Connecting Printer and HDD to Airport Extreme (windows)

I have gone step by step and the bonjour keeps freezing when I tell it to finish the printer setup. The computer will recognize the printer but will not print. I also tried connecting a usb hdd to the AE and in the utility it shows up but not under my computer. I will say I am pretty dumb when it comes to network drives so a little help would be big!
Thanks
Windows vista, soon to 7
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Connecting Mac and PC to Airport Extreme

Trying to migrate some files from a PC to a Macbook and am having trouble. After many failed attempts, it seems to me the best way is to connect both the PC and the Mac directly to the Airport Extreme. I am asking if this is possible, will it work to move the files from the PC to the Mac and how to set it up correctly? Below are details on setup now, problems and various solutions, although just showing me how to attach both a PC and a Macbook to the Airport Extreme, is my primary need now.
NOW - The PC connects directly with Ethernet Cable to Airport Extreme. Airport Extreme connects directly to the ISP provided Cable Modem. The PC also connects directly to a Printer with a printer cable.
The Mac connects by Wireless to Airport Extreme (and Internet) and to to the Printer.
This arrangement is a result of the PC, more or less, falling apart. The PC wireless connection usually will not connect or fails, therefore I opted to use the Ethernet connection. By necessity, a D-Link is used in place of the two broken USB connections on the PC. Due to condition of PC, I prefer to leave everything as it is since it's working so far.
POSSIBLE OPTIONS - When I looked at various ways to move the files from PC to Mac, it seemed best to use an external hard drive, but I've not tried that yet since I am not sure how to change the drive's PC format to the Mac format without losing, in the process, all the files copied from the PC. I bought a new external drive that is supposed to work on a PC or a Mac, except that, with this PC,there is no assurance the drive will work. Two others I used as backup drives no longer can be found by the PC.
I tried to set up a network with the PC and Mac, but never succeeded.
Also, tried the file sharing instructions and never succeeded in that. In both cases the Mac just did not show up on the PC network places, nor does the PC show up on the Mac, despite my following instructions as well as I could.
That is why I would like to take what seems to use a more direct route to get the files I want from the PC to the Macbook.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Don

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Connected Mac and PC to Airport Extreme

I have an Airport Extreme and a cable modem/internet connection. I have the Airport set up via Ethernet to the cable modem and my iMac(my Mac is old and does not have an airport or wireless card), but the PC will not connect or get an IP address from the Extreme if I put security on the wireless network. I have found guides that tell you you need to get the full hexadecimal key to enter into the PC as the password but am unable to find it on my Mac.
Please help.

2- I tried just connecting an ethernet cable directly between my Mac and PC and set up static IP on both but for some reason it does not work, but it works fine via the router, could this be because direct connection requires a crossover ethernet cable ?
How old is the PC and does it use gigabit.. with gigabit you do not need crossover cables.
However the two computers can get confused about negotiated speeds.. so set exact speed on each computer.
Set both to gigabit. Full duplex and see how that goes.. assuming a good quality it cable it should work.
If the max speed of the PC is 100mbit then reduce the speed in the Mac to the same.
If you do this kind of setup you also need to set static IP in the correct range .. but you need to NOT set gateway and DNS in the PC.. in the Mac on the other hand I have found they tend to like the gateway and DNS set.. but you use the same one as the airport extreme uses.
1- Is there any latency added when computers are communicating to each other, in my case a Mac and PC, via the airport extreme ?
No, the latency on ethernet networks is tiny.. and transfer speeds on gigabit are identical .. using the router is much easier than messing about with direct cable connections.

Unable to connect Seagate External HDDs to Airport Extreme

Worked the first time I connected my 2 Seagate drives (via the Belkin USB hub from the Apple Store). Now claims that the "disk needs repair" when in truth there is nothing wrong with either of them, and they work perfectly connecting directly to any Mac or PC. Any ideas/suggestions?

have you partitioned the hard drives? AEBS cannot
recognize partitioned hard drives attached to its USB
port. Must be single drive.
My experience is that multiple partitions are not a problem. I'm having no trouble with two partitions on an old Maxtor OneTouch. Each partion shows up.
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Using ARD remotely connecting to work computer with Airport Extreme...

