AirPort Extreme can't get IP address from Verizon- flashing yellow

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AirPort Extreme can't get IP address from Verizon- flashing yellow

Have been using a DLink switch/wireless access point for several years. Using Verizon as my broadband provider. Tried to swap a new AirPort Extreme in place of the Dlink unit. I can get the wireless network part working. I can not get AirPort Extreme to connect to the internet. It comes up with a 169.xxx.xxx.xxx address and the status light is flashing yellow. I have tried disconnecting and powering down for various amounts of time and in various orders - the modem, the AirPort and the PC that I have connected via Ethernet for doing configuration. When I gave up and put the DLink back in place it connected to the internet and my wireless is back.

Dell, Windows XP

Posted on Mar 28, 2011 1:00 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 28, 2011 7:11 PM in response to MHMH

The D-Link device functions as a "bridge" on your network.

You did not mention whether you had configured the AirPort Extreme in Bridge Mode so that it will obtain the correct network settings from the Verizon router.

The Verizon device is a router, correct?

Can you clarify if the AirPort Extreme was configured in Bridge Mode?

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Mar 29, 2011 7:56 AM in response to Bob Timmons

I disconnected the DLink router/switch from the broadband modem (that connects to Verizon). I connected the output of the broadband modem to the appropriate input on the AirPort Extreme. Basically I replaced my Dlink router/switch/access point with the AirPort Extreme.

I did not set it up in bridge mode. I believe the choice was to "create a network".

So it looks like this:

Verizon BB -> modem -> AirPort Extreme -> Ethernet and WiFi

The last part works. I get connectivity with the AirPort Extreme both through an Ethernet connection and through WiFi.

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Mar 29, 2011 7:59 AM in response to MHMH

The DLink was and is still acting as a router. I have a 192.xxx.xxx.xxx network in my home for both ethernet and wifi. The router has a 71.xxx.xxx.xxx address for talking to Verizon.

I am trying to get my AirPort Extreme to act the smae way.

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Answer 4

Mar 29, 2011 8:16 AM in response to MHMH

Sorry, I am confused.

In one post, you note that you replaced the D-Link router with the AirPort Extreme. In the next post, you mention that the +D-Link was and is still acting as a router.+

Can you clarify on that?

Is the Verizon device also a router? Does it have multiple ethernet ports on it?

Can you map out the schematic of your network again, please?

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Mar 29, 2011 11:43 AM in response to Bob Timmons

My apologies. Since I can not get the AirPort Extreme to work I have removed the AirPort Extreme and put the DLink back into service until I have something else to try with the AirPort Extreme

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Answer 6

Mar 29, 2011 1:18 PM in response to MHMH

Thanks for the clarification. Can you tell us something about your "modem"?

Is this a simple cable or DSL modem? Is it perhaps a gateway (combination modem/router)? A make and model number would be great if you have that handy.

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Mar 30, 2011 5:42 AM in response to Bob Timmons

I managed to get the AirPort Extreme to communicate with Verizon through the modem by doing a hard reset while it was physically connected and powered on and then doing a simple, initial configuration with the AirPort Utility. I have since made some additional configuration changes and they all seem to work.

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