Cannot connect 2 Airport Express after replacing router

I recently had to replace my wireless router resulting in the need to update the configuration on my two airport expresses to join the new network. They are both n and are running firmware version 7.6.1. I use them only for airplay. I am able to update the configuration on one, but when I connect to the second one via ethernet cable, the first disappears from the AirPort Utility and is undiscoverable. Additionally, I have found that even when I get one configured, after about 15 minutes, it disappears as well and is undiscoverable. Any assistance getting back up and running would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

So I went back to the PC after my original post, and somehow I was able to connect to the AirPort wireless network in the Windows Wireless Network List. Once I did this, it showed up in the AirPort Utility, and I was able to access the internet. I have no idea what fixed the problem, but maybe it was simply a matter of waiting a few minutes before connecting to the network?

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I have two PCs: one has a Linksys WMP54G wireless card to connect to my AirPort Express which is connected to a wired Linksys ethernet router; the other has an ethernet card which is also connected to the Linksys router. My cable modem is plugged into the router in order to provide internet access to both PCs. I came home from work yesterday to discover that my wireless PC could not connect to my AX. I have had the AX for over a year and it has pretty much worked fine up until yesterday. And it has worked fine for the past couple months connecting to the cable modem via the Linksys router. Connecting to the internet on my wired PC is no problem at all.
First, I tried unplugging the cable modem and the AX, but no luck. After reading these discussions, I tried doing a hard reset on the AX and going through the AirPort Utility setup, but still no luck. I tried this several times, trying to configure it using both WEP and WPA. I think I originally had it set up as WEP, but when I reinstalled Windows at one point, I think I configured it as WPA (and it worked fine). I am not sure if this may be part of the problem When I reset the AX, it will eventually show up on the Windows Wireless Network list as an "Apple-09s8f23" unsecured network. Once I connect, I run the AirPort Utility (v5.3.2) and it detects it no problem. But after I go through the configuration process in the AP Utility, it gives me an error message: "AirPort Utility was unable to find your Apple wireless device after restarting...etc.". Meanwhile, the network still shows up in my Windows Wireless Network list, but cannot connect to it, and the light on the AX is still green. I have tried unplugging the ethernet cable to the AX, moving the AX to the same room as my wireless PC, and repeating the reset-configuration process, but still no luck, so I don't think it has anything to do with the Linksys router or the cable modem.
Sorry for the wordy post, but does anyone have any advice or suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Dave

So I went back to the PC after my original post, and somehow I was able to connect to the AirPort wireless network in the Windows Wireless Network List. Once I did this, it showed up in the AirPort Utility, and I was able to access the internet. I have no idea what fixed the problem, but maybe it was simply a matter of waiting a few minutes before connecting to the network?

HT1515 do you need to connect the airport express to a router via ethernet or can it do it using wireless?

do you need to connect the airport express to a router via ethernet or can it do it using wireless?

There are 3 Apple routers....AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule. Details here:
http://www.apple.com/compare-wifi-models/
Do you have one of these products in the living room?
If no, you can only use the AirPort Express by connecting to the router in the living room using an Ethernet cable at all times.

Itune on iMac cannot connect to Airport Express, but Itune on XP can

Hello
I've the following situation:
Itune cannot see the Airport Express unless my Iphone Remote controle is connected to Itune. And eventhough, Itune fails to connect to it.
Here is the environment of my network
1) third party LAN/Wireless router (connected to the internet)
2) iMac (10.4.11) connected via the LAN port to the router
3) Airport Express (7.3.2) connected to the wireless network
4) one Iphone connected to the wireless network
5) one XP computer connected to the wireless network
6) All devices are in the same subnet
What really puzzle me is that Itune on the XP laptop can broadcast music to the Airport Express without any issue. But Itune on the Mac does not see at all the Airport Express unless I connect my Iphone to Itune. When I do so, the Airport Express become listed in the status bar of Itune. But if I try to make Itune connect to it, it try for a while then it stop trying without any error message.
I really don't understand what is going on. Does any body can give my a bit more information how Itune and Airport Express communicate? Or have any idea where I should direct my troubleshooting?
Thanks in advance for any help

So did i screw something up last night when i connected using my PC?
That sounds likely. Maybe the security type or password?
And if so how do i re-set the link with my mac??
Try the options described on pp. 30-33 of http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/AirPort_Express_SetupGuide.pdf
Once you get things working again, suggest you save the settings in a profile. In future when you bring the PC home, create a different profile for experimentation. Switch back to the usual profile when you're done with the PC. Eventually, you should be able to develop one profile that works with both machines.

