Setup help: Airport Extreme+Dialup+Switch+G4 Tower+PowerBook+Linux

I'd like some help setting up my home network with the Airport Express station. I have:
- A dialup connection via an ISP to the Internet. This is not a dedicated phone line; it is shared with my home telephone.
- An Airport Extreme base station. I currently have this connected to the phone jack and configured to call my ISP and connect. I have a cable from the LAN port of this station to an ethernet switch.
- An ethernet switch, into which all my ethernet-connected devices plug.
- A G4 PowerMac tower, running OS 10.3.9. This does not have an Airport card. It is connected to the switch via an ethernet cable.
- A new PowerBook. This has an Airport card, and I usually connect to both my LAN and the Internet via that.
- A PC running Fedora Core 3, with an ethernet card connected to the switch.
I'd like to know how to configure things to get them to work together the way I'd like. The "Designing Airport Networks" document doesn't go into enough detail about all the options available on the Airport Admin Utility. I would like to have the Airport base station dial my ISP, but only when I want it to, and disconnect when I want it to - the way I did on my G4 when it was connected directly via its modem. I'd also like the connection to be available (and controllable, if possible) to all computers connected to my local LAN via the switch. I do not have any of my computers set up to do DNS or DHCP serving, but I did set up the Mac computers to get their IP addresses from DHCP. Seems to be working, for them at least, but I notice that I have to use the single IP address via NAT: if I try to change that to use a range of addresses, I am warned that to do that I will have to assign a static address to the base station. That's fine, except: the base station needs to get a dynamic address via DHCP from the ISP when it dials in, so I'm not sure how to make the distinction; if it even needs to be made.
I hope I've been clear about what I want to do here. What can you tell me?
Thanks,
Frank Huddleston
G4/400 AGP, PowerBook 15" G4/1.67MHz Mac OS X (10.3.9) PB runs 10.4 (Tiger), Dell Dimension w/ Fedora 3

A few points:
1. you referred to an "Airport Express station" in your opening sentence. This is of course a typo - you only have an Airport Extreme Base Station, correct?
2. for your setup, you must have "Distribute IP addresses" and "Share a single IP address using DHCP and NAT" enabled. There is no reason for you to mess with those settings.
3. to manually force the Airport Extreme Base Station to dial up (or hang up) an internet connection, you need to use the Java-based utility provided at:
http://edge.cs.drexel.edu/GICL/people/sevy/airport/index.html#Hangup
Versions of that utility are available for both the MacOS and Windows. For Windows you also need to install Java available at:
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
For Linux - you're on your own to compile the source code provided with this utility. Hopefully your knowledge of Linux extends to being able to know how to do that.

Similar Messages

Redo setup on AirPort Extreme initial setup

Help. I just setup my AirPort Extreme for the first time. I used the airport utility setup and ended up with a network named by defaut by the setup utility. I would like to re enter the setup and change the network name. When I go back into the airport utility it does not allow me to select the Base Station options, they are all grayed out. Obviously I have the internet, I would just like to personalize my network and create a guest network as advertised. I seem to have painted myself in to a corner. I'd like to redo setup but keep my passord on my default network.
Thanks in advance,
Steve

The "Guest Network" feature can be enabled on the AirPort Extreme by using AirPort Utility.
On a Mac, open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the AirPort Extreme icon, then click Edit in the smaller window that appears
Click the Wireless tab at the top of the next window
Enter a check mark in the box next to Enable Guest Network
Type in a name that you want to use for the network
Select a security type....WPA2 Personal recommended
Enter and verify a password
Click Update to save the new settings and allow a full minute for the Extreme to restart
Setting up the Express devices to extend the network will be a bit more tricky. You need to have the Model A1392 version of the Express, and they must be running firmware 7.6.3 or higher to extend the guest network.
Please post back to confirm, and indicate whether the Express devices will be extending the network using a wireless connection or using a wired Ethernet connection.

How do I setup my Airport Extreme so that I can extend the coverage of my existing AT&T wifi network?

How do I setup my Airport Extreme so that I can extend the coverage of my existing AT&T wifi network?

Start by establishing a permanent fixed Ethernet cable connection from one of the available LAN <-> ports on the ATT modem/router to the WAN "O" port on the AirPort Extreme.
Ethernet cabling can be run up to 300+ feet or 100 meters, so you should be able to locate the AirPort Extreme exactly where it will be needed to provide more wireless signal coverage.
Configure the AirPort Extreme to "create" a wireless network using exactly the same wireless network name, same wireless security setting, and same wireless network password that the ATT wireless is using.
The final step is to insure that the AirPort Extreme is configured to operate in Bridge Mode, so it will work correctly with the ATT modem/router.
If you need more specific steps, we need to know what operating system you are using on your Mac or PC. If you have a Mac and do not know which operating system it is using.....click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen and then click About This Mac, and post back with the OS X version number that you see there.

How to setup the Airport Extreme for PSP?

