Can't see airport express in available wireless networks

Looking for assitance in setting up airport express with existing wep encriped linksys router.

There are two options:
1. Create the second profile while on your own network. When you get ready to move the Express, select the profile before disconnecting it from the network.
2. Perform a hard reset on the Express and reconfigure it once you get to your friend's house. If you've already created the profile, you can select the profile after the reset.

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Can't See Airport Express on my Wireless N/work

I have a D-Link DSL G604t router, and have spent hours trying to get it to "see" AE - no joy. I have added the MAC Address to the enabled access list but still nothing - everytime I scan for it, it cannot be found. My Compaq l/top connects no problem to the network, and I cannot find any answers in the manual. Only trying to send itunes to my hifi - don't need to share connections or printers.
Dell Optiplex Windows XP Pro

Hi:
I had a similar problem with a DLink DI-624 wireless router and AirPort Express afew months ago. Here is what you can do.
As an intermediate step, which is undocumented but I found necessary, connect your Airport Express to the wireless router via an Ethernet cable. After the wired connection, your router will definitely see AirPort Express. Then you can go through the normal network registration process. Once this is complete, you can then power off Airport Express and disconnect it from the router and then place it where you originally intended. Once the solid green light comes on (30-60 seconds), you should be able to access AirPort Express the way it was intended, in a wireless manner.
Again, this worked for me after hours of unsuccessful struggling with the installation process as described in the Apple documentation. I hope this helps.
Lawrence

Can't connect Airport Express to existing wireless network!

I just got my new A Express. i try to wirelessly join an my existing network but when it restarts it doesn't see the device. It's i'm trying to set it up so that I can use it as a wireless printer connection for my two macbooks, but all i end up with is the flashing amber light. I've tried a hard reset and that's clearly not solving the problem.
i'd welcome some help as well.

for some reason i had a problem with my airport in my laptop and it couldnt find networks that are hidden.. so that might be the problem the encryption.

Can u run Airport Express and a wireless modem together?

Can u run Airport Express and a wireless modem together at the same time?
I'm using AE purely for music distribution and have just bought a wireless modem for the internet (not a AE). However I can now only select either the AE network, OR the wireless internet network (it's BT HomeHub). Hence I can either play music or use the internet, but not together!
Any ideas anyone..??
Thanx
David

You should configure your AirPort Express (AX) to join the wireless network provided by the modem. The instructions are in KB 302153, AirPort Express: How to join an existing wireless network in client mode.

I have tryed to connect an AirPort Express to my wireless network. But I alwais get the errocode -4. Can anybody help. I have reset the AirPort Express and updated the software.

I have tryed to connect an AirPort Express to my wireless network. But I alwais get the errocode -4. Can anybody help. I have reset the AirPort Express and updated the software.

The ZyXEL P-2601HN-F1, as you know, is a combination DSL modem & 802.11n wireless router (or gateway device).
For your goal you will want to take a look at this Apple Support article for details on how to configure an AX for iTunes.
If you are still having difficulties with the AX joining the ZyXEL's wireless network, you can try the following:
Temporarily disable wireless encryption.
If you are hidding the SSID, disable that feature.
Change the Mode Select setting to: 802.11g Only
Change the Channel Selection from "Auto" to a set channel, like 1, 6, or 11

I'm trying to activate my Airport Express to a wireless network powered by an Airport Extreme. I get an error message that says I need to Use Airport Utility 5.6. My system is currently running Airport Utility 6.1

'm trying to activate my Airport Express to a wireless network powered by an Airport Extreme. I get an error message that says I need to Use Airport Utility 5.6. My system is currently running Airport Utility 6.1

Is your AirPort Express an older 802.11g model? If so, you will need to install v5.6 if you are running OS X Lion or 5.6.1 if running OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard. Unfortunately, the iOS version of the AirPort Utility cannot administer these older base stations.

Can't see airport express on certain network.

