; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the AEBS; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the computer(s)
If this fails to get the modem to "recognize" the Internet router, then try the "Full" version.
Modem/Router Power ReCycling - Full
o Power-off the modem, AEBS, & computer(s). (Wait at least 30 minutes. If possible, leave the modem off overnight.)
o Power-on the modem; Wait at least 15 minutes.
o Power-on the AEBS; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the computer(s)
4. Contact your ISP to have them perform a "modem reset."

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I allowed Apple updates about two weeks ago and now Safari is way too slow. I have tried using Airport and Ethernet and the problem is the same. Yesterday, I upgraded to Safari 5.1 and now the problem is worse. Any solutions?

I can't stand peremptory affirmations like "Nothing is wrong with Safari".
Thousands of users can't be wrong (see the discussions).
If I read you the right way, it's never software' fault, it's the user who's the culprit.
Amazing!
In this very case, the fact is we can't give to "christinefromfonthill" a good solution because weren't sitting in front of her Mac.
You give her a good advice which could, perhaps, lead to an improvement.
But must also admit that Safari is a very slow browser compared to Firefox or Chrome.
And you can't ignore all the problems which arose when upgrading to Lion and were related to the new build and specs of Safari 5.1.
The best example is the apparition of "garbage type" (use of Last Resort font) when reading numerous sites. This never occured before and is the direct consequence of Safari compliance to Web Open Type. This standard prohibits the use of Type 1 Postscript Fonts and is the reason why so many people are in trouble.
I use a Mac for more than 25 years.
I am a very "clean" user who hates the bells and whistles of third party.
My Mac is always up-to-date and despite all my Mac loving care, I run into some problems.
Imagine the nightmare which can occurs for the vulgum pecus who isn't, by definition, a power user aware of all the requirements for running a System in optimal conditions.
May be Safari is one step in advance on its time but lambda users are paying the price for it.

How to Internet sharing from AirPort throuhg Ethernet

Hi! How to Internet sharing from AirPort throuhg Ethernet?
In System Preferences -> Sharing -> Services not found checkbox for Bluetooth Share Internet
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Thanks!
Message was edited by: andrew_k

I've not set up a Bluetooth PAN; a Personal Area Network. Modems and keyboards and such, yes.
My usual approach here would be a WiFi USB widget, or an embedded WiFi card or a PCMCIA / PC Card or a CardBus WiFi or wired network adapter, or a wired Ethernet connection for the Windows Vista laptop.
This to connect from the Windows Vista laptop to the AirPort, or into a wireline Ethernet (if there is one). And from there to the Mac Mini server running Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server software.
As for the PAN, I don't know. I don't have Mac OS X Server running on a box with Bluetooth hardware, either.

Extend Wireless Network with Two Airports Via Ethernet?

I would like to know if you can extend a wireless network using an ethernet cable between two Airport devices.
There are a couple of reasons why Id like to do this:
Im thinking that because the additional basestation (Airport Extreme) is hardwired to the main Airport (Time Capsule, plugged directly into my cable modem), it doesnt rely on a Wi-Fi signal source, so the network speed wouldnt be degraded as it does when you normally extend a Wi-Fi network over the air. And possibly the range would be a little better? Id still be using Airport network for my iDevices.
Id like to use the Extreme as a router to hook up other devices such as a TiVo, TiVo Stream and Xbox 360. I'd prefer these devices be hardwired to the network (and actually the TiVo Stream requires that it be).
How would you set this up while keeping everything on the same network? Is this even possible?
Currently my setup looks like this: Cable Modem<ethernet>Time Capsule<ethernet>Airport Extreme:<ethernet>TiVo,<ethernet>TiVo Stream,<ethernet>Xbox 360

In addition to John Galt's suggestion, there is another very simple and quick way to verify that your AirPort Extreme is "extending" correctly.
Locate your Mac laptop near the main router first....in your case, it would be the Time Capsule and log on to the wireless.
Hold down the option key on your Mac while you click on the AirPort icon
Look for the BSSID and jot down the last few numbers. That is the AirPort ID of the Time Capsule.
Now move your laptop close to the AirPort Extreme and perform the same test. If you see the same BSSID as you did before.....the AirPort Extreme is not extending, since your laptop is still picking up the wireless signal from the Time Capsule.
If you see a different BSSID, that will confirm that the laptop is picking up a wireless signal from the extending AirPort Extreme.
Try to minimize obstructions between wireless devices and the access points to which they are connecting.

