Unable to connect to workplace vpn with airport extreme

I have a 6th generation Airport Extreme and I cannot connect to my work place vpn. In the past I used a Netgear router and it connected perfectly, but I have tried everything that I can think of to get the Airport to connect and it does not. Is it even possible to set it up to connect to a workplace vpn?

airport extreme, Windows XP
Probably not with this combo, unless you manually forward the ports.
Apple routers do not use upnp used by PC to open ports. Therefore VPN will fail.
There are innumerable vpn so you need to find the specific ports required to be opened and manually do it.
IMHO this is where you are going to find the PC world and the Apple world do not interface very well. It is much easier to use a router.. eg your old Netgear and bridge the AE to do what it does best.. wireless to apple clients.

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Using ARD remotely connecting to work computer with Airport Extreme...

So I've looked through the forums, over the interwebs, through the ARD PDF manuals online and I'm coming up short. Ugh.
I want to connect from my home laptop to my desktop at my small business where we're using an Airport Extreme for a router. I can NOT figure out how to get this configured to work. We use ARD within the business, so on the same network, no problems. With the router, I'm guessing I need to get the computer setup to have a locked in IP and whatnot but no where can I find the instructions that tell me EVERTHING I need to do. Can someone here point me in the right direction please or hit me over the head with a 2x4 of exact instructions!
Thanks for your time! Shawn

Hi Shawn,
So the steps listed bellow assume some things. They assume that the Airport Extreme Router your configuring is connected directly to the internet connection. And that the Airport Extreme is the only router between your computers and the internet.
That means we're talking about say a DSL modem plugged directly into the Airport Extreme, or a cable modem. in ether case, this assumes that said modem, is not acting as an internet router.
If your modem has multiple ethernet ports on it, or has a little antenna sticking out of it, then your modem is probable also a router, and these steps listed bellow will probable not work.
Also these steps are so one person, can connect to one computer at your work.
Open Airport Utility:
go to the dock
Click on the finder
go to the menu bar
Click on the "Go" menu
Chose "Utilities" from the "Go" Menu
double Click on "AirPort Utility"
Access the Base Station:
Double Click on your Airport Extreme BaseStation that is your internet connection router.
a new window should pop up with your Airport Base Station as the Window Name
Configure Static Address for the computer you want to connect to via ARD:
Click on the internet Icon from the toolbar
Click on the "DHCP" tab
For "DHCP Reservations:" Click on the "+" button
For the "Description" put "ARD"
For "Reserve Address by:" set "DHCP Client ID"
Click the "Continue" button
For "DHCP Client ID:" set "ARD"
write down the number in "IPv4" address field
Click the "Done" Button
Configure routing to ARD computer:
Click on the "Advanced" icon from the tool bar.
Click on the "Port Mapping" tab
Click on the "+" button
for "Service:" Chose "Apple Remote Desktop"
for "Private IP Address:" copy the exact IP address you wrote down in step "3. 8)"
Click the "Continue" button
Click the "Done" button
Click the "+" button
For the pulldown menu "Service:" Chose "Remote Apple Events"
for "Private IP Address:" copy the exact IP address you wrote down in step "3. 8."
Click the "Continue" button
Click the "Done" button
Click the "+" button
For the pulldown menu "Service:" Chose "Remote Login - SSH"
for "Private IP Address:" copy the exact IP address you wrote down in step "3. 8."
Click the "Continue" button
Click the "Done" button
Click the "Update" button.
wait for the Airport Extreme to update, and for your computer to reconnect to the airport extreme. (make sure you can load and browse websites.)
Configure the ARD computer to use the correct IP address:
Go to the computer you want to be able to remotely connect to
On that computer, Go to the menu bar
Chose the "Apple" menu bar
Chose "System Preferences…"
Click on the "Show All" button
Click on the "Network" icon
For the active network connection, (the connection on the left side with the green dot), click on it
Clock on the "Advanced…" button
Click on the "TCP/IP" tab
for the "DHCP Cient ID: field put "ARD".
Click the "OK" button
Click the "Apply" buttonNOTE: Under "Status" you should see "(connection name) is connected to (airport base station name) and has the IP address (IP address)." the "(IP address)" address displayed should match the IP address you wrote down in step "3. 8."
Find out what your public internet IP address is.
On the computer you wish to connect to over the internet, goto http://whatismyipaddress.com/
when the web page loads, you should see "IP Information:" fallow by a number like 192.168.0.1, write down what ever number it is.
At this point you should be able to connect to the computer remotely
connect to the internet from another location.
open Apple Remote Desktop
go to the file menu
chose connect to computer using ip address
set the address to the address to the IP address you wrote down for step 6. 2.
use the same password as you used to connect to the computer at work using ARD.
So here the catch. If your router gets reset... well then your going to have to configure it again. Also all the same rules you have to connect to the computer at work, also apply to connecting to the computer from over the local network. That means your computer need to be on or sleeping. And if it's sleeping it need to be configure to wake for network access.
Also some network connections change. When it comes to internet connections, some connections are static IP, while other connections are DHCP. If your connection is static... great! if it's DHCP, your address may change. If it dose.. well then your ability to connect will break. And then you'd have to do step 6 & 7 again.
Of corse there are ways around this. But that's kind of another conversation.
Some internet locations may block your ability to connect to your computer at work. This is very common at schools, and companies. Basically any place that tries to control your ability to browse the internet, may block remote access to computers; because a remote computer would completely by pass their web filter.
ALSO there is an easier option. As far as setup. There are programs designed to make remotely accessing your mac as easy as possible. For instance there is LogMeIn or Slack. With both of these programs, it's simple. make sure your computer is always on. Then install the software. Create an account with the service. And then you can connect to the computer almost any where by going to their website.
This option requires no router configuration. It handles DHCP. It's designed to work in as many locations as possible.

