Problem getting AirPort Express configured

Bob Timmons helped me with another question http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2265969&tstart=0 but since the problem changed, I thought that I'd start a fresh question. I've tried Bob's suggestions in his last post at the above thread, but without success.
Here is a recap:
I have an AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) that is connected to my ISP and I want to add an AirPort Express (AE) to feed music via AirTunes to my stereo. Both the AEBS and the AE are about 30 feet away from the iMac that is my source, and the two devices are about 6 feet apart from each other.
I've tried adding the AE as a remote to the AEBS and it "seems" to be successful but the LED on the AE just stays as amber pulsing, never turning green. AirTunes never connects, and AirPort Utility (AU) eventually returns the following error message:
"An error occurred while reading the configuration. Make sure your Apple wireless device is plugged in and in range of your computer or connected via Ethernet and try again. (-6753)"
I posted question about the -6753 error code and Tesserax has suggested turning off my Firewall. I will try that shortly. However, I can't get the AE to respond to AU by either connecting it to the iMac via Ethernet cables or wireless when sitting 1 inch from the iMac. If turning off the Firewall doesn't help, I wonder if the AE is defective and if I should get another one.

+I wonder if the AE is defective and if I should get another one.+
When the AirPort Express (AX) cannot be accessed by AirPort Utility either by wireless or ethernet connection, the only option left at that point is to try a Factory Default Reset to return the device to factory fresh settings and then try again to configure the device.
Repeated attempts to reset the device may sometimes cause the AX to temporarily "lock up". A power down period of 30-45 minutes will usually resolve the lock up in my experience.
If AirPort Utility cannot "see" the AX after several Factory Default Resets, the AX is likely defective and should be exchanged as further configuration is not possible.
I'm still a bit confused when you use the term "remote" for the AX in your installation. In Apple's terminology, I think you are trying to use the AX as a "client", with the AX device "joining" the wireless network, just as a computer joins a wireless network.
When the AX joins as a client, you can stream AirTunes to the device from your computer over the wireless network created by the main router and also send print commands to a compatible printer attached to the USB port on the AX.
Tesserax may have more comments on this as well.

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    hi there,
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    since last week end, my connection on internet was really slow (with the ethernet cable the connection is really fast as usual).
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    (hope my english not to bad)
    Message was edited by: Relaxxx
    Message was edited by: Relaxxx

    Hello Relaxxx. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
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    After resetting it, connect your MacBook Pro directly, using an Ethernet cable, to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then, run the AirPort Utility to configure it. Where you able to access it now?
    Once configured, you can disconnect the Ethernet cable. Using the AirPort Status icon in the menu bar, verify that you are connected to the AX's wireless network. Are you now able to both find it and connect from the icon?
    Once you verified that you can access the AX, both via wire and wirelessly from the Mac, try the PC.

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    Problem with Airport express N (2nd gen)
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  • HT1515 Just installed Airport Express on Mac 10.6.8  Can't see base station.  Hard Reset the Airport.  Rebooted machine.  How can I tell if this is a Mac problem or Airport Express Problem?

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    It looks as if my router is running WEP.
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    2) From what I remember of routers, they should have some place of configuring the peer to peer network name (workgroup) is that what they mean by "hostname" or "domain name"?
    The problem is that this Aztec model has no online manual. And the other models Aztec manuals don't go to such advanced details. And my ISP doesn't give support for sharing with routers (it is allowed but not supported). They will just say buy our monthly plan with WIFI etc.
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    http://new.photos.yahoo.com/nebula3012/album/576460762403680970
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    nebula3012, Welcome to the discussion area!
    1) What does "domain name" and "DHCP client id" in the AP Admin utility / internet tab?
    If those items are needed, your ISP will provide them to you.
    2) From what I remember of routers, they should have some place of configuring the peer to peer network name (workgroup) is that what they mean by "hostname" or "domain name"?
    No
    3) What does the "Enable default host" option mean in the AP config network tab?
    It allows you to configure a device as a server. All of the ports of that device will be directly addressable from the internet.
    5) How do I ensure there is no conflict between the AP and modem/router, and that they use the most efficient method for looking up DNS's?
    You worry too much. There is nothing special to do.

  • Can't get Airport Express back onto my wireless network???

    Just returned from a trip where I had successfully used my AE in temp accommodation. Now I can't get the thing to rejoin my home network. I've reset it time after time, I go through Airport Setup Asst and get to the bit where it says it's updating the AE, congratulates me on setting it up - but the thing never rejoins and all I get is the amber blinking light. Once this happens it disappears off the network until I again, reset to factory settings.
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    Hi Dan
    I have posted a new topic on this because I feel strongly about it.
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    EDIT:
    Looking again through a lot of posts on here - I would estimate that they are pretty much linked to the same problem - a few are reporting problems after connecting to different ISP then not being able to get it working again, some saying they can't get a single solitary PB to connect but al the others do. It all rings bells here! I am sure it's an IP problem (but what do I know) I would love someone to see into this. I doubt whether Apple will come up with something before Christmas - let's hope they prove me wrong eh?
    Anyone know of a good, reliable wireless router that also allows external HD sharing?
    Cheers!
    Chris"

  • PIXMA problem with Airport Express still exists

    My previous post (marked solved) turned out not to be solved after all. Here's the initial problem:
    Posts: 5
    Registered: May 20, 2006
    Canon PIXMA MX310 causes computers to lose connection to Airport Express
    Posted: Jul 30, 2008 11:06 PM
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    I just bought a Canon PIXMA MX310 printer and tried to connect it to my Airport Express so I can print from both my computers wirelessly. As soon as I connected the USB cable to the printer from the Express, both computers lost connection to Airport. I tried every solution I could think of, but the printer seems to not work this way, and the only way I can get my network connection back is to UNPLUG the printer from Airport.
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    2 Possibilities:
    1) AirPort Utility on your computer has become corrupted. Delete the current application located Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility, restart your computer and then reinstall the application.
    http://support.apple.com/downloads/#airport
    2) The AirPort Express device is not fully resetting to factory defaults due to an internal component problem. If you've tried the factory default reset a number of times and still can't configure the device, it will need to be replaced.

  • Problem with airport express extending wifi from extreme

    My setup is an airport extreme wired to the internet with two iMacs connected by wire and an airport express to extend wifi from the extreme to the further parts of my house.  When originally installed about a year ago this arrangement worked perfectly, but I noticed a few weeks ago that neither my iphone, ipad, nor my MBP 13" is connecting to the aitport express anymore and the network extension is not working as intended.
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    Perform the Factory Default Reset one more time. Hold the reset button until the amber light has been blinking rapidly for 8-10 seconds before you release the reset button
    Run the setup wizard, and wait for screen similar to this to appear, then click on Other Options:
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