Cannot change access password

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Cannot change access password

Hi. I have an old Airport Express. I just realized that it is set with no security password, so anybody can use it. I'd like to add a WEP password. However, when I used the Airport Utility to make changes, it is asking me for a master access password. I have no idea what that is, and it's not in my Keychain. Any ideas how to access or reset? Thanks!

Mac OS X (10.6.3), MBP, iPhone, iPad, D700, tons of software

Posted on May 23, 2010 9:33 AM

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Answer 1

Duane

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May 23, 2010 9:53 AM in response to qamera

The AirPort Express (AX) has one password for configuration changes. The default password is "public".

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qamera Author

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May 23, 2010 10:09 AM in response to Duane

Thanks. Alas, that does not seem to work...

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Answer 3

Bob Timmons

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May 23, 2010 6:07 PM in response to qamera

You can try to retrieve the password from KeyChain Access

Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > KeyChain Access
Look for a listing of your Express and Base Station Password
Double click the entry and another window will appear
Click Show Password
Enter your main computer administrator password
See if your Base Station password appears

If no luck, you will need to "hard reset" the AirPort Express by holding in the reset button until the amber light blinks quickly and then reconfigure it again. You might want to make note of both the base station password and your wireless password for future reference.

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