Applescript and Airport Admin Utility

Am looking for an Applescript that would automate my daily task of configuring Base Station to allow (and delete) Access Control for my son's iMac. Any geniuses out there who have already written such a script?

Have you considered using Automator?

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Is there a difference between AirPort Management Utility and Airport Admin Utility? I see that the Airport Management Utility has not been updated for a while while the Airport Admin Utility is more recent. Does the latter replace the former?
Thanks!

Is there a difference between AirPort Management Utility and Airport Admin Utility?
Yes, the Management Utility gives you the ability to monitor some aspects of your Apple base station.
The AirPort Admin Utility allows you configure and control the Apple base station.
Does the latter replace the former?
No

Reissue: Connection Timed Out and Airport Admin Utility Issues

I put this post last November, but no one seemed to have a solution to it, so I thought I would try again...
Our lab has and Airport Extreme (802.11g). Intermittently (once a week to a couple of times a day) our airport extreme will stop allowing new connections. Here's what appears to happen. The airport still appears in the the list of networks in the airport icon in the menu bar (ie it still broadcasts SSID), but when I try to connect it whirls for a while and then says connection timed out. If I go to the Airport Admin Utility the base station doesn't appear there even though all of the rest of the ones on our network do (I should at this point, mention that we have both ethernet and WiFi layers on our network--the base station operates as an access point in bridge mode). The only solution is to power cycle the base station. A couple of extra tidbits.
* Base station firmware is current at version 5.7.
* We never have more than about 8 users connected to the base station.
* This inability to connect is independent of what computer is trying to connect and even occurs with iPod touches.
* This problem has occurred for a couple of years (multiple firmware versions).
* I also have similar problems on a network at home that has the new Airport express/extreme N arrangement on a cable internet connection.
* Sometimes this seems to fix itself after 30 minutes or so of just ignoring it. Other times it does not.
* The restoration of the ability of the airport to accept connections after the power cycle is always immediate.
* We only have 6-10 connections, less than the max supported.
* The Airport usually continues to work for those computers that are connected to it before it stops allowing connections.
So couple of questions:
1) Do other people see this problem?
2) Is this some problem with the WAN network connection impairing the ability of the base station to establish WiFi connection that eventually resets itself after something times our or resets?
3) Any suggestions as to what to do about it?

Two reasons I don't think that this is likely the issue. Both are based on my assumptions about how noise would affect the working of a WAP. If these assumptions are erroneous, please let me know.
The first is that I have tried both automatic channel selection and manual channel assignment based on an unused channel that was several channels away from other WAPs. Kind of circumstantial since other devices can emit noise in the same region of the spectrum (our phones are 5.8GHz and the microwave is no where near the base station.
The second though, is that I can stand literally a foot away from the base station with my notebook or iPod touch and still have the same problem. It would seem the the noise would have to be enormous to interfere with a device that close the the base station. Also, why would the other connected devices continue to work?
In the interest of providing a complete picture, I would say I have thought quite a lot about whether noise is a problem. This base station is installed in a lab, with lots of electrical equipment whirring away and to make matters worse, the base station itself needed to be installed right next to (Within inches) a circuit breaker box. I winced when I did this.
Interestingly, the thing normally does work and the signal strength & signal to noise (reported by airport utility) and transfer rates are quite good when you can connect.
Thanks,
Michael

