I cant seem to connect to the guest network i created on the airport extreme.

i seem to have set the base station up ok, but setting up the guest network has me pulling my hair out, i have set this up on my mac however when i try to connect my ipad to the guest network it accepts the password but all i get is that pinwheel forever spinning and not actually connecting. also when i open airport utiliy and see the base station in the top left corner the button that says connected devices when clicked shows nothing, they are greyed out, however when i click on the base station i do see my ipad and iphone and mac.

Whethere or not the guest network feature will work correctly depends on what type of device is providing your Internet connection.
The Guest Network will work if you have a simple modem.
Unfortunately, most Internet Service Providers furnish a modem/router to their customers.....which will not allow the Guest Network feature to be activated correctly.
If you are not sure whether you have a modem or modem/router.....post back with the make and model number of the device that you call your "modem".

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