Airport wireless network

Is there a step by step guide for setting up a wireless network using airport extreme with 5 airport expresses?
The guide that comes with the equipment doesn't seem to match the on screen experience.
I have experienced pretty much every problem described elsewhere on the forum but cannot seem to get the Expresses to link to the network properly.
I am trying to use the Expresses as repeaters and connection points for powered speakers so that I can stream music throughout my house and patio.

Is there a step by step guide for setting up a wireless network using airport extreme with 5 airport expresses?
Specifically? No.
The following is a step-by-step to configure 802.11n AirPorts for an extended network:
Dynamic WDS - Extending a Wireless Network Setup
If practical, place the base stations in near proximity to each other during the setup phase. Once done, move them to their desired locations.
Open AirPort Utility, and then, select the base station that will connect to the Internet.
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.
Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then, click Wireless.
Choose “Create a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then, select the “Allow this network to be extended” checkbox.
Next, select the base station that will extend this network, and then, 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.
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.
Enter the base station network and base station password if necessary.
Click Update to update the base station with new network settings.
(ref: Pages 43-44 of Apple AirPort Networks.)

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I am using comcast cable and have a netgear wireless router to access the internet. In my airport network preferrences I have a network name and a password which is working well on my brand new Macbook. However, I would like to use this same network for my old ibook G4 and here is the problem.
When I open the airport on the ibook I scroll through the list pick my network name and then it opens "the selected airport network requires a password to join" and asks for my password. It gives the wireless security " WPA personal" and asks for a password only.
I enter the password and it says it is not correct.
What could be going wrong with this??
Can I reset the password on the new Macbook and resolvethe problem?
Any info. would be appreciated.

Most likely I'm thinking that the Netgear router is using something other than WPA personal (WPA enterprise, WPA 2 comes to mind...) and that your iBook's Airport card doesn't support this later encryption. Try going into your router's setting and changing the security settings. (Although some may argue that this poses a greater security risk. Just avoid WEP and you should be good.)

I have just acquired an iMac desktop. I want to sign on to my airport wireless network, but cannot remember the password. How can I access the password or reset it. I already use a MacBook Pro and an iPad on the network.

I have just acquired an iMac desktop (about 4 years old). I want to connect to my Apple airport wireless network, but cannot remember the password. How can I access the password or, if necessary, reset it. I already use a MacBook Pro and an iPad on the network and don't want to jeopardize what already works well. I am not all that computer literate.

How can I access the password or, if necessary, reset it.
Read the user manual that came w/your Airport router or you can cross-post in one of the AirPort Forums for instructions.

Kindle can't connect to Airport wireless network

I've read many other discussions, but I haven't found a solution to my problem. I just bought a 4th generation Wi-Fi only Kindle, but I can't connect it to my Airport wireless network. I own a 1TB Dual-Band Time Capsule with firmware version 7.6. It is configured to connect to my DSL model/router using Ethernet, and Connection Sharing is Off (Bridge mode). I've tried many different wireless settings without any luck. Currently, the radio mode is set to "Automatic" (802.11a/n - 802.11b/g/n), Radio Channel Selection is "automatic" (149[5 GHz]/10[2.4GHz]), and Wireless Security is turned off. Originally I was using WPA2 Personal, but I wanted to eliminate security from the possible problems, so I turned it off, but I still can't connect. In my log I see the following lines several times:
Dec 21 18:33:21 Severity:5 Disassociated with station f0:a2:25:23:43:dd
Dec 21 18:33:22 Severity:5 Associated with station f0:a2:25:23:43:dd
I can successfully connect to my network with a MBP, an iPhone, an iPad, and a Canon wireless printer. I did have a similar problem with a wireless HP printer, but I thought the problem was with the printer, so I returned it.
I am able to connect the Kindle to a friend's Linksys wireless network.
Any suggestions?

