Internet problem with New Airport Extreme base and new Macbook Pro

So I bought a Airport Extreme base station with my new Macbook pro.
My desktop system uses a DSL modem which is connected to my computer via an ethernet cable. It works flawless. I can also unhook the hard ethernet connection from the desktop and connect it to the Macbook Pro with no problems.
I then connected the ethernet cable from the DSL router to the WAN port on the Airport Base.
I have no problem gettiing the Macbook pro to set itself up on the Airport Network. I can NOT, though, access the internet. I even tried to type in the IP address for the DSL modem while connected to Airport base and can not connect to modem. Does anyone have any advice? Is there a bridging function in the Airport Base that has to be activated?
Another question. If I replace my current DSL Router with a wireless router, do I even need the airport base if all I want to do it connect to the internet with the laptop?
Thanks,
Danny

I have no problem gettiing the Macbook pro to set itself up on the Airport Network. I can NOT, though, access the internet. I even tried to type in the IP address for the DSL modem while connected to Airport base and can not connect to modem. Does anyone have any advice? Is there a bridging function in the Airport Base that has to be activated?
Make sure you perform a complete power recycle when switching network components.
Modem/Router Power ReCycling
- Power-off the DSL modem & AEBS. (Wait at least 30 minutes. If possible, leave the modem off overnight.)
- Power-on the DSL modem; Wait at least 30 minutes.
- Power-on the AEBS; Wait at least 5 minutes.
If that doesn't resolve the problem, and your DSL ISP requires PPPoE for connectivity, you will need to set that up on your AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) as follows:
Connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the LAN port of the AEBS, and then, using the AirPort Admin Utility, check these settings:
Internet tab
- Connect Using: PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
- Account Name: <ISP account name>
- Change password: <ISP password>
- Always stay connected (checked)
- WAN Ethernet Port: Automatic
Another question. If I replace my current DSL Router with a wireless router, do I even need the airport base if all I want to do it connect to the internet with the laptop?
No, the AEBS will no longer be required.

Similar Messages

  • Unable to connect new airport extreme to iMAC or MacBook Pro

    This must have been covered but I am unable to find a thread addressing my problem. I have just purchased a new Airport Extreme Base Station (AEBS). I updated all of my software and have tried to configure the AEBS for both my laptop and iMAC. I connect to the internet (IN) using a cable modem (Motorola SB 5101). Using the ethernet cable I can connect to the IN with both computers. I have configured the AEBS and the "light" comes up green.
    Using the "diagnostics" program associated with Safari on my laptop (OS 10.5.6), all but the last 2 lights come up green. I do not know how to overcome this problem.
    On the iMAC (OS 10.4.11) I get the message "Airport not configured". When I go to the Airport Utility App and scan, it tells me that a wireless device is not detected, even though the unit is adjacent to the computer. It does have an early wireless card (0x14E4,0x89) Firmware (Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0).
    I hope there are better directions somewhere than what came with the unit.
    Thanks in advance for any help.

    Bob Timmons, thanks for the response... I will respond to your questions..
    1) Yes, I can connect to the internet by attaching the single ethernet type cable from the modem to each computer in-turn.
    2) Yes, when I connect the ethernet cable from the modem to the airport base station, I get a green light. (circle icon)
    3) I do not (as yet) have a spare ethernet cable to try the connection from the AEBS to either computer.
    Making these connections work is a little like magic to me. I have an airport express at work that I successfully connected, but when it happened I was not sure what I did.
    I get a little confused because there is the Airport programming software, the Diagnostics software that pops up from Safari, and Network software in Preferences. I am not sure which one is the main one to use.
    In addition, I try to Connect, wirelessly in several places. Sometimes in an airport where an "automatic" IP address seems to be assigned and sometimes at work where we use static IP addresses.
    I need a map...;o)

  • Problem with my Airport Extreme Base Station (old model)

