Shared Printers and Guest Networks

I have an Airport Extreme with an HP 990cxi printer connected to the USB port. I have the printer shared. My AE is configured to Create a Wireless Network". It is also configured to create a Guest Network.
As it stands, someone connected to the Guest Network cannot print. Is it possible to give someone access to the printer w/o giving them access to the private network? If not, what would I have to do to limit their access to my private network and what would they have access to?

I would delete and re-add the printer.
If that doesn't work, try resetting the printing system and re-add the printer. In the Print & Fax system prefs, ctrl-click on the printer list and select Reset Printing System.

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Timed Access controlling Main and Guest Network

I have a Time Capusle 4G running software v7.5.2. I am running a Guest Network as well as a closed network.
In the Timed Access window i have default set to "no access". Then, all the computers that are allowed access to the main network are on the list. My guest network is broadcasting but when a user tries to connect to it, they get an "Unable to connect" message. If I change the default access in Timed Access to "Everyday", users are then able to connect to the Guest network again.
Obviously, this is a bug/missing feature and has been for several software revisions. I don't want people accessing the main network that aren't on the timed access list. However, I still want guest users to access the Guest Network, without using MAC address filtering on the Guest Network.
It looks to me that the Timed Access window is controlling the restriction of the Guest and Main network. Which renders the Guest Network feature pretty much useless.
Hopefully this will be addressed in the near future. If other people are experiencing this problem, Please let me know.
-Ghost

It looks to me that the Timed Access window is controlling the restriction of the Guest and Main network.
Your observation is correct. Access control using Timed Access is an ALL or NOTHING feature for both the Main and Guest networks. The Guest network is basically a VLAN function.

Extend both main and guest networks with a 2nd Time Capsule?

I have a 4th generation 2TB Time Capsule set up to broadcast primary and guest networks. I am running out of storage. I would like to increase my storage and I would also like to extend both primary and guest networks.
I currently use an older Linksys router (WRT330N) operating in bridge mode (wired connection to the TC) to extend the primary network, but it does not extend the guest network.
If I purchase a second (5th generation) Time Capsule to replace the Linksys, can it be set up to extend both the primary and guest networks?
From searching the forum, it appears not, but I'd like to confirm. Is true for both both wireless and cabled range extension options?
If I'm not able to extend the guest network this way, I'm inclined to settle for extending the primary network as I currently do and look for other ways to increase my network storage capacity (e.g. by upgrading the drive in my existing TC).

If I purchase a second (5th generation) Time Capsule to replace the Linksys, can it be set up to extend both the primary and guest networks?
Yes, either using wireless or an Ethernet connection between the two Time Capsules, providing that the 4th Gen Time Capsule is running at least firmware version 7.6.3.
A wired Ethernet connection between the two Time Capsules is highly recommended. If you plan to extend using wireless, the second Time Capsule will need to be located where it can receive a very good signal from the first.

Extending Time Capsule primary and guest networks with 2nd Time Capsule

Hi
I have two Time Capsules. The first is configured to run a primary and guest network. It is connected to an ADSL modem. All of this works fine.
The second Time Capsule is cable connected to the first, in a 2nd location (a next door building).
I want the 2nd Time Capsule to extend _both_ primary and secondary networks in its location.
How do I configure the 2nd Time Capsule (and the first if there is anything I have to do there to get this to work).
Please! and thanks...
Graham

Sorry, but the Guest network cannot be extended either through wireless or Ethernet.
If you would like to see this feature in a future product, you might want to let Apple know
Apple - Time Capsule - Feedback

HT1150 I have two shared printers and I want to be able to select the printer when it is time to print without having to set a default EACH time. Can I just have a prompt to ask me which printer to use???

I have two shared printers and I want to be able to select one printer when it is time to print without having to set a default EACH time. Can I just have a prompt or dialog box that will ask me which printer would you like to use??? The only options I can find are "default" and "Last printer used" which means I must go into the Print & Fax area and change the default EACH time I want to print??? Seems very low tech.....

junnybug wrote:
Can I just have a prompt or dialog box that will ask me which printer would you like to use???
In most cases you get this dialog box every time you print. It is called the print dialog and normally when you print, a print dialog appear showing the printer that is to be used. Which printer you see will be based on what you have set in Print & Fax as you mention. But regardless of what you have set there, you still have the option to change the printer via the print dialog.
If you are using an application that does not show the print dialog, like MS Word and that stupid "print one copy" print icon in the toolbar, then you can often change the action the print icon uses so that the print dialog appears.

Airport Extreme 802.11AC + 5th Gen and guest network access

I have the current gen Airport Extreme 802.11AC with a 5th Gen extending the network. With this setup, I am unable to login using our guest network setup. I have tried using guest network with a password and one without but its the same results. When a guest logins, it stuck attempting to login with no error messages.
So is it possible to have this configuration and still have guest network access?