Can anyone tell me how to setup the Airport Extreme for PSP? I have been searching the Discussions but none of the posting seems to explain detail enough. A step by step guide would be very appreciated. Thanks.
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Sorry, I forgot to mention a few points:
1) I don't have the Airport Extreme base station;
2) My PowerBook is connect to the internet thru wired connection with the Built-in Ethernet;
3) The Airport is turned on, but my PSP's scan cannot locate the PowerBook at all (while it find someone else's network)
So, I wonder if I can just connect my PSP to the built-in Airport in the PowerBook directly. So that I can have internet access on my PSP.

How to setup the airport extreme for window xp

How to setup the airport extreme for window xp

Sorry, I forgot to mention a few points:
1) I don't have the Airport Extreme base station;
2) My PowerBook is connect to the internet thru wired connection with the Built-in Ethernet;
3) The Airport is turned on, but my PSP's scan cannot locate the PowerBook at all (while it find someone else's network)
So, I wonder if I can just connect my PSP to the built-in Airport in the PowerBook directly. So that I can have internet access on my PSP.

Setup wired airport extreme (A1408) as repeater for TC (A1470)

How do I setup an airport extreme (A1408) as a wired repeater for TC (A1470)?

Power up the AirPort Extreme for a few minutes
Hold in the reset button on the back of the Extreme for 8-10 seconds and release
Allow a full minute for the Extreme to restart to a slow, blinking amber light
Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <--> ports on the TC to the WAN "O" port on the Extreme
Open up Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utilty
Click on Other WiFi Devices
Click on AirPort Extreme
The setup wizard will open up automatically and take a minute to suggest that the Extreme will be configured to extend the TC network.
Type in a device name that you want to assign to the Extreme and click Next
The utility will setup everything for you. Watch the screen closely to confirm that the Extreme is being configured to extend using Ethernet. When you see the Setup Complete message, click Done.

TS1589 i setup my airport extreme and now i do not have no internet connection

I'm having a difficult time setting up my airport extreme to my iphone 4s. i setup my airport extreme and now i don't have no internet connection. I have a PC not a Mac desktop computer at home. i am confused with the setup.

downlaod the airport utility app on your iphone, it will let you setup your device
then factory reset your extreme
Press and hold the reset button with a pen, pencil, or straightened paperclip until you see the status light (LED) start to flash amber rapidly, which should occur after about five seconds.

What is the best way to setup the Airport Extreme?

I have a wireless network setup in my home using the Airport Extreme. My kids run on PCs and I use a Mac. For the past few years, we have used the wireless network without much difficulty, but we have had some problems with it for the past few weeks. We can all receive excellent signal strength anywhere in the house, but the connection speed is extremely slow are not working at all.
My setup is as such: cable modem to a Linksys router (so I can hook my printer up and print wirelessly) and the router to the airport's WAN. Also, I have 3 signal repeaters to help boost the signal throughout the house. My kids and I can connect to the internet using ethernet cords, but cannot get online wirelessly even though the signal strength is excellent.
Does anyone have the same setup and/or problem with their network? If anyone can provide some tips or solutions I'd appreciate it because I'm all out of ideas. Thanks
Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Hello aezimmer. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
It is very possible that you may have some form of Wi-Fi interference in the immediate area that is preventing you from getting a good clean signal...even if it's a strong one.
I suggest you perform a simple site survey, using utilities like KisMAC, MacStumbler, iStumbler, or IPNetMonitorX to determine potential areas of interference...and then, try to either eliminate or significantly reduce them.

Please help, Airport Extreme incredibly slow

Someone please help if you have any idea what to do.
I have a 5th Gen (dual 2.4 and 5 Ghz) Airport Extreme and have been using it successfully for the last 2 years.
It has been connected to a Mac mini, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, 2 iPhones, and an iPad.
I recently moved and was forced to switch my ISP from Cox to MediaCom.
I have a Scientific Atlanta 2100 cable modem and an Internet package that allows 30 Mbps.
However, I can only get 0.5 - 1.5 Mbps less than 50 feet away from my Airport Express (AEBS).
I have been searching the Internet and trying to solve this problem from 3 days and am ready to throw the AEBS out the window.
Here is what I have tried:
I had MediaCom visit my house twice. They tell me to get a DOCSIS 3.0 modem, but I'm already getting close to 30 Mbps when I connect my Macbook Pro directly to the modem via Ethernet cable so I don't think the modem is the issue.
I have also accomplished:
A soft, hard, and factory reset on the AEBS
A complete shutdown and power up of the modem, AEBS, and ALL of the wireless devices in my house.
Changed the 2.4 and 5 GHz channels manually to improve signal quality and decrease interference
Downloaded iStumbler and searched the house for the best reception locations
Tried to force separate 2.4 and 5 GHz networks to improve download speed
Used an Airport Express to extend the network (with no success)
I simply do not know what else to do other than buy a new modem or router.
Any help is MUCH appreciated.

If you are using the same Mac, looking at you OS it would appear that you have upgraded to 10.8.4. Did you upgrade your RAM at the same time. You need at least 4GB and even that would depend on how much you have going on in the background.
Or have you a newer machine. Incidentally, your profile is out of date.

