Could AirPort Extreme be causing my Sleep/Wake problem?

I had not been able to wake my iMac G5 from sleep when touching the keyboard. Apple Genius determined there was no problem with the computer, so suggested I unplug all peripherals to try and isolate cause.
When I unplugged the ethernet cable from the Mac, the problem seemed to be fixed. (All other attachments did not affect problem.) I now have just the modem plugged into the Mac, and will see how the sleep/wake cycle responds.
But I'm wondering, has anyone else had a problem with the Extreme causing a power problem?
Thanks

Never mind above as problem has also occurred with just the modem plugged in. Extreme is not the culprit. Still unclear as to what is causing it.

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SLEEP/WAKE PROBLEM on my Macbook Pro 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Greetings!
I love APPLE. So APPLE, please do try to help me out here...
The first problem I encountered was a faded translucent bluish/grayish rectangular line stretching from top to bottom suddenly showing up. I've shown this to our local APPLE technician and my LCD was replaced. Nice job here APPLE!
Now for the latest problem occurring as I'm writing this post. When I have my laptop fall into sleep, for say at least 5 minutes, and attempt to wake it up.. the user interface doesn't show up. The screen remains black and that pressing any key on the keyboard or clicking the mouse will automatically restart the laptop always (I do hope my internal hard disk won't be damaged from this reoccurring dilemma of mine). I've observed that this current problem started after my LCD was replaced.
Does anybody have the same problem as I have? If so, please do give me possible solutions for this? I've already talked with our local APPLE technician and told me that there might be some problems with the motherboard inside that may opening the laptop might be necessary.
Still... No worries APPLE (as of yet), I still love it even though it's my first time using such a wonderful invention of technology.
Fathom Graphis

Hi. This is Fathom Graphis again.
Reading one of the threads that mentions an individual asking for help from an Apple certified technician with a problem that's quite the same as mine, I followed the instructions given by this Apple technician that there may be an application or some device activated in the "SHARING" folder (under *System Preferences*) that's causing the problem of the laptop not waking up and requiring hard reset to get back to the Mac OSX user interface.
So, I checked my sharing folder and found that my *"PERSONAL WEB SHARING"* option is activated (Under the SERVICES menu). I deactivated (unchecked) it and tested my laptop sleeping function by shifting the PUT THE COMPUTER TO SLEEP arrow to 1 minute and letting the laptop sleep for 10 minutes. After which, I moved the mouse and the MAC OSX User Interface came abruptly and the laptop didn't restart. I tested it again by letting it sleep for another 10 minutes and waking it up through mouse click and the MAC OSX User Interface showed up abruptly and the laptop, again, restarted.
So far, I'm still putting my laptop under observation. But I just want to inform everybody with their supposed respective SLEEP/WAKE problems on their Macbook pros (or Macbooks) that this may solve their issues (though I provide no guarantees, okay? I'm just a common user who happen to find a solution accidentally).
Still I want to address APPLE that certainly, letting your laptop sleep and waking it up and restarting itself after with the Personal Web Sharing activated (or checked under System Preferences > Sharing > Services) is indeed a "bug" that needs to be fixed. So hopefully, the people at APPLE would try to resolve such an issue as soon as possible (because, to my knowledge, sudden restarts of Hard Disks may cause data damages). God Bless You All.
Fathom Graphis

Macbook Pro Retina (late 2013) sleep wake problems under Yosemite

Hi,
Ever since I installed Yosemite on my MBP (details in the screen shot below), I've been getting Sleep Wake problems. At night, I simply close the lid of the laptop, leaving all applications running, and in the morning I wake it up. This worked fine under Mavericks on this laptop, but since Yosemite, every time I open the lid, I've had problems. Initially, I'd open the lid and the machine would restore from what looked like a deep sleep (screen would get an alpha layer on it, and the little progress bar would appear, as though it's waking from the battery running out). I ran Disk Utility, which found and repaired an issue on the disk (can't remember the details, unfortunately), and ever since then, when I open the lid, I have to hit the power button to get the machine going. It restores in about 15 seconds (nice and fast), and it does re-launch all of the applications I had open, but the machine will also show a little system alert, indicating a "Sleep Wake Problem". Each time I see it, I submit the issue to Apple. Because I'm an idiot, I forgot to copy the crash log from this morning, but I'll do that tomorrow and append it to this thread. Meanwhile, if anybody is having a similar experience and can isolate the cause, I'd love to know. A few variables which might matter:
* I have a Thunderbolt external hard drive which I use for Time Machine. Each night, I eject the disk before shutting the laptop down (I bring the machine home with me each night). My laptop used to have issues ejecting external disks, which I traced (thanks to this board) to an issue with attempting to put an external drive to sleep (I think that was the issue). I haven't had any issues since that time.
* The apps I have running all the time are Mail, Safari, Coda (text editor) and VMWare 8, which is running a Windows7 VM. That's been my environment for years now, yet the sleep-wake issue only started since upgrading to Yosemite.
Any help/advice is appreciated.
Thanks!

