Connecting computer directly to Airport

Hello,
I am considering buying a computer, but it doesn't have an Airport card. Since this computer would need an original card, and I can get a graphite/snow base station for less than the card, would it be possible to connect my computer directly to the Airport base station, and then the base would relay to the Airport base connected to the internet? Here is a picture showing the situation (sorry for the quick drawings... just replace the Express with a Snow/Graphite):
http://homepage.mac.com/adam_o/filechute/Picture%202.png
Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9) 1 GB Ram

Yes, your proposed network configuration should work. You will need to set up the AirPort Express Base Stations (AX) in a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), with the one your connecting your computer to, via Ethernet, as the remote base station in that WDS.

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my airport express was connecting my computer to the internet fine 2 hours ago, but suddenly, it stopped. i tried connecting my computer directly to the modem, and i am able to connect to the internet, so i'm figuring something is odd w/ the airport (the power light for the airport goes on when you plug it into the wall, so it's not that it completely died). any suggestions?

There are several possibilities:
(1) the "it was a glitch" category. Perhaps your ISP dropped their connection, and it started up again just before you plugged your Mac directly into the modem. Perhaps your ISP reset your connection (yes, they do that sometimes). Perhaps some heavy radio interference started up (a portable phone, microwave oven, neighboring wireless network,...) which knocked off your wireless connection.
(2) a true hardware failure of the Airport Express, or the wireless interface on your Mac.
Connect up your Airport Express again - and confirm it shows a solid green status light (may take a minute). Then see if your Mac "sees" its wireless network. If it does, then try to connect and see what happens. Let us know how this all turns out.

Airport not connecting computer to speakers

a few days ago, i had troubles connecting my computer to my airport express, but after unplugging it for a while and plugging it back in, it began working again.
but, since then, whenever i try and play music through iTunes/airport express (through my stereo amplifier), all that comes out of the speakers is a low hum. any advice?

It is very possible that you may have some form of Wi-Fi interference that has been introduced recently in the immediate area that is preventing you from getting a good clean signal.
I suggest you perform a simple site survey, using utilities like MacStumbler or iStumbler to determine potential areas of interference, and then, try to either eliminate or significantly reduce them where possible.

HT201177 When I try to go on the Internet with airport express it does not connect saying it is timed out. If I connect extreme directly it works

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Here is a helpful WiFi fixit:
Troubleshooting wi-fi issues
You should try deleting all your WiFi preferences and start over . Sometimes one little glitch can cause all kinds of grief.

I am trying to sync Go Rock TRMS03SR Bluetooth Portable 3D Surround Speakers with my Airport Express or iTunes So I can play Music in Multiple rooms. I have a WiFi network, my living room speakers are connected directly to Airport Express.

I am trying to sync Go Rock TRMS03SR Bluetooth Portable 3D Surround Speakers with my Airport Express or iTunes So I can play Music in Multiple rooms. I have a WiFi network, my living room speakers are connected directly to Airport Express, so how can I get the wireless bluetooth speakers to play at the same time in my bedroom?

Did you ever get this to work? My guess is that the speakers are out of bluetooth range at that distance.

Since connecting my printer to airport express my scanner doesn't work. Help?

My printer is connected to our Aiport Express and now prints wirelessly from all computers in our home. BUT now the scanner does not work. I fear I may not be able to keep the printer (HP CM1312nfi MFP) connected to the A/Exp if I want it to still be able to utilise the scanner. Does anyone know how to make the scanner and printer work through A/Exp? Any help would be appreciated.

Unfortunately, not all USB printers are compatible with AirPort base stations. In addition, the AirPort's USB port does not support the "advanced" printer functions, like scanning, copying or faxing, of multi-function printers.
To see if your printer is compatible, take a look at this iFelix Unofficial AirPort Printer Compatibility link. If your printer isn't listed, it doesn't necessarily mean it won't work, but simply that it has not been verified. iFelix also provides the following workaround for printers not on the list that would certainly be worth a try.
Also you can try this Apple Tech Support article to see if it will help: Printer troubleshooting for AirPort Base Stations and Time Capsule
Finally, check out this IBM support article to see if your printer is listed as having a Postscript or PCL3 interface. If it does, then it will most likely work with the AirPort's USB port. Printers that use the "HP LIDIL" interface must be connected to a computer directly and will not work.