Bridge Mode is probably your problem - at first, I couldn't get my Kindle to connect to my Airport Extreme, which is configured in bridge mode because I have Verizon FIOS internet and have to use the FIOS router.
However, I found a workaround:
1. Unplug your Airport router, and enable the wireless on your DSL, cable, or FIOS router (it may be enabled already; I had turned mine off since I didn't see any point in having it broadcast a wireless network that wasn't being used).
2. Now you should be able to connect from your Kindle - make sure it has the same name and password as the wireless network name you chose for your Airport router
3. You can now turn your Airport router back on, and because your Kindle will remember the network, it should be able to connect successfully from now on, even if you go back and disable wireless on your DSL/cable/FIOS router.
Please also tell Amazon about this problem! All my other wifi-enabled devices have no trouble connecting to my network - the Kindle clearly has a bug that makes it handle routers running in bridge mode incorrectly.

IMac will no longer connect to my Airport wireless network

I set up a wireless network at home using Airport Express some time ago, but as of yesterday my iMac will no longer connect to it. The name of the wireless network still appears in the list of visible networks but when I try to connect it just times out. The iMac is only about 12 feet away from the Airport Express access point, and both my MBP and my iPhone are both able to connect as normal without a problem, but the iMac will no longer connect. I have made no changes at all to the network, or the iMac - it just no longer connects. Any help would be much appreciated.
Jason.

If everything else is connecting with no issues, I would go into the wifi setting on the iPad and redo the info there, user, password and anything else related to your wifi at your house.
It is possible whatever he reset may have reset something to default setting which will not allow it to connect. If you need too then verify the wifi setting by comparing it with another device setting that works on your home network.
Good luck

I have a Windows XP Pro PC and Can't Get it to Connect to an Airport Wireless network

Hi, I'm kinda at my wit's end here. I have a desktop PC using Windows XP Pro operating system. To get wireless, I'm using an external wireless d-link USB.
It works fine on my home network. I took the desktop to my local repair guy. There's nothing wrong with it that would prevent network connections. And, natch, the wireless network is working well on everyone else's computers there, including my MacBook. But what happens with this PC is that it sees the network and then tries to connect and doesn't connect ever.
Any ideas?

Googling around, I decided to try changing the password to 13 characters on the airport. That did the trick.

Password for Airport Wireless Network

I have a wireless connection with a third party router (dlink). I also have an AE that I use solely to run itunes through my stereo system. I DO NOT use the AE to connect to the internet. I'm not concerned about a password for the AE, but I want to protect my dlink wireless connection. I thought I set up a password by going to the web configuration utility and entering the ip address of my dlink, but when I click on my airport icon it automatically lets me on-line without asking me for a password. Am I making any sense??? Thanks for your help!

Your wireless network is created by D-Link although accessed through the Airport menu!
OK, try this. From your browser (Safari, or Firefox, etc.) connect to the configuration page on your wireless router, for example here's the instructions for one of the D-Link wireless Access points:
Step 1
Log into the web configuration of the DWL-2000AP by opening up a web browser and typing in the IP address of the Access Point (192.168.0.50).
Step 2
The default username is admin (all lower case) and the password is blank (nothing) [and you have already changed this passorf to something other than blank]. Click OK. Select the Home tab and click Wireless on the left hand side of the screen.
Step 3
Select enabled next to the WEP radio buttons. For WEP Encryption select 64 or 128-bit encryption. For the Key Type select HEX.
Step 4
Select Key 1. In the box, enter a HEX key (a random encryption key that you make up). The length of the encryption key will depend on what you selected under WEP Encryption. The Hex key must be exactly the same on all your wireless products.
64-bit encryption - 10 characters
128-bit encryption - 26 characters
The encryption key is HEX, meaning 0-9 and A-F are valid characters.
Step 5
Click on the Apply button then click on the Continue button to save your settings.
Mac clients may require a dollar sign ($) in fron of the hex key to work. Once you have set a password your wireless clients including your Mac laptop and your Airport Express will not be able to connect wirelessly without that password so it would be a wise idea to enter the password into the Airport Express configuration before making it active on your D-Link!
Here is a site with specific instructions for all the D-Link models since I don't know which one you have:
http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1081
If you run into trouble the D-Link could be connected with ethernet or set back to factory defaults but that question is better answered by D-Link support folks!