Hi Ben,
Another sleep issue and adding to your post... My MacBook Pro (2.7ghz early 2011)
Leaving apps open and closing the "lid" and then going to bed... several times thru out the night my MacBook will start to wake up. The optical drive spins up (DVD is in the drive), the hard drive fires up, I think i can see the screen glow ("lid" is still closed). Then it sets itself back to sleep (must detect the closed lid).
Did not do this with Mavericks or other earlier OSs.
I have not begun to try to figure this out... today is the day! lol.

AirPort Extreme After My Computer Sleeps

When I wake up my MacBook from sleeping, something I try to avoid in the first place, I always lose my connection to the external HD plugged in to my AirPort Extreme.
I'll still have a connection to the internet, but I'll be logged in as a "Guest" on my external drive. Is there a way to stop this from happening?
I just upgraded to Leopard, but I was experiencing the problem prior. The AirPort Extreme is set for 802.11n.
The only solution I've found is to go into the AirPort Utility and reset the AirPort Extreme. This gets to be a slightly annoying.

I was browsing discussions, searching for a solution for exactly this problem. My cold comfort now is just - I am not alone
I have an iMac and a MB (both 10.5.2) connected to Airport Extrem (mixed mode). Either of both computers may fall asleep and the Airdisk connection is broken for both computers. Internet connection is not affected. It is anything else but an accident - 100% reproduceable. The only way to recover is a restart of the Airport Extreme.
I already wrote a feedback to Apple. I suggested to add a Restart-Button to the disk utility. To bad ...

Airport sleep/wake problems on iMac Intel Core Duo

I have seen several posts with similar issues but I haven't found an answer yet that has worked for me consistently so I am going to restate the question. I have a 20" new iMac CoreDuo with 1Gb RAM and of course an Airport extreme wireless card. When the computer goes to sleep, first of all it often takes a very long time for it to come awake (on the order of 30 seconds - or more), then when it comes back the wireless connection is 1) either completely missing, in other words, the hardware can't even be found in system information or 2) the airport is detected, radio is on, but it can not find any networks to connect to. The only thing I have found to fix this issue is to do a hard reboot. I have done an archive and install, and have also deleted the system configuration folder multiple times. I have been on the phonw with Apple tech support and they have not helped beyond those two suggestions and the only reason they suggested them was because I forwarded them the posts on these forums that recommended them. Can anyone please suggest a fix for this issue? Assuming, of course, that it is not a case of a bad piece of hardware/firmware in which case I just have to wait for a new driver or take it in to the "shop".
iMac 20" Intel Core Duo Mac OS X (10.4.4) 1Gb RAM

I have the exact same configuration and I haven't had this problem. I have noticed that the signal has no bars when waking from sleep, but then after a couple of seconds it automatically reconnects. Maybe it IS bad hardware. Have you isntalled any software that is network related (including widgets, drivers etc...) or do you have any drivers loaded... wireless printer driver, etc...
My profiler looks like this (sorry it's in italian but you could still compare the info)...look at the firmware, maybe it's different.
Dati scheda AirPort:
Tipo di scheda wireless: AirPort Extreme (0x14E4, 0x89)
Impostazioni internazionali scheda wireless: Universale
Versione firmware scheda wireless: 100.9 (3.120.28.3)
Network wireless attuale: Wireless and Free
Canale wireless: 3
As a last resort, you could completely wipe the computer clean and reinstall the OS. This would eliminate the possibility of any 3rd party stuff interfering.

Lost signal on Airport Extreme after return from sleep

Everyday I lost my Airport signal after my computer turn on sleep for a long time.
but no prb at all if I work on it... 2,3,4 8hres
after "wake-up", impossible to "reactivate" ANY connexions !!!
Only a full restart of my computer solve this prb :-(((
Do you have any ideas ?
- firmware ?
THX, Denis
AirPort Card Information:
Wireless Card Type: AirPort Extreme
Wireless Card Locale: USA
Wireless Card Firmware Version: 405.1 (3.90.34.0.p18)
Current Wireless Network: PRIVATE
Wireless Channel: 6
Hardware Overview:
Machine Name: PowerBook G4 15"
Machine Model: PowerBook5,2
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.1)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.25 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 167 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.7.1f1
Serial Number: V7349D2XNRZ

I've found the prb !!!
go into system preferences and delete all the locations that were using airport.
Then go into keychain (utilities) and delete any airport passwords.
Turn the m/c off amd back on again and start from scratch.
All is now fine.
Denis

AirPort Extreme HD causing problems

I've finally got my hard disk (Maxtor OneTouch 250GB) working with my AirPort Extreme.
The problem is that I have folders with upto 80GB of files in them, which just dont open when I click on them. I'd rather not format the disk because I have way too much required data on it.
Is there any way of making the disk work perfectly without having to wait for 10 mintues for a folder to open (which may/may not open and causes the HD to be disconnected)?