I have 2 Airport Expresses. My home network has a Linksys router and 2 acess points - both Engenius. The primary SSID for the Linksys is Moe, and the two engenius AP's are Larry (ECB9500) and Curly (EOC2611P). When I setup the AE's (Airport Express) up on Larry in client mode, I get the green light, I can see them in the Airport Utility on my iPhone and I can stream music to them. When I setup the AE's on Curly in client mode (doing it the exact same method), I get the green light; however, I can NOT see them using the Airport Utilty nor stream music to them. The light is green though, and when I go into the Linksys and look at the DHCP client list, I can see them (Music1 and Music2) along with the IP's. When I try to ping them, they do not return a ping. I want them on Curly, because that access point can be seen in the house where one AE will be and throughout the yard where another is. Larry doesn't reach into the yard. Any ideas or suggestions? Let me know if more information is needed.

What are you trying to do? I had to read your thing like 3 times... and I still do not understand. Why are you using 3 routers an 2 airport expresses? What type of Airport Expresses are the ones you have? What type of security do you have on your devices? What radio band are you using for your primary router?... Too many complications.. too many What ifs scenarios... listen I am sure you have a game plan.. .and you want to give internet to your house, your neigbors house, and the two houses after your neighbors house... but your thinking too hard in this puzzle. My primary advice is... Go get your self either one new Airport Extreme or one refurbished Airport Extreme and loose the three routers. Then extend the Airport Extreme using the two Airport Expresses (provided they are not G airport expresses).

Can I use airport express to extend my network AND stream iTunes???

I have an airport extreme connected to the cable modem and sending a signal out to my home network. I also have a powerbook and an airport express connected to the home stereo.
My question is, can i use the express to extend my extreme signal (to reach the back yard) and stream music from itunes at the same time? The set up utility seems to suggest that you do one or the other.
Thanks!

Are you sure you configured the Express to extend the Extreme's network? If you use the standard setup, the two base stations will be indistinguishable, i.e. you'll only see one entry for the wireless network.
If you were connected to the Extreme when you configured the Express, try turning off Airport in the Airport menu and then turning it back on. The computer should pick up the stronger signal at that point.

How to Connect Airport Express to Existing Wireless Network (Client Mode)

