List of routers/access points that work/don't work with new airport extreme

Lets try to put together a list of routers/access points that work with the integrated airport extreme in the new intel macs and 10.4.5 (or 10.4.4) The purpose is to determine what is needed to make this work.
1) only wireless g, 802.11b does not seem to have this problem, psp probably is not supported by most 802.11b cards so its probably disabled in that mode.
I'll start off.
imac dou core. ( 1 week old)
dlink 2100ap , wireless g , does not work, slow not paifully slow internet access, very degraded video/audio streaming over local network.

I'm afraid 11b is affected.
I have a D-Link DSL 604+ router, which is 11b only.
Wireless is very slow, I noticed it right away. I get the sawtooth readout in activity monitor's network section.
Also, after putting the iMac to sleep it cannot find my wifi network upon waking. I have to restart the system before it'll connect to my wifi network again.

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I just can't seem to figure out what I am doing wrong here...
I am working with an office network which was initially set up with a Linksys router and a separate Linksys hub connecting two Macs and a network printer in one particular room. We added several new iMacs and for ease of connectivity, decided to add a new Airport Extreme base as one of the new iMacs is acting as a server for a database the other new wireless iMacs connect to. Also, all the machines need access to the connected network printers connected in various parts of the office.
What we have now is the original Linksys router -> Linksys hub -> Airport Extreme. Everything seems to be working fine this way but I do believe that both the Linksys router AND the Airport Extreme are distributing IP addresses, which I'm thinking, could be the problem. I set up a DnyDNS account just fine, assigned port # 8080 on the server iMac and also opened port 8080 on both the Linksys and Airport Extreme. I still cannot get through to the server via DynDNS however.
I am wondering if I should turn off IP distribution on the Airport Extreme and let the Linksys router handle all that? The software that the other wireless iMacs run to access the database on the server depends on the server IP address too, so will this need to be changed if the Linksys is handling IP addressing? How does the hub affect any of this... does it change or interfere with the addressing in any way?
Thank in advance for any ideas or suggestions!

maxyourmacs, Welcome to the discussion area!
I am wondering if I should turn off IP distribution on the Airport Extreme and let the Linksys router handle all that?
Yes
The software that the other wireless iMacs run to access the database on the server depends on the server IP address too, so will this need to be changed if the Linksys is handling IP addressing?
Probably
How does the hub affect any of this... does it change or interfere with the addressing in any way?
It has no affect.

Will older Airport Express Base Station A-1084 work with new AirPort Extreme? I want to use it as an access point for my ps3 for watching movies and just connectin to Internet.

I am lookin to plug in an older model a-1084 next to my playstation for a dedicated access point to avoid dropping so many connections since I am at the furthest point of my wifi coverage. Will it work or not? It would be connecting through a AirPort Extreme bought in 2011 -2012.

This will work if you plan to connect the AirPort Express using a wired Ethernet connection back to the AirPort Extreme.
But, it won't work if you plan to connect the Express using wireless only. That's because your older version of the Expess does not have a setting to "extend a wireless network", so it's not possible to "extend" the wireless signal using wireless only.
If you added a "new" AirPort Express, that version does have the capability to "extend a wireless network" from the AirPort Extreme using wireless only.
Keep in mind that to "extend" using wireless, the Express will need to be located where it can receive a strong signal from the AirPort Extreme, since the Express can only "extend" the quality of signal that it receives. In other words, the Express can make the signal go further, but it cannot make the signal go faster.

Why do I get an error message that the IP address of my new Airport Extreme base station is invalid?

I have tried several times to replace my Airport Express with Airport Extreme by following the instructions. These attempts were made with both options, Replace an Exiting Network and Create a New Network. I get to the Setup is Complete page and wait for the base station to restart. The amber light goes from solid to flashing but never turns green. After waiting several minutes I get the problem page stating that the IP address is invalid. I have powered off my computer and modem, reset the Airport Extreme and tried again witht he same result. I am now back on Airport Express to enable connection to the Internet.
Any suggestions?

There are three Airport resets, soft, hard and factory default. It would probably be beneficial if you tried each one in sequence. Actually, you could jump to the factory default reset if you don't mind reconfiguring from scratch.

Can older Airport Express work with new Airport Extreme?