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I have a Mac mini connected to my flat panel TV and I used to use a Graphite base station to connect to it from my iBook G4, naturally the iBook can see the mini but not vice versa (**** Apple firmware).
I have an Airport Express that I stopped using as a print server and wanted to hook it up the same way I had the Graphite Base Station, HOWEVER, it doesn't work. It SAYS in the Airport Admin Utility that Airport to Ethernet bridging is supposed to be in effect, BUT, it doesn't work the way the Graphite Base Station does. Is this another example of Apple creating an artificial limitation in a product, or will this work?
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I have tried this and it does work. You can do this manually from the station you want to use as the relay, but it is a royal pain. Let Airport Admin do the work; set up the relay from the main base station.
To enable bridging mode on the express (ie: the express is connected to a machine with ethernet and you want to then connect the express to the main base so the machine has internet access)
Install your main and remote base stations and power them up (easiest if the remote is reset to factory state)
Launch Airport Admin Utility and connect to the main base station for your network.
On the "WDS" tab, enable the station as a WDS main base station and allow wireless clients.
Click the "+" button to add a remote base station and select your airport express. Leave checked, or check the "Auto configure..." box.
Click "OK" then "Update"
Read and enter the requested information on the drawer that appears; you are setting information for the remote/bridging station.
Wait for the stations to restart and build the network (about 1-2 minutes).

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I have a new uMBP 13". When I connect to my home network it is the only computer on the network that will drop it's signal every 10 minutes at least. It searches for the network and reconnects a few seconds later but I have to manually search for the network and select.
I tried it with just the ethernet cable and airport turned off and the same thing happens.
I have an iMac connected wirelessly to the Netgear G router also running snow leopard which works fine.
I know there are discussions about airport dropping but this is airport and ethernet so where do I start with solving the problem?
Thanks

Hello William.
I've had similar problems, as described above. I have called AppleCare; I have found other threads on the forum(s) dealing with AirPort dropping connections; I have found much discussion of the subject on the web. There is a problem, and there appears to be no solution. Here is my related situation.
I have a MacBook Pro with Snow Leopard; an oldish Netgear wireless router; and my wife is connected to this little LAN with my old iBook running Leopard. That machine, with Leopard, never loses a connection whereas my Macbook Pro with SL loses the Airport connection approximately every 24 hours. After talking with the ISP and Netgear I solved that problem initially by rebooting the router. Now, I find, I have only to turn AirPort off and then on again and the connection is reestablished.
Meanwhile, I tried switching over to ethernet. I turned Airport off, and ethernet on, with an automatically assigned DNS address. Again, to my amazement, the connection (with the internet) was dropped, again, about every 24 hours--long about 9:30 in the evening, for me. To reconnect ethernet to the web I only had to click "renew DHCP address" under the Advance tab in the network panel. I.e., the behavior was analogous to what I went thru with Airport.
I have to think that 1) since this doesn't happen to my wife's machine on the same network running Leopard, and since 2) the same thing happens whether I'm using AirPort or Ethernet to connect to the web, that this is something systemic in SL's networking innards.
I went over all of the router's connections and settings (no timing out issue), and I upgraded its firmware successfully. I've done all the usual troubleshooting gimmicks, and, of course, I've discussed this with AppleCare. They haven't the foggiest. Since the problem only recurs in a longish circadian cycle it's not something that can be dealt with over the phone.
I have to believe there's something wrong with the networking software in Snow Leopard. And, for what it's worth, if you do a search for this on Google there is a great deal of similar discussion.
Now my solution is simply to use Airport and to turn the program on and off via the menu bar. Unfortunately it raises cain with syncing--"Mingler" and iCal and iCal's system syncing software run away with the CPU. But that's another thread!
All the best,
Alarik

Airport Dual Ethernet

I have added a Mac Mini to my network. It is connected via ethernet cable to my ABS Dual Ethernet Snow. I can connect each computer via the ABS.
The Mac Mini is one of the early models and has no Airport Extreme.
Is it possible to use the ABS to connect to my BT Home Hub router wirelessly?
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Okay, so I've spent hours looking for a solution to my problem, and still haven't found any.
I would like to connect my MbPro to my Airport Extreme by ethernet, the Aiport Extreme being connected to the livebox by Wi-fi.
Livebox -> Wi-Fi -> Airport Extreme -> Ethernet -> MbPro
The reason behind this is that the Livebox wifi connexion is quite glitchy with my mac and has proven to be lot better when using ethernet (when I used a liveplug which i no longer have).
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Unfortunately, the AirPort Extreme does not have the capability to connect using wireless and provide a signal at the Ethernet ports when it is used with a 3rd party router.
The AirPort Extreme could connect this way if it was connecting to another Apple router.
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