Can I connect a printer to remote base station?

I moved into a two-story house and I want to set up a main station downstairs with an Airport Extreme (where the cable comes in) and a remote station upstairs with an Airport Express. Is it possible to connect a printer to the remote airport upstairs and be available to all computers in the house via the network?

Is it possible to connect a printer to the remote airport upstairs and be available to all computers in the house via the network?
Yes it would be available to any device on the network.

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Airport can't connect to my Airport Extreme Base Station

Hi all,
Just had this nagging problem for a couple of days. I can connect and see my aebs in airport utility but can't connect it to network in the airport menu. The network is fine and is working on my macbook, but the macbook pro can't see it. Both laptops are using 10.5.4 any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Chris

Hello paisleymum. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
You shouldn't have had to reconfigure the AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) just because you have a new MacBook. Was there a particular reason that you needed to?

My Windows 7 PC can't connect to Internet or see base station but wifi devices can?

I set up my airport extreme a week ago and configured it in my pc. Now my pc won't find the base station and I have no Internet access on my pc but all my wireless devices are fine. I've checked the cable. Please help

Hi - is your PC telling you that a network cable is unplugged or that a webpage cannot be found or both?

Can't print from Windows laptop to HP printer on extreme base station

I have an IMAC Power PC as a Home computer. I use a an airport extreme as my wireless router. I have an HP Deskjet1220 C connected via USB to the Base station. I can print from the IMAC but can't from my windows based laptop. I have downloaded bonjour but I cant see the printer there. I also called Apple support and they sent me 2 files. I dont have the airport software on the Windows machine its on the IMAC. The instructions showed me how to add by Start-printerfaxes, add printer, local printer, deselect auto detect, create new port, std tcp/ip, then put in 10.0.1.1.
Thats where it ALL STOPS the port is in use? Apple cant help me cause its windows machine, Microsoft is the same? Help??

You may find the following iFelix article helpful.
The following Apple articles should prove helpful as well:
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107998
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107418

Cannot connect 2nd Express as a Remote Base station

When I try to set up a 2nd express it doesn't connect.
I see in the Admin app that it has a "strange" IP address assigned. The Extreme Base station and the 1st Express have addresses like "192.168.9.x" and the new (2nd) Express has a 169.254.X.X and although you can see it in Admin you can't do anything to it.
I configured both the Express Remotes via Admin and use the "Auto config as Remote" feature in the WDS tab via the Extreme Base Station's configuration.
I also have an iMac with a hard-wired iMac connection to the Base Station.
Any ideas? Thanx.

I would do another reset and then configure the second Express manually. To configure the Express you have to be on the same network either with or without a wire.
Here are some steps to try and let us know the results:
- From your wireless laptop run Airport Admin Utility
- Select the Airport Extreme Bas Station (AEBS) and write down its "Airport ID"
- Open the configuration of the AEBS and note the channel number it is on. It should not be on "Automatic"
- Hard reset the 2nd Express
- Connect the Express to your laptop with an ethernet cable
- Both your laptop and the Express should be on the 169.254.x.x ethernet network since no DHCP server is available over their ethernet
- Open the configuration of the 2nd Express which has a name similar to "Airport Base xxxxxx" in Airport Admin Utility
- Change the Base Station name to something like "Express 2" and change the Base Station password so it's not the default "public"
- Leave the wireless mode as "Create a wireless network (Home Router)"
- Change the Network Name, wireless security and channel to match exactly what the other two Airports are set to
- Under the Internet tab change it to "Connect Using: Airport WDS"
- In the "MAC Address:" field enter the Airport ID of the AEBS
- Under the Network tab uncheck "Distribute IP Addresses"
- Under the WDS tab check "Enable this base station as a WDS Remote Base Station" and keep the check mark "Allow wireless clients on this base station"
- In the "Main Airport ID:" field enter the AEBS Airport ID again or click the Select button and pick it from the list (not the 1st Express)
- Under the Music tab set as desired
- Click the Update button finally and wait for it to update
- Disconnect the ethernet cable
- If necessary move the Express to it desired location
Did that help? If the "Auto configure as a WDS remote base station" from the Extreme doesn't work those are the manual steps to apply to an Express!

