Can I boost Airport's power?
Apologies if this is a silly question. We have two i-macs at home. We have just bought Time Capsule which we are connecting to our ISP's Motorola cable modem. Up until now we ran a Netscape wireless router off the same modem.
We have connected one of the computers (this one, which I'll call Computer #1) to Time Capsule via ethernet, and the internet speed is excellent .... far better than it had been under our previous set up. However, the other computer (in a room about 30 feet away, and which I'll call Computer #2) has a really weak Airport signal (only the bottom dot in the Airport icon in the Menu Bar showing at any time). We're finding it hard to get a decent internet connection at all. I hasten to add that this was also the case under the previous set up (and one of the reasons we bought Time Capsule in the first place).
Even when I try to get into Airport Utilities on Computer #2, the Time Capsule doesn't always show up as being in range.
I can't seem to see anywhere in systems preferences or Airport utilities where I can boost the signal out of Computer #2's Airport card (an AirPort Extreme card). Does anybody know if there's any way I can do that? Or if there's anything that I'm missing? Thanks for any assistance you might be able to provide.
I have a new AP Extreme and since day 1 it has been anemic at best. My older Linksys router had power to reach about 50% farther.. and it was 801.11 g. For the last few days I have gone around and around with Apple Tech. The problem was my microwave. The problem was my telephone. The problem was always something environmental. When confronted with the fact that my old Linksys system didn't have these 'environmental' problems, I was usually put on hold. Sometimes disconnected.... (sometimes called back by Tech Support-- 3 cheers)
Today all that changed. I got a hold of Bonnie. She had great perseverance and kept working the problem until we got the solution.
We changed the channel to No. 3. Ba boom. Full power everywhere!! It had been on 'automatic' and channel No. 11. Those didn't change the weak, fluctuating (on again... off again.... strong... then weak) signal. Channel NO. 3 did the trick. Why? I don't know. What do the channels do? I don't know.
So, all I say is "try it".
Ron
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change
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My original posting was:
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Does anyone know of a solution, or does Apple need to update Airport Management Utility?
(I've cross-posted this in the Airport discussion area, but I also wanted to check with others who recently bought the same PowerBook.)
Thanks for your help.
PowerBook G4 (Double-Layer SD) 15-inch, iMac (1GHz 17-inch) Mac OS X (10.4.6)check this link:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2265548#2265548
Teh-Way Lee wrote:
"OK, I've been following this thread since February and I think I got this thing figured out. Joseph Jordan pointed to the right direction and I did some more digging.
I had the same problem as most posters here:
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As I said before, Joseph Jordan pointed to the right direction, the file/folder AirPortConfig.framework in /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ is missing.
It seems that AirPortConfig.framework was installed when AirPort 4.1 was installed. AirPort 4.2 installs Apple80211.framework only. I think...
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as well as the symbolic links to it and to other folders.
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http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airport41formacosx.html
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IMPORTANT: I do not know if this solution breaks anything. CAVEAT EMPTOR!"
PowerBook G4 (Double-Layer SD) 15-inch, iMac (1GHz 17-inch) Mac OS X (10.4.6) -
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How can I boost signal by extending a wireless network?
I have an Airport Express serving Wi-Fi and Airplay in my living room, and the signal is just strong enough that my devices will remain connected all the way in my back yard, which would be great for outdoor parties but the signal isn't strong enough to stream reliably. I thought I could resolve this problem by getting a second Airport Express to extend my wireless network and it would act as a repeater. However, it doesn't work when my devices (specifically an iPhone 4S) will not disconnect from the first Airport Express.
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Airport extreme power supply buzzing sound
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Connect an Ethernet cable from on of the LAN <--> ports on the back of the 2-Wire modem/router to the WAN "O" port on the AirPort Express.
Power up the AirPort Express for a few minutes. The indicator light on the front of the device will be slowly blinking amber at this time.
On your Mac......
Open Finder > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the Other WiFi Devices tab
Click on AirPort Express
The setup utility will open up and take a minute to analyze the network, then suggest that the AirPort Express will create a new network....which is the correct setting. The window will look similar to this illustration:
For Network Name......type in the exact name of the wireless network that the 2-Wire is providing......IF.....you want to "extend" the 2-Wire network and make one "big" network. If you want to have the AirPort Express provide a different network, type in the name of the network that you want the AiPort Express to provide.
For Base Station Name....type in a device name that you want to call the AirPort Express
Password......If you want to extend the 2-Wire network, then type in the exact same password that the 2-Wire network is using. If you want the AirPort Express to provide a different network, type in a password that you want to use with the network that the AirPort Express will provide
Verify......verify the Password
Click Next, and the utility will set up everything for you automatically.
When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done. That's it. There should be a green light on the front of the AirPort Express at this point. You can configure other AirPort Express devices in the same manner. -
I recently uploaded 10.8, but I have a number of VALUABLE old files which I can no longer read because "power PC applications are no longer supported. How can I retrieve them"?
Here is a post I assembled for another with a similar problem:
Unfortunately you got caught up in the minor miracle of Rosetta. Originally licensed by Apple when it migrated from the PowerPC CPU platform that it had used from the mid-1990's until the Intel CPU platform in 2006, Rosetta allowed Mac users to continue to use their library of PPC software transparently in emulation.
