CAN'T SET UP MY AIRPORT W/MY PC...

Trying to connect my airport express to my existing network, which uses a Linksys WRT54G 802.11g router, so that I can listen to my music on my living room stereo. The Airport Utility says it's unable to locate any Apple wireless devices and the airport light is blinking a color amber. I connected it next to the router and reset it but it didn't make a difference. Please help.

The Airport Utility will only see (scan) the router if your PC is connected to it.
You may do the following.
1) Hard reset using the reset button on the router while plugged in. Keep pressed the button for 5 seconds to reset.
2) Connect to "Apple ..." network as shown in "View available wireless networks". Don't worry if you lose you connection to your existing matter. Your PC has already been setup to connect to your existing network and it takes only a click to connect to it. After you're done with Airport Express, your PC will automatically connect.
3) If still not successful, try opening network connection properties. Go to control panel, right click Network connections and select properties. Go to Wireless tab on the top and check if apple network is listed in your preferred networks. If not, try steps 1 and 2 until you find the network here. If it is listed here, open its properties and change encryption to "Disabled".
4) At this point, you should see it in Airport Utility.

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How can I set up mhy Airport Express to extend my Time Capsule wifi wirelessly

I want to extend my wifi off my Time Capsule with an Airport Experess in a part of my house that has no data cable ran to it. How do I do this?
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How can I set up mhy Airport Express to extend my Time Capsule wifi wirelessly
Assuming that you have the model A1264 or A1392 version of the Express, it must be located where it can receive a strong wireless signal from the Time Capsule to be able to extend it correctly.
A good general location would be a point that is about half way between the Time Capsule and other area that needs more wireless coverage.
You will use AirPort Utility on your computer to configure the Express. An iPhone or iPad could be used as well.
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I have a linksys WRT54G router that we use as a base. I want to use Airplay using Airport Express and hook up my stereo to it. How can i set up my Airport express without a PC/laptop? I just downloaded Airport utility on my iphone and ipad,will that work?

I have a linksys WRT54G router that we use as a base. I want to use Airplay using Airport Express and hook up my stereo to it. How can i set up my Airport express without a PC/laptop? I just downloaded Airport utility on my iphone and ipad,will that work? And one more thing about the setup, the linksys router shich acts as a base is in a different room as the airport express which i wanted to use for airplay. So I'm hoping to hook up the Airport express via wireless signal. If i can set it up, can someone pls help me out by posting detailed instructions. Thanks so much!

The first message that AirPort Utility will display during the auto setup will be that the Express will be confgured to "extend" the network. When AirPort Utility analyzes the network further, and sees that the Express cannot "extend" the 3rd party network, the next message will indicate that the Express is being configured to "join" the wireless network.
Once the Express is configured, if you later go into AirPort Utility to check the settings under the Wireless tab, you will see that the Wireless Mode is indeed "Join a wireless network".

How can I set up the airport extreme base station with windows computer

how can I set up the airport extreme base station with windows computer

Hi - you need Airport Utility version 5.6.1 for Windows 7 - go to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1547 to download it to your computer - the setup depends on what kind of modem you have and if you have another router connected - post back with this info to proceed - thanks

I can not set up my airport extreme, he's worked over the internet but I can not back up

I can not set up my airport extreme, he's worked over the internet but I can not back up

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Can't set up my airport card to share my internet connection with notebook

I have an iMac with an airport card -- I have a visitor with a notebook and I cannot set up a way to share the ethernet cable connection through my computer and airport card. No matter what I do it the Airport will always show "AirPort 5 has a self-assigned IP address and may not be able to connect to the Internet". I don't understand why it has a self-assigned IP -- I thought by using the internet sharing set-up that it simply duplicated a sharing of the modem through the built-in ethernet and using the same IP address. What am I doing wrong or is it just not possible to do it due to what my airport card allows? I am doing everything by the letter according to the instructions iMac G5 although I upgraded to Leopard operating system. Any advice? i do have an airport express but I can't understand why the airport card simply does not share my IP address.