Can I add an Airport Express into an existing Non Airport Wireless Network?

Hi -
Is there any way I can add an Airport Express into an existing Linksys wireless (802.11g) network?. I would not mind switching completely over to Airport but I want to maintain a hybrid (part wired part wireless) configuration as I have now.
thanks for any assistance!!
Windows XP Pro
home built PC Windows XP Pro WRT54GS Lynksys 4 port + wireless G

Hi skyelaird and welcome to the Discussions
Is there any way I can add an Airport Express into an
existing Linksys wireless (802.11g) network?.
Yes.
You would need to configure the Airport Express to join an existing wireless network (client mode).
In this mode you can share a USB printer and stream AirTunes, however the ethernet port would be inactive.
iFelix

Non-airport wireless networks don't work

My PB G4 works seamlessly with our home airport network and many third-party networks at malls, air terminals, etc...but in some hotels, it's a bust. Both Airport icon and network preferences will show I am connected to the internet, but in practice, nothing happens...accessing a page just produces a long spinning beach ball and then a message saying the server couldn't be reached. Even hooking to an ethernet cable in the hotel rooms produces nothing, though when I hook up to the ethernet network in the hotel business cventer, all seems well. I am baffled...any suggestions? This is a major hindrance to me in my work. Tx.

The places you are having issues with have you inquired to find out if there is a simple password and or username rquired before you are able to connect.
If you are not having issues at the buisness center via ethernet, and you are not having issues connecting wireless at home or other wireless networks, and the correct changes are made in your System Preferences for the type Networks you are using.
Then the problem I doubt the problem is with the Internet Service you are connecting to.
Don't forget to try Repairing Permissions and follow the Instructions in Gullivers link.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=122021
Try to restart your computer as well when you get the error, as well as highlighting the URL address a 2nd time and hit the return a 2nd time and see if it connects.
Don

Extend a non Airport wireless network with Airport Express

I want to use an Airport Express to extend a wireless network which is not an Airport network. The wireless is being provided by a wireless router. I tried setting up WDS, but that requires a wireless network. How do I extend the wireless network without it being an Airport Base Station? Can I?
Thanks.

I'm trying to extend an 802.11g network. The base access point is a SpeedTouch which supports WDS. My Airport Express happily connects to the network as a regular node, but I can't get the WDS to work. Do you know of a way to set this up?
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IMac connects to Airport wireless network but not internet

Hi, I'm trying to set up my sister's iMac (education version) and haven't been able to get it to connect to the internet via the Airport Base Station. If it makes a difference, the ABS is an older model from about 4-5 years ago, I think. (Not extreme.)
The ABS is able to successfully dial-up and connect to her ISP.
The iMac displays the connect time, and the Internet Connect application shows for the AirPort Status that the iMac is connected to the network and that it is "Connected to the Internet via the Modem..." (followed the by the connection time.) However, the iMac still won't connect to the internet.
The wireless network seems to work okay. I'm able to access the iMac via my PowerBook and share files.
My PowerBook is able to connect to the internet wirelessly via the same active ISP dial-up connection via the ABS.
I tried duplicating the same network information from the PowerBook, but that still didn't work. As far as I can tell, the settings in the PowerBook are the same as in the iMac.
I'm tapped out of ideas right now. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
12" iBook G3 DualUSB Mac OS X (10.4.7) Born June 2001

Finally got it to work.
In Airport Admin Utility --> Configure -->Access Control there were two Airport ID's listed there. I didn't add them, and I don't know where they came from, so I deleted them to see what would happen. After the base station restarted I connected to the ISP, and the iMac has been able to connect to the web ever since.