However, Apple's license to continue to use this technology expired with new releases of OS X commencing with Lion (and now Mountain Lion). While educational efforts have been made over the last 6 years, the fact is that Rosetta was SO successful that many users were caught unaware UNTIL they upgraded to Lion or Mountain Lion.
Workarounds:
1. If your Mac will support it, restore OS X Snow Leopard;
2. If your Mac will support it, partition your hard drive or add an external hard drive and install Snow Leopard into it and use the "dual-boot" method to choose between your PPC software or Lion/Mt. Lion;
3. Upgrade to an Intel compatible versions of your software, or find alternatives that will open your data files;
3. Install Snow Leopard (with Rosetta) into Parallels:
[click on image to enlarge]
Full Snow Leopard installation instructions here:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1365439
NOTE: STEP ONE of the instructions must currently be completed on a Snow Leopard or Lion Mac and the resulting modified Snow Leopard.cdr install file can then be moved over to your Mountain Lion Mac for completion of the remaining steps.
NOTE 2: Computer games with complex, 3D or fast motion graphics make not work well or at all in virtualization. -
Where can I get an additional power source for my MacBook Pro?
I am travelling to Europe next week and will be travelling on the road quite often. I would like to get some work done during that time. My laptop battery will inevitably run out of power during that time and I would like to carry an additional power source with me so I can get some extra juice when I am nowhere near an outlet.
I have the latest MacBook Pro where the battery is not removable.
Where can I get an additional power source for my MacBook Pro? I don't mind if it is a 3rd party product.you could get something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-XP18000-Universal-External-Netbooks/dp/B002K8M9H C
it's about the same cost as an extra battery used to be. there's a range of similiar products at Amazon, i'd check reviews. -
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my phone wont open, i can't even turn the power on.
what to do? pls help
(iphone 4 and iphone 4s)So I just did this on my iPhone 4 and it worked like a charm it unlocked it immediately. My phone was put into recovery mode and I know that not all data is deleted it just puts the phone into a sort of hibernation in order for the files to stay uncorrupted. I went to http://www.recovery-ipad.com/iphone-stuck-in-recovery-mode.html downloaded the software it unlocked my phone in a matter of minutes. Calls, messages, photos, apps, and voicemail was all there as if it never happened If you leave it unregistered you don't have to pay for it works for either windows or mac. Hope this helps!
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I can not open Airport utility on my iMac after updating to maverick 10.9.4 . Error Message:[You can’t use this version of the application “AirPort Utility.app” with this version of OS X. You have "Airport Utility.app"5.4.2] It also will not allow me to install "airport Utility 6.3. Does anybody has a fix for this?
Re-run Software Update and see if there is a newer version of Airport Utility. I suspect your router or iMac may be too old to use Airport Utility 6.3 . As a work- around if Software Update does not work then try reading this article and see if the suggested solution help you.
http://coreyjmahler.com/2013/10/24/airport-utility-5-6-1-on-os-x-10-9-mavericks/ -
How can I use Airport Extreme just as a file server - no wifi
I'm setting up a new Apple environment for an invalid music buff. Here are the components, all newly purchased.
MacBook Pro
Airport Extreme
Airport Express
I was handed a G-Drive with a large iTunes file collection on it.
The user will have Comcast as his network provider and he already has a Comcast wireless router, so none of the Apple devices will need to be used as a wireless router or base station (assuming I understand what Apple means by a "base station").
The Airport Express has the primary function of acting as an AirPlay device, feeding an analog music signal to the user's hi-end audio system (Denon integrated amplifier, Thiel Loudspeakers).
The Airport Extreme has the sole function of acting as a network file share for the G-Drive.
The MacBook Pro will operate iTunes and will get its music files from the network shared G-Drive and send it to the AirPlay device, which will feed the music signal to the hi-end audio system.
I am able to get the Airport Express to simply act as a wireless client on the Comcast provided wireless network. The MacBook Pro is also on the network and can see the Airport Express as an AirPlay device and send music to the audio system.
What I'm having problems with is getting the Airport Extreme to simply act as a file server on this LAN. It can either work in bridged mode and just be a wireless network client, or I can readily run an ethernet cable from the Airport Extreme to the Airport Express, or even to the Comcast router.
I tried to connect the MacBook Pro to the Airport Extreme with an ethernet cable and get it to "join an existing network", but it refused to recognize the Comcast provided network. All it could see were some networks in homes nearby.
I was hoping that if I just ran a network cable between the Airport Extreme and the Airport Express, that it would just get a network address over DHCP through the Airport Express. Nope.
So I'm stuck. How do I get the Airport Express to simply act as a file server for the G-Drive on my LAN?+Can I use the Airport Extreme base station as a wired router, with wireless disabled for the time being?+
Sure, but it will probably take just as much time...a few minutes....to turn the wireless off than simply change the name on the default wireless network to your personal choice.
The AirPort Extreme is pre-configured to create a wireless network when it is hooked up to a modem. All you need do is assign a name to this network and establish a password. If you don't want to do this, you can turn the wireless off and use the device as a wired only router.
AirPort Utility, the application that is used to setup the AirPort Extreme has a simple guided step by step process for you to configure the device the way you want.
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