Brand New MacBook Pro Cannot Connect to Airport Express

Hi all,
Been reading through these pages and I think there are many others with the same problem as me but with no real answer, I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask anyway.
I have an Airport Express which I bought a couple of years ago. It initially worked fine on my old MacBook, I moved house and then it stopped working (flashing amber light syndrome). I got so fed up with it that it has been languishing in the loft ever since.
After a brief stint with a Windows laptop I decided it was time to return to Apple, and I haven't regretted it for a second.....until I got the Airport Express from the loft!
It simply, fundamentally and irrevocably...doesn't work! It's plugged in, amber light flashes but my nice new MacBook Pro just doesn't even recognise it exists. I have tried running the setup utility but at the first screen I am told that no unit is detected, I'm then told to check my Airport card (I assume it means the inbuilt modem which clearly works as I am writing to you guys now!). I can't even progress with the setup after this.
I have tried each of the Airport setup utilities to no avail (lap top cannot "see" AX).
Just as an update, I just connected my AX to my wireless router with an ethernet cable, a new network called 6ad16d appears to be available. Airtunes then works and I can connect to the internet (albeit slowly). I am not happy with this arrangement though as there is no padlock next to the new Apple network so I am worried that it isn't secure and surely I should be able to just plug my AX into the main and my hifi and it should work anyway?....just like it used to!
My apologies for the rambling post and please excuse my lack of computer knowledge. I really hope someone can help!

Fixed! You jut need a girlfriend with a lot of determination....not even sure she knows how she did it. Involved a lot of menus and a lot of swearing.
Surely this should be easier?!

ITunes/Airport Utility Windows cannot connect to Airport Express

I really hope someone can help me with this since I have spent 2 days trying to get my new Airport Express to stream music with no luck yet.
I have a wireless network using Netgear WGR614 with WPA security settings. The AE has V6.3 firmware update and I used the Airport Admin 4.2 to set it up. I tried all the recommendations here and connected the AE to the router LAN port using ethernet cable and did a factory default reset. I then configured it to join my existing wireless network providing the WPA details.
That is when the problem starts. After successfully updating and rebooting the AE shows solid green LED. However, using Airport Admin to connect fails intermittently with error -6753 asking me to check my network settings even though they are fine. If I try a few more times, it connects and I am able to enter and modify settings. When doing another update, it again fails with error -6753, but a few retries later, it does go through. Note that all this time, the ethernet cable is still connected to the AE even though it is setup to connect to my wireless network.
Now, I unplug and relocate my AE near my stereo - it starts up fine and shows solid green light. My router "attached devices" page indicates that the device is connected with the DHCP ip address of 192.168.0.3. However, when I now try to use Airport Admin, it ALWAYS gives me the connection error -6753. The AE shows up in iTunes, but when I connect to it, it just hangs and after a minute or so, just gives up and goes back to the "Computer" speaker.
I tried to do a ping on the ip address, and it gives me "Request timed out". I thought maybe it is my laptop interfering so I did ensure that I turned off ALL firewalls, but the problem still remains.
So in short, AE seems to be joined and connected to my existing wireless network (green light), but neither Airport Admin nor iTunes nor ping utility can even communicate with it; and it seems to be due to the error -6753. I have tried pretty much every advise regarding connecting via wired etc. and nothing seems to work. This is not a wireless interference issue too, because the error also appears when connected via cable.
Any help really appreciated.
Thanks.
R

