HT5022 Why won't AirPort Utility 5.6 install on OS 10.7.5? Have tried several times on 2 computers and continually get error

I have an older airport express that cannot be configured with 6.2. I have tried to install 5.6 as instructed on 2 computers, both with OS 10.7.5 and in both cases repeatededly get an error during installation saying to contact software manufacturer.

Catch 22. Apple is the software manufacturer, so you may need to contact them for this specific issue.
AirPort Utility 5.6 will not install on Mountain Lion 10.8.x either, using Apple's installer. But, there are several workarounds that seem to allow this.
One of them is discussed in this article:
http://www.macworld.com/article/1167965/mountain_lion_and_the_ancient_airport_ba se_station.html
I do not have a Lion 10.7.5 Mac here to test, but can say that the workaround does work on Mountain Lion for me. Follow the instructions in Pacifist to manually "extract" the AirPort Utility 5.6 application and install it in the Utilities folder on your Mac.
It might work on Lion, if you want to give it a try. Otherwise, if you do not want to contact Apple, you could use another Mac....if available.... running an earlier operating system to configure the Express. Even a PC would work for the same purpose.

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HT5022 Why won't AirPort Utility v5.6 install on my MacBook Air OS X Lion machine?

I've downloaded the install file several times now, and each install attepmt fails.
I'm trying to configure an old AirPort Express (1st gen) on my new MacBook Air and the AirPort Untility v5.6 won't install on my computer.
Please help.

If you are running LION.
( 10.7.4 )
You shoudl be able to install Airport Utility
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482 : which sound liek your doing wonderfully.
5.5.3 will not open in Lion as its not support.
Only airport utility 5.6 and 6.0 and 6.1 and any newer ones thast are to be relased.
Now airport utility 6.0/6.1 is capable of setting up a 1st gen express.
If it you reaslly neeed it and its nto installing try this >
Click on go fromt he menu bar att eh top fo the screen while finder is open adn hold down Option and choose library
Go to peferecnes > and mvoe the following files to the desktop
com.apple.airport.airportutility.LSSharedFileList.plist
com.apple.airport.airportutility.LSSharedFileList.plist.lockfile
com.apple.airport.airportutility.plist
com.apple.airport.airportutility.plist.lockfile
delete them if it just copies them toteh dektop
Restartt he comteur adn atempt to reintall OR open the verison of AU you have on the computer.
If thast doesnt do it uninstall all airport utilites from yuor comptuer and try agian.
adn if thats doesnt do it
Looking at reinstalling the OS as its goignt o be a software issue wiht teh Operating system

Can not activate FaceTime. Have tried several times with Apple ID and still won't activate. Using iPad 3.

I am trying to use FaceTime and the iPad won't let met activate with my Apple ID. I have reset the network connection and that did not help.

It sounds like you may have multiple problems, but none of them are likely to be caused by malware.
First, the internet-related issues may be related to adware or a network compromise. I tend to lean more towards the latter, based on your description of the problem. See:
http://www.adwaremedic.com/kb/baddns.php
http://www.adwaremedic.com/kb/hackedrouter.php
If investigation shows that this is not a network-specific issue, then it's probably adware. See my Adware Removal Guide for help finding and removing it. Note that you mention AdBlock as if it should have prevented this, but it's important to understand that ad blockers do not protect you against adware in any way. Neither would any kind of anti-virus software, which often doesn't detect adware.
As for the other issues, it sounds like you've got some serious corruption. I would be inclined to say it sounds like a failing drive, except it sounds like you just got it replaced. How did you get all your files back after the new drive was installed?
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When I try to upgrade and install to iOS 5.1, error message prompt "operation stop running". I have tried several time but failed. Also, would like to know why always need to have wifi access in order to upgrade the version of iPad iOS, what is the purpose of 3G then? This is really nonsense using wifi + 3G iPad. need help ! Thanks.

The file is too large to download via 3G. There is a 20MB limit with 3G. The purpose of having 3G is that you have internet access everywhere and do not need to be near a WiFi hotspot or network.
Not every single thing that you do every single minute of the day on the iPad involves downloading files larger than 20MB. You can surf the internet all day long sitting out in a park somewhere with 3G - but not with a WiFi only iPad - unless you use a hotspot with it.
Try turning off your firewall and anti virus software while you try to download the iOS update.