I am posting this for everyone tearing their hair out trying to connect the Airport Express to your own existing home wireless network. After spending 2 hours last night installing this on my father-in-law's home network, I hope to be able to save someone else the agony we went through.
So here's the situation:
Say you already have your own home network set up, and all you want is to be able to use AirTunes to play music off iTunes into your speaker system. And, you don't need the printer sharing capability nor creation of another wireless network (2 of the features of Airport Express). Then this solution is for you - read on.
Unfortunately, Apple's user manual is very unclear how to connect Airport Express to your own network. When you look at the picture diagram they provide, they show Airport Express picking up its signal from another Apple-oriented base. This can make you think you need to buy another piece of hardware to make it work. DON'T If you read through the manual, the Support section here, etc., you will hear lots of talk about "Client Mode" - and that this is the only way to get it to work. Nice - but no one really tells you how to set up the Airport in client mode.
Do yourself a favor, toss that user manual aside and run these steps.
(Note: These directions assume your DSL/Cable Modem is hooked up to a wireless router or acts as its own wireless router)
1. Get a cat5 Ethernet cable (anything but an orange cable - that's a crossover cable) like you would use to connect your PC to your router to pick up the Internet.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the router on one end, and to the Airport Express unit on the other end.
3. Plug in your Airport Express unit to the wall (this will not necessarily become its permanent location - you will be able to move it later). The light will glow solid Amber for about 30-45 seconds while it starts up, then blink Amber. At this point, the unit is ready to operate.
4. Install the CD to the PC where your iTunes music is stored. This should be painless. Once you open the program, it should detect the Airport unit.
5. At this point, the on-screen wizard will present you with your options, and walk you through the setup. This is much like the user manual describes - and you should be good to go form here forward.
Some pointers:
- When asked if you want to create a new network, join an existing network, or connect via Ethernet, choose the middle option for joining an existing network. You will need to know the name of your network, the password to connect to the network (if present), and the type of encryption used on the network (e.g. WEP, WPA, etc.). Side note, WPA is recommended, as it is a higher level of security than WEP. You will be able to configure the Airport Express unit to automatically login to your network.
- I would recommend, when creating a password for the Airport Express unit, use the same password as your network, to avoid confusion.
6. The very last step will ask you to save the settings to the Airport Express. Here's the kicker - when you save the settings, you are TRICKING the Airport Express into no longer acting as a network broadcaster, but instead being a "slave" to your own network. What do I mean? You will lose the connection from your PC to the Airport Express - an error message will pop up telling you the unit can no longer be found. While you might think you did something wrong, you actually were successful!
7. Unplug your Airport Express, and disconnect the Ethernet cable from your router and the Airport unit. This will no longer be needed.
8. Go to your desired location where you want to plug in your Airport Express unit. Before plugging it in, connect your Audio cable from the Airport Express to your audio receiver. Once that is connected, then plug in the Airport Express unit. The light will glow solid Amber for 30-45 seconds while it loads, and then will blink Amber for a brief period of time before turning solid GREEN. When this happens, you have successfully connected the Airport Express to your home network!
9. Go back to your PC with iTunes. Open the Airport software - you should now have a listing for your Airport Express unit in the upper left. Click on this, and the wizard will guide you through connecting - you will need the password you created for the unit. You only need to go through this wizard once, and when finished, the software will tell you that can now use iTunes with your Airport unit.
10. Open iTunes. On the lower right, you will see a dropdown for Speakers, and it should be defaulted to My Computer. Click on that drop-down, and you will see the name of your Airport unit. Click on that name, and now your music will broadcast to the Airport unit!
11. Play a song in iTunes. Go to your audio receiver, and connect it to the channel for your external connection to the Airport Express unit. You should hear your music from iTunes. CONGRATULATIONS! =)
I hope these instructions were helpful - I am happy to answer any questions, so feel free to contact me, *******************@*****.**.
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Thanks for the detailed directions. You are absolutely correct in stating that people should toss the user manual; it's pretty worthless. I have had a problem setting up my new Airport Express as I have described in an earlier post - http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1839873&tstart=45
One quick question - does using your setup process set the AE up as part of a distributed network where the AE is acting as a wireless router where it is extending the range of your network? Or, is it simply a wireless connection to your stereo for iTunes? I am interested in having both, since my AE will be at the other end of the house from the main wireless router.
Thanks

Can I use airport express in a wired network to play music through my stereo?

I originally used my 1st gen AE to wirelessly stream music from iTunes on my MacPro to my home theater. This works, but there are some good days and some bad days where there are dropouts in the music. I have recently run Cat6 cable to my HT from my router next to my MacPro. This feeds a Gigabit switch that feeds the ATV, receiver, bluray, HD DVD, etc. I plugged in the AE to the switch but it still defaults to the wifi network rather than taking a feed from the ethernet switch. I know i can (and do) use the ATV (gen 1) to steam music, but sometimes it more convenient to use the AE. Is there a way to force the wifi on the AE off and just have it for streaming from iTunes? Thanks.

Yes, you can configure an AirPort Express Base Station (AX) as a standalone wireless router without Internet access for the purposes of providing a Wi-Fi network for streaming. Note that any computers that will be the host of that stream would need to connect to this AX's wireless network while doing so. They would not be able to be connected to two wireless networks simultaneously for both streaming AND Internet access.

Can't Connect AirPort Express to existing WPA network

I just bought an AirPort Express and I can't connect it to my existing Wireless network where I use WPA based security.
I've both tried to use the Configuration guide and done it manually with the Admin tool but it just will not connect to my Wireless network.
Less of changing form WPA-PSk to WEP128 I think I have tried "everything".
Any ideas?

Can you changed your router to use WPA:TKIP as opposed to WPA:AES?
When I changed my router to WPA:TKIP, my airport express connected, but with AES it doesn't!
This is not good, since according to Wikipedia, AES is superior and considered part of WPA2, which Apple claim they support (and yes I am using firmware V6.3)!
Hope this helps!

