Setting up New Extreme

MacPro 2008, latest OS, latest Airport Util (6.3); when I replaced my old unit (Extreme Ver 5.0) with new (A1521), the new Airport Extreme would not connect to the Network, nor did iy see my Airport Express that I am using to extend the network. I have multiple networks--including a 5Hz and a Gust Network. I was trying to create a Network settings file which I could use to recreate the old networks on my new Extreme. When I open Network settings and select a particular Network and then access the scroll ladder (next to the +/- box at bottom of list)--the Export Configurations line is grayed out. Is there any better way to save your old saettings to use when you get a new Extreme?anyway to simplfy the new connections. Additionally, the new Extreme would not connect to the Internet yet modem ok and green lights on the back of the Extreme showing connections active; nor would it see the Airport Express extender I set up. Thanks in advance for asny suggestions

ufbrad24, Welcome to the discussion area!
FiOS does not require a modem. The Actiontec device is a router only.
You could replace the Actiontec completely with the AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS). Many have discovered that this can be done by a quick call to Verizon.

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how do I set up a gen 3 airport extreme using ethernet wire to newest extreme just bought it yesterday, not set up yet) to extend wireless network to far side of house

I am using my IMac osx 10.8 to make any changes to network and will use it to set up new AEBS,
Got it, the new AEBS will be the "main" router on the network.
where I want to put my 3 gen AEBS as a wired extender of network
Got it, the older 3rd Gen AEBS will connect to the new AEBS using a wired Ethernet connection and extend the nework.
Anyway. is this how I should set up my network to extend it with using my gen 3 APBS and with my new APBS 6h gen?
Once you have the new AEBS set up and working as your "main" router, other than making the physical Ethernet connection and typing in a device name that you want to use on the 3rd Gen AEBS, AirPort Utility will take care of all the settings for you automatically. You do not need to worry about any of this.
2nd question, if I get a new AXAC will I get better speeds or will I just get N speeds?
Not sure what you are asking. Only the new AEBS (and Time Capsule) will deliver 802.11"ac" speeds. Your 3rd Gen AEBS will deliver "n" speeds as will an AirPort Express.
3rd. can i after I set up a roaming network then use my old AX (A1264) to stream music to speakers/stereo?
Yes
will it be able to be wireless, or will the dreded Apple rule of not using 3rd repeater come into play?
Wireless
Also do you have any fixes for Roku 3 not playing well with the new APBS
Sorry, I have no "hands on" experience with any Roku products, so cannot help on that.
Suggested plan:
First, get the new AEBS set up as your new "main" router and check it out for proper operation. AirPort Utility will guide you through the setup.
Post back when you have done this and then I will provide tips on how to set up the 3rd Gen AEBS to extend the network using Ethernet. Setup is very easy if you follow the steps.
Once the 3rd Gen AEBS is setup and working, then the A1264 AirPort Express will get attention. Setup will very easy using AirPort Utility.

Setting up new ipad 2. Won't accept my PW for my Airport Extreme (Wi Fi network?) Where is the PW for my WiFi? I am stymied. Can I set up through My MacBook Pro, which IS connected to my WiFi network?

Setting up new ipad 2. Won't accept my PW for my Airport Extreme (Wi Fi network?) Where is the PW for my Wi Fi? I am stymied. Can I set up through my MacBook Pro, which IS connected to my WiFi network?

If you could provide the make and model number of the modem that the AirPort Extreme will be connecting to, we can likely tell you a bit more about what to expect in the way of getting the AirPort set up and working.
Unfortunately, "plug and play" does not apply here. You will need to set up and configure the AirPort Extreme using your iPad or iMac to name the AirPort as a device, assign a device password, name the wireless network, assign a device password and a few other things.
Once the AirPort Extreme is set up, you can connect the PC to one of the LAN <--> ports on the AirPort Extreme using an Etherent cable.
The iPad and iMac will connect to the wireless network that the AirPort Extreme provides.

I have replaced my airport extreme with a new airport time capsule and want to know how I can set up my extreme to extend/strengthen my Wi-Fi?