Can't connect to a VPN through Airport Extreme Base Station

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I'm using a notebook with WindowXP which connects to internet just fine.

Here is info:
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Base Station Name: Home
IP Address: 10.0.1.1
Airport ID: 00:19:E3:FA:A8:32
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What model is your AE? What firmware?
As a test.. do the a few more things.
1. Give a different name to 2.4ghz and 5ghz wireless.
2. Set a fixed channel for the 2.4ghz.. use 11, 6, 1 in that order..
3. You may as well also remove the security whilst you do this.
So this is the most compatible you can ever make the AE.. if it fails at 2.4ghz running fixed channel with SMB compliant name and no security.. it is basically incompatible. And will never work.
If it works then immediately put the security back on.. if it then fails try wpa + wpa2 security which is not as good but not bad.. if it still fails, then the device is not compatible.
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I have a Netgear wireless router. I can connect to the router without a problem when I hard wire it. When I go wireless the Mac doesnt even recogonize the router. I have no security right now, so I could try to connect the easiest. This is a brand new Airport extreme card that I installed tonight in my Imac g5. Using OS 10.4.10. Please help!!! Thanks!!!
I would think it would at least be able to recognize the network (which the name is being broadcasted). But it doesnt even show up.

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I am trying to setup a VPN connection to my workplace on my laptop but am not able to get past the wizard. I was able to get it to work successfully on my desktop and others who have used Windows 7 have been able to connect also.
Specically, what I am doing is going to Network and Sharing Center, Set up a New Connection, Connect to a Workplace, Use my Internet Connection (VPN). I use an IP address that I know works on other machines. I have tried using the Don't Connect
Now option as well as without that option.
When I hit Create, I immediately get a "The wizard cannot connect" with only a Try Again option. If I try again, it will essentially hang and I've given it over 30 minutes at least once to try to figure it out.
I have Norton Antivirus and I disabled the Smart Firewall. I have tried uninstalling Norton Antivirus and disabling the default Windows Firewall. I have tried disabling Windows Defender. I'm not sure what else to try anymore.

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You are trying to connect using the wizard. I recommend you try to connect using the connection itself.
After you are done with the wizard and the creation of your VPN connection (With the Don't connect now ticked), you should go back to Network and Sharing Center, on the left hand click on change adapter settings and you will see your VPN connection.
Here if you right click and get the properties of your connection, you can configure many options there depending on the settings of the VPN Server.
I recommend you do ask your server admin about the required settings of the connection and then change the settings on different tabs accordingly, like the type of encryption and the type of tunneling protocol and etc. or another thing you could do is go
to your desktop and go ahead with the same procedure and take note of the setting from the connection and then change the connection settings on your laptop accordingly.
That will probably help you
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Note, I cannot get through the wizard so I cannot get to the properties of the connection or anything else because it does not get created. Even when I choose the Don't Connect Now, I still get a Cannot Connect error (I mean why is it trying to connect
if I am telling it not to bother at the moment).
I am about as much as a server admin (at the company) than anyone else here. I highly doubt there is something wrong from the server point of view as it is working for everyone else including myself on my desktop. The issue is with the laptop.