Please review what I said originally.......that the guest network function on the AirPort Extreme is designed to work with a simple modem......so the AirPort acts as the main router for the network..
Another way of saying the same thing is that the AirPort needs to be "in charge" of your network for the guest feature to work correctly. The AirPort cannot be in charge if it is connected to another device that is already configured to be the main router on your network.....your Actiontec modem/router.
The Actiontec device combines the functions of a separate modem and a separate router in one package. This type of device is known as a modem/router, or also known as a gateway.
Some folks call a modem/router or a gateway......a modem. So, things can get confusing.
I do not know if it is possible for the Actiontec device that you have to be configured to act as a simple modem.....so the routing functions of the device are completely turned off. (Turning off the wireless on the Actiotec does not turn off the routing function).
If you turn off the wireless on the Actionec, it becomes a modem and a wired router. And that wired router is still in charge of your network.
The guest network feature will not work correctly unless the AirPort is in charge of your network.
My suggestion was for you to ask your Internet Service Provider (ISP), if they could supply you with a simple modem. That is all that you need. You don't need two routers....and the Actiontec that you have now is not allowing the guest feature to work correctly.

Cascading EA4500s and Guest Network access

Hi, I hope esomone can help me here. I've got two EA4500 routers connected via ethernet. The primary router has DHCP enabled and the secondary has it disabled. IP address of primary is 192.168.1.1 and the secondary is 192.168.1.2.
I have set up guest access on both routers however only the primary router allows users to connect. When out of range of the primary router but in range of the secondary router the network is visible but when you try to connect to it, it only gives limited or no connectivity message and can't connect to the internet.
Is it possible for the guest network access to follow the same pattern as the secure network, i.e. the same network throughout the house?
Regards
Jon

Cascading two routers should have correct parameters set. For instance, the Ethernet port of the secondary router should be connected to the ethernet port of the primary one, and the DHCP should be disabled on the second router. The ip address you've set are correct for the both routers. This thing shoud be done if the connection is LAN to LAN.
By the way there are two types of cascading: Click here for info!
For the Guest Network:
Guest Network would only work if the the DHCP is enabled on your router. It means to say that on the type of setup you're doing which is LAN to LAN (DHCP disabled on the second router), Guest network would not work on the secondary router. If the connection is LAN to WAN, then both of the router should have Guest Network working.

Issue w/ shared printers and multiple copies

I just bought a Samsung ML-2010 today to replace my aging HP LaserJet 5L. The printer works fine (albeit rather noisily) except for one issue: I can't get it to print multiple copies of a document; if I specify multiple copies, I always get a single copy. I have downloaded the latest driver from Samsung's web site.
Has anyone experienced this? If so, have you found a solution?
Update: It appears to be a problem with shared printers. I have the printer connected to a wireless print server. When I share the printer through my desktop machine (so that I can queue long jobs on the desktop and put my PowerBook to sleep) , I have the issue. When I print directly to the print server from my PowerBook, multiple copies work just fine.

Never mind. I have no idea how I fixed it, but multiple copies are now working when the printer is shared by my desktop machine.

Help setting up a private and guest network

If someone could help me out here it would be appreciated. Here's the deal. I have AT&T U-verse and a 2Wire modem (3801HGV). What I'm looking to do is set up a private wireless network (to access all our computers/NAS/etc) and a guest network (which only has access to the public internet...for guests/co-workers). Unfortunately, the AT&T router doesn't have a guest network feature. So, doing a little research, I decided to buy an Airport Extreme because of its guest network feature. Upon setting that up, the Airport Extreme asks me to go into bridge mode which automatically shuts off the guest network. I thought maybe I could use an Airport Express to setup an additional wireless network that DIDN'T have access to the private network but unfortunately, it sees all the private stuff (it also wants to be in bridge mode).
Can anyone think of a solution for this?

Yeah, I tried this but unfortunately it didn't work
Was there a particular error message that you received?
Or was it a case of the 2-Wire not wanting to see a Double NAT situation on the network?
I can make this work with an AirPort Express using another Apple router as the "main" router, but I don't have a 2-Wire to test things out. By "work", I mean that computers on the AirPort Express network cannot "see" any of the devices on the "main" network.
If you are interested, I'll provide some details on the setup of the AirPort Express for you.

How to extend secure network and guest network.

Sorry if this has been covered but I couldn't find it.
I have an Airport Extreme running the 7.6.3 firmware. Once Comcast gets their act together it will be running off a static IP. I want to wirelessly extend my guest WiFi and my secure WiFi. What do I need to get this done? Do I need to get an Express for each network? Or can another Extreme repeat both networks? Eventually I hope we will have Cat5 running to the repeater's location but that could be a long way off.
Thanks!