I have replaced my airport extreme with a new airport time capsule and want to know how I can set up my extreme to extend/strengthen my Wi-Fi?

Start with a "hard reset" (see below) then use AirPort Utility to configure it.
When asked what you want to do with it, indicate that you want it to add to an existing network, similar to the following screenshot.
Follow the prompts that will eventually lead you to the words "wirelessly extend..." as shown.
To "hard reset" an AirPort Base Station: make sure it's powered up, then press and hold its tiny reset button and keep it depressed for five to ten seconds, long enough for its LED to flash amber rapidly. Release the reset button. Then, the LED will glow amber steadily for about a minute. Then, it will flash amber, slowly, about once every second or two, waiting for you to configure it with AirPort Utility.

How to set up Airport Extreme with Charter ARRIS Modem TM902A for the first time for WIRELESS.

How to set up Airport Extreme with Charter ARRIS Modem TM902A for the first time for WIRELESS.
When Charter Tech goes to your site, have them connect the modem up, but do not connect the modem to your iMAC or MacBook Pro. What you want to do is connect the Airport Extreme to the iMac or MacBook Pro first with the Ethernet Cable. You have to do this to configure via Airport Utility to set up the Base Station Name & Base Station Password.
You will then create/configure a Wireless Network, create your Wireless Password that will be entered on each of your Devices, example, Apple Tv, your iPhone, etc., you want to allow access to your Wireless Network you are creating.
Wireless Security will be -> WPA/WPA2 personal or just WPA2
Enter the Wireless Password you want
Verify the Wireless Password (enter it again)
After it is created you will see it on the Airport Utility window with the name you created for it and to the left, will be a Dot (circle that will be yellow).
Next you then want to unplug the power to the Airport Extreme, and then take the end of the Ethernet cable you unplugged from the iMac or Lap top MacBook Pro and connect it to the back of the Modem.
Next unplug the power cord from the modem and wait about 5 minutes, then plug the power back into the Arris Modem and wait until all lights come back on the modem wait
about 5 minutes, then plug the power cord back to the Airport Extreme and you will see it the light blinking yellow. Wait about 5 to 10 minutes, during this time Restart you IMAC or MacBook Pro, and once it is back up click on the Airport Utility and you should see on the Airport Utility screen.
For INTERNET to the left the light should be green and you should see the Airport Extreme also appear and the light to the left on the screen should also be green. If they are, you then should be able to click on the Wireless Symbol on top of bar of the screen and click to select the Wireless Network Name you created.
If you Do Not See the light (Icon) next to INTERNET turn Green, or if you see the Internet Light Green, but the Light (Icon) next to the Airport Extreme is yellow, unplug the power again to the modem and unplug the power again to the Airport extreme and wait about 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes. Then plug the power cord back to the modem wait till all the lights light up then, plug the power cord back into the Airport Extreme and Restart your iMAC or MacBook Pro.
The Airport Extreme light should change from yellow to green. Open up the Airport Utility to see what the indicators are showing they should both be green. Again select Wireless network you created under the Wireless Icon on the top right of the screen. Open Safari and see if you are able to Route to a web page or the apple site should appear.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR AIRPORT EXTREME WAS PREVIOUSLY SET UP FOR USE WITH ANOTHER CARRIERS ROUTER OR MODEM.
NOTE: If you already had your Airport Extreme connected for example, I previously had ATT Uverse and the Airport Extreme was connected to the Wireless Router Model 3801HGV, I disabled the Uverse Wireless and used the Airport Extreme for the Wireless signal in bridge mode, as the Airport extreme Signal is much stronger than the Uverse router, and I was able to obtain a Wireless signal with the Airport Extreme way much better with no signal loss which was very very frustrating with the Uverse router.