Netgear DG834G setup with Airport Extreme Base

Until yeseterday my home network consisted of an ADLS modem connected by ethernet to an Airport Extreme base, to get additional range I have an additional Airport Extreme Base downstairs ( life before ap express). I also have a USB printer in the 1st base - all was good and life was wonderful.
Then..... the adsl modem/router died. It was recommended that I get the Netgear DG834G as it was easy to setup blah blah blah... Long story short it is set up and I do have internet access wirelessly to part of my house - the range is terrible. I would like to use the two airport base stations I have to get acceptable coverage and also to use my printer via the USB again.
Can anyone please tell me how to make the airport bases talk to the Netgear. BTW ... Base #1 is sitting next to the Netgear box so if it needs to be connected by ethernet it is no problem.
Thanks much Susan

You can connect your AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) to the Netgear via Ethernet. Configure the AEBS so that the option to distribute IP addresses is disabled.

Airport Extreme - PPPoE switches automatically to Ethernet connection

Most of the time I use Airport Extreme using only the cables, w/ wireless off in the weekdays. Connection to the internet is via PPPoE and the pop-up value of the "Connect Using"
ACTIVATING WIRELESS
when creating a wireless network the pop-up of the "Connect Using" switches automatically back to Ethernet
DEACTIVATING WIRELESS
when deactivating the wireless option the selected value of the "Connect Using " pop-up remains.
Is this a bug and how can this be solved? (AppleScript?)

Interesting. Sorry I don't have any recommendation for an automated solution.
You can let Apple know by visiting www.apple.com/feedback/airportextreme.html

Airport Extreme card switched off

After upgrading from 10.4 to 10.5 my Macbook Pro Airport Extreme does not function at all, obviously because the Airport card is turned off. As far as I know, I haven´t done this on purpose. I have not been able to find out how to get it back to work. Where is the on/off switch?
Sorry about my stupidity...
JanteroW, Finland

There is no way to "program" the Extreme to turn off it's WiFi signal. You can limit children's Internet access:
http://www.macworld.com/article/1161672/limit_internet_access.html
An alternative would be to just turn off the Extreme at the wall.

Unable to setup new Airport Extreme

Just purchased a new Airport Extreme (model A1521) I am getting a blinking amber light. When I go to AirPort Utility and go to Other Wi-Fi Devices (1), it sees my AirPort Extreme and tries to Gather Information then I get "An unexpected error occured. Try again." I have tried resetting the device, but no luck.

HELP!
Bill and Mark, I spoke too soon.
Setting up the Airport Extreme via the ipad, plus unplugging the modem and everything else, did work to give me internet access. But my desktop Airport Utility still doesn't recognize the Extreme. Everything in Base Station in the menu bar is grayed out - I can only access password, etc. on the ipad. When you open Airport Utility the big black box appears with the globe and a green dot next to "Internet", but the Extreme doesn't appear below it like it used to. CAN ANYONE HELP CLEAR THIS UP - IS IT RELATED TO OUR ORIGINAL "UNEXPECTED ERROR" MESSAGE?
Second issue: My airport express also is not recognized or functioning - and I can't find anything on the ipad to get it running. I need it to extend service to far end of house and to play music from computer itunes library on stereo system. I have seen other posts about problem with 6.3 vs. 5.6 version of utility, and needing somehow to run both.
Apple should make all this simple - not require hours of aggravation!

In need of help: Airport extreme network w/2 expresses weak coverage. WDS?

I have an newish N airport extreme base station w/time capsule connected to earthlink 'super fast' dsl via ethernet.
I also have 2 new N airport expresses.
I've been disappointed w. connections, speed, range, etc.
The extreme is set to gbn compatible as partner has an iphone which cannot connect to N.
the network is extended - and the expresses are set to expand the network and airtunes - however, they don't seem to make any difference to the wifi speed.
My flat is rather long - and I've placed the expresses along the main 'throw' of the extreme.
I created a parabolic reflector to direct the signal along the hallway.
Should I set up a WDS network? or change channels or what?
This issue drives me to distraction.
I would appreciate any advice/suggestions.
Thanks,
JWW

WDS is an option. Be aware that to use WDS you would need to force your network to use the slower 802.11g. In addition each WDS link cuts the wireless bandwidth in half. Since you have 3 base stations you would have 3 WDS links which would mean that your bandwidth would be 1/8 (1/21/21/2) of what it is now. The range and signal strength would be better but the bandwidth might not.
Instead, you might try configuring your AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) to allow itself to be extended (an 802.11n feature). Configure the closest AirPort Express (AX) to "extend a wireless network". Hopefully this would push the wireless network far enough for use in the entire flat. This is only useful between two base stations, therefore you would need to configure the furthest AX to simply join the wireless network.

Password not being accepted during setup of airport extreme utility?

I am tyring to setup my airport base station. however during the utility setup it asks for a pwd and i am unable to move forward. anyone had this issue before?
thanks,
sunny

I am tyring to setup my airport base station. however during the utility setup it asks for a pwd and i am unable to move forward. anyone had this issue before?
thanks,
sunny

Setup help: Airport Extreme+Dialup+Switch+G4 Tower+PowerBook+Linux

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for