I am trying to extend my airport extreme signal to another airport extreme can this be done? I have tried several time using the automated set up but it keeps failing... What am I doing wrong?

I am trying to extend my airport extreme signal to another airport extreme can this be done? I have tried several time using the automated set up but it keeps failing... I have selected every possible security/password encryption level... What am I doing wrong? If it os possible where can I find step by step instructions? Please & Thank you!

The challenge with the older round AirPort Extremes are that they are "g" wireless devices.
When you configure them for WDS, the speed on the wireless network is cut in half...and probably will not have the bandwidth required to stream video reliably from either AirPort Extreme since both are affected by the WDS setup.
There is not an "automated" setup for WDS. You have to do this manually on both AirPort Extremes. Unfortunately, it is not an easy configuration and it's easy to make a mistake and hard to recover without starting all over again.
Apple's instructions for WDS are here if you want to give it a try.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4262
It is possible that it might work. Keep us posted on your progress
Adding a single AirPort Express will unfortunately not help. You have to have "n" wireless devices at all router points.

Why won't AirPort Utility find my new Airport Extreme Base Station?

I bought a reconditioned 5th Generation Airport Extreme. I'm running it with a MacBook Pro, running Lion OS. I have version 6.0 (600.92) of AirPort Utility. The firmware in the AirPort Extreme was version 7.0 and it updated to 7.1. Then I couldn't get it to update again. Probably have the latest version?
When I first plugged it in, AirPort Utility found it and I was able to configure it with a WiFi private connection and a guest connection. I had a blinking light, but it worked and I was able to use if for a day or two. I wanted to see why the blinking status light would not go out so did some trouble shooting and did a couple of hard resets and started to understand how the various settings work and had it close to where I wanted it, with the status light on steady. Then it stopped finding the base station and reset no longer worked. I noticed that after working with it for a few hours that the case felt warmer than I'd like.
So, I suspect I have a defective AirPort Base Station. The setup paramaters were confusing, after resetting it, it kept asking for the PPPeo name and password. I have no idea what to enter there. I guess the next step is to call AppleCare and arrange for a replacement. A reconditioned one carries the same warranty as a new one. But, now I'm skeptical and wonder if it is worth the $30 I saved (after spending hours trying to get it to work). I may be better off returning this and getting a new one. Any suggestions??

I took the defective AirPort Extreme to the local Apple Store and it was replaced with a new one. It is now working.
I am using it with two 1 GBit Ethernet Switches between it and the DSL Modem. I have it configured as a Bridge. I tried DHMP and it didn't like it, may could have got it working, but it was asking for info that I didn't know how to answer. It seemed to work in DHCP, but the Status Light kept blinking amber. Bridge mode works, but I've lost the Guest Login.
Is there a was to run this in Bridge mode and still have the second login (guest)?
Thanks for any suggestions on this.

Why won't Airport Utility recognize my Airport Express? I'vetried re-booting router, Modem, reset button etc. It was working fine until I was asked to do an update. I got the Airport Express to stream Itunes to external Audioengine 5 speakers. 3 hrs!

I have tried everything for over 3 hrs. I purchase really good Audioengine speakers and an Airport express. Everything was streaming fine via Itunes until I was prompted to do an update yesterday. Now Airport Utility won't recognize the Airport Express. I tried everyhing. I have an older Mac desktop and simply wanted to stream music to the remote speakers. I tried reet button on the Airport express, re-booted my computer, modem, wireless router. Help!

Be sure you performed the "hard reset" correctly. The following is an excerpt from Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ
Press and hold the reset button with a pen or pencil until you see the status light (LED) start to flash amber rapidly, which should occur after about five seconds.
Release the button, and the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule will hard reset.
... but read the entire document to ensure you do it correctly. An Express that has been "hard reset" will create an open network with the name "Apple Network nnnnnn" where nnnnnn = the last few digits of its MAC address. Select that network.
If you do not see the network in your Mac's Wi-Fi menu with that name, the "hard reset" did not take effect, which will happen if you do not hold its little reset button depressed long enough. In that case do it again.
Following the "hard reset", reconfigure your Express.

Why won't Airport Utility recognize my functioning Airport Extreme?