Anyhow if you had it hooked up like this, now that you will be using it with the Charter ARRIS Modem TM902A, you will need to reset the Airport Extreme to clear out the old data it has in memory, with the previous set up otherwise it will not work. Trust me I spent 6 hours trying to make it work reading all Apple Support Community questions and answers relating to this type issue/problem others have been having trying to get their set up working. I tried all the tips, and I finally decided just to see if by chance I would be able to connect with someone with Charter Tech support who might be familiar with Apple to be able to assist me and by luck I did. He told me why it was not working and was all due the previous configuration with the ATT Uverse router was still in memory with the Airport Extreme. Finally it was 10:30 PM when I decided to call Charter Tech Support and I had been working on this since 3:00 pm pacific. I did not call them earlier as all the post I read said they never received any good help from Charter. After calling them I finished up by 11:00 PM and was able to finally connect Apple Tv, iMac, iPhones and Macbook Pro. We love our Apple Product and Happy all is connected with the new
Internet Provider Charter. I must say the speed is way way much better than it ever was with AT&T Uverse.
THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO:
First you will need to unplug the Airport Extreme, then by taking the tip of a pen or paper clip end you need to push the reset button on the back of the Airport Extreme and hold it
down and at the same time plug the power cord back into the Airport Extreme count to 5 or 10 then release the reset button. Then once he light in front of the Airport Extreme stops blinking you need to plug the Ethernet cable from the Airport Extreme to your iMAC or Macbook Pro, and restart which ever one you have, then open the Airport Utility once it is back up. If you see airport extreme pop up with the old network name or it shows and yellow triangle click on the Airport Extreme ICON it will not let you configure it but will ask if you want to get rid of it or remove and just do it. Then Again restart your iMAC or MacBook Pro, open up Airport Utility again, and on the top left you should see under “Other Airport Base Stations” the MAC ID for the Airport Extreme.
You will then create/configure a Wireless Network, create your Wireless Password that will be entered on each of your Devices, example, Apple TV, your iPhone, etc., you want to allow access to your Wireless Network you are creating.
Wireless Security will be -> WPA/WPA2 personal or just WPA2
Enter the Wireless Password you want
Verify the Wireless Password (enter it again)
After it is created you will see it on the Airport Utility window with the name you created for it and to the left, will be a Dot (circle that will be yellow).
Next you then want to unplug the power to the Airport Extreme, and then take the end of the Ethernet cable you unplugged from the iMac or Lap top MacBook Pro and connect it to the back of the Modem.
Next unplug the power cord from the modem and wait about 5 minutes, then plug the power back into the Arris Modem and wait until all lights come back on the modem wait
about 5 minutes, then plug the power cord back to the Airport Extreme and you will see it the light blinking yellow. Wait about 5 to 10 minutes, during this time Restart you IMAC or MacBook Pro, and once it is back up click on the Airport Utility and you should see on the Airport Utility screen.
For INTERNET to the left the light should be green and you should see the Airport Extreme also appear and the light to the left on the screen should also be green. If they are, you then should be able to click on the Wireless Symbol on top of bar of the screen and click to select the Wireless Network Name you created.
If you Do Not See the light (Icon) next to INTERNET turn Green, or if you see the Internet Light Green, but the Light (Icon) next to the Airport Extreme is yellow, unplug the power again to the modem and unplug the power again to the Airport extreme and wait about 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes. Then plug the power cord back to the modem wait till all the lights light up then, plug the power cord back into the Airport Extreme and Restart your iMAC or MacBook Pro.
The Airport Extreme light should change from yellow to green. Open up the Airport Utility to see what the indicators are showing they should both be green. Again select Wireless network you created under the Wireless Icon on the top right of the screen. Open Safari and see if you are able to Route to a web page or the apple site should appear.

I just got a Charter Modem. Model TM822. While I was moving, my Airport Extreme was still at my old place.
I have a Linksys WRT320N I used for the initial Charter setup.
I can get my Airport to work here, but the Internet light on the Modem flashes Yellow.
Hasn't caused any issues so far but one thing I did notice.
On the Linksys there were 3 DNS servers listed.
The Airport Extreme only lists 2 and i don't see where I could add another, only change whats already there.
I tried everything above, but light on modem still flashes yellow.
I have the technicians cell phone. Told me "that shouldn't be" and gave the same advice listed above.
I'll break down and call Charter one day, see if it's on their end. NSA tracking may need a reset LMAO.

How do I reset airport extreme A1408 to use on different network after buying new Extreme?