I cannot get the web page to open when I do a search on the SMC8014, but it appears that this is a modem/router or gateway type of device.....which will not allow the Guest Network feature to be enabled on the AirPort Extreme.
I did find this, which confirms that the SMC is a modem/router or gateway....not what you want.
http://www.speedguide.net/routers/smc-smc8014-biz-business-cable-gateway--534
The solution is to find out from SMC or your Internet Service Provider whether or not the 8014 can be configured to operate in "Bridge Mode".....which would then allow you to configure the AirPort Extreme to operate as the main router on the network. This would allow the Guest Network option on the AirPort Extreme to be enabled correctly.
Or better yet.....ask your ISP for a simple modem.......not a modem/router or gateway type of device.
So assuming this is all compatable (or I get compatable equipment), I can extend both networks with 1 express or 1 extreme?
That is correct.

Using an airport extreme in both bridged mode and guest network with DHCP

I currently use a third-generation airport extreme in bridge mode to connect my various Mac servers To the Internet. I'm using bridge mode on the AirPort Extreme because I have up to five static IP address (only using three now) I am currently not using the wireless network, and none of the servers are serving DHCP. I am looking at the Newer airport extreme with guest network Wi-Fi. My question is, does the new airport extreme base station support bridge- mode for any devices and host DHCP for the guest network connecting wirelessly to the base station?

The AirPort Extreme cannot be in Bridge Mode and support a Guest Network.
The AirPort must be configured to provide DHCP and NAT services if you want to enable the Guest Network function.
If you really do have a 3rd Gen AirPort Extreme, it will support the Guest Network feature if you connect the AirPort directly to a simple modem.....not a modem/router or gateway type of devices.......and configure the AirPort to provide DHCP and NAT services for the network.

Can Airport Express extend the private and guest networks simultaneously?

Can the Airport Express be used to extend the private and guest WiFi networks coming from the base station simultaneously, or can it only be an extension for one of the two at a given time?
Joe

Can the Airport Express be used to extend the private and guest WiFi networks coming from the base station simultaneously
Yes, either by a wireless connection or Ethernet connection to the base station.....assuming that both the base station and extender are using firmware 7.6.3 or higher and AirPort Utility 6.3 is used to configure both AirPorts, which must be dual band models.

Is it possible to extend AP Extreme's both main and guest networks by connecting one or two new dual band AP express in roaming mode (connecting with ethernet)?

I have an Airport extreme base station which creates a wireless network and a guest network at my home. Neither of them reach every room so I have set up one Airport express (1st generation A1264) in roaming mode to extend the main wireless network by connecting the base stations with ethernet (with powerline adapters actually). Works fine with the main network. However, I would like to extend also the guest network. Is this possible with a 2nd generation dual band AP express?

I would like to extend also the guest network. Is this possible with a 2nd generation dual band AP express?
Yes it is, if you have updated your Mac to use AirPort Utility 6.2 and both the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express have been updated to use version 7.6.3 firmware.

Airport express and guest network

My operatign system is OS X 10.9.1
Airport Express Time capsule 1 TB
I have had my airport express time capsule for 2 years (1 TB)and it worked pretty near flawlessly since then. It started with the time capsule being too full and that got me messsing with it.
I could not fugure out how to delete files and it was not writing over old ones. I have seen the same problem on here already. (In the end I bought an external drive and now that seems to have solved it, even though I deleted a bunch of old files and my compute is now hovering around 830 MB it still won't back up on the time capsule. I am not too worried about this though. If you can help me on this part that is great. )
Then I tried to reset my AE device. WIth that I had to reset my guest network. this is where the problems began.
Previously my AE had a steady green light and hosted two wifi names (mine and for guests).
Now if I click not bridged (?) then I can not get Internet access on the guest network. If I click DHC and Nat it constantly blinks amber but the guest network is not there (even though I set it up). I have gone back and forth with this and it is consistently behaving like I described above.
I have done a reset. I have done a reset and unplugged the machine (though I admit I did not wait two minutes, closer to 45 seconds)
I want to go back to the steady green light and the two wifis established.
Can you please help me?

Also one more thing to add. My Server name has disappeared too. I get an error message that says
There was a problem connecting to the server "name"
The server may not exist or it is unavailable at this time. Check the server name or IP address, check your network connection, then try again.
Seems I did a great job messing with this today.
Merry Christmas!

Sharing printers and files in a windows network with Mac OS 9.1

We've just installed an old iMac with Mac OS 9.1 in the office.The network is made up of 2 windows PCs and this new iMac, connected through a D-link wireless router. We have a USB printer connected to one of the PC's and it's shared by the rest.
Anyway, I have very little experience with Mac OS and I want the iMac to use the printer as well as share files with the other PCs. Could anyone help me with a "foolproof" guide on how to do this? Thanks

Followup:
indeed, 10.6 uses ntfs streams when availible to store metadata.
for a workaround:
http://developer.apple.com/mac/library/documentation/Darwin/Reference/ManPages/m an5/nsmb.conf.5.html
create
/etc/nsmb.conf
contents:
\[default\]
streams=no
close all server connections, reconnect.
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