Thanks for the response. Here is an update:
I tried to connect to the AE from another windows laptop...and it worked. So it seems that it is only my laptop that cannot connect to the AE. The only difference is that I used my laptop to initially connect to the network created by the AE, and after that I could never get it to connect.
Interestingly, when I did manage to get into the AE and check its log, here is what I find...
Jan 1 00:00:00 5 Configuration updated.
Jan 1 00:00:01 5 Initialized (firmware 6.3).
Jan 1 00:00:15 5 Joined BSS 00:09:5b:fb:7c:7a
Jan 1 00:00:16 5 Installed unicast TKIP key for authenticator 00:09:5b:fb:7c:7a
Jan 1 00:00:30 5 Internet configuration leased (host 192.168.0.3/24 gateway 192.168.0.1 dns1 192.168.0.1 domain innomedia.com lease 7776000).
Jan 1 01:14:29 5 Disassociated with station 00:09:5b:fb:7c:7a (message integrity error).
Jan 1 01:14:38 5 Disconnected from network.
Jan 1 01:15:31 5 Joined BSS 00:09:5b:fb:7c:7a
Jan 1 01:15:31 5 Installed unicast TKIP key for authenticator 00:09:5b:fb:7c:7a
Jan 1 01:16:14 5 Internet configuration leased (host 192.168.0.3/24 gateway 192.168.0.1 dns1 192.168.0.1 domain innomedia.com lease 7776000).
Jan 1 01:27:18 5 Connection accepted from ::ffff:192.168.0.6/1153.
Jan 1 01:27:24 5 Connection accepted from ::ffff:192.168.0.6/1154.
Jan 1 02:35:43 5 Deauthenticated with station 00:09:5b:fb:7c:7a (leaving network).
Jan 1 02:35:43 5 Disconnected from network.
Jan 1 02:35:49 5 Disassociated with station 00:09:5b:fb:7c:7a (message integrity error).
Jan 1 02:35:49 5 Joined BSS 00:00:00:00:00:00
Jan 1 02:35:51 5 Deauthenticated with station 00:09:5b:fb:7c:7a (4-way timeout).
Jan 1 02:35:51 5 Disconnected from network.
Jan 1 02:35:59 5 Disconnected from network.
Jan 1 02:36:52 5 Joined BSS 00:09:5b:fb:7c:7a
Jan 1 02:36:53 5 Installed unicast TKIP key for authenticator 00:09:5b:fb:7c:7a
Jan 1 02:37:07 5 Internet configuration leased (host 192.168.0.3/24 gateway 192.168.0.1 dns1 192.168.0.1 domain innomedia.com lease 7776000).
Jan 1 02:50:49 3 Administrative access denied to ::ffff:192.168.0.2/2397.
Jan 1 02:51:08 3 Administrative access denied to ::ffff:192.168.0.2/2400.
The administrative access denied is pointing to my laptop, whereas the connection accepted was the other laptop from which everything works. So it seems that the AE is specifically not allowing my laptop to talk to it! Given that my AE is being connected in Client mode, there are no settings I can access to see why it has singled my laptop out.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
R

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I ran Software Update today on my Intel Mini which updated iTunes to 7.3 and apparently included a security patch that I did not take note of. Since then I cannot connect to my Airport Express which is hooked up to my stereo system. The AE works fine when I connect to it from a PC in my home. Any ideas? Thanks!

Thank you for the suggestion Juan. I did a hard reset and reconfigured the AX. I was able to stream music to it from iTunes, but a few minutes later I noticed that my internet connection was stalled, as was my connection to email. So I rebooted the Mini and the internet and email are now working, but once again it won't connect to the Airport Express through iTunes...? It is almost as if it can no longer connect to the internet and stream music simultaneously. I don't know if it matters, but after the hard reset I set up the AX to "join my existing network", which is a Netgear wireless router. I assumed that the Mini's internet connection is thru the Netgear device, and by setting up the AX the way I did it would only be used for the stereo system. Should I have done something different?