I have just bought and set up new Airport ExtremeA1521 and want to take my old one and set up at son's. It is A1408. Will doing a reset do all I need to do? And then I want to hook up an Express to it to extend his network.
Thanks.

Power up the old AirPort Extreme for a minute or two, then hold in the reset button on the device for 8-10 seconds and release. Allow a full minute for the AirPort Extreme to restart back to a slow, blinking amber light status.
The network settings on the AirPort Extreme are now reset back to factory defaults, and you can now set up the AirPort Extreme to create a new network with a network name and password of your choice.
Then, the Express can be set up to extend the network. If you have a new Express, it will already be set to factory defaults, so all that is needed is that device be set up to connect to the AirPort Extreme. If the Express has been previously set up, then it will first need to be reset back to factory default settings, before it can be set up again to extend the AirPort Extreme network.

How to set up Airport Extreme for 11ac and 11n?

I have just purchased the new Airport Extreme (August 2014) because Apple's website states
Simultaneous dual-band support.
AirPort Extreme features simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac Wi‑Fi. That means it transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time. So no matter which band your wireless devices use, they’ll automatically connect to the best available band for the fastest possible performance.
I have number of Macs in my home from a new MacBook Pro with Mavericks to a Macbook Air with Snow Leopard (due to required software) and iPads.
So after setting up the new Extreme my new MacBook only accesses 11n as does my older Macs. I checked by holding down the option key while clicking the WiFi icon at the top of my Mac. Well, not so automatic then as I was expecting 11ac and 3 times faster access (as stated by Apple).
I then looked for some documentation for setting up but cannot find anything.
Hence my question here.
How to set up Airport Extreme for 11ac and 11n simultaneously?
At present the new Extreme is no better than my previous 2 year old one.
Thank you.
Michael

How to set up Airport Extreme for 11ac and 11n simultaneously?
Assuming that it is operating correctly, 802.11ac and 802.11b/g/n are broadcast simultaneously by default.
Simultaneous dual-band support.
AirPort Extreme features simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac Wi‑Fi. That means it transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time. So no matter which band your wireless devices use, they’ll automatically connect to the best available band for the fastest possible performance.
That is advertising. The real information is usually found in the small and hard to read footnotes:
Based on theoretical peak speeds. Actual speeds will be lower.
AirPort Extreme is based on an IEEE 802.11ac draft specification. Performance based on comparison with Apple’s 802.11n products. Comparison assumes AirPort Extreme network with 802.11ac-enabled computer. Speed and range will be less if an 802.11a/b/g product joins the network. Accessing the wireless network requires a Wi‑Fi-enabled device. Actual speed will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions.
Since the 802.11ac signal is being broadcast only using the 5 GHz band, some users report that they have had better results by using the option to assign a different name to the 5 GHz band, and then pointing their Mac to that specific signal or network. You may want to try that option.
But first as a test, please locate the MacBook Pro about 10-15 feet or 3-4 meters from the AirPort Extreme with clear line-of-sight between the two devices. Restart both the AirPort Extreme and the Macbook Pro and then check to see if the Mac is connected to an 802.11ac signal.
If not, please power off your other wireless devices...computers, mobile devices, etc. temporarily, and try the same test again.
Please report on your results.

Unable to Print with HP 4215 and New Extreme N

Hello:
I have the new Airport Extreme N, upgraded from the previous Extreme model.
In the past, I have been able to operate my HP All In One 4215 from the USB port in the back of the Airport.
With the new N station, I can not.
In the Airport Utility, it will recognize the printer name.
Using the 3.x driver, I was able to add the printer, but the print queue would lock up.
I went to HP and updated the driver to v.4, and it won't let me add the printer at all, giving me a error code.
I followed the advice of iFelix using the HIJPS drivers via HP IP Socket printing and the computer sends data to the printer but nothing comes out.
My Extreme is set up as WEP Personal/WEP2.
I don't want to have to buy a new printer if I don't have to and I assumed that becuase this printer worked with the old station, it would work with the new.
Printer works great directly connected to the PowerMac.
If anyone has any advice, please help. I eventually need this printer to work with two wireless macs and one PC laptop.
Thanks in advance.