HT4145 I have an Airport Extreme bas station now and I want to know if I can use an Airport Express to extend my network or do I have to use another Airport Extreme base.

I have an Airport Extreme Base Station now and I would like to know if I can use an Airport Express to extend my wifi network or do I have to use another Airport Extreme Base Station.

This AirPort Express:
http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/
It is the only Express with 2 Ethernet ports. All others are "old"
Apple does not specify a model number in their product information, but it is A1392 in the U.S. I do not know if Apple uses different model numbers in other countries.

PB Surfs Web Wirelessly, But Admin Util Can't "see" Airport Express - Huh?

Hi All --
I have a friend (no really a friend, not me, I swear ;-)) with the set-up described below and a seemingly impossible problem. He's asked for my help, and so I'm asking for yours, because frankly the situation just has me stumped. Here goes:
Set-Up & Other Relevant Facts
• DSL connection comes out of the phone jack and goes to a Westell model 6100 modem.
• From there, a short Ethernet cable goes to a Linksys 5-Port Workgroup Switch.
• Two Ethernet cables exit the Linksys Switch: one goes to a PC, and one goes to an Airport Express (AX).
• From the AX, a USB cable goes to a printer (a Brother 1440 laser printer).
• The AX is only about 10 feet from his PowerBook G4 15-inch and he gets a full (four-bar) signal on Airport menulet at the top of the screen.
• When he first set-up his system, the G4 and the Airport did set up the Brother printer (using the Airport Setup Assistant), and the Brother is listed as a printer on the G4's printer window or such.
• Both the G4 and the PC access the web fine via this setup (the G4 wirelessly). In System Preferences > Network, the Airport Network is listed, and it says "Airport is connected to the network Apple Network 6c6c1. You are connected to the Internet via Airport."
Problems
• When the Airport Admin Utility is opened, no Airport Express appears at all, even when "rescan" is repeatedly clicked.
How can this be? How can the PowerBook be connecting wirelessly to the Web through the Airport Express, but the Airport Express no be "seen" by the Airport Admin utility?
• In addition, although web surfing is possible for both PowerBook and PC, neither computer is able to successfully print to the Brother 1440. When he tried printing from the PC, he got the following error messages:
[Status for LPT1]
Result=(02)The printer on this port is not responding.
Status Line=BUSY:H,ACK:H,PE:H,SLCT:H,FALT:H,SLIN:L,HBSY:H,INIT:H,STB:H
Later, it seemed that printing from either computer would start and then stall, flashing a variety of different signals about spooling or "printer busy" and the like, all of which appeared to indicate things just weren't working right..
Anyway, the initial questions we're dealing with are the ones in bold above. The printer issues are probably are related and they can be addressed secondarily.
Any and all help with this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone.
-- JDee
Please excuse this duplicate post, but I posted this this morning in the AIrport Express forum at about 8 a.m. and have thus far received no replies at all. In fact, it's only been viewed a total of nine times -- and half of those are me. Very sad, and my friend is growing fairly desperate and is now convinced that only a complete reset and fresh start will fix his problem......

Hi JDee,
Well, it's the old 'friend of mine' gag, eh. Seriously though, it seems there have been numerous post over in the Aiport forums regarding this issue. I guess the first thing your friend can try is following these instructions to reset the AE. One of the other things discussed was the firmware version for AE. Some users have reported that version 6.1.1 works better than 6.2. One user reported being able to use the other button in AE admin utility, then entering the assigned IP address and password to gain access. One user resolved his issue by enabling the setting Distrubute IP addresses in the AE. It should be noted he also reset up his network at that point as well. Now as far as the printer goes, below are some instructions from iFelix for the Windows side which may be of some help.
Printing from Windows to AE
Problem finding Printer Driver on Windows
For the Mac side apparently there are issues with that model printer. Here's a link of compatible printers that iFelix put together. You'll see the notation next to the Brother 1440. Hope that helps a little. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.
Jrsy