The Airport Utility will only see (scan) the router if your PC is connected to it.
You may do the following.
1) Hard reset using the reset button on the router while plugged in. Keep pressed the button for 5 seconds to reset.
2) Connect to "Apple ..." network as shown in "View available wireless networks". Don't worry if you lose you connection to your existing matter. Your PC has already been setup to connect to your existing network and it takes only a click to connect to it. After you're done with Airport Express, your PC will automatically connect.
3) If still not successful, try opening network connection properties. Go to control panel, right click Network connections and select properties. Go to Wireless tab on the top and check if apple network is listed in your preferred networks. If not, try steps 1 and 2 until you find the network here. If it is listed here, open its properties and change encryption to "Disabled".
4) At this point, you should see it in Airport Utility.

Can I Set-up new airport Extreme w/PC?

I know the old APs you could not setup with a PC...can you with the new Airport Extremes? My wifes office is looking at routers and I am pushing this one but they are worried if her Mac is not in the office they would have no way of changing settings etc.
So are they out of luck or is there some official (or hacky?) way of setting up and/or changing the new AP Extreme with windows?
Also I assume print sharing works with PCs over the Airport network right?

I know the old APs you could not setup with a PC...
Not true. The round 802.11b/g AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) and AirPort Express (AX) could be configured from Windows using the Windows version of the "AirPort Admin Utility".
...can you with the new Airport Extremes?
Yes you can configure the new square 802.11n AEBS using Windows. The Windows version of the "AirPort Utility" is on the disc shipped with the AEBS.

How can I set up an Airport Extreme as a router, in conjunction with my AT&T modem/router?

I am trying to set up an Airport Extreme as my router, and I am currently using an AT&T modem/router combo. I am wondering what would be the easiest way to do this. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <-> ports on the ATT modem/router to the WAN "O" port on the AirPort Extreme. This cable must remain in place permanently.
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility on your Mac
Click on Other WiFi Devices
Click on AirPort Extreme xxxxx
The utility will take a moment to analyze the connection, then a screen similar to this will appear with your AirPort Extreme instead of an AirPort Express
Type in a short simple name that you want to use for the wireless network
Type in a device name for the AirPort Extreme
Enter a password that will be used for both the AirPort Extreme and wireless network
Verify the password
Click Next
The utility will setup everything for you. When the message of Setup Complete appears, click Done and close AirPort Utility.
The AirPort Extreme wireless network is now available.

I CAN'T SET UP MY AIRPORT EXPRESS!!!

So... I open airport utility... It detects my airport express(with difficulty)... I set up my airport express to join a network(WPA) and when I press update... It starts updating but at the end it says it couldn't find the apple wireless device..
I tried so many times- I reset my airport ; I restarted my router(HUAWEI HG655b); etc.
PLEASE help!
Thank you a lot in advance!

HellO:
I suspect you have some sort of password/security issue with yoru router.
Barry

Can i set up a airport with ipod

I have a ipod touch 2nd gen. I was wondering if i could set up the airport express with my ipod if necessary.

No u need a pc

How can I set up an AirPort wirelessly in client mode on a roaming network?

I recently set up a roaming network within my office using a RADIUS server for access control. I have multiple airports connected to our broadband via ethernetcable providing a seamless network over a large space. It works great.
However, now that I've done this, I can't get one of my airort expresses to work as a wireless music box with speakers plugged in. This airport is in a location that has no ethernet nearby, which is fine because I just want to use it to play music, not extend the network. It's MAC address is configured in the RADIUS server as an authorized device.
I've tried this "client mode" setup, and a variety of other combinations of settings like making it part of the roaming network as an extender, with no avail:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1731
Everything I've tried gives me the "AirPort Utility was unable to find your AirPort wireless device after restarting" message, and my AirPort has only a yellow light.
It seems the AirPort Express is totally incompatible with a roaming network. Is there any way to make this work?
Thanks,
Rob

Before we get into details here, do you understand that the Express will not be be able to "extend" the Xfinity wireless network wirelessly?
The Express can only extend a network wirelessly from another Apple AirPort router. Another way of saying the same thing is that if you want to "extend" wirelessly, you will need two Apple AirPort routers.
The Express will need to be permanently connected to the modem/router using an Ethernet cable if you want it to extend the Xfinity network.