Do you still have the old Extreme base station?
You could connect the old Extreme to the new Extreme by ethernet and connect the printer to the old Extreme base station, ensuring that IP address distribution is not enabled on the old model.
iFelix

Connect 2 new extreme in the same net.

Hello!
I have 2 new extreme and I want to connect them to expand the area of my wireless in the house.
But it does not seem to make me do this. it say that I have to change the net when I try to install the 2. one.
is there somebody who knows how to do this?
Step by step would be fine!
thanks!

I just finshed replacing 2 expresses that I was using with my extreme with two extremes for a total of three extremes on my network. I upgrade mainly for the ability to share disk's at each location as well as having the additional ports. Cost difference of 70 bucks seemed trivial.
I set the first using the create network option.
I set up the 2 additional's using the extend a network option and using a ethernet cable. Keep in mind, that if you try to do this using only a wireles connection, you can't manage extreme's that are not part of you current network. You will have to join the network of the extreme you wish to add to your core network, then rejoin your core network to finish the config.
One thing I learned from this is that interface robustness is not compatiable with a multilple extreme network. As soon as you enable interface robusness, your extreme's will go off line.

Setting up the extreme and DSL modem

Hi guys,
just bought and upgraded to the new extreme base station and hooked up to the DSL modem, but couldn't get them to work.
Before, I had the 1st generation airport base station (snow) hooked up to the router and the router to the DSL modem. And now i just want to connect the new extreme base station to the SDL modem (SBC Yahoo)and no router involved. What changes do I have to make? PPoe or DHCP it seems that the extreme base cannnot establish coonection with the modem.
I've tried setting ppoe under system preference, put in my account name and password but it doesn't receive any IP address. Next to the airport signal on top of the screen, it shows a message" negotiate ppoe"
Anyway, I would appreciate if anyone canould point me the right direction before I call apple.
thanks!

What changes do I have to make? PPoe or DHCP...
What settings does your ISP use? What settings did you use on the router you were previously using? Those are the settings you need for the AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS).
I've tried setting ppoe under system preference...
If your ISP requires PPPoE you should enable it on the AEBS but disable it on all of your computers.

Linking Express (older) with the new Extreme

Hello all. I have a question. I had an old express (not n capable) and just got a new Extreme. My question is, is it possible to link the two together wirelessly, with the extreme as the internet, but still being able to use the Airtunes function of Express? To be specific, I have my music folder on an drive plugged into my Extreme. However, I would like to also play that music from the Express via airtunes. Since I cannot switch to that base Express station without loosing connection to my music, I'm wondering if it is possible to have the express share the connection with the extreme to allow for one big happy music playing network???
Thanks!

You can connect the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) to the 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn) as a "wireless client," and be able to access both the Internet and stream iTunes at the same time.
AirPort Express Base Station (AX) - iTunes Setup
Either connect to the AX's wireless network or connect directly, using an Ethernet cable, to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then using the AirPort Utility in "Manual Setup" mode, make the following changes:
AirPort > Base Station
o Base Station Name: <rename or leave default>
o Base Station Password: <enter desired password>
o Verify Password: <re-enter desired password>
o Remember this password in my keychain: (optional)
o Set time automatically: (unchecked)
AirPort > Wireless
o Wireless Mode: Join a wireless network
o Network Name: <existing AEBSn's wireless network>
o Wireless Security: <select the encryption type of the existing wireless network>
o Wireless Password: <enter the existing wireless network password>
o Verify Password: <re-enter the existing wireless network password>
Music
o Enable AirTunes (checked)
o iTunes Speaker Name: <enter desired speaker name>
o iTunes Speaker Password: (optional)
o Verify Password: (optional)
o Click Update to write the new settings to the AX
In iTunes:
iTunes > Preferences... > Advanced > General
o Look for remote speakers connected with AirTunes (checked)