Can't connect to internet through Airport Express anymore

Suddenly, my PowerBook can't connect to the internet through Airport Express. Monday late afternoon--everything was fine. Put it in sleep, come back a few hours later, can't connect.
Thing is, Airport/wireless is working. Can stream audio to my home stereo.
And the DSL/modem are working. If I connect the machine via ethernet directly, I'm online.
Saw that some other users began having problems with USB/printer connections Monday. Could my problem be related?
What gives?
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Hello mnkyby. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
It sounds like your AirPort Express Base Station (AX) in not getting a proper IP address from your modem.
Try this ...
o Connect to the AX's wireless network, and then, run the AirPort Admin Utility.
o Go to the Internet tab.
o Note the value for IP address. (Note: Do not list it here on the forum, just note what it is.)
o Is the IP address what you would expect from your ISP or is it something like: 196.254.x.x?
If the latter, try the following ...
Modem/Router Power Recycling - Quick
o Power-off the DSL/Cable modem, AX, & computer(s); Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the DSL/Cable modem; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the AX; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o 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
o Power-off the DSL/Cable modem, AX, & computer(s). (Wait at least 30 minutes. If possible, leave the modem off overnight.)
o Power-on the DSL/Cable modem; Wait at least 15 minutes.
o Power-on the AX; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the computer(s)

Intel mac extreme - no go plugging computer directly into extreme

I have a 24 inch Mac and yesterday bought an airport extreme. I want the computer to work plugged into the extreme, but when I do this it says that the Mac has a self assigned IP address and can not access the internet.
I have updated all software and have plugged the computer directly into DSl and it works, but when I do dsl to> extreme to> computer it is no go.
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thanks

Todd Janus1 wrote:
I have a 24 inch Mac and yesterday bought an airport extreme. I want the computer to work plugged into the extreme, but when I do this it says that the Mac has a self assigned IP address and can not access the internet.
Is the status light on the Extreme green? If you launch AirPort Utility, select the Extreme in the column on the left, and click on "Manual Setup", what do you see for "IP Address" at the bottom of the Summary panel?
Did you unplug your DSL modem and wait several minutes before reapplying power whenever you switch between connecting the Extreme or your Mac to the modem?

Lost connection to internet through airport

My Mac at home is configured to a timecapsule and connected through airport wifi. The Time capsule is connected via cable to modem and out via cable to Internet. Up until today everything is fine. started up and i have lost connection to the internet.
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Unlock the padlock
Locations: Automatic
Highlight Airport
Click the Assist Me button
In the pop up window click the Diagnostic button.
System Preferences/Network- Unlock padlock. Highlight Airport. Network Name-select your name. Click on the Advanced button. Airport/Preferred Networks-delete all that is not your network.
Place a check mark next to "Remember networks this computer has joined." Click the OK button and lock the padlock. Restart your computer.
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Check to see if an extra entry is present in the DNS Tab for your wireless connection (System Preferences/Network/Airport/Advanced/DNS).
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Connecting to Comcast using airport express

My wife bumped the Airport express router that connects to our comcast modem. I unplugged both, reset the comcast modem, waited 3-4 minutes, then plugged the airport express router back in the socket. Went downstairs, couldnt connect to the internet according to the airport express utility application. Green light on airport express, orange light on the "Internet" in the utility. Called Comcast, total waste of time after 1.5 hrs of "tech support" was told to call Apple . Computer is 4 years old, has been working fine up to this point. Apple wants me to pay $49 for support. nothing guaranteed.
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Frustrating!
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Bob,
I plugged the Ethernet directly into my Imac, clicked on DHCP, and I was connected. Plugged my airport express back in, unplugged cord from computer back to airport express, waited for green light on airport, tried to connect to my network, unable to get to the Internet. Wifi was on, just not able to connect to the internet.
So, I unplugged again, plugged ethernet cord into computer, back on the internet.
Puzzled. Airport seems to be working fine, amber light when first plugged in, green light after a few minutes.
Tried plugging in airport to comcast modem, reset modem, waited 5 minutes, tried to connect to internet, not able to do so.
Airport utility says airport express is fine.
needless to say, Im at a high level of frustration. Never ever had a problem this bad.
wondered if I unplugged airport express for 24 hours, then tried again, hoping it would clear out any memory on board and start the whole process of creating a new network over again.
Suggestions?
Thanks by the way.
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How do you use Airport extreme at hotels etc, when traveling? I can plug my computer into the Airport with my ethernet but how does Airport pickup signal?