Connection Timed Out and Airport Admin Utility Issues

Our lab has and Airport Extreme (802.11g). Intermittently (once a week to a couple of times a day) our airport extreme will stop allowing new connections. Here's what appears to happen. The airport still appears in the the list of networks in the airport icon in the menu bar, but when I try to connect it whirls for a while and then says connection timed out. If I go to the Airport Admin Utility the base station doesn't appear there even though all of the rest of the ones on our network do (I should at this point, mention that we both ethernet and WiFi layers on our network--the base station operates as an access point in bridge mode). The only solution is to power cycle the base station. A couple of extra tidbits.
* Base station firmware is current at version 5.7.
* We never have more than about 8 users connected to the base station.
* This inability to connect is independent of what computer is trying to connect and even occurs with iPod touches.
* This problem has occurred for a couple of years (multiple firmware versions).
* I also have similar problems on a network at home that has the new Airport express/extreme N arrangement on a cable internet connection.
* Sometimes this seems to fix itself after 30 minutes or so of just ignoring it.
* The restoration of the ability of the airport to accept connections after the power cycle is always immediate.
So couple of questions:
1) Do other people see this problem?
2) Is this some problem with the WAN network connection impairing the ability of the base station to establish WiFi connection that eventually resets itself after something times our or resets?
3) Any suggestions as to what to do about it?

Yes, I have the exact same problem.
It's intriguing because I share the connection with my landlord who is often away. The base station is connected in his suite and we seem to never have any problem when only my wife and I are connected on it. I use a iMac 21.5" and my wife a 13" White MacBook (5.2). When he is home (about 1 week per month), that's when the connection will randomly disconnect exactly as you described. He uses a iMac 24" and occasionally an old iBook.

Airport Express not Appearing in iTunes/Airport Admin Utility

After upgrading to iTunes 7, Airtunes did not work, so I followed the tips on the forum discussions, on MacOSXHints.com (resetting the IPv6 preference) and so on.
However, now iTunes will not recognise the base station at all. I think this is connected to the fact that the base station will also not appear on the Airport Admin Utility list. BUT... I am able to access the Airport Express by entering its IP address and password via the "Other" button. This has allowed me to check the AEx configuration settings, reset the hardware, re-upload the firmware, and even re-configure the AEx from scratch.
I am able to use the Internet through the AEx, and the network appears in my airport menu bar list, so I can select it and other wireless networks in range... It seems that iTunes and Airport Admin Utility just cannot see it. I have tried every combination of 'soft reset', 'hard reset' of the Aex, trashing of various airport admin utility and itunes preferences, and restarting software and the whole computer but this problem still persists.
Any ideas?? iTunes 7 is great, but I want my Airtunes back!!
Thanks in advance - Danny
iMac G5 20-inch Mac OS X (10.4.7)

you may be suffering from wireless interference.
download iStumbler and note the channels other networks in the vicinity are broadcasting on, then change the channel your network is using as far away as possible from those.

How can I reinstall airport setup assistant & airport admin utility

It's a long story but I accidentally deleted my support software for my Airport Express (the airport setup assistant and airport admin utility).
I tried downloading the AirPort 4.1 update, but I can't install it because I am told there is a newer version already installed on my computer.
I have no idea how to get the airport express software back, aside from re-installing my OS, which I would rather not do.
G4 12" Mac OS X (10.4)

"There must be something somehwhere on the system that makes the computer think that the original software is still there."
Hi ChezFerranti!
Yes, an installation receipt. Deleting receipts is not recommended.
It's probably best to download and install the 10.4.9 Combo Update, and that should re-insert the two missing utilities into your OS, since it wouldn't depend on seeing a receipt.
The pertinent receipt is "AirPortConfigApps.pkg" in HDD>Library>Receipts. That was the installation of the AirPort 4.2 software Update in July of 2005. It is no longer a separate item at Downloads, except for someone with a Panther OS (10.3). This means that it was folded into a later OS X Tiger Software Update, which is why the 10.4.9 Combo Update should be able to replace those utilities for you. The problem with simply deleting the receipt is that when you install a new version, then you'd get duplicate files of everything else that was part of that July 2005 AirPort 4.2 Update.
"aside from re-installing my OS, which I would rather not do"
There should be no need to do that. The 10.4.9 Combo Update should do essentially the same thing for you, W/O duplicating anything! Best of luck:)
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Hi, I have Imac 10.8.5 and Aiport Express 802.11n wi-fi. I need a airport admin utility that I can't download. How do I do? Help me, please!