Cannot connect to remote base station

I have two airport express base stations.
The one in my office is setup as a WDS main base main base station and is connected to the internet.
The other one is installed in the kitchen as a WDS remote base station.
Both base stations allow wireless clients.
When I am in the reach of the main base station (in the office and in the kitchen), everything works fine.
However, when I go to the living room (here i am out of reach of the office base station, but within reach of the kitchen base station), my laptop still "sees" the network, but is unable to connect. An error is given: "There was an error joining the airport network"
I have re-configured the base stations several times; I also disabled the wireless security; I switched the base stations; .... no result
Who can help ????

I have the same problem at home. Somone else in this forum had a similar (though not absolutely identical) problem, for which another person suggested this:
"It sounds like the issue may be the communication between the Cable modem & the AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS). Since you already have reset the AEBS, I suggest that you try a complete power recycle of your network components.
"Modem/Router Power ReCycling
- Power-off the DSL/Cable modem, Internet Router, & computer(s). (Wait at least 30 minutes. If possible, leave the modem off overnight.)
- Power-on the DSL/Cable modem; Wait at least 30 minutes.
- Power-on the Internet Router; Wait at least 5 minutes.
- Power-on the computer(s) "
Since I am not home, I can't try the above right now, but will do so when I return home in a few days. In the meantime, if you are able to solve your problem, either by trying the above procedure, or by some other method, will you please let me know?
Thanks a lot.
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.9)

I have an ipad2 and we purchased an HP office jet 6600. I can not connect to print. In searching the net, I have been advised to get the firmware update but can not find it. Can you advise?

I have an ipad2 and we purchased an HP office jet 6600. I can not connect to print. In searching the net, I have been advised to get the firmware update but can not find it. Can you advise?

Is the HP on the airprint list?
iOS AirPrint Printers http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
How to Print from Your iPad: Summary of Printer and Printing Options
http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-an d-printing-options
Print from iPad / iPhone without AirPrint
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/print-from-ipad-iphone-without-airprint/
How to Enable AirPrint on a Mac and Use Any Printer
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-use-airprint-with-any-printer/
 Cheers, Tom

How can I connect my printer without air print

How can I connect my printer without air print to my ipad mini?

Maybe.
iOS AirPrint Printers http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
How to Print from Your iPad: Summary of Printer and Printing Options
http://ipadacademy.com/2012/03/how-to-print-from-your-ipad-summary-of-printer-an d-printing-options
Print from iPad / iPhone without AirPrint
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/print-from-ipad-iphone-without-airprint/
How to Enable AirPrint on a Mac and Use Any Printer
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-use-airprint-with-any-printer/
iPad Power: How to Print
http://www.macworld.com/article/1160312/ipad_printing.html
Check out these print apps for the iPad.
Print Utility for iPad ($3.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-utility-for-ipad/id422858586?mt=8
Print Agent Pro for iPad ($5.99) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/print-agent-pro-for-ipad/id421782942?mt=8 Print Agent Pro can print to many non-AirPrint and non-wireless printers on your network, even if they are only connected to a Mac or PC via USB.
FingerPrint turns any printer into an AirPrint printer
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57368414-233/fingerprint-turns-any-printer- into-an-airprint-printer/
 Cheers, Tom

Can ipod3 connect to print with an HP photosmart4500 all in one ?

Can ipod3 connect to print with an HP photosmart all in one 4500?

See:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&task Id=115&prodSeriesId=3575173&prodTypeId=18972&objectID=c02775166

How can i connect the printer without a usb?

I have recently changed my internet provider and have tried to reinstall the printer software but it wont find the printer and says that i need a usb cable which i dont have. Can i connect the printer without one? Its a photosmart all-in-one c4380 printer.

Have no idea, no model number of printer. You can always buy a USB Printer cable.
Say thanks by clicking the Kudos Thumbs Up to the right in the post.
If my post resolved your problem, please mark it as an Accepted Solution ...
I worked for HP but now I'm retired!

Printing from OS9 to USB printer on Extreme Base Station. Possible?