Can't see Airport Express

Hi everyone,
I have been connecting both my Cube and my MBP to the internet via an Airport Express successfully for over a month now.
Today I allowed Software Update to download and install the following to my MBP:
2007-03-24 13:18:10 +1100: Installed "Pages Update" (2.0.2)
2007-03-24 13:18:14 +1100: Installed "Keynote Update" (3.0.2)
2007-03-24 13:18:34 +1100: Installed "QuickTime" (7.1.5)
2007-03-24 13:18:37 +1100: Installed "AirPort Extreme Update 2007-002" (1.0)
2007-03-24 13:19:34 +1100: Installed "iPhoto Update" (6.0.6)
During the download process, I suffered a power outage and my Airport Express connection was lost. Software Update therefore couldn't download the other updates available (iTunes 7.1.1 and OSX 10.4.9) and so I was forced to restart with only the above updates installed.
However upon restart, my Airport Express network was not visible from the MBP. My Cube can see and connect to the AExpress network just fine.
My MBP can also detect a neighbour's wireless hifi network, but not my own AExpress. And I can also connect my MBP successfully to my router via ethernet cable.
I don't believe the power failure would be the cause, as it was only the download process and not the update process that was interrupted - but i could be mistaken.
Could the Airport Extreme update have changed the way my MBP seeks a connection?
Incidentally, my MBP was purchased in USA but I am in Australia. Are there differences in which wireless channels are used or anything like that which could have been modified by the updated software if it thought I was in the US?
I'm hesitant about updating to OSX 10.4.9 until this issue is resolved, or should I see whether the OS update resolves the problem?
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Michael.
15" 2.33GHz MBP + Cube 450MHz @ home Mac OS X (10.4.8) Various Macs @ the Office

OK everyone - you can stop panicking on my behalf now...
The problem was with the Channel my Airport Express was broadcasting on. From within Airport Setup Utility I discovered the AExpress channel was set to Automatic, and it had selected channel 13. Channel 13 is apparently not available in the USA (where my MBP comes from), but IS available here in Oz.
Resetting my Airport Express channel to 1 fixed the issue immediately.
Why did it change? I don't know, but I presume that after my power outage, the AExpress reset it's automatic channel selection. Must have just been lucky that it was set to a channel between 1-11 until then.
Hope this helps any other punters out there with similar problems - especially those mixing international components.
Now I finally get to complete my update to 10.4.9!
Michael.

Can't see airport express base station....help please. Sitting in cupboard.

Ok, so I've moved house and it's all gone a bit wrong....
Usually I connect my iBook G4 to the internet using an airport extreme base station - ethernet cable goes from airport to BT router - BT Voyager 220V ADSL Voice Router.
All was fine until I moved house. Now I can connect to the internet no problem if the ethernet cable goes straight into the laptop - but I just can't see my AEBS. I've tried switching it on and off to no avail, and was even brave and reset the whole thing, but nothing happens. When I scan using airport utility it just doesn't see it.
When I switch it on all three lights flash, but then after a while the middle one stays on and nothing happens.
I did install some BT home hub software at the weekend so I could log into my brother's network - could this be the issue? Although I have used my laptop wirelessly in the internet cafe next door and that was fine. The computer is also picking up other wireless networks, it just can't see mine. Any ideas?
Thanks, Px

When I switch it on all three lights flash, but then after a while the middle one stays on and nothing happens.
You posted in the AirPort Express area, but it sounds like you have an AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS)--correct?
If so, let's start by performing a complete power recycling of your network components to make sure that the BT Voyager router "recognizes" the AEBS.
Modem/Router Power Recycling - Quick
- Power-off the BT Voyager modem, AEBS, & computer(s); Wait at least 5 minutes.
- Power-on the BT Voyager modem; Wait at least 5 minutes.
- Power-on the AEBS; Wait at least 5 minutes.
- 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
- Power-off the BT Voyager modem, AEBS, & computer(s). (Wait at least 30 minutes. If possible, leave the modem off overnight.)
- Power-on the BT Voyager modem; Wait at least 30 minutes.
- Power-on the AEBS; Wait at least 5 minutes.
- Power-on the computer(s)

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