Static IP required for Airport Extreme?
Does the latest airport extreme need to have a static ip from my ISP in order to create the "guest account" separate from the private account?
"I'm having trouble configuring the Airport Extreme to use the Static IP address with my primary computer"
You can reserve an IP address for any device you want.
Hard Drive > Applicatons > Utilities > AirPort Utility > Manual Setup.
Click the Internet Icon, then click the DHCP tab. Under DHCP Reservations, Click the + (Plus) button and type in the IP address of the device that you need and add a description of the device.
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I am trying to update my Airport Extreme. I go into the Airport Utility and this is the message attached I get when clicking on it.
"This version of AirPort Utility requires this AirPort Extreme use firmware version 7.3.1 or later. Go to AirPort Service and Support for more information." That;s it.
I guess I can hard reset it, but this seems weird. Any advice would be nice.
Thank you.Dear Bob, I have same problem:
"This version of AirPort Utility requires this AirPort Extreme use firmware version 7.3.1 or later. Go to AirPort Service and Support for more information."
My MBAir is running OSX 10.9.3 and the AIrPort Extreme I'm trying to use is A1143.
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The airport extreme at my parent's house has not had its firmware update in some time and it keeps dropping the internet connection and needing to be reset.
I went to update firmware and opened up airport utilities (I'm running airport 6.0 on Mountain Lion, 10.7.4). Everytime I open the airport utility I get the following message: "
This version of AirPort Utility requires this AirPort Extreme use firmware version 7.3.1 or later. Use AirPort Utility 5.6 to update this base station. AirPort Utility 5.6 is available at AirPort Service and Support.
I've followed the link and tried to update firmwares but none are available and the print says that airport utility will look to see if firmware are available and load them as necessary when prompted by user.
One link said the only way to solve this problem is open up Airport Utility 5.6. I tried to do this, but 5.6 is not supported on Mountain Lion and couldn't be opened up.
I'm getting the exact same message on my other computer, a Mac Air.
So basically, can't download new firmware and am stuck with a ****** airport extreme that needs to keep being reset, a factory reset, in order to use the internet, but then continues to give me the same message.
Thanks!See this article for instructions on how to install AirPort Utility 5.6 for Lion on Mountain Lion:
http://www.macworld.com/article/1167965/mountain_lion_and_the_ancient_airport_ba se_station.html -
I have windows xp. I 'm trying to download the airPort utility. how can I do this? It is required for AirPort base station right?
Downloading the right file for XP? Check to make sure that you are running XP SP3.
AirPort Utility 5.5.3 for Windows
AirPort Utility is required if you need to set up or change the settings on an Apple AirPort router. It is not required if you are simply connecting to the wireless network from a PC. -
Are there updates available for Airport Extreme? If so, will I be notified or should I check from time to time for any updates?
Back up your data, check your applications for compatibility, and download Mavericks from the Mac App Store.
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Where do I download drivers for airport extreme.....my iPad can not be set up by he current software
where do I download drivers for airport extreme.....my iPad can not be set up by he current software
I have an airport extreme with updated software(latest) and I setup an Ipad 3 on it with ios6(wirelessly). You can access the airport to update it with the utitlity app on an ios device, mac, or pc. I dont think it has anything to do with the airport software. Did you try rebooting the airport, then trying again?
Like james said, maybe more detail would help someone help you. -
Why can't I install software for AirPort Extreme 802.11n while running Mountain Lion OSX?
Why can't I install software for AirPort Extreme 802.11n while running Mountain Lion OSX? The installation CD simply says that the software can't be installed while running this OSX.
Mountain Lion already has the most recent, updated version of AirPort Utility installed on your Mac. The version on your CD is out of date, so you can trash the CD.
Look in Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility. -
Extend Air Omni for Airport Extreme
I buyed from Apple Store Online the Extend Air Omni for Airport Extreme, but now my Airport Extreme don't have a antenna port.
It's possible ?Only the M8799LL/A & M9397LL/A models of the AirPort Extreme Base Stations (AEBS) provide an external antenna port which you can plug the ExtendAIR Omni.
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Is the maximum number of users for Airport Extreme per device, i.e. 2 AEBS = 100 users, one AEBS extending the other on the same wireless network?
