Setup works UNTIL Airport Express "restart"
My Airport Express stopped working & scans couldn't find it. I have powered down my modem and done a hard restart of the AX. After several attempts I was able to see the AX and configure it.
I got a message that everything was successful and that I just had to wait for the AX to restart. But the restart somehow fails (message something like: "unable to recognize/find your Airport Express after restart"). What to do?
It sounds like you want the AirPort Express to "join" your existing wireless network, is that correct? The Express does not provide any additional wireless coverage when it "joins", but can be used to connect a stereo to the audio output jack to stream AirTunes, or to a compatible printer for remote printing functions.
In order for the Express to "join" a wireless network, you need to be able to tell it the exact type of wireless security that your main wireless router is using. You may already know this, or if you are not sure, you may need to access the configuration/setup pages of the router to learn what type of security that it is using. +Without the exact, correct security settings, the AirPort Express cannot join a wireless network+.
Post back when you locate the exact type of security that your wireless router is using and we'll provide some setup tips to get you going again.
Message was edited by: Bob Timmons
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