So I've looked through the forums, over the interwebs, through the ARD PDF manuals online and I'm coming up short. Ugh.
I want to connect from my home laptop to my desktop at my small business where we're using an Airport Extreme for a router. I can NOT figure out how to get this configured to work. We use ARD within the business, so on the same network, no problems. With the router, I'm guessing I need to get the computer setup to have a locked in IP and whatnot but no where can I find the instructions that tell me EVERTHING I need to do. Can someone here point me in the right direction please or hit me over the head with a 2x4 of exact instructions!
Thanks for your time! Shawn

Hi Shawn,
So the steps listed bellow assume some things. They assume that the Airport Extreme Router your configuring is connected directly to the internet connection. And that the Airport Extreme is the only router between your computers and the internet.
That means we're talking about say a DSL modem plugged directly into the Airport Extreme, or a cable modem. in ether case, this assumes that said modem, is not acting as an internet router.
If your modem has multiple ethernet ports on it, or has a little antenna sticking out of it, then your modem is probable also a router, and these steps listed bellow will probable not work.
Also these steps are so one person, can connect to one computer at your work.
Open Airport Utility:
go to the dock
Click on the finder
go to the menu bar
Click on the "Go" menu
Chose "Utilities" from the "Go" Menu
double Click on "AirPort Utility"
Access the Base Station:
Double Click on your Airport Extreme BaseStation that is your internet connection router.
a new window should pop up with your Airport Base Station as the Window Name
Configure Static Address for the computer you want to connect to via ARD:
Click on the internet Icon from the toolbar
Click on the "DHCP" tab
For "DHCP Reservations:" Click on the "+" button
For the "Description" put "ARD"
For "Reserve Address by:" set "DHCP Client ID"
Click the "Continue" button
For "DHCP Client ID:" set "ARD"
write down the number in "IPv4" address field
Click the "Done" Button
Configure routing to ARD computer:
Click on the "Advanced" icon from the tool bar.
Click on the "Port Mapping" tab
Click on the "+" button
for "Service:" Chose "Apple Remote Desktop"
for "Private IP Address:" copy the exact IP address you wrote down in step "3. 8)"
Click the "Continue" button
Click the "Done" button
Click the "+" button
For the pulldown menu "Service:" Chose "Remote Apple Events"
for "Private IP Address:" copy the exact IP address you wrote down in step "3. 8."
Click the "Continue" button
Click the "Done" button
Click the "+" button
For the pulldown menu "Service:" Chose "Remote Login - SSH"
for "Private IP Address:" copy the exact IP address you wrote down in step "3. 8."
Click the "Continue" button
Click the "Done" button
Click the "Update" button.
wait for the Airport Extreme to update, and for your computer to reconnect to the airport extreme. (make sure you can load and browse websites.)
Configure the ARD computer to use the correct IP address:
Go to the computer you want to be able to remotely connect to
On that computer, Go to the menu bar
Chose the "Apple" menu bar
Chose "System Preferences…"
Click on the "Show All" button
Click on the "Network" icon
For the active network connection, (the connection on the left side with the green dot), click on it
Clock on the "Advanced…" button
Click on the "TCP/IP" tab
for the "DHCP Cient ID: field put "ARD".
Click the "OK" button
Click the "Apply" buttonNOTE: Under "Status" you should see "(connection name) is connected to (airport base station name) and has the IP address (IP address)." the "(IP address)" address displayed should match the IP address you wrote down in step "3. 8."
Find out what your public internet IP address is.
On the computer you wish to connect to over the internet, goto http://whatismyipaddress.com/
when the web page loads, you should see "IP Information:" fallow by a number like 192.168.0.1, write down what ever number it is.
At this point you should be able to connect to the computer remotely
connect to the internet from another location.
open Apple Remote Desktop
go to the file menu
chose connect to computer using ip address
set the address to the address to the IP address you wrote down for step 6. 2.
use the same password as you used to connect to the computer at work using ARD.
So here the catch. If your router gets reset... well then your going to have to configure it again. Also all the same rules you have to connect to the computer at work, also apply to connecting to the computer from over the local network. That means your computer need to be on or sleeping. And if it's sleeping it need to be configure to wake for network access.
Also some network connections change. When it comes to internet connections, some connections are static IP, while other connections are DHCP. If your connection is static... great! if it's DHCP, your address may change. If it dose.. well then your ability to connect will break. And then you'd have to do step 6 & 7 again.
Of corse there are ways around this. But that's kind of another conversation.
Some internet locations may block your ability to connect to your computer at work. This is very common at schools, and companies. Basically any place that tries to control your ability to browse the internet, may block remote access to computers; because a remote computer would completely by pass their web filter.
ALSO there is an easier option. As far as setup. There are programs designed to make remotely accessing your mac as easy as possible. For instance there is LogMeIn or Slack. With both of these programs, it's simple. make sure your computer is always on. Then install the software. Create an account with the service. And then you can connect to the computer almost any where by going to their website.
This option requires no router configuration. It handles DHCP. It's designed to work in as many locations as possible.