50 users per device, assuming that the "main" router is setup to deliver an adequate number of network IP addresses for all devices.
2 AEBS = 100 users, but that is really more of a theoretical max.
If you really need 100 connections, it would be much better to use 3 AEBS to spread things out. -
Any idea on an update on 7.5.2 for airport extreme
Does anyone know if there will be an update to 7.5.2 for airport extreme?
The latest firmware for the Extreme is 7.5.2
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I need the the latest firmware for Airport Extreme Model A1034 (M8799LL/A)
Hello everybody:
I want to flash my Airport Extreme Model A1034(M8799LL/A)with the latest firmware available..
My Airport have a internal modem , 1 Wan , 1 Ethernet & 1 USB ports
I checked some firmware updates, but I am not sure what is the correct update ..
I don't want to ruin my Airport for flashing the Airport with the wrong update ..
I only have Windows Xp computers ,, I need a Mac to do it ?
Please somebody help me to find the update ,,
Thanks in advance ,,Do you know if this is still the case? (Version 5.7 is still the latest available for the 802.11g version of the AirPort Extreme Base Station).
I'm a little confused after the release of AirPort Base Station Update 2007-002 for Windows:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airportbasestationupdate2007002forwindows .html
It clearly states that "AirPort Utility v5.2.1 software supports the AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n, AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express Base Station." But then if you read the System Requirements it says that you need:
* Windows XP with Service Pack 2
* Windows Vista
* AirPort Utility 5.0 or later
* AirPort Extreme Base Station with *802.11n*
So what is the latest version for the 802.11g version of the AirPort Extreme Base Station?
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Is there an update for airport extreme that is about seven years old?
is there an update for an airport extreme purchased about seven years ago? The signal in my whole house goes down and has to be re-booted quite often.
I had a service call down by my cable company and their "arris" box in my house sends out a decent signal but the airport extreme gets "bottle-necked" per the service man
Thanks!Check the firmware on your AirPort Extreme. The last firmware version for it was version 5.7, however, there were some fairly well-known problems with it that would cause it to become apparently unreponsive on occasion, and require the need to completely power down the Extreme.
If it is running firmware version 5.7 or 5.6 try downgrading it to firmware version 5.5.1. The older AirPort Extreme had a problem with 5.7 that would cause the problem you described, and 5.6 was even worse.
In other words its two most recent firmware updates made things worse. Having experienced this identical problem with two 802.11g/b Extremes, I suspect they had a fundamental flaw that Apple never admitted, but solved with the introduction of the new 802.11n models.
If you are running the most recent version of AirPort Utility for Lion, the option to upload firmware 5.5.1 to your Extreme is not likely to be available though. I am reasonably sure that AirPort Utility 5.5.3 will include the ability to upload an earlier firmware version to your Extreme.
Try it. It could make things better, or worse, or could introduce an entirely new problem, but you can always undo your troubleshooting by uploading the most recent firmware again.
Ultimately you may come to the same solution as I did, which was to buy a new 802.11n Extreme. -
USB Splitter for Airport Extreme?
I wopuld like to attach a second printer to my Airport Extreme (a Dymo Labeler). Is there such a thing as a USB splitter, or do I have to get a hub or router?
ThanksI am looking at using something like this:
http://www.national-tech.com/specs/40u1-40290.htm
It would still require getting up and walking over and flipping a switch but seems easier than plugging and unplugging printers.
- Shawn
Note: This link is for informational purposes only and I do not receive any financial compensation from posting it. -
AppleCare Warranty for Airport Extreme (4th Generation - MC340LL/A)
I have a 4th Generation (MC340LL/A) Airport Extreme that comes on, but doesn't seem to want to connect to the internet. I know that AppleCare covers items such as this if it was purchased up to 2 years before the purchase of a device such as MacBook Pro or Mac Pro. I brought my MacBook Pro in March of 2011 (Mid 2010) and the warranty exprires in March of 2012 for the MacBook Pro.
Has anyone been successful getting their Airport Extreme replaced at the store, or did they require you to send it in? Am I wrong in thinking that the Airport Extreme would be covered under these circumstances? The Airport Extreme 4th Generation was released in October 2009, so that is definitely in the time frame of two years before the purchase of my MacBook Pro.