My Macbook doesn't find my AirPort wireless network anymore

I have a strange problem with my Macbook and/or AirPort Express. This combination has worked fine until now, but yesterday the Macbook suddenly couldn't find the network anymore. This happened while I was surfing. I haven't installed any programs recently or changed any settings.
When I click on the AirPort-icon it lists all my neighbours networks, but not mine. I have no problems connecting to other networks, I have successfully tried this both at work and some of my neighbours networks.
My old Dell Windows PC however have no problems finding and connecting to my network! I'm using it right now. So it's just the combination Macbook and AirPort Express that's problematic.
Things I have tried unsuccessfully:
- Restarting the Macbook, my cable modem and the AirPort Express (numerous times and in different orders)
- "Join Other Network" and entered the name of the network and password manually. This only results in an "Connection timeout"-error message.
- Deleted the network name from "Preferred Networks". This made the Macbook actually list my network for a few seconds every time I restart or turn AirPort off and on again. It disappears again very quickly and I can't connect to it.
- Changing security, I have tried open, WEP and WPA.
- Factory reset of the AirPort Express and creating a new wireless network with a new name. I had to do this on the Windows PC because the Macbook didn't find it. I was even able to connect to this network with the Macbook for a little while. It wasn't listed in the network list, but I could connect via Join Other Network. Unfortunately it only lasted until the Macbook went to sleep. Since then I haven't been able to connect to the network and I can only see it for a few seconds every time I restart. The Dell Windows PC has no problems with this network.
I have no idea what the problem is or whether the problem is the Macbook or the AirPort Express since they both work fine separately.
Any ideas for things I haven't tried?
Message was edited by: Solvi

I'm having the same problems recently. Bought my white MacBook in Jan. '09, worked great for several months; now it won't stay on the Internet for more than five minutes at a time unless I'm right next to the router. The Airport icon, when selected, shows my network but for some reason it has been deselected. My husband's Dell has no problem at all, even if he's out on the back porch, so it's not a signal issue.
I've updated the software to the latest Airport but that seems to have made it worse. I've tried nearly all the things Solvi did to no avail. Has there been an answer yet from Apple on this?
(Had to re-select network to sent this short post!!)

Extending Airport Wireless Network

Hi Guys
I have a Pre N Time capsule and a Airport Express G base station. I want them to be part of the same wireless network so i can roam between the two on the same network.
I have tryed to set up the airport "WDS" feature but its not working and i'm not sure why. I set it up with the Caspule as the "Main WDS" and the Express as a "remote". I put each airport ID in where it asks for them, but when i reboot the pair, the Express says it OK and happy, but the capsule has an amber warning light and says it can't see any other device in the same WDS, and they don;t seem able to roam.
Its worth nothing that the two devices aren't quite in each others wireless range, but their coverage does overlap. This is where i'm hoping to be able to roam betwen the two. They are connected via a ethernet switch to the same network.
Any advise please?

Ah thanks for the clarification. Yeah, I've just recently made the leap into the 802.11n world since before my MBP (purchased February) I had no devices capable of 802.11n. That's good to hear that no major changes are expected though. Means less things for me to have to upgrade later
I also agree with the previous poster. I would suggest the exact same setup if you're able to connect the two base stations with an ethernet cable. That way N devices stay at N speeds without B/G devices slowing things down.

Problem with Airport wireless network utilising a Time Capsule. No internet connection?