Windows can't find harddisk (connected through usb-hub to airport extreme) although airport utility can

windows can't find harddisk (connected through usb-hub to airport extreme) although airport utility can

There are a number of posts related to copying issues between Windows Vista / 7 and AirPort Disks. Two potential solutions being forwarded are: 1) Changing the LAN Manager authentication level, and/or 2) Disabling the Windows Search feature.
To change the LAN Manager authentication level:
From the Windows Vista / 7 desktop, click Start
Search for: security
Click 'Local Security Policy'
Goto Local Policies > Security Options
Under Policy, double-click 'Network security: LAN Manager authentication level'
Change level to: Send LM & NTLM responses
Under Policy, double-click 'Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including RPC) clients'
De-select 'Require 128-bit encryption'
Click OK
To disable Windows Search:
Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs & Features
On the right-hand side, click "Turn Windows features on/off"
Scroll down, and de-select "Windows Search".
Press OK, close all windows and restart.
A third "solution," that has worked for me, is verify that both the AirPort base station and the Win7 PC are using the exact same Workgroup Name. In my case, I use "WORKGROUP" (without the quote marks) for this name. From the AirPort Utility, you would enter this value on the Disks > File Sharing tab. On Win7, Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System > Change Settings > Change > Workgroup

I am not able to print to my usb airport extreme attached printer from my windows aptop or window desktop

I am not able to print to my usb airport extreme attached printer from my windows aptop or window desktop

Your post did not really provide any details on what you have done in the way of troubleshooting or printer software that you have installed, so we don't have much to go on here.
For starters though, you will not be able to print unless you have installed Bonjour Print Services for Windows v2.0.2 on the PC(s) and run the program.
So, if you have not done this, that would be a good first step.

Is there a difference between AirPrint and printing via usb printer plugged into an airport extreme?

My printer does not show up in the add a printer option on my iMac when plugged into the extreme. I have a HP officejet 5610 All-in-One. I want to be able to print wirelessly using my Airport Extreme. Thank you

Is there a difference between AirPrint and printing via usb printer plugged into an AirPort Exreme?
Big difference.
AirPrint for one will not work via USB, so you will not be able to print from an iOS device like an iPhone or iPad using this type of connection unless you look at additional software....that may or may not allow this option.
Assuming that you get the All-in-One setup using the USB port on the AirPort.......only printing is supported.
You will not be able to use any other advanced features like maintenance, scan, copy, fax, etc when the device is connected to the USB port on an AirPort.
If you plan to use the HP for other things, I would strongly recommend that you connect it to your computer.
My printer does not show up in the add a printer option on my iMac when plugged into the extreme.
This usually indicates that your printer model is not supported. Check with HP Support to see if they have any updated Macintosh drivers for the 5610 that you could download and install that might allow this.
HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer Drivers - Hewlett Packard

