Q: Airport base and extending network with an airport express. I can not get my express to be recognized by the base. I have reset set the express, but no connection.
I am having trouble getting my airport extreme base recognize my airport express. I have updated the base and reset the express. What am I missing?
MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.2)
Posted on Feb 4, 2012 8:30 AM
Please download and install the much more functional AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion
You can keep both AirPort Utility 6.0 and 5.6 on your Mac and use the one that you want.
Once you have installed 5.6......
Open AirPort Utility 5.6 select the Airport Extreme (AEBS) and click Manual Setup
Click the Wireless tab just below the row of icons
Make sure that there is a check mark in the box next to "Allow this network to be extended"
Update to save changes
Post back when you have completed this step and we will tackle the AirPort Express.
I assume that you have an AirPort Express 802.11n. If you are not sure, check the model number on the side of the Express. It's A 1264.
Posted on Feb 4, 2012 8:58 AM