Unable to connect Seagate External HDDs to Airport Extreme

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1. If the modem has a reset switch, use it to reset the modem. Wait at least 5-10 minutes for the modem to initialize.
2. Remove power from the modem. If it has a backup battery, remove this as well. Wait 5-10 minutes. Replace the battery, and add power back to the modem.
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o Power-on the modem; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the AEBS; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the computer(s)
If this fails to get the modem to "recognize" the Internet router, then try the "Full" version.
Modem/Router Power ReCycling - Full
o Power-off the modem, AEBS, & computer(s). (Wait at least 30 minutes. If possible, leave the modem off overnight.)
o Power-on the modem; Wait at least 15 minutes.
o Power-on the AEBS; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the computer(s)
4. Contact your ISP to have them perform a "modem reset."

Unable to connect to Wi-Fi with password

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I'm having a slight issue with an iPod and iPad. As the title says, I'm unable to connect to wi-fi with password encryption (WPA2). I don't understand why! I can connect to wi-fi when I take the password encryption off. I've been able to connect to wi-fi previously with password encryption enabled. I live in a complex with three other neighbors. I'd prefer to not leave the encryption off. Does anyone have an idea as to how to solve this problem? I've already tried restatarting the iPod and restarting the wireless router. I tried to forget the network as well on both devices and reconnect them, however, when I try to reconnect them it tells me "unable to connect to the network". I do not wish to do a factory reset for either devices. Also, I'm unsure whether this is related or not, but I just updated my software recently to OS 6.1.2 ...my problem began a day after doing so.
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Can I use my iPad with airport extreme to retrieve files from a USB connected hard drive?

Can I use my iPad with airport extreme to retrieve files from a USB connected hard drive?

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Help! iMac would not Connect/Find with Airport Extreme

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However, my MBP and my Dell laptop could connect to my airport. Any ideas what could interfere with my iMac? I already called the Tech support and even went to the Apple store, they all said is the iMac since the iMac was able to connect with all the airports at the store. The tech support suggested me to move my airport to a room with less interference. Is that right? the iMac or the airport should I move?
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Thank you for your e-mail, Duane. Yes, the airport express (hooked up to my stereo in the dining room) does receive iTunes from my G5 in the office. The light is a blinking yellow, but it still receives the signal.
Last night, I was able to get an internet signal on my eMac (with airport extreme card installed) from the VersaLink router that my G5 uses in the office!
I figured out that the eMac and G5 were obviously not communicating with each other, and went to the Airport icon on the top of both screens to make sure that the Location Names were correct. I discovered that I needed to change the G5 from the Airport Express Location (stereo)to the name of the eMac location (Master Bedroom). Then I got the network connection. I suppose to play iTunes to my stereo, I will have to change the location, again, right?
Another comment: I was rather amazed that, after at least an hour and a half phone conversation with three different technicians, no one came close to this solution. And I'm paying for technical help (two years left on a three year contract)! Evidently, it is not common knowledge that a wireless router and an airport extreme card with mini-antenna can communicate? I came close to buying an Airport Extreme Base Station because I thought that I might need it!!!
So, I'm thinking I'm in the right ballpark but would welcome any more comments.
Thanks for listening.
Dave

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assuming it works get your ipad and pay for filebrowser or at least download a test copy and see how it goes.
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Diane,
I have added very few apps to my G5. The majority of my time is spent editing photos with PhotoshopCS3. I have software updates set to run weekly and have always kept them up to date. I really believe it's a disk permissions issue...but repairing them doesn't help.
*+Upon installation, I used Archive and Install.+* While I agree that Erase and Install may sound like a good idea, it makes me nervous. I do have everything backed up on a bootable CMS drive, but I'm a photographer and was hoping to not have to erase the G5.
Yes, as I mentioned in the original post, I've downloaded and installed the Airport firmware update. And all software is up to date.
All was working just dandy before the upgrade. Unfortunately now it's sounding like I may have to erase my hard drive and install fresh.
If I do that, is it just a matter then of dragging my photos from the backup disk to the G5? And documents? Etc?? The thought of getting all my photos and important information back on the G5 seems a bit staggering.

Unable to connect to workplace vpn with airport extreme

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