Actually although my hard disk is connected via AirPort Extreme, my iMac is connected to the network on Ethernet. So my iMac isn't using the wireless at all to connect to the hard disk.
My hard disk has stopped going offline randomly, but it doesn't make a difference anymore because I can't even open any of the folders on the hard disk.
I was told that if I formatted the hard disk and created smaller folders then the computers on the network would be able to access files faster.
I'm trying not to format my hard disk, so if anyone has an alternative solution that solves this then I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

Airport Extreme, Airdisk, and Vista - large file problem with a twist

Hi all,
I'm having a problem moving large-ish files to an external drive attached to my Airport Extreme SOMETIMES. Let me explain.
My system - Macbook Pro, 4gb ram, 10gb free HD space on macbook, running latest updates for mac and vista, external hard drive on AE is an internal WD in an enclosure w/ 25gb free (its formatted for pc, but I've used it directly connected to multiple computers, mac and pc, without fail), AE is using firmware 7.3.2, and im only allowing 802.11n. The problem occurs on the Vista side - havent checked the mac side yet.
The Good - I have bit torrents set up, using utorrent, to automatically copy files over to my airdisk once they've completed. This works flawlessly. If i connect the hard drive directly to my laptop (macbook running bootcamp w/ vista, all updates applied), large files copy over without a hitch as well.
The Bad - For the past couple weeks (could be longer, but I've just noticed it recently being a problem - is that a firmware problem clue?) If i download the files to my Vista desktop and copy them over manually, the copy just sits for a while and eventually fails with a "try again" error. If i try to copy any file over 300mb, the same error occurs.
What I've tried - well, not a lot. The first thing i did was to make sure my hard drive was error free, and worked when physically connected - it is and it did. I've read a few posts about formatting the drive for mac, but this really isnt a good option for me since all of my music is on this drive, and itunes pulls from it (which also works without a problem). I do however get the hang in itunes if i try to import large files (movies). I've also read about trying to go back to an earlier AE firmware, but the posts were outdated. I can try the mac side and see if large files move over, but again, i prefer to do this in windows vista.
this is my first post, so im sure im leaving out vital info. If anyone wants to take a stab at helping, I'd love to discuss. Thanks in advance.

Hello,
Just noticed the other day that I am having the same problem. I have two Vista machines attached to TC w/ a Western Digital 500 gig USB'd. I can write to the TC (any file size) with no problem, however I cannot write larger files to my attached WD drive. I can write smaller folders of music and such, but I cannot back up larger video files. Yet, if I directly attach the drive to my laptop I can copy over the files, no problem. I could not find any setting in the Airport Utility with regards to file size limits or anything of the like. Any help on this would be much appreciated.

Ipod sleep/wake problem

Hi There
i bought an2nd gen ipod second hand the lcd was cracked so opened it up to fix it done that then found out the sleep/wake button did not work so bought a new button flex but still did not work.
So i had a good look around and found a split on the wifi flex the bit that connects to the sleep flex so i have replaced the wifi flex to and it charges and starts up fine but the sleep/wake button still does not work.
So could it be any thing else?
thanks

Most likely the problem is with your software. Just turn it on and restore it through iTunes if you haven't done so already. If that doesn't work, all I can say is to wait until the next version of 2.x.x comes out and see if problems persist. If they do, then you should probably call Apple and let them know.

Apple TV and/or Airport extremely slow syncing - Unique or common problem?

This is my first post and I'd appreciate help.
My Apple TV has worked fine for the last few weeks but started playing up last weekend. It now syncs either very slowly or not at all. Have tried every workaround suggested in this forum. Also spent 3 hours on phone with Apple technician this morning who could not diagnose problem (but has gone away to consult internally).
Apple TV is (was) connected wirelessly to Airport Extreme which is connected via ethernet cable to iMac, with all the latest software installed on everything.
Factory resets of both Apple TV and Airport Extreme worked for a bit, then same problem re-emerged. Direct ethernet connection of Apple TV to Airport Extreme also worked for a bit, but then same problem appeared, and then Apple TV disappeared from Devices list in iTunes and could not be recovered even after reboot. Direct connection to iMac also worked initially, but then same problem (slow syncing, then disappears from Devices list) re-emerged. Can see Apple TV in Devices in iTunes if wireless connection is restored, but only with extraordinarily slow syncing.
Anyone know what the problem might be? Is it unique or common? Any suggestions for fixes?
iMac 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mac OS X (10.4.10) Airport Extreme, Apple TV