I'm trying to recover my Airport Extreme password, Airport Utility's Help, but Utility won't recognize Airport Extreme (which I'm using right now and is functioning properly) or any other wi-fi. I just get the "searching circle" and the notation that Airport Utility doesn't recognize any wi-fi devices. Without that I can't get to the password recovery or other Airport Extreme reset screens. What I'm trying to do is establish a wi-fi concoction between my computer and a Canon camera. The camera recognizes the Extreme base station and correct user name but won't accept any known password, including the one that has always worked. Is there any other way I can find out the existing Airport Extreme password (and/or tell me how to get Airport Utility to recognize my clearly functioning and broadcasting Extreme with a green light on and ten feet away)? Thanks for any help.

On your Mac.....
Click on Settings (gear icon on the dock)
Click on Privacy and Security
Click the Firewall tab
If the Firewall is "On", then click to turn it "Off"
Click Apply if asked and close the windows
Restart the Mac and also restart the AirPort Extreme
Check to see if AirPort Utility can find the AirPort Extreme
If yes, you can open AirPort Utility and navigate to check on the passwords. Once you have done that, you can leave the Firewall off if you want, or turn it back on......which may make the AirPort Extreme disappear again in AirPort Utility.
Another option.....if you have an iPhone or iPad handy....and you have AirPort Utility installed on the iOS device, check to see if the iPhone or iPad can "see" the AirPort Extreme in AirPort Utility.
If it can, tap on the AirPort Extreme
Tap Edit
Tap Advanced
Scroll down and tap on Show Passwords
If you do have an iPhone or iPad, but do not have AirPort Utility installed on the device, go to the home screen and tap on App Store. Then tap on Search and type in AirPort Utility to get the process started to download and install the application on your iPhone or iPad.
If all else fails, you will have to reset the AirPort Extreme using a Hard Reset to restore the original default settings to the AirPort Extreme. To do that, with the AirPort Extreme powered on, hold in the reset button on the back of the AirPort for 7-8 seconds and release. Allow a full minute for the AirPort to restart back to a slow, blinking amber light.....which indicates that the AirPort has been reset and can now be set up again.
There is no guarantee that a Hard Reset and reconfiguration will help, but we are out of other options at this point.
If the AirPort Extreme still remains invisible after the Hard Reset, I suggest that you take the AirPort Extreme to an Apple Store.....if you have one near you.....or contact Apple Support directly for advice. The link is just below.
Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

HT4259 Why won't AirPort Utility let me extend my network with AirPort Express?

I have 2 1st Gen AirPort Express stations. I have my original AirPort wired into my modem with an ethernet cable and it works fine. I have my new AirPort plugged, well within range of the network but it doesn't show up in AirPort Utility making it impossible for me to extend the network.
All of the previous forums I've seen say to reset both routers and "set up manually" and select the box that says "allow this network to be extended". When I go to setup there is no option for either of these.
Am I missing something? What am I doing wrong?

All of the previous forums I've seen say to reset both routers and "set up manually" and select the box that says "allow this network to be extended". When I go to setup there is no option for either of these.
You are looking at instructions that apply to Snow Leopard and earlier operating sysems. You are using Lion or Mountain Lion.
Hold in the reset button on the Express that you want to use to extend for 9-10 seconds and release.
Close AirPort Utility if if it open.
As edex67 notes above, click the fan shaped AirPort icon at the top of the screen and look for a listing of New AirPort Base Station. Just below that, click directly on AirPort Express.
AirPort Setup will open automatically and take a minute to analyze the network, then tell you that the Express will be configured to "extend" the network.
Enter a device name that you want to use for the Express and click Next
AirPort Setup will take a minute to configure things. When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done.
You are done, other than locating the Express approximately half way between your "main" Express and the area that needs more wireless coverage.

Why can't I download adobe flash player-I have tried several times

Why can't I download adobe flash player, I have tried everal times

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Why nothing has changed let me buy this tune with the same ID and password that I have used to purchase other tracks with no problems,

We are fellow users here on these forums, you're not talking to iTunes Support. The questions should only be asked on the first purchase on a new computer or device, but other people have also posted recently about them being asked when it isn't. If you are being asked them then you will need to answer them before you can purchase.
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e.g. you can try contacting iTunes Support : http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ - click on Contact iTunes Store Support on the right-hand side of the page, then Account Management , and then 'Forgotten Apple ID security questions'
or try ringing Apple in your country and ask to talk to the Accounts Security Team : http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
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Youtube won't let me change to English instead on multinational setting I have tried multiple times but won't set

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Hey there youngkorn,
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