Cannot get to the Mac address!

Question

Hi everyone,
We used to be able to connect our Wii to our wireless connection with a few clicks, now after we haven't had the Wii plugged in for about a year it can't seem to connect anymore, all though nothing changed on my airport side, the WEP password is the same, I tried retyping it a few times and that did nothing.....anyways, we went to the Nintendo support site and they also recommend the following:
1. If your WEP or WPA key is correct, then the problem might be related to MAC address filtering:
1. From the router settings, locate the "MAC address filter" settings (also known as "access control", "access list", or "network filter" depending on your router model).
2. If the Mac address filter is set to "enabled", then you must add the Wii's MAC address to the "allowed" list. You can locate the Wii's MAC address from the "console information" page (located under "Internet" in the Wii Settings).
3. If the Mac address filter was disabled, then continue troubleshooting.
now, I am not able to access my airport utility, I put in the WEP password its asking for and it keeps coming back for it............so , I cannot access that panel, but I can't find a place to add a Mac address in the network preferences for the airport!???
Help?
Thank you,
Lucia

Answer 1

Ok, here's the basic step-by-step to get your AX up-and-running to get Internet access from a cable modem ...
Perform a "factory default" reset of the AX
o (ref: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108044)
Modem/Router Power ReCycling
o Power-off the Cable modem, AX, & computer(s); Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the Cable modem; Wait at least 15 minutes.
o Power-on the AX; Wait at least 10 minutes.
o Power-on the computer(s)
Setup the AX
Connect to the AX's wireless network, and then, using the AirPort Admin Utility, try these settings:
AirPort tab
o Base Station Name: <whatever you wish or use the default>
o AirPort Network Name: <whatever you wish or use the default>
o Create a closed network (unchecked)
o Wireless Security: Not enabled
o Channel: Automatic
o Mode: 802.11b/g Compatible
Internet tab
o Connect Using: Ethernet
o Configure: Using DHCP
o WAN Ethernet Port: Automatic
Network tab
o Distribute IP addresses (checked)
o Share a single IP address (using DHCP & NAT) (enabled)
Once you verified that you can get Internet access for all of your computers, you should secure your wireless network. To do so, I suggest that you make these changes:
Change Wireless Security
o Wireless Security: WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal
o Encryption Type: WPA and WPA2
Base Station Options - WAN Ethernet Port
o Enable Ethernet Port (checked)
o Enable SNMP Access (unchecked)
o Enable Remote Configuration (unchecked)
o Enable Remote Printer Access (unchecked)