Hi, I have Imac 10.8.5 and Aiport Express 802.11n wi-fi. I need a airport admin utility that I can't download. How do I do? Help me, please!

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
Your iMac comes with AirPort Utility (in /Applications/Utilities). You can open it from the Launchpad by going to the "Utilities" or "Other" folder

How can I get AirPort Admin Utility for Graphite and Snow 4.2.5 to work with OS10.6?

I've upgraded to the latest version of Mac OS and now AirPort Admin Utility for Graphite and Snow 4.2.5 won't run. Any suggestions on how to either run this utility or otherwise get access to my old Snow Dual Airport via another method? Airport Utility doesn't see the device, despite repeated scans. My computer and iPad connect no problem to the device, but both iPod and iPhone won't take and hold an IP address. (If any one can help me solve this issue, I can live without access the Airport.)
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I've upgraded to the latest version of Mac OS and now AirPort Admin Utility for Graphite and Snow 4.2.5 won't run. Any suggestions on how to either run this utility or otherwise get access to my old Snow Dual Airport via another method?
Unfortunately, you will need another Mac running a much earlier version of OS X to be able to install AirPort Admin Utility and make any settings chances to the router.
Since the normal life of a wireless router is around 5-6 years of use, now might be the time to consider a new router that will provide far better performance than the older Graphite/Snow AirPort.

Airport admin utility and Vista

I have upgraded to Vista and found that I can't use my Airport Express any more. According to an employee at a local Apple Store there is a compatibility problem between Vista and the Airport Admin Utility.
Is there any news on when an update will be made available?

I can use the airport express (AX)'s airport admin utility with my Toshiba laptop (vista pre-installed); I installed it out of the box when I bought the AX. Using it was not intuitive for someone not a little familiar with networking i would guess. Many report not "seeing" the AX when they scan/rescan using the apple utility on their windows PC. My suggestion is to use the "other" button and type in the factory default IP address for the AX unit which is 10.0.1.1 and the factory default password which is public.
You should then be able to access the AX settings.
--One caveat: this requires that your PC (i.e. windows networking) is detecting the AX wireless signal enabling you to connect to the AX itself.
--ALSO, If you or someone else previously changed the AX settings to be a closed network (i.e. AX won't "broadcast" it's SSID) you won't necessarily see it in your network connections unless you have previously set up your PC to connect to the specific network name specified in the AX settings. (This is a security measure some may use to prevent the average, uninformed wireless leech from detecting your network, but with a little reading and a few utilities readily available on the net you can still detect it. And honestly IMHO as far as the avg guy leeching off you goes, just set-up a security protocol like WPA/WPA2 or WEP and forget about hiding you broadcast SSID. Helps prevent confusion when friends need to use your network. If you like this kind of info check-out: http://www.ethicalhacker.net/).
If you have fiddled with the settings previously and don't mind a reset where you'll lose prior config settings on the AX, you can do a hard reset to factory default:
see http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108044
for how to do that.
In Vista, if you saved the settings for your connection to the AX (assuming you had it working at some time)and then do a factory default reset, you may have problems getting on the AX again b/c Windows is using the old info for the connection. I found it easiest to delete the old connection that was saved in the Network and Sharing Center area under Manage wireless networks, which allowed me to connect to the factory default settings AX wireless network by choosing from available networks.
OH and remember there is about a 45sec delay after updating your settings before the AX network is up again. YOU WILL DROP YOUR CONNECTION (temporarily) when you update settings in the AX.
That was a bit of a ramble;hope it helps some. It's info I pieced from various posts on this forum and apple support docs.