Setting up Aiport Extreme for wireless hard drive access

I recently bought an Aiport Extreme Base Station, but I am struggling to set it up.
I want to use the Extreme to access my external hard drive (a Western Digital) wirelessly. I also have an Airport Express, which I currently use to extend my wirless network, and to connect to my speakers with AirTunes. My goal is to access and play my music library (contained on my external hard drive) without wiring my macbook to any external devices.
I already have an adequate wireless network in my home (my wireless router is a 2Wire 3800HGV-B, provided by AT&T).
So, I've already tried to set up the Extreme and failed. Rather than describe what I've tried already, let me tell you what I want, ideally:
1. Access my hard drive wirelessly
2. Access the internet and my hard drive at the same time (I assume this means that I need my Extreme to join my existing wireless network rather than create a new network, since i don't think I can be on two wireless networks at once)
3. Keep my Airport Extreme in a separate room from my 2Wire Gateway (this is preferred but not essential -- if they absolutely need to be connected with an ethernet cable for some reason, I can do that)
Can anyone help me through the setup process? In case you haven't noticed, I don't really know what I'm talking about, so step-by-step instructions would be much appreciated. Thanks!

nononoah, Welcome to the discussion area!
The AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) will not wirelessly join the wireless network provided by the 2Wire.
You will need to either connect the AEBS to the 2Wire via Ethernet or replace the 2Wire with the AEBS.

Using new Extreme N in mixed environment, seems slower than plain old G...

I got a new Extreme N couple days ago. Installed it as the main base, with an older Airport Extreme and an Express as WDS stations.
My MacBook Pro does not have N hardware in it (grrrr, don't get me started . But my wife's MacBook does. I got the N because I really want a networked hard drive and figured we'll all have N at some point.
I understand that the network speed gets knocked down to G speed if there are non N clients on it. However, I swear it seems noticeably slower overall than my plain old G network.
Anyone else feeling like a mixed network is slower than plain G?
Also, does anyone have a sense for how security options impact peformance?
Thanks.
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8)

I'm in a similar position, picking up the new AE this weekend, and form what I've read there's a better way, and here's what I'm going to do, maybe you'll want to try it:
-Setup the new AEx as an N-only network, ramped up.
-Connect either the older AEx or EXp via ethernet to it, and hang it off there in bridge mode.
-Try to put some distance between the two, at least 20 feet.
-You can set it up as a g-only network if you like, and it'll handle wireless communications from you, and the the other g base station, also offering it's services on your total network, but without decreasing the n-speed.
Hope it helps. For more info on setting this up, consult the 'Designing Airport Extreme-n Networks" manual, here (PDF).

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You can "start over" by performing a "factory default" reset on both AirPorts, and then, use the AirPort Utility to configure them for an extended network.

Setting a new wireless channel?

Hi all,
I've been having terrible problems with my WiFi lately. My ISP has tested the line and modem in my house, and they claim that there's no issue with either. I purchased a new Airport Extreme on the chance that the router was creating the problem. I'm still having issues a week later. The ISP folks suggested that I set a new wireless channel. If anyone has any advice for how to find my router's IP address, that would be greatly appreciated. I run Mac OSX 10.7.5.
Many thanks!
regina

Whenever you power up the AirPort Extreme, it scans to find the best available channel to use at the time. We can try to set a channel manually, but it is going to be a guessing game and likely a trial and error approach to try to find a good channel.
Unfortunately, other wireless routers around you are doing the same thing, so a "good" channel today might be a "poor" channel tomorrow if there is too much competition for airspace. This is likely the case if you happen to live in a congested area ...apartments, condos, etc. Too many wireless networks and not enough channels to support the explosive growth of wireless networks and devices.
On your Mac.....
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the AirPort Extreme icon, then click Edit in the box that appears to the right
Click the Wireless tab at the top of the next window
Click the Wirless Options button near the bottom of the window
Click the 2.4 GHz selection box (which now reads Automatic) and select Channel 11
Click Save
Click Update at the lower right and allow 30 seconds for the AirPort Extreme to restart
Give it a try
If no luck, try Channel 10, working your way down. The "best" channels to use are 1, 6 and 11, but others know this as well, so they are often crowded.
Good luck!

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