Connecting MAC and PC to Airport Express

We have a MacBook and an HP PC--
Is the AE print server compatible with an HP C3100 printer (didn't see it on the iFelix list)?
If so, will the PC be able to see it on the network?
Thanks for your help--

Is the AE print server compatible with an HP C3100
printer (didn't see it on the iFelix list)?
The HP driver does not work, it may work on the Mac with another Gimp driver, but this does not always work.
Use the process outlined here:
HP Printers (and others) not on compatibility list and Airport Extreme Printing
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/1300.html
Using the Gimp-Print drivers, you will need to choose another driver, start with the PhotoSmart P1100 and see if that works.
If so, will the PC be able to see it on the network?
Actually you may find it easier to print from the PC... and it may work from the PC even it doesn't from the Mac.
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Printing through a Snow Airport Extreme

We have 2 Macs, a G4 PowerBook (on Leopard) and a MacBook Pro (on Snow Leopard).
We have 2 printers, an HP2605 connected by Ethernet to a 'Snow' base station, and an HP1015 connected by USB to an Airport Express on the network.
Prior to up grading the MBP to Snow Leopard both computers could print to both printers.
Since upgrading the MBP to Snow Leopard the MBP cannot print to the HP1015. Even stranger is that it baulks the PowerBook from printing to it too.
On both computers it shows "Opening printer connection" for ages before timing out.
I reset the Express and it worked fine from the PowerBook - until I tried to print from the MBP again.
Any ideas?

Duane
OK I have tried;
Printing from a Windows XP PC to a printer attached to an Airport Extreme Base Station or Airport Express
http://tech.ifelix.net/1004.html
When I set up I breeze through it UNTIL I get to
:CREATE NEW PORT" I select the Standard TCP etc then I get the
"Windows won't let you create it as it already exisits"
I get lost when you say
"if you have already created the port in a previous attempt then use the drop down list to select the previous port"
I have no clue what the previous port was ?
Any tips ?

My home network has an Airport Extreme w/Time Capsule as the base and then an Airport Express and a second Airport Extreme to reach different areas of the house. Is there a way to use the second Airport Extreme for file storage on this network?

My home network has an Airport Extreme w/Time Capsule as the base and then an Airport Express and a second Airport Extreme to reach different areas of the house. Is there a way to use the second Airport Extreme for file storage on this network? Network is administered through an iMac running OS X Yosemite 10.10.2. Ideally, would like for the second Airport Extreme hard drive to appear on the list of devices in the Finder window.

Ok.. gottcha
The problem is network wise.. Yosemite is about equal to tin cans and string.. pathetic.
Here is my usual set of instructions to get anything working on Yosemite.
The best way to fix problems is a full factory reset of all the AE in the network.
Factory reset universal
Power off the AE.. ie pull the power cord or power off at the wall.. wait 10sec.. hold in the reset button.. be gentle.. power on again still holding in reset.. and keep holding it in for another 10sec. You may need some help as it is hard to both hold in reset and apply power. It will show success by rapidly blinking the front led. Release the reset.. and wait a couple of min for the AE to reset and come back with factory settings. If the front LED doesn’t blink rapidly you missed it and simply try again. The reset is fairly fragile in these.. press it so you feel it just click and no more.. I have seen people bend the lever or even break it. I use a toothpick as tool.
Then redo the setup from the computer with Yosemite.
1. Use very short names.. NOT APPLE RECOMMENDED names. No spaces and pure alphanumerics.
eg AEgen5 and AEwifi for basestation and wireless respectively.
Even better if the issue is more wireless use AE24ghz and AE5ghz with fixed channels as this also seems to help stop the nonsense.
2. Use all passwords that also comply but can be a bit longer. ie 8-20 characters mixed case and numbers.. no non-alphanumerics.
3. Ensure the AE always takes the same IP address.. this is not a problem for AE which is router.. it is a problem for AE which is bridged.. you will need to set static IP in the main router by dhcp reservations or use static IP in the AE which is tricky.
4. Check your share name on the computer is not changing.. make sure it also complies with the above.. short no spaces and pure alphanumeric..
5. Make sure IPv6 is set to link-local only in the computer. For example wireless open the network preferences, wireless and advanced / TCP/IP.. and fix the IPv6. to link-local only.
6. Now mount the disk of the second AE in finder... manually.
Use Go, Connect to Server and type in the AE ip address.
SMB://10.0.1.2
Where you will replace that address with the actual address. The network resource should be discovered and then it will request the password.. type that in and make sure you tick to save it in your keychain.
There is a lot more jiggery pokery you can try but the above is a good start.. if you find it still unreliable.. don't be surprised.
Do as much as you want of the above... not all of it is necessary.. only if you want it reliable.. or as reliable as Yosemite in its current incarnation can manage.
The most important thing is point 6.. mount the disk using direct IP address and not names.. dns in Yosemite is fatally flawed.
See http://arstechnica.com/apple/2015/01/why-dns-in-os-x-10-10-is-broken-and-what-yo u-can-do-to-fix-it/