Need AirPort Admin Utility for Graphite and Snow

hey there.....any help would be greatly appreciated.....
I ave passed along my graphite base station to my brother in law for his new iMac and it seems he needs the "AirPort Admin Utility for Graphite and Snow" to get it set up. The new "Airport Utility" doesn't seem to recognize it. Is the utility still available for download? I can't seem to find it anywhere?
Another option....is it possible to copy and paste the utility into my iDisk and have him download it from there?? Not sure it that will work??
Again...many thanks for any help anyone can offer!!!!!

AirPort Admin Utility, version 4.2, which works with Graphite and Snow base stations, can be found within the download of AirPort 4.2 (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airport42formacosx1033.html).
I tried it on my MacBook running Mac OS X 10.4.10, with a Graphite base station, and it works fine, so far as I can tell.
I did not actually try to install AirPort 4.2 using the installer, because I was afraid of messing with my system when all I wanted was the utility. Here is how to get it:
- Download the disk image AirPortSW42.dmg from the Web page mentioned above. If the installer launches, quit the installer.
- Double-click the disk image to mount a volume named "AirPort 4.2 Update."
- Within the AirPort 4.2 Update window, ctrl-click on "AirPortSW.pkg."
- Select "Show Package Contents."
- Open the "Contents" folder.
- Double-click the "Archive.pax.gz" file, which causes an "Archive.pax" file and an "Archive" folder to be extracted to the desktop.
- Open the "Archive" folder, the "Applications" folder within it, and the "Utilities" folder within that.
- The AirPort Admin Utility is there. You can move it to Applications/Utilities and discard everything else that was downloaded.
Thanks to Tesserax (http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5136389&#5136389) for recently explaining how to extract an AirPort utility from a download package.
Although I have never seen "AirPort Admin Utility for Graphite and Snow," it probably was the same thing as AirPort Admin Utility, just renamed.

Airport Admin Utility can no longer access Airport Extreme, what now?

I have an Airport Extreme that worked fine for a long time with a specific IP. They sold out and the new company came in and installed new equipment. The settings had to change on the Airport. After that, I lost my ability to print through the Airport USB port.
I tried to resolve the problem the other day. My Airport Admin Utility saw the Airport, but I couldn't access it. When I clicked configure, a window came up saying "Reading configuration from base station", then a Password login window came up. I enter my password, it says "Reading configuration from base station", then it says "An error occurred while trying to access the base station. Make sure your network connection is valid and try again.". It does the same thing whether I enter the right or wrong password.
It started working unexpectedly for a little while. I experimented with some settings. Now I can't access it again. The Airport Admin Utility sees the Airport as 10.0.0.0, my laptop's IP says 169.xx.whatever. I thought the Airport was supposed to distribute IP addressed. It did for awhile after I set it that way, but then it went back to 169.xx.whatever.
I'm lost. I don't know how I will ever access the Airport again. Or get my printing capability back.
Help!!!

Ok. I'm going to try a reset on a day where I have some time to mess with it. There are some things I need clarified for me about settings. Please correct me as needed.
In the internet tab:
-Connect using Ethernet is selected.
-Configure Manually was selected before as it is now.
-IP address: do I use their IP or 10.0.0.0 or 10.0.1.1 or what?
-Subnet mask: It used to be 255.255.255.0 now it's 255.255.0.0.
-Router address: What do I put here, use their IP or 10.0.0.0 or 10.0.1.1 or what?
-DNS servers: I will enter their DNS servers.
-Domain name: blank
-WAN Ethernet Port is selected Automatic.
Under Network Tab:
-Distribute IP adresses is checked.
-Share a single IP address (using DHCP & NAT)used to be checked, now Share a rnage of IP addresses (using only DHCP) is checked.
-DHCP Lease: 4 hours. What is best here?
Do I really need to worry about anything else? If the password is reset how to I access from default settings?
Thanks, after this I should have a better understanding of network settings and the AEBS.
J-

My Airport Base Station does not appear in the Airport Admin Utility

I cannot see my airport extreme base station in the Airport Admin Utility nor in Airport Setup Assistant via Airport. It worked yesterday but when I was trying to set up a network something must have changed but I don't know what it is. (The setup didn't work so I am only using one base station right now.) The only way I can configure/reconfigure the base station is by physically connecting via an ethernet cable. Then no problem. I have two computers and neither can access the base station with Airport Admin Utility via Airport. I have installed the latest Airport Update but nothing has changed. What happened?