I had an older airport base station (dome shaped) and I was extending it with an Airport Express. I didn't need extra range, it was so I could play my iTunes from my laptop through my home speakers (or use my iPhone to do the same). Now I bought one of the newer flat Base Stations but I can't seem to get it to hook up to the old Express so I can still play my music. Do the old Express's not work with the new base stations?
And if not, is there any other way for me to be able to play music wirelessly to my home stereo from my mac and iPhone/iPods, like I was able to do before?

Im thinking my Airport Express has failed. I tried hard resetting it several times and I can see it through Airport utility, nor my iPhone. The iPhone sees it, but it cannot set it up.
Looks like I need to get a new Airport Express no matter what. Ive had it for a Looooong time. So I guess its number was finally up.
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2010 ATV and Wireless Router Combinations that Work/Don't Work

I am interested in seeing what configurations seem to work out there (as I am considering replacing my router but am worried that I will still have issues).
Here goes
Symptom: Drops wireless connection/loss of wireless settings
Config: 2010 ATV (x2), Linksys WRT160N, iMac 2009, latest iTunes

Had the same issue with my new Netgear WNDR3700. Seems like my ATV or the Netgear would go to sleep and then I would have to wait over half a minute for the ATV to reconnect and sometimes it would lose the connection password or would not reconnect to the ATV or other devices unless I power cycled the router.
I've since switched to the new Airport Extreme Base Station and everything is working perfectly (so far) including my new ATV2. Connection stays live or at least reconnects instantly when the ATV2 wakes up and the AEBS even wakes up my Lexmark wireless printer for print jobs which the old router wouldn't do. Cheers!
P.S. The AEBS does not have a browser accessible interface and you have to use the airport tools included on your iMac to set it up. Hasn't been an issue so far. Anything this router lacks is easily offset by the fact that it just works which is a nice change from my previous routers. I also keep all my high speed N stuff including ATV and ATV2 locked on the 5ghz radio and let the slower stuff share the 2.4ghz radio. AEBS is simultaneous dual band. Rename the SSID's to different I.D.'s and then you can force your device to connect to one radio or the other.
James

Timed Access not working on new Airport Extreme (802.11n).

I bought a new Airport Extreme (802.11n) to use as a router for my network. The network has a mixture of Macs and PCs, using a mixture of wired and wireless connections.
I configured the security settings with on the Airport Extreme to Timed Access. I set the default setting is to No Access.
Three computers are set with "Everyday, Between 8:00am and 11:00pm"; however, when it's 11:00pm, nothing happens. The three computers continue to have access.
I know the MAC addresses I entered are correct. Does anyone know why the Timed Access is not working?

Yes, the printer was initially set the same way it always was on my old router. It used to pop right up on the list. After I switched I was getting communication errors. Ok, new setup, I wasn't worried yet. When I got to the setup window and it a new printer wasn't found I tried updating drivers. No luck. I then used the IPP mode to enter the IP address with the address on the Canon screen. It failed. I then did the same setup telling it which software from the driver list to use. It still could not see it. The odd part is that the Canon can obviously see the router as its LAN setting read active and it is receiving the IP. I have proceeded to play with every setting on the printer and it is back to factory reset. Oh, I should mention that I have also tried to use Canons network setup utility software and it can not find the connection either. So I really think this is a problem within the router. I have seen many complaints about this on other forums, but most were looking to use the usb on the print server. My Airport is nowhere near my printer and I don't want to lose my all-in-one functions. Some think hard lined ethernet is ancient, but it really is a nice setup. Fast and reliable.

I own an imac 2011 running osx 10.6.8. I want to the new airport extreme. but it says in the system requirements that it needs osx lion 1.7.5 or later. would it work with my older osx 10.6.8?

i own an imac 2011 running osx 10.6.8. I want to buy the new airport extreme but it says in the system requirements that it needs osx lion 10.7.5 or later. would it work with my older osx 10.6.8?

In order to set up and install the new AirPort Extreme:
Setup and Administration
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later and AirPort Utility 1.3
Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later and AirPort Utility 6.3
would it work with my older osx 10.6.8?
Yes, if you set up the new AirPort Extreme using the guidelines above. The 10.6.8 Mac will be able to connect to the AirPort Extreme, but it will not be able to make any configuration changes.
Only the devices listed above can be used to set up and make any changes to the new AirPort.

