AirPort Disk - Remote Access (3 Methods)There are at least three methods to access a shared AirPort Disk over the Internet from a Mac: Prerequisite: Install the AirPort Disk and verify that you can access it from the local network. Method #1: ...view more
AirPort Disk - Throughput TestingDo you have a super fast network, but it still feels like it takes forever to copy or retrieve a file from an AirPort Disk? It may be possible that your network is not optimized to provide the highest throughput that ...view more
User Tip AirPort - Regain Access from Forgotten Passwords
AirPort - Regain Access from Forgotten PasswordsTo quickly change a forgotten password: If you ever forget either your AirPort's base station Administrator or its wireless security password, the simplest way to access the base station again would be to perform a "...view more
User Tip AirPort - Port Mapping Basics using AirPort Utility v5.x
AirPort - Port Mapping Basics using AirPort Utility v5.xThe following instructions provides the basics for setting up the 802.11n AirPort base stations for port mapping/forwarding using v5.x of the AirPort Utility or the AirPort Utility for Windows: Port Mapping Set...view more
User Tip AirPort - Port Mapping Basics using AirPort Utility v6.x
AirPort - Port Mapping Basics using AirPort Utility v6.x The following instructions provides the basics for setting up the 802.11n or 802.11ac AirPort base stations for port mapping/forwarding using v6.x of the AirPort Utility: Port Mapping Setup (Note: The po...view more
AirPlay TroubleshootingAirPlay Troubleshooting - Dropped Streams / Streaming Performance A dropped stream typically indicates that iTunes host and the AirPlay "speaker" (AirPort Express, Apple TV, or 3rd-party AirPlay device) cannot ...view more
AirPort - Optimal Base Station PlacementOne option in determining where to best place your AirPort base station is to measure its signal quality from a wireless client. In theory, where the signal quality is best would make for ideal candidates for placemen...view more
AirPort - Complete Power RecycleAnytime you change networking hardware, ISPs, or make any significant configuration changes, it is always a good idea to perform a complete power recycle of your networking components. The following should be p...view more
PS3/4 Type 1 NAT (Apple Routers)(Credit to LaPastenague for inspiration in creating this user tip.) Start by determining if your network hardware is supported for PlayStation Network (PSN.) What it comes down to is that although you c...view more
Xbox Open NAT (Apple Routers)Start by determining if your network hardware is supported for Xbox Live! What it comes down to is that although you can get an Internet connection for the Xbox with the AirPorts, you may not get the necessary ...view more
User Tip How to Solve Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Problems on your iOS Device?
How to Solve Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Problems on your iOS Device?Note: The Originator of this user tip is: Fireflies7 Do you have any problem with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your iOS Device? Please read these steps carefully and follow it! These Steps that I am sharing are TE...view more
Most common WiFi issueshttps://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6411 is a tip I wrote on the most common WiFi issues. It is not in the Airport forum, as Apple machines will work with non-Airport base stations as well. view more
User Tip AirPort - Unable to connect after sleep/restart
AirPort - Unable to connect after sleep/restart If you find that your Mac is having trouble reconnecting to an AirPort base station by wireless after either it has been sleeping or after a restart, please try the following, in order, until (hopefully) resolv...view more