How do you use Airport extreme at hotels etc, when traveling? I can plug my computer into the Airport with my ethernet but how does Airport pickup signal? What equipment & devices do I need to travel with to make this possible?

You may mean the AirPort Express.....not AirPort Extreme.....as the Express is a popular travel router.
The whole idea behind using this device is that the hotel must provide an Ethernet jack in the hotel room. Then you connect the AirPort Express to the Ethernet jack with an Ethernet cable and configure it to provide your own wireless network in the room. You still have to agree to terms, pay the fees, etc.
The problem with this approach is that it is getting very difficult to find hotels in North America that prrovide an Ethernet jack....most have moved to wireless networks and the others are not far behind.
So, if the hotel is already providing a wireless signal, the AirPort Express is of no use in that situation.
If you normally stay at the same hotels, and know that they provide Ethernet ports, an AirPort Express might make sense in terms of convenience.

I have an old Airport Express I want to use to extend WiFI (which is best Airport Express or Extreme) and to have a HD for storing Itunes connected to the old Airport as well. I would also like to have the new Airport hardwired to my Mac (desktop)

I am willing to buy a new Airport Express or Extreme so I can get at least one LAN port - but only if I can use that LAN port to connect to my MAC (desktop) so it doenst have to get internet via the WiFi- AND so I can set it up as its own hot spot. I think I saw that was possible?? That way my guest network would be separate from my home Network. Just trying to get the best layout. I have cable modem to old Airport now and USB from it to printer.
Maybe a new Airport - again USB to printer and LAN to MAC(?) then old Airport elsewhere in the house to extend the signal and use USB off it to hard drive to store Itunes? Would LOVE to have it there to use for Airplay etc- Is that possible- I have read many comments and still not sure if it is possible or not.
Baxically I need a simple solution to storing all my photos- music and movies (MAC only has 500GB) AND have a great back up; Currently have a 1TB drive as Time Machine - so could use that for back up- but running out of space on MAC for all the media I am saving. THANKS!!

You are asking several different questions. If you need to store your photos, music, and movies on an external volume, you certainly can. Any externally connected hard disk drive will work, connected either directly to your Mac or to your Time Capsule as a shared volume.
You should not rely upon using that as a backup device though. Although you certainly may use it for both purposes, it is a better idea to have dedicated backup devices for a variety of reasons not limited to redundancy. You would not want to simultaneously lose all your pictures as well as your backup. If they are all on the same device, that could happen. Furthermore, a backup cannot back up the volume on which it is running.
As for adding an Extreme or Express, using its LAN port for your iMac, and then enable Internet sharing so you can effectively use the iMac as a "hotspot", you can do that too, but I am unclear on what benefit you believe this arrangement would convey for you.
An Extreme's Guest network is separate from its Main network; that is the reason for having it.

Can't connect to Internet using airport

I am trying to connect to internet wirelessly, using my Airport Extreme (802.11n), but it won't work. When I use the ethernet cable directly to my MacBook Pro (as I am now) internet comes fine. I have done many tests, change configuration, but nothing works. I really don't know what the problem is and what to do.
Thks for helping,
Marco

Just as an update, I have been able to reestablish connection by resetting the airport base.

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I would like to connect to the AirPort Extreme at my home when I'm on the road via the Internet and access the USB drive attached to the Extreme. The Extreme is connected to my existing DSL modem, so I can't / don't want to use the PPP dial-up mode.
Any guidance from the community would be appreciated!