    I have two computers connecting to the internet with an old AEBS via ethernet. One is a Powerbook G4 and the other is a MacBook Pro. Since performing a software update this morning, the older machine stopped being able to connect to the base station wirelessly (the MacBook is fine though). The error message I receive is "There was an error joining Airport network". I am able to connect to other unsecured networks in the area so I don't think there is a problem with my Airport card.
    I connected my Powerbook directly to the base station with an ethernet cable. While doing so I was able to access the internet and Airport Setup Utility but once unplugged I was still not able to connect wirelessly.
    I have tried restarting the base station both via the utility and by unplugging it. I have also restarted my Powerbook multiple times.
    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Sorry, should have asked exactly how old your PowerBook is. Apparently the faster AirPort Extreme card didn't hit the market until early 2003. Find your PowerBook "Specifications" by clicking on that link above in the Apple website menu bar. Picking at random from the list, the 1GHz model released Nov 2002 didn't have an AirPort Extreme card, but only the AirPort card, which means the slower speed 802.11b wireless. The two PB models released in Jan 2003 both were AirPort Extreme models.
    You'll be able to use the PB, just open AirPort Admin Utility and change your network "Mode:" selector (at the bottom of the panel) to "802.11b/g Compatible" from 802.11g Only.
    Message was edited by: myhighway

  • New Airport Extreme to First Gen MacBook Pro Losing Connectivity

    I just purchased the latest Airport Extreme and am having severe issues between my MacBook Pro and the Airport Extreme. My wireless connection will appear to "hang" as according to the menu bar icon it will appear connected but if I click the drop down it does not show any status information (whether is it connected via PPPoE or not) on the wireless network the Airport Extreme is providing. During the time that no status information is provided the Macbook Pro is unable to access anything across the wireless. Other computers (non-macs) that are using the wireless continue to work fine as if there are no issues so it appears that it has to do with how my Macbook Pro is receiving connectivity information. Sometimes it seems that I can get it to start working again if I click wireless network icon and it rescans for wireless networks. I am currently unsure whether its using wireless A or G (this is a first gen MacBook Pro) but will try to determine that.

    Bump

  • Creating a bridge with airport extreme (base) and airport express

    i am having trouble creating a bridge with airport extreme (base) and airport express. i got the airport express to connect to my network. Airtunes sees it fine. i have an iMac (running Tiger) connected to the airport express via ethernet which i was hoping to get internet on (the iMac doesn't not have built in wireless and i had a spare airport express). now the airport express is no longer visible to the airport setup assistant on that iMac. but, like i mentioned, Airtunes is working fine, and the light is green.
    i'm new to the wireless stuff. i am sure i just missed a step. how do i get the iMac to connect to the internet via my airport express bridging to my airport extreme wireless network?
    your help is appreciated.

    You can do this with the equipment you have. Configure the AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) to act as a WDS main base station and configure the AirPort Express (AX) to act as a WDS remote base station. That will allow you to use the Ethernet port on the AX.
    Unfortunately WDS also causes the available wireless bandwidth to be cut in half.

  • I have just purchased and installed a new Airport extreme base station but now the Airport Utility cannot see my old Airport Express. Are their compatibility issues and do I need to purchase a new Express?

    I have just purchased and installed a new Airport extreme base station but now the Airport Utility cannot see my old Airport Express. Are their compatibility issues and do I need to purchase a new Express?

    When you can, take a look at the old AirPort Express and locate the model number in the faint print on the side of the device.
    If you see A1084 or A1088, this is an older Express version that is no longer supported by the current version of AirPort Utility that you are using with the new AirPort Extreme.
    If that is the case, your Express is at least 6 years old...probably older...so it is about time to treat yourself to a new version with much faster speeds and more features.

  • Currently use Airport Express -1st Generation-to access internet -purchased 2014 Airport Extreme base station -can I import Express back up configuration to keep current settings . Or is it best to do new Airport Extreme as a new Network .

    Currently use Airport Express -1st Generation-to access internet -purchased 2014 Airport Extreme base station -can I import Express back up configuration to keep current settings . Or is it best to do new Airport Extreme as a new Network .

    Just spoke with Cisco about the router.  They said the router is compatible with the E1500.  They suggested that I contact Apple to see if their default IP address was that same as the router (192.168.1.1).  They told me I would have to change it if that was the case.  How would I do that?