HT3546 I have been unsuccessfully trying to extend the wifi of my Time 2T Capsule with an Airport Extreme 2nd Gen. It works for a while and then loses configuration. I have done everything possible, disconnected it, reset it but it keeps failing, what to

I have been unsuccessfully trying to extend the wifi of my Time 2T Capsule with an Airport Extreme 2nd Gen. It works for a while and then loses configuration. I have done everything possible, disconnected it, reset it but it keeps failing, what to do?

What model and firmware is the 2TB TC?
What firmware is the AE?
Does the AE get good signal from the TC in its current location?
Signal can only be extended that is received intact.
Is it extending on 5ghz? As I remember it a Gen2 AE is only single band, although you can choose either 2.4ghz or 5ghz.
I am fairly sure you are going to tell me your TC is AC model..
I would do a couple of things..
1. Fix the wireless name, make it short, no spaces and pure alphanumeric.
2. Fix the wireless channel for 2.4ghz so it is not going to jump around.
3. Get real results from the AE in its current location for signal strength.. this is really only possible on v5 utility. And that is a double pain with Mavericks because you cannot use it.
Apple have removed all the useful diagnostics from the airport utility. There is next to nothing left. So you need to use the computer and its diagnostics to find signal levels in the location.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5606

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Had the same issue with my new Netgear WNDR3700. Seems like my ATV or the Netgear would go to sleep and then I would have to wait over half a minute for the ATV to reconnect and sometimes it would lose the connection password or would not reconnect to the ATV or other devices unless I power cycled the router.
I've since switched to the new Airport Extreme Base Station and everything is working perfectly (so far) including my new ATV2. Connection stays live or at least reconnects instantly when the ATV2 wakes up and the AEBS even wakes up my Lexmark wireless printer for print jobs which the old router wouldn't do. Cheers!
P.S. The AEBS does not have a browser accessible interface and you have to use the airport tools included on your iMac to set it up. Hasn't been an issue so far. Anything this router lacks is easily offset by the fact that it just works which is a nice change from my previous routers. I also keep all my high speed N stuff including ATV and ATV2 locked on the 5ghz radio and let the slower stuff share the 2.4ghz radio. AEBS is simultaneous dual band. Rename the SSID's to different I.D.'s and then you can force your device to connect to one radio or the other.
James

Can I use the Ethernet Port for a computer when it is also used as a wireless network with an Airport Extreme as the access point for the wireless network

Can I use the Ethernet Port of the A1264 Airport Express to connect to the Ethernet port of a computer that does not have wireless capability when the Airport Express is also used on a wireless network with an Airport Extreme 5th generation as the access point for the network?
I have AE 5th gen
looking to buy (from ebay) the AEX A1264
Various computers, printers and hubs for the network
Is this possible to do?

Bob, Thanks for the info. I have read different articles that said yes, but I wanted to make sure before I commit to buy. I have an older A1084 which I could not use the Ethernet port. I know at one point I was able to when I was on 10.4. Now that I am on an Intel processor and 10.8 I am going to have to upgrade some of my Apple wireless hardware.
Thanks Again.

My LAN ports don't work on new AirPort Extreme

I just bought a new AirPort Extreme ac and for some reason my LAN ports don't work. Wireless works fine, even extended by an older version of AirPort Extreme. I tried to reset the AirPort, but it didn't help. Any help appreciated.

Defective product that needs to be exchanged, assuming you have checked Ethernet cables, etc. We have seen a few similar posts, but usually with WAN port issues.

My proxy is bypassed is that done as default witha new macbook pro. I suspect my neighbor did this. I never touch it.

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I have a new Airport Extreme that works well with my IMac but is intermittent with our Windows 7 PC. Any ideas?

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Wanted: 1 TB drive that works with the Airport Extreme (802.11n)

My apologies if this is on here somewhere, but I've searched this forum and googled around quite a bit.
I'd like to connect an external 1 TB hard drive to my new Airport Extreme's USB port.
I have found plenty of info on drives that don't seem to work.
I can add that the drive I purchased (1TB Cavalry CAUM series) does not work.
Can anyone chime in with a 1 TB drive that has been working for at least a few weeks?
Thanks!

According to their website, the NewerTech miniStack should work too.
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