Right, I have an Apple Mac and I am creating a Wireless network with an Apple Time Machine. I have had both devices for approx 2 years, they have be fine to date - until I now have the following issue: The Wirless network has been created and can be connected to but that network isn't then connected to the internet. IN have checked with the Cable network provider Virgin and there is a network without proplem provided to the Modem - I have also connected an ethernet cable to direct to the Mac and connected to the www, no probs. I have also asttempted to reset and set up my time capsule / airport again howver the same problem arises. When I go to network Diagnostics I Have a green light for the following; Airport, Airport Settigns, Network Settings,Network Settings, ISP then an amberlight for Internet and server.....Please assist!!!! Is this an ISP address issue. Welcome any help, Thanks in advance. Jimbob

Sounds like chaos..
How many outlets are we talking about and what specific equipment?
Do you really need routers on every one? How many clients do you use?
Basically there are three non-overlapping channels on 2.4ghz.. using more than three routers in the house is pointless as they will just interfere with each other.. range on 2.4ghz should be sufficient to reach at least half a normal house from one AP. If not there are better high power routers available.
And there should be just one device that is the main router.. all the other routers should be bridged/ wan bypassed so they are merely AP and switch. Otherwise NAT will cause issues to devices stuck behind a secondary router.

Airport Wireless Networking on my Macbook has gone completely unstable.

I've started having a problem with Airport on my Macbook 13 as soon as I updated it. Though there were signs the Airport was playing up just before the Macbook advised me to update Airport.
When I try to connect to my home wireless signal which has WEP encryption it connects eventually when it can see it, but it sees about six other secure and insecure networks in my neighbourhood, and seems to prefer to connect to one over the other side of the street. When I take the macbook right into the room where the Netgear Wireless signal is transmitting high up on a bookshelf, I finds a signal and connects. I then try to browse to a website and the Airport starts scanning again and loses the signal
The wireless Access point isn't fluctuating as it still connects to my PC upstairs further away from the the WAP than the Macbook is.
If I walk into the next room with the Macbook the signal goes weak again and airport starts re scanning and drops the signal. Strangely if I connect illegally to the network across my street that has no encryption it holds the signal in a weak state about 20% and browses to website perfectly.
I can't work out how to refresh Airport or roll back to previous version.
Has anyone got any idea how I can resolve this?
I'm currently connecting with a USB mobile broadband modem using a different ISP from my home network because the Airport just isnt stable enough any more. The mobile modem is proving a more reliable connection than trying to use my home network wirelessly.
I'd be very grateful for some directives as to what I can do to solve this.
Thanks
Plado

Thanks for your helpful info. I must say at this point though that there are still some issues I have considerable trouble with. I'm sorry to give the impression that I'm having a rant or "having a go" at Mac about this but the Macbook has consistently wrong footed me ever since I got it last year.
When I tried to Extract the zip file contents it refused to put them into the Library/keyboard layouts folder the way it had instructed me to do. It made another daughter folder under Keyboard layouts and called it by the zip file name. I tried moving them into the Keyboard Layouts folder and it refused to do it. Macbook doesn't handle zip files anywhere near as efficiently as Windows.
Another issue I have is with logging out. Don't laugh but I've never logged out since I had the Macbook because when I did a backup of the system using some strangely named application that backed up to an external drive, I found that the macbook locked me out when I'd forgotten my original login user name and password.
I had to set up a new one after more help from forums and now it continually nags me about whether I want certain information to be remembered in the Keychain which is yet another mystifying process that I've never had to use before.
Now I log in to keychain items using the new password even though I wish it didn't need one. I am afraid to log out in case the silly thing forgets what password I last used and locks me out of my own system again. It has a habit of doing this.
This security obsession has gone beyond a joke. Who needs it?
In fact I don't even know how to log out, so can you assure me that if I log out I will be able to get back in without being told that I've entered the wrong password?
When you look at this calmly and logically you realise that this is a pathetic amount of complicated nonsense just to change a keyboard layout to the British one that the darned thing should have had an option for when it was new - built-in to the system like all other National or International language settings.
Once it has been changed successfully it won't have the keys swapped over to read the correct new configuration so it's even more ridiculous.
Thank you for your help. I appreciate it. Sorry to display my frustration. The macbook is not very far from an open window and it won't take much to lob it from here to the middle of next week!

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