You should be able to use the second Airport Extreme
Base Station as a wireless print server. What I
suggest you do is:
1. run the Airport Admin Utility and clean up
settings on your existing Base Station:
- under the Airport tab, make sure you have not
selected to "create a closed network"
- under the Access Control tab, clear out all
settings
- under the WDS tab, clear out all settings
- under the Network tab, make sure the box is checked
to "Distribute IP addresses" and "Share a single IP
address using DHCP and NAT".
- update settings to the Base Station if you changed
anything.
2. do a hard reset of your second base station per:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107451
3. for now, put both base stations and the Mac in the
same room. Run the Airport Setup Assistant, and use
its guidance to configure the second base station as
a new base station that "extends" the wireless
network of your main base station.
That should do it.
Thanks very much. The printer works great from both computers via my second airport base station. And I can see both my base stations in the Airport Admin Utility.

How can I get Airport Admin Utility to Locate My Extreme Base Station?

In an effort to repair some network connection problems I was having with my ISP (or so I thought), I reset my Airport Extreme Base station today. I have been unable to get it back to normal since. I'm currently connected to my ISP through an Ethernet connection directly from my modum to my iBookG4. Now, when I try to re-established the old network connections with my Airport Extreme, I cannt get the system to recognize a base station. When I use the Airport Admin Utility, the window pops up and *** me to select a base station, but there are none in the window. When I rescan, nothing comes up. The airport setuup utility has been no help either. Any ideas how to get my base station back? Thanks!

Hi, Tesserax:
Thanks so much for your reply. I tried the direct connection, as suggested in a previous message I saw on this board. Didn't work for some reason. Lucky for me, one of my neighbors works in the tech department of a nearby Apple Store. Last night he was able to get the base station working again. I wish I could share how he did it on this message board, but it was beyond my modest understanding. Again, thanks for taking the time to reply!
Best, Kevin

Airtunes missing; no Music tab in Airport Admin Utility - Help!

Hi. Trried to play music via airtunes to AX connected to stereo, but no speaker selections in iTunes! Been working for the past year. Went to airport admin utility (4.2) for the AEBS and when configuring it showed the Music tab for about a second then it went away. I can't select Music re-setup airtunes! Where's the tab? Does the utility have a bug? What to do?
All latest s/w, etc. for AEBS, AX, Pmac, and PB. Tried the utility from both Macs, but same situation. Internet, AEBS, and AX all work fine, but no Music tab in the utility and no airtunes speaker selections in iTunes (6.0.5).
Thanks.

All latest s/w, etc. for AEBS, AX, Pmac, and PB.
Tried the utility from both Macs, but same
situation. Internet, AEBS, and AX all work fine,
but no Music tab in the utility and no airtunes
speaker selections in iTunes (6.0.5).
What firmware is your Airport Express running?
iFelix

Can't open AirPort Admin Utility configuration file

I'm using an AirPort Extreme Base Station connected to a cable modem through the WAN port and to my G4 Cube running OSX 10.2.8 through the LAN port. I also use an iBook and eMac with AirPort cards to wirelessly access my network. My problem is that I can not open the configuration file so that I can change my settings. I get an error message that AirPort Admin Utility can't read the configuration file of the base station. I tried resetting the base station to the factory settings, to no avail. So now I also can't set a password and encryption. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

To clarify--I previously had a password protected network set up and working. I wanted to change the settings and couldn't open the config file. I reset to factory settings successfully, but still can't open the config file, which I need to do in order to encrypt and set a new password. Thanks!

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