By current release software I was referring to the AEBS firmware, the Apple TV software and iTunes. You can run the "Check for Updates" tool for each to make sure that they are up to date.
Since you reported the same problem when connected either by Ethernet cable or by wireless that would obviously rule out any wireless problems such as RF interference. The only possibilities left would be that something else is loading down your network or there is a hardware failure somewhere.
If there is a bad component in the AEBS I would expect it to affect your computer as well as the Apple TV. If there is a hardware failure in the Apple TV I would expect it to show up whether syncing, streaming or watching movie trailers or YouTube videos.
One other possibility might be that if you have any anti-virus software on your computer it might slow things down if it is scanning the files while they are syncing or streaming.
iMac Mac OS X (10.4.9) The more I think, the more I think I shouldn't think more.

I have a iphone 4S, Macbook Pro(Quad Core) 2HP pc's, can my AIRPORT EXTREME STATION work w/o a problem w/both my pc's?

Can anybody help and answer my questions please?!?!?! i am ready to set up my Airport Extreme Base station, and i have a feeling that my iphone 4S, and Macbook pro will not have a problem connecting WiFi to my base station, but in my other Two rooms i have two HP pc's. One for each room, and i have a feeling it's not going to be easy to connect wifi to my extreme base station as easy as my Apple products. B4 i set up base station, is there something i need to know to connect my HP's w/o a problem?

I would recommend that you start by having your 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn) broadcast a clean" Wi-Fi network. By clean I mean do not enable wireless security, MAC address filtering, or use a hidden Network Name (SSID).
Once you verified that all of your wireless clients have no issues connecting, then proceed to enable wireless security. I would strongly recommend using WPA2 Personal as your Wireless Security type choice.

Airport Extreme Base Station with HP Printer problems

I have a pretty old HP all-in-one (G55) printer/scanner/copier device. Plugging it into my AEBS seems to not let me print to it. I have the most recent driver from HP.
Do you think it's my setup, or is the AEBS somehow not compatible with the older HP devices?
Also, is it possible to fax, scan, etc through an all-in-one device plugged into an AEBS?

I have a pretty old HP all-in-one (G55) printer/scanner/copier device. Plugging it into my AEBS seems to not let me print to it. I have the most recent driver from HP.
Do you think it's my setup, or is the AEBS somehow not compatible with the older HP devices?
No the problem is with the HP driver.
Try using the HPIJS drivers.
For those with the older base station.
Use the process outlined here:
HP Printers (and others) not on compatibility list and Airport Extreme Printing
http://tech.ifelix.net/1300.html
Also, is it possible to fax, scan, etc through an all-in-one device plugged into an AEBS?
No, not via the USB port.
Can I scan using my all-in-one when it is connected to the USB port of an Airport Express or Airport Extreme Base Station?
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=610763&#610763

Airport extreme blinking yellow. reporting "Unknown problem (6rer)

My airport extreme router has been blinking yellow for a week. All devices using it are still able to conect to the internet, but all report errors with airport. When i go thru diagnostic steps by way of those messages, i get "Unknown problem (6rer)" I have powered down the unit and also the cable modem to which it is attached, with no luck.

When i go thru diagnostic steps by way of those messages, i get "Unknown problem (6rer)"
If you are using the Lion or Mountain Lion operating system on your Mac.....
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the amber dot, and another window will appear to explain why the amber light is blinking
What is the message? If everything seems to be normal, the message might indicate that an update is available for the AirPort Extreme.
If you are using the Leopard or Snow Leopard operating system on your Mac.....
Open AirPort Utility using the path above
Click on the AirPort Extreme, then click Manual Setup
Click directly on the word Status (2nd line on the summary page)

Airport extreme with USB hard drive permissions problem may be parallels

I cannot access my external hard drive because of some permission problem. I know because I can see this through the disk repair utility. I've attached my external hard drive to my airport extreme. It originally came up well and worked fine. Then it lost connection and now doesn't recognize my password. To confuse matters worse I have parallels installed. This might be where the password problem is as the mac wants to access as a guest and the parallels (windows MX) as my account name. It's all pretty complicated to explain. What I want to do now is just to forget the airport plan and reach my hard drive but it won't boot up even with airport off and a direct firewire connection. It does show up in disk repair utility but with permissions. How can I get to these permissions and drop them. What if they're windows permissions somehow? How can I get started.
Thanks

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