How can I set a second Airport Extreme to not allow wireless clients?

I have two Airport Extremes. One is the main, and one is a remote unit used to extend my wireless network. I only want the remote Extreme to be able to use the LAN ports via ethernet to provide connectivity to my home theater gear. I don't want it to allow wireless clients, even though the two Extremes are wirelessly linked. Is this possible? I know it is on the Express, and I'd like to do that here. Thanks.

A simple solution might be.......
Use AirPort Utility 5.6 or earlier and click the Manual Setup option on the extending Extreme.
Click the Wireless tab below the row of icons
Wireless Mode should be set to "Extend a wireless network"
Remove the check mark next to "Allow wireless clients"

How can i set up my airport extream with window pc (win8)?

indeed the airport agent (airport utility) in my pc cannot detect my airport

Apple makes considerable effort to make networking simple and secure. Other companies don't.
I don't know where you are at in the troubleshooting process, but here are most of the steps.
You first need to run the AirPort Utility before you can start. You may be able to use VM Ware or Virtual Box to run a compatible operating system if Windows 8 won't work.
http://www.vmware.com/
https://www.virtualbox.org/
http://www.apple.com/support/airport/
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1547
Once you get AirPort Utility running, you can configure the AirPort hardware. It is best to connect the laptop directly to the AirPort hardware using an Ethernet cable.
You should change passwords and SSID once you get the AirPort Utility software running on the laptop connected with the AirPort hardware.
Your laptop will not 'see' the AirPort hardware without the Ethernet cable if you use the wrong frequency. The most likely reason is that the laptop has older WiFi hardware (or no WiFi hardware).
WiFi uses two frequencies: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. You need to find out which one your laptop requires. Select 802.11b or 802.11g for 2.4GHz. Select 802.11ac for 5GHz.
Your laptop will show the AirPort SSID after you select the right frequency on the AirPort hardware (if your laptop has WiFi capability and if your WiFi hardware is turned on).
Use the "Show Password" menu option in the AirPort utility to show the WEP passwords for the AirPort hardware. You will need these to join the laptop to WiFi network.
Best of luck.

How can I set up my airport express to extend my current wifi network? My current network does not use any airport device.

Can anyone help me?

The only option would be to connect the AirPort to your existing network by wire. Most, if not all non-AirPort routers, will not be WDS compatible.

Can't set up new Airport Express

My old Airport Express dies so I buy a new one. I use the Airport just for connecting to my stereo for itunes etc. Plug it in right by the computer and get the flashing amber light. Go to the set up assistant and choose 'Set up a new Airport Base Station' and get the message 'No new Airport networks were found'.
I also have a separate Netgear network to connect with my laptop. This set up is connected to the cable box then to the computer via ethernet. No problem with this.
The problem seems to be that the old and/or new Airport Express station does not connect with the Airport Extreme card in the computer. At least it seems the computer doesn't see the Airport Express even though it is right in front of the computer. When airport is on the icon shows strong broadcast signal.
Anyone have a clue?

Thanks for suggestion - but. Connecting direct via ethernet gives exactly the same results. Computer doesn't see Express therefore there is nothing to configure. I am at a total loss and about to give up. Maybe there is another product that would be compatible with Mac that I could try. I guess it is also possible that the new unit is also bad.
I have a love/hate relationship with computers and right now the hate side is taking over. I hate it when things don't work.

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