Network name comes up, but cannot connect to Airport Express

Recently it seems that every other day I cannot connect to my Airport Express. The wireless network name always appears; however, when I try to connect to that network (I have it password protected), I get a "timed out" error. I then have to unplug the Airport Express and plug it back in to reboot. Connecting back to the network always works after that.
Is this an Airport Express issue or my home internet connection issue?

So did i screw something up last night when i connected using my PC?
That sounds likely. Maybe the security type or password?
And if so how do i re-set the link with my mac??
Try the options described on pp. 30-33 of http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/AirPort_Express_SetupGuide.pdf
Once you get things working again, suggest you save the settings in a profile. In future when you bring the PC home, create a different profile for experimentation. Switch back to the usual profile when you're done with the PC. Eventually, you should be able to develop one profile that works with both machines.

IPhone 4S and 4 no longer connect to Airport Express after 7.6.1

My network has experienced some issues, but only with the iPhones in our house connecting. Here's my set-up:
Airport Extreme
Two Airport Express that are extending off the Extreme.
All are on the newest firmware 7.6.1 and I have updated the Airport Utility on the iMac. They are all green and I've reset and reconfigured them each with no results.
The iPad and Macbook Air in the house both connect fine to the Airport Express stations. It's just the two iPhones. One is a Verizon 4S, the other is an AT&T 4. I have got neither to connect to either Airport Express. I've put them in Airplane mode and left them 5 feet from the Airport Express, but they continue to pick the weak signal of the Extreme (even though the iPad right next to it picks up the strong signal of the Express).
Should I look into downgrading just to salvage iPhone connectivity?

It sounds like i had the same issue (Airport Extreme with an Express extending the network and my iPhone's wouldnt connect to the Express anymore). I went into the Airport Extreme through the Airport Utility and then changed the wireless settings (Wireless Tab / Wireless Options) and created a 5GHz name (radio mode set to automatic). Now my iPhones can connect to the express and everyhing seems to be back to normal after the firmware update debacle.
After i upgraded my firmware to 7.6.1 i noticed my airport express was transmitting only on the 5GHz band (channel 161 or whatever), now after i changed this, it's transmitting on channel 11.
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I have a laptop that connects to a Linksys wireless G (WRT54G) router. I just got an Airport Express to play iTunes wirelessly over my stereo. Is there a way to connect to both the Linksys router and the Airport at the same time - i.e., connect to the internet as I was over the wireless router AND send music wirelessly from my laptop to my stereo using the Airport Express at the same time?
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Why yes, yes you can.
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I have an Airport Express that works nicely with my 13"MacBook Pro. However, I still have my Dell PC, and a modem with only one ethernet out port. I assume I will need a router to use both the wired PC and to use my MacBook either wired or wireless with the Airport Express.
When I first bought the Airport Express, I brought it to a friend's house and plugged it into her older Linksys router. This did not produce any wireless internet connection. So I unplugged her Linksys, and plugged from her modem to my Express, and it worked fine.
So, if I need to buy a router to have both of my computers online, how can I be sure it won't just render the Airport Express useless as my friend's Linksys did? Are the newer routers better for this?

I'll have to consider if I want to keep adding Apple hardware to my collection and get an Extreme, or if I just want something cheap for now.
FYI ... your AX will support up to 10 wireless clients (computer, printers, etc.) simultaneously.
I can't wait to try this solution out with my friend's old Linksys and see what happens.
One nice feature of your AX is that it can store up to five different configuration profiles.
What this all means is that you can reconfigure (& save that configuration) for multiple locations, like "home," "school," "friends," etc.
You will need to use the AirPort Utility, located in Applications/Utilities to create & save these profiles.
To create a new profile:
o Open AirPort Utility, select your AX from the list, and then, click "Manual Setup."
o From the AirPort Utility menu, select "Base Station," and then "Manage Profiles."
o Click "+" to create a new profile; give it a name, and then, click OK.
o Set options, such as network name, passwords, Internet connection method, etc.
o When done setting the options, click Update.
To switch profiles:
o Open the AirPort Utility, select your AX from the list, and then, click "Manual Setup."
o From the AirPort Utility menu, select "Base Station," and then "Manage Profiles."
o Click on the desired profile, and then, click OK to apply the new profile and restart the AX.
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No matter what, cannot connect to Airport Express