Is finding the printer possible at all from a machine running OS9 which is connected to the Airport Extreme base station via an ethernet cable? Are there no workarounds?
The printer is an Epson Styles C84 (on the list of compatible printers) and it does show on the iMac G5 through rendezvous. Is it possible to do it through USB print sharing on one of the machines so all on the LAN can see?
I have read were the requirements to print are OS 10.2.x, but some times requirements can be circumvented. Obviously, upgrading the system is a gimme, but we're talking about parents who are set in their ways and hesitant about re-learning a new OS when they feel comfortable with one that took them a while to get used to.
Troy

It is not possible to print directly from a Mac running OS 9 to a printer connected to the Base Station. There is a convoluted workaround as follows:
If you happened to have two computers on your network, one running OS X and another running MacOS 9 you could:
- set up the Mac running OS X to print to the printer connected to the Extreme Base Station
- set up the Mac running OS X to "share" that printer
- set up the Mac running OS 9 to print to the "shared" printer on the Mac running OS X per:
Printing to a Mac OS X shared printer from Mac OS 9 via LPD/LPR

WPA2 - Webcam - Base Station - Remote Base Station ... How ?

My Webcam is plugged into my Remote Base Station and uploads images over my WDS network to my Base Station perfectly ... and I can use my browser to access the Webcam's Control Panel - until I enable Wireless Security!
Once Wireless Security is enabled on my Base Station and I have updated my WDS settings on the Remote Base Station, my browser can no longer access the Webcam and the camera's images are no longer transmitted to my Base Station.
The type of Security makes no difference. I've had no luck with either WEP and WPA2.
The only type of Security that allows the camera to use the WDS network is no Security!!
Question:
After I have enabled Wireless Security on the Base Station, does the Remote Base Station's Wireless Security also have to be enabled ?
---alan

From the Camera Manufacturer:
"Hi Alan,
I'm not sure what is causing this. The camera doesn't know about the wireless. Any encryption is between the client and the base. Devices connected to the client should not be affected."
Well - Thanks to that helpful tip, I have eventually determined that the correct procedure is:
Step 1: Apply the encryption to the Remote Base Station that has the Netcam connected to it.
Step 2. Apply the same encryption & password to the Main Base Station ... the one with Internet via Ethernet.
Step 3. Rejoin my now 'closed' Network by selecting "Other" from the Airport menu in the Menu Bar.
Step 4. Select the Network name from that popup menu
Step 5. Enter my new WPA2 Personal Password.
Success!!
---alan
64 years old today!

Remote base station versus relay base station

Okay, I give up. What is the difference between a remote and a relay? Can I daisy chain relay base stations? Will remote base stations act as "relays"? Are there any tricks to setting up the relay stations (remotes seem completely straightforward)? What are the positives and negatives of each?
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.7)

It seems like the distinction is more important if you want a wired connection to the station. If you're just tring to create a robust wireless network, can you do many remotes but just one relay? It seems like relay would be the way to go if there was no limitation on how many.

Airport Utility can no longer see my Airport Express Base Station.

Hi all the problem I have is as follows;
I've set up my Airport Express Base Station some time ago to print wirelessly from my HP Photosmart C4280 and it was working fine.
However recently when I've gone to print a document, even though the printer is working fine and the Airport Express Base Station is showing a green light nothing happens. I've gone into the Airport Utility and its say's it can't see the Airport Express Base Station (even though it still has a green light showing). If I unplug the Airport Express and plug it in again, the Airport Utility can suddenly see it again.
I've successfully gone through the reset process but after a few minutes the Airport Utility can no longer see the Airport Express Base Station which means I can't print a document wirelessly. I've repeated the reset process several times with the same outcome.
Everything was working fine up until recently, has the Airport Express Base Station developed a fault? or is there something I'm not doing.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

If you're comfortable resetting all settings, unplug it, hold down the reset button and keep holding it in as you plug it back in - keep holding it for another 10-20s until the amber light flashes
Then, open airport utility, now you should be able to see the device either on-screen or in the upper left under 'other wi-fi devices'

Connecting to multiple Airport Express base stations at the same time?

I want to be able to use wireless internet and stream music to my stereo at the same time, but I only have a single internet connection behind my stereo and it's connected to the Pay TV. My options seem to be getting a new line installed behind the stereo so I can insert this into the same Airport Express base station I use for my music, or buying a second Airport Express base station and connecting it to one of the other internet connections in the room, then connecting to both Airport Express base stations at the same time.
Is this possible? Are there other alternatives?
Many thanks

Nate, Welcome to the discussion area!
Once you have a network, you can connect multiple AirPort Express (AX) to that network (wirelessly or via Ethernet). When your computer joins that network it can access all the AX.
You could take your current internet connection and run it into an inexpensive router with multiple Ethernet ports (not the AX). If this is a wireless router then your AXs could be located elsewhere and connect as wireless clients to that network. Once you computer joined that network it could stream music to the AXs.

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