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the possible largest or unofficially supported external HDD it may use...
Since a similar-spec Time Capsule has the option for either a 2TB or 3TB
internal HDD as part of that configuration, the safe bet suggests 3TB.
There may be an issue with larger drives and multiple computers using
one large drive, since I'd seen some mention of a few user problems when
two or more Macs were sharing Time Machine storage on one larger HDD.
And someone may know of the information about a software utility that may
be able to help keep track of the files or organize them, in such a situation.
In passing, some weeks ago, I'd read about such a utility to help alleviate an
issue that may result from two or more Macs with Time Machine files on the
same backup hard disk drive. But did not keep the link nor retain those details.
If you did get a larger external hard disk drive of sufficient spin rate RPM
and cache size, then it may be a simple matter to format it with partitions
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the total configuration could be used for general storage, apart from TM.
Hopefully there is a good drive available for that application.
I'd inquire of OWC as they have some examples of hardware.
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DNS settings for Airport Extreme Base Station
This month's MacWorld suggests that changing the DNS setting of the wireless device might increase the speed of the connection. What setting should my Airport Extreme Base Station use.
The Computer system says 10.0.1.1 and it works. When I entered the numbers they suggested I get no connection.
Any suggestions?To change DNS setup on the Airport you need to put in the DNS change on the Internet tab. The Airport will always place itself as the main DNS server to the network clients that connect by DHCP, unless you set the Airport to static IP.. and it will use your ISP DNS server by default.. you can change them if you want. Just type in the new DNS you want to use.
This month's MacWorld suggests that changing the DNS setting of the wireless device might increase the speed of the connection.
http://www.macworld.com/article/2824564/slow-internet-edit-your-dns-settings.htm l
In most cases this is really so minimal as to be insignificant. The airport should cache the regularly used DNS addresses and you can test it by ping to your local DNS or the DNS recommended by MacWorld??.. but honestly a few ms is not going to change the world. To the clients the local network addressing should be still using the Airport as the main DNS.. you can setup manually in each device a different DNS but that can give local network issues as it then has to find local clients by broadcast.
I have a complex dns setup for other reasons.. getting past geolocks..
If I ping my local ISP dns I get
ping 202.76.170.228
PING 202.76.170.228 (202.76.170.228): 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 202.76.170.228: icmp_seq=0 ttl=61 time=25.422 ms
64 bytes from 202.76.170.228: icmp_seq=1 ttl=61 time=25.984 ms
64 bytes from 202.76.170.228: icmp_seq=2 ttl=61 time=25.504 ms
64 bytes from 202.76.170.228: icmp_seq=3 ttl=61 time=24.933 ms
64 bytes from 202.76.170.228: icmp_seq=4 ttl=61 time=25.297 ms
64 bytes from 202.76.170.228: icmp_seq=5 ttl=61 time=25.258 ms
64 bytes from 202.76.170.228: icmp_seq=6 ttl=61 time=24.915 ms
If I ping google DNS. 8.8.8.8
ping 8.8.8.8
PING 8.8.8.8 (8.8.8.8): 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: icmp_seq=0 ttl=57 time=37.985 ms
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: icmp_seq=1 ttl=57 time=37.562 ms
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: icmp_seq=2 ttl=57 time=37.715 ms
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: icmp_seq=3 ttl=57 time=37.639 ms
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: icmp_seq=4 ttl=57 time=36.845 ms
If I ping the US DNS server.
ping 208.122.23.22
PING 208.122.23.22 (208.122.23.22): 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 208.122.23.22: icmp_seq=0 ttl=51 time=187.209 ms
64 bytes from 208.122.23.22: icmp_seq=1 ttl=51 time=187.398 ms
64 bytes from 208.122.23.22: icmp_seq=2 ttl=51 time=186.681 ms
64 bytes from 208.122.23.22: icmp_seq=3 ttl=51 time=187.030 ms
64 bytes from 208.122.23.22: icmp_seq=4 ttl=51 time=186.731 ms
64 bytes from 208.122.23.22: icmp_seq=5 ttl=51 time=186.967 ms
It is very obvious the best ping is the ISP dns because the route path is shorter..
Google is very good but still takes longer and of course dns in another country is much worse.
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