How to connect a hard drive on Airport Extreme (second edition)

how to connect a hard drive on Airport Extreme (second edition)? Does it need a special format? It is now fromat on FAT32, but i don't see it ??

The USB port your Mac is high powered. The port on the AirPort Extreme is not.
So, it tends to be borderline as far as its ability to supply sufficient power to a hard drive...even if the hard drive has its own power supply.
Often, users...including me....need to use a powered USB hub when they attach any drive to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme.
You might want to give that a try. Double check to make sure that the drive is formatted in FAT32 as well, since Windows NTFS or exFAT will not work with the AirPort Extreme.
Powering down and restarting the entire network.....modem first, then router, etc.....is something that you would always want to do after any change or addition to a network.

Trying to connect Verizon wireless router to Airport Extreme but error says Ethernet unplugged.

Trying to connect Verizon wireless router to Airport Extreme and error says Ethernet Unplugged.

So, AirPort Utility running on the Windows Vista desktop can "see" the AirPort Extreme and displays its icon, but gives that error message at some point in the setup process? How far does it get?
Other questions that may help me (or somebody else) understand your problem better:
Which of the pieces were verified as working before the introduction of the AirPort Extreme?
Did you have the desktop computer attached to the Verizon GT704WGB with one of the Ethernet cables you are now trying to use? Which one? Have you tried the other one to be sure it also works?
Are you using the same port on the GT704WGB? Have you tried another one?
If the desktop has multiple ethernet ports, are you using the same one?
Had you done any special configuration of the ethernet port on the Verizon GT704WGB to get it to work with your desktop?
What category ethernet cable are you using? 3? 5? 5e? 6?

Unable to connect to workplace vpn with airport extreme

I have a 6th generation Airport Extreme and I cannot connect to my work place vpn. In the past I used a Netgear router and it connected perfectly, but I have tried everything that I can think of to get the Airport to connect and it does not. Is it even possible to set it up to connect to a workplace vpn?

airport extreme, Windows XP
Probably not with this combo, unless you manually forward the ports.
Apple routers do not use upnp used by PC to open ports. Therefore VPN will fail.
There are innumerable vpn so you need to find the specific ports required to be opened and manually do it.
IMHO this is where you are going to find the PC world and the Apple world do not interface very well. It is much easier to use a router.. eg your old Netgear and bridge the AE to do what it does best.. wireless to apple clients.

Attach printer using ethernet on airport extreme

How do I connect a printer via ethernet to airport extreme?

Airport Express is not a TIme Capsule, only ONE Ethernet port on it
Please read the initial post again. The question was....
How do I connect a printer via ethernet to airport extreme?
As you know, the AirPort Extreme has 3 Ethernet LAN ports, as does the Time Capsule.

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