The following are the basic steps to configure access to an AirPort Disk from the Internet. Note: These instructions assume that the AirPort is the only router in your network configuration. That is, it is directly connected to the Internet modem and there are no routers upstream of it.
Start the AirPort Utility > Select the 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn,) and then, note the IP address shown.
Select Manual Setup.
Verify that Connection Sharing = Share a public IP address is selected on the Internet > Internet Connection tab.
Select Disks, and then, select File Sharing.
Verify that both the "Enable file sharing" and "Share disks over WAN" options are enabled.
Verify that Secure Shared Disks = With a disk password. (Recommended)
Verify that AirPort Disks Guest Access = Not allowed. (Recommended)
Select Advanced, and then, select the Port Mapping tab.
Click the plus sign to add a new port mapping.
For Service, select the "Personal File Sharing" option. (Note: This option would only allow Mac clients to access the AirPort Disks. If you want both Macs and PCs to connect, you would need to leave this field at its default value and enter the appropriate SMB ports to the mix of ports to be opened.)
In the Public UDP Port(s) and Public TCP Port(s) boxes, type in a 4-digit port number (e.g., 8888) that you choose. In the Private IP Address box, type the internal IP address of your AEBSn that you wrote down in step 1. In the Private UDP Port(s) and Private TCP Port(s) boxes, type 548. Click Continue.
In the Description box, type a descriptive name like "AirPort Disk File Sharing," and then, click Done.
Click on Update.
To connect to the shared AirPort Disk from a remote location using a Mac:
From the Finder > Go > Connect to Server.
Enter the DynDNS-provided Domain Name or Pubic (WAN-side) IP address of the AEBSn, followed by a colon and the Public port number that you choose in step 11 of the previous procedure. For example: afp://www.mydyndnsdomain.com:8888 or afp://123.456.789.123:8888
Click Connect.
You should be prompted for your user name and password. The user name can be anything you like; the password should be the Disk password for the AEBSn that you created in step 6 previously.
Click Connect.

When I try to scan a document on my MF8050cn, I get a "Connect Computer" error.

When I try to scan a document on my MF8050cn, I get a "Connect Computer" error. I am running Windows 8. My device is directly connected to the computer. I can print from the computer to the printer without issue. I get this error when using the controls on the device.
If I try to use the MF Toolbox - Scan Function controls, I get the following error message: "This action cannot be completed because the other program is busy. Choose 'Switch To' to activate the busy program and correct the problem." When I click "Switch To", it brings me to the Windows 8 tiles screen but does not resolve the issue.
Please help!

Hi h_rankin.
I recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers and software. Please follow the steps below to perform the operation:
1. Unplug the USB cable from the printer.
2. Press the Windows key and 'x'.
3. Select 'Control Panel'.
4. Select Devices and Printers. The Devices and Printers window opens.
5. In the Devices and Printers window, right click on the MF8000 Series and select 'Remove' to delete the printer. Delete all of the icons for the MF8050Cn.
6. Close the Devices and Printers window then press the Windows key and 'x'.
7. Select 'Control Panel'.
8. Select 'Programs and Features'.
9. Double click on driver to uninstall. Follow the on screen prompts. Repeat to uninstall the MF Tool box.
10. Restart you computer.
Once your computer restarts, please follow these steps to download and install the drivers and the MF Toolbox from Canon's web site:
1. Visit our web site at: http://www.usa.canon.com.
2. After clicking SUPPORT & DRIVERS in the top right corner, select your model in the following manner:
     a. From the first menu, select CONSUMER & HOME OFFICE.
     b. From the second menu, select PRINTERS & MULTIFUNCTION.
     c. From the third menu, select your series, IMAGECLASS SERIES.
     d. From the fourth menu, click DRIVERS & SOFTWARE under imageCLASS MF8050Cn.
3. Click the drop-down arrow and change the operating system to Windows 8 (x64).
4. Click on 'DRIVERS', then click on [Windows 64bit] imageCLASS MF8050Cn MF Drivers file.
5. Click on I Agree - Begin Download on the next page.
6. When the Save As box comes up, choose Desktop and click Save.
7. Once the download is complete, click on 'I Decline- Go Back' and you will return to the previous page.
8. Click on 'SOFTWARE', then click on the [Windows 32bit & 64bit] Tool Box Ver.4.9.1 file.
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10. When the Save As box comes up, choose Desktop and click Save.
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14. Once that window goes away, connect the USB cable from the MF8050Cn to the computer. Installation will complete.
Wait a few minutes then scan a document using the MF Toolbox.
If you still experience any errors, or need any further assistance, please contact us at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666).
Have a good day.
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