  • How do I set up a wireless network with an AirPort Extreme base station and two airport extreme but between apple devices either by ethernet

    How do I set up a wireless network with an AirPort Extreme base station and two airport extreme but between apple devices either by ethernet

    This Apple support document provides good general information on configuring different types of neworks using multiple AirPort routers.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4145
    In particular, you would want to focus on the information regarding a "Roaming Network"

  • Problems with Bonjour, Airport Extreme and OS 10.4.3

    I have a networked, HP Photosmart 8450 printer. The printer was connected to both an iMac 20" and PowerBook G4 15" running OS 10.4.3. Yesterday, I lost the ability to print from the PowerBook. I have identified it as a problem with my Airport Extreme connection.
    The iMac can see the printer just fine, and it shows up using Bonjour when I browse printers in the Printer Setup Utility. The PowerBook, however, cannot see the printer - that is, it does not show up in the browser, but only when I use the Airport connection. However, when I connect the printer to the PowerBook via USB, or when I plug a network cable in to the PowerBook, it sees the printer immediately using Bonjour.
    It appears, then, the problem is with my Airport Extreme card. Has this issue been identified by anyone else/Apple? Perusing the discussion boards, it seems others have had this problem.
    PowerBook G4/iMac Mac OS X (10.4.3)

    Thanks for the response, however, my question remains: I'm wondering if anyone else with an Airport Extreme ("b" version) and OS 10.4.9 installed has a problem using Admin Utility 4.1.1 and/or Airport Setup Assistant 4.1.1? Specifically, the problem is, after resetting the Airport Extreme, I was able to set it up using the Setup Assistant (establish the network, set the password), but thereafter, it does not show up in the Admin Utility at all (but the Extreme's lights flash as it is being accessed) and in Setup Assistant, it shows up, but there are "errors" when trying to change settings. It is very odd.
    When I was running 10.3.9, I had had no problems setting up/administering my Airport Extreme. Suspecting the Extreme itself, I even had an Apple Genius inspect it at the Apple store, but it was pronounced in working order. I might try to check the Airport card inside the G4 (by trying it in a friend's G4). If this communication problem is not shared by anyone else (ii.e., a software issue), it could be my Airport card.

  • Can't use my HP Deskjet F4580 Wireless Printer with the AirPort Extreme Base. The printer is NOT connected at the USB port of the AirPort Extreme, and is placed in another room. It worked just fine with my previous router (Linksys WRT54G). Help me!

    Hey Guys!
    I just got my AirPort Extreme Base, but I can't use my HP Deskjet F4580 wireless printer with it.
    The printer is not connected to the AirPort Extreme's USB port. It is placed in another room, and I'd like to use it (the printer) wirelessly (not connected to the USB port os the AirPort Extreme), as I used to. There is no place for the printer close the AirPort Extreme. It worked just fine with my previous wireless router (Linksys WRT54G). I'm very disappointed with the AirPort Extreme Base Station because of that!...
    Can you help me? Please?!
    Thanks Folks!

    This must be a tough one, no suggestions at all.

  • New AirPort Extreme Base Station with OS X 10.3.9?

    I have an iMac running 10.3.9 along with a XP box. Can I use the new AirPort Extreme Base Station with this setup. The sys reqs seem to say that I need OS X 10.4.8. I want to use this new wireless base station with AppleTV.
    I really don't want to upgrade to 10.4.x especially since Leopard (10.5) is supposed to be coming out soon. Of course this supposes I can even run Leopard on my non-intel iMac.

    I have an iMac running 10.3.9 along with a XP box.
    Can I use the new AirPort Extreme Base Station with
    this setup. The sys reqs seem to say that I need OS X
    10.4.8. I want to use this new wireless base station
    with AppleTV.
    In order to connect to the new Airport Extreme Base Station 10.3.9 will be fine.
    In order to use Apple TV then you will need to be running 10.4.8
    I really don't want to upgrade to 10.4.x especially
    since Leopard (10.5) is supposed to be coming out
    soon. Of course this supposes I can even run Leopard
    on my non-intel iMac.
    You will be able to run 10.5 on non-Intel Macs.

  • Power Mac G3 Pismo with Airport wireless card in Mac OS X 10.4 won't connect to wireless network  with  newest Airport Extreme Base Station set at WPA Personal/WPA 2 Personal encryption.

