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Hi- I just purchased an Airport Express with the modest goal (at least for now) of playing iTunes on my stereo using AirTunes. Turns out that this is not nearly as simple as I thought it would be.I hooked up the Monster audio cables from my stereo to the Airport Express and plugged the AE into...

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I have been an avid MAC user for about 1 year now and a very happy one - until now. I just got the T-Mobile BB Curve 8320, and after hours of troubleshooting with Apple/T-Mobile/Verizon FIOS, I find out the Apple Extreme router will not work with the T-Mo service. I connect fine - get the UMA s...

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My config:Powerbook to the router via ethernet. (DHCP with fixed assignment)Windows XP connected to the router via ethernet. (DHCP with fixed assignment)AirPort Ex. 1 connected to the router via wifi (DHCP)AirPort EX. 2 connected to the router via wifi (DCHP)The Mac will stream to either or bot...

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When I try opening the AirPort Utility on my dell desktop it crashes. It crashes immediately after I try to open it. Any ideas? Windows XP also a macbook ...

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My PowerbookG4 is 3 years old. I have an Airport card installed (came pre-installed the computer). I have used it to wirelessly connect to the internet many times in the United States. I moved to Italy recently and am trying to set up wireless internet access at home, but now the airport widget...

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I know this a bit off-topic, but it seemed the only place to post this. . .I've bought a belkin wireless router so i can use my laptop round the house (the airport extreme in my G5 is too weak to get through our walls). The laptop (and my PSP ) finds the belkin and connects to the internet...

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I think I've answered my own question, but I want to be sure. I'm interesting in a wireless connection for both my PC laptop and my iMac. The Airport Extreme Base Station seems to be the way to go. That being said, I have early flat panel iMac which has the 800 MHz processor. So I...

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Hi all,Ive had a good gander round existing threads and at felix's site but can't find an answer yet.Ive added my new AE to my existing network [Netgear DG834 wireless rouetr] by removing all security and it works fine for itunes and so on. I had to do it manually as the wizard would...

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I am running into a problem in trying to extend the range of my wireless network in which the error that pops up states that my DSL using PPOe will not work unless I do something regarding the DHP/NAT. But this is a dead end as I cannot connect successfully without the PPOe configured as it is....

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The green light on my Airport Express has just gone out and I have lost access to my wireless network.I have plugged the Express into other working power sockets and nothing happens. I have also tried to reset the Express, but again nothing happens.My modem/ethernet connection are working fine....

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Hi,I just fixed my AX problem.. I had very long cut outs when transmitting music to my AX, and once in a while I would lose complete connection with my router and the AX, but I turned off SSID broadcast, and there was a MAJOR improvment.But still.. every once in a while there is a second of cut...

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Since the Airport Extreme Base Station doesn't support especial configuration for VoIP quality (such as QoS technology), can I assume, at least, good VoIP quality? PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.10) Airport Extreme BS ...

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using an airport extreme with T1 connection.plugged in airport to nearest outlet and powerbook found ariport, installed ok. signal was weak, even though airport was approx 6 feet away.plugged airport into different electrical outlet signal strength went to 100% for a few hours, then dropped to...

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2 very quick questions.1. When I use my airport extreme wireless, will i receive a slower internet connection - even just a little' Or is it the same speed as a direct connection'2. If I connect my modem to the airport, and then directly connect from the airport to my powermac - NAD N...

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I have an AirPort Extreme to broadcast my internet access through my home. I also have an AirPort Express set up as a wireless repeater.The other night I noticed I was getting a weak wireless signal even when only a few feet away from the Express. I observed a steady, green LED on the Express s...

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Hi there. I just bought an AirPort Express and I would like to know how safe I am from "outsiders." What can I do to prevent people from accessing my network/internet?Right now I have a my network password protected, so in order to use the internet you have to know the password to my network. I...

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I have a query regarding internet sharing on both ethernet and airport at the same time.My setup is an Intel iMac with a 3G USB modem, set to share to both ethernet to a WIN2K PC, and Airport to a Vista PC. All works sweetly in terms of internet, all have access to the internet. The Vista can t...

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I just bought AP Extreme in addition to my AP Express because I need WDS for a wider coverage. Now I also need wired networking that connects to the AP Extreme. I have a few computers that's stationary, an Xbox 360, etc. that I want to have them wired to the AP Extreme. Should I get a rout...

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The way my dorm is set up is that it grants you one IP address per room which is attached to a particular device. So I have my airport express setup to distribute IP addresses. The problem being is now I am on a different subnet than the rest of the dorm and can't share music with other pe...

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I must be doing something wrong. I can not see the other computer (eMac). The eMac connects to Airport and the net. I have the eMac running 10.4.5 with no firewall and personal file sharing turned on. InteliMac 2.0GHz Mac OS X (10.4.5) 2048 MB DRAM/256MB VRAM/Airport Extreme/Satellite DW7000 Pr...

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i have got a express connect to internet. the airport express sends out three(3) signals. one of them is my actualy access to www..the outhers are old conections i create long ago. please give me a hint.firmware 6.3Message was edited by: hippicheck ibook core Mac OS X (10.4.11)...

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Have an old tangerine iBook, G3, 320MB, OS 9.0.4 Graphite Base Station. Have no problem connecting to Internet via Ethernet (Earthlink / Time Warner Cable). Get great signal strength from Base Station. For some reason, however, cannot connect to the Internet. Tried resetting Base Station - made...

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Hi, i was just wondering is it possible to use the USB port on Airport Express with any other USB devices other than printers? for example sharing an external hard drive over a network? thanks PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.5)...

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I have recently setup a wireless network through Airport Extreme basestation (latest version) by connecting my 7 years old Titanium PBook (with QuickerTec PCMCIA 802.11n wireless card adapter) and my MacMini with Airport Extreme card.When I check the network utility on my PBook, it confirms 802...

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Me-Mac pro OSX 10.5She mini mac OSX10.5i am up and running, eventually, bridge mode as using a DSL modemI did get hers on a gren light, but is says she has a net work problem, can't sence the internet connection, is this an ip issue,Help appreciated mac Pro Mac OS X (10.5)...

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I successfully replaced an Airport Express with a new Airport Extreme - internet and Vonage works fine. I have also connected a 120 GB USB Hard Drive to the Extreme - but I don't know how to access it. Can anyone explain to me how to do it. Thanks. G4 PowerBook Mac OS X (10.4.8) New Airpor...

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i have the new time capsule, a mbp and 2 powerbooks. Of course they all connect to the time capsule without any problems. I am using wpa personal encryption.But the one windows xp box in the house is using a linksys wireless network adaptor. And it dosen't even see that the time capsule ex...

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Sorry, I can't seem to find this answer, and, maybe it's a dumb, simple one - Can I use time capsule in conjunction with .mac - meaning, can I access the time capsule drive through any internet connection anywhere with my Macbook Air? Macbook Air Mac OS X (10.5.2)...

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For my work, I need to videoconference using PVX, a Windows based software developed by Polycom. Things worked with my Netgear router but recently, I replaced it with an Airport Extreme router. Now, people can see and hear me remotely but I cannot see or hear them. Upon the Polycom's techn...

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i was trying to sort out a problem with xbox live and was fiddling with a few internet settings. i didn't really know exactly what i was doing. i've managed to do something that's disabled my airport. i can't detect the network at all now. Any suggestions on what i have done...

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