Hi,
Okay, I have tried everything in this forum that I could find. But still, I cannot connect to my Airport.
I have soft reset it, hard reset it; I have unplugged it and moved it to within inches of my iMac. The ethernet cable is connected, everything is on, etc.
Here's what happens: IF I have just reset the Airport, my imac can locate it. Then, I can edit the name, password, set up using the utility, following instructions found elsewhere in this forum(thanks). BUT when I click update, airport disappears and I'm told "there was an error...please be sure your device is...". And then I have to reset Airport again, and it it begins all over again.
If I have not just reset the Airport, the utility cannot find it at all.
Very frustrating. The kicker is, when I first plugged the thing it, I got internet access immediately, no problems....then I switched users to make sure my wife could also get access...and, well, there began my troubles.
Any thoughts?
Thanks.

Update: following the suggestions from the forum, I did a "factory reset" (or double-secret reset) and...nothing, no change. The Utility was able to find the AE after the reset, but when it went to "write" the changes and update, it searched and searched, could not find it, and told "too bad, buddy."
So, seems likely that there is a hardware problem? It was an Apple-refurbished AE...
Any ideas would be very welcome - pretty tired of messing around with this, but not looking forward to arguing with customer service over the 10% restocking fee.
Thanks

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Unfortunately, Apple designed the "extend" function to only work with other Apple routers.
It would be extremely unlikely that the AirPort Express could "extend" the signal of the Motorola product that you have, using wireless only.
The Express could be configured as a wireless access point if you connect an Ethernet cable from the Motorola product to the Express.

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I have been using an Airport Express for almost 2 years on my existing Windows XP wireless netwoek to stream music from iTunes to my home stereo. I recently changed to an "N" type WAP. Ever since, I have had problems getting the Airport to work. After resetting it several times I was able to get into the the set-up menu. The only thing I did was set a static IP of 192.168.2.105. I did not change the default password. I now have a green light, but when I select Airport from iTUNES it tries to connect, but fails with no error message. I can see the Airport from both the Express Assistant and the Admin Utility, but when I try to configure it ask for my password. When I enter the default password "public" I get a "bad param" error on the Expert Assitant and a "6753" error from Admin Utility. Does anyone have a suggestion?......[email protected]

Clearly as one reads down the list of complaints about iTunes 10, we are far from alone with our headaches concerning Airport devices, whether a Mac platform or PC (windows). I have stability issues with mine (cuts out from time to time), and it has nothing to do with the usual typical iTunes stalls.
When I turn iTunes on for the first time, though my device is visible in drop down, and I have full bars on icon, I usually have to go through several repeat operations and work arounds just to get the computer to speak to the device again. Once I finally connect, there are intermittent interruptions, some for mere seconds, some for a minute or more. Nothing indicates there is a problem on the iTunes screen - and the music (most telling) is playing uninterrupted from my office speakers (plugged in directly to computer). I tried re-booting Airport and also tried pushing in the little button with a paper clip to "re-set" to factory. Nothing helped. It's a pain getting it to reconnect and not satisfying dealing with the interruptions out in the living room. Apple is AWOl on this, and this seems more typical than not, unfortunately. For what we pay (extra) for their equipment and services (I'm boycotting the $1.29 music files, by the way, and any PAID upgrade for iTunes - join me?), you'd think we'd get 1st rate service. I will give high marks to techs that deal with me via email, however, on various issues, but on this one, they claim it's not their area of concern (iTunes techs.). Good luck one and all.

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My wife and I each have a MacBook Pro. We are using a 2nd generation Airport Express with our cable modem. Her MacBook connects using the Airport Express, but mine will not connect. How can I change (or reset) my settings so that I can connect?

On your MacBook Pro do the following:
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Restart or log out then back in.
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