    My Power Book G3 Pismo with an Airport wireless card  running Mac OS X 10.4.11 will not connect to my new Airport
    Extreme Base Station using WPA Personal/WPA 2 Person encryption.  The Airport firmware is version 9.52.  From
    posts I've read online at different places indicates the Airport card should support the WPA encryption.  Perhaps the problem
    is the Base Station is using a combination setting and the fault is in the base station?
    Thanks for any suggestions

    Perhaps an inexpensive usb wireless adapter would work as well?
    This is probably the simplest way to get the G3 connected to the wireless network.
    I'll have to read up on getting an express and using it as a wireless bridge as I am unfamiliar with the concept.
    The new AirPort Extreme is broadcasting a wireless signal.
    A new AirPort Express could be located close to the G3. The Express will pick up the wireless signal from the AirPort Extreme, then provide an Ethernet connection to the G3 though a short Ethernet cable. 
    This can work very well......IF.....you keep the G3 at a fixed location, since it will always be connected to the AriPort Express using an Ethernet cable.
    I do have an old Linksys Wireless G router.  I wonder if that would work?
    In theory, yes. But it would have to use much older WEP "security", which is easily cracked in minutes using free tools available on the Internet. So, anyone who really wanted to get on the network could do so. It's an option, but not a very good one.

  • Purchase of new Airport Extreme Base station??

    have i wasted money on purchase of NEW Airport Extreme base station? i have fios with actiontec router and tv service.  the Guest network does not work nor does Actiontec have ability to provide guest network. I am about to return the AEBS as I dont see any reason to keep it other than the 2.4 and 5GHZ network ability.  Oh yeah, the 802.11 ac too.

    Find a way to disable DHCP on your Actiontec router, making it a modem. Call Verizon and ask them for instructions: "I have my own router, and want to disable the Actiontec's router. How do I do that?"
    Here is one such question, from Verizon's support forum: http://forums.verizon.com/t5/FiOS-Internet/Disable-Actiontech-DHCP/m-p/281653#M1 9622 Try that.
    The AirPort Extreme can be configured as a bridge, i.e. not performing any router function, but you will be losing most of its advantages by doing so.
    Guest Network must be created by your router.

  • Brand new Airport Extreme Base Station flashing Amber light

    hi
    I know this question had been addressed before , but i couldnt find satisfying answer yet
    I bought this Brand new airport extreme base station, I hooked up my ethernet cable into WAN Port as per the manual.
    I installed airport utility 5.1 on my windows xp SP 2 laptop
    and then I powered on the base station
    The light in front was Solid Amber and then it turned Flashig Amber .
    I tried resetting the base station and Cable modem. but no luck with Flashing Amber Light
    Any Help for beginner Apple user?
    thanks
    Airport Extreme Base Station ( 802.11n)   Windows XP   SP2

    Here is another post that addresses your question:
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1005682&tstart=15

  • Registering New Airport Extreme Base Station

    I tried registering my new Airport Extreme Base Station, but the following statement keeps coming up:
    We could not recognize the serial number you entered. Please re-enter it, making sure each letter or number is correct.
    I have double checked the serial number several times on the bottom of my Airport Extreme Base Station and I still get the same message when I enter it on Apple’s site.
    Does anyone know how to contact Apple by e-mail about this? I can find no e-mail contact information for this on their support site.
    Thanks

    Does anyone know how to contact Apple by e-mail about this? I can find no e-mail contact information for this on their support site.
    I'm sorry, but I don't believe Apple provides support via email, only call-in or directly by visiting the Apple Stores or Apple-Authorized Dealers.
    (ref: http://www.apple.com/support/contact/)

Maybe you are looking for

  • How do I get multiple files to open in the same alpha-numeric sort order in which they are displayed in Finder?

    If I drag a bunch of files to, e.g., Adobe Photoshop they seem to open in strange orders. This makes automating any sort of editing workflow next to impossible. Is there some way to get programs to open files in the same order in which I see them? Th

  • How can I control iPhone without touchscreen?

    I want to control the iPhone without using the touchscreen. Specifically, I want a custom app to receive simple commands through pushing of  3 or 4 external buttons.  I understand this can be done through the dock pins 12 and 13.  I think I would nee

  • "File info" window displays nothing for photographs

    I am unable to access photograph metadata  in InDesign CS5.5. when I go to the "Info" window (F8),  click on the drop-down menu, and click on "File  Info,", I get a pop-up window with nothing in it.  In the banner on top it does say  "File Informatio

  • Javascript error 25 on startup

    Dear Adobe Forums friends, I'm posting this in the InDesign Scripting section, but I have never actually done any scripting. Nevertheless, every time I open a file -- or even create a new file -- I get an error message such as the following (some of

  • Can't delete my site

    Hey all, I accidentally published my site to .mac when I was closing down iWeb. I normally publish to a non-.mac site, so now I'm stuck with this site (the "web" folder) in my .mac account, that I can't delete. Every time I try, I keep getting error