Repeatedly get "unexpected error" message when attempting to add 2 Express (both A1392) routers to Extreme (latest version) created network on machine running Maverick (10.9.5). Any suggestions? Thanks.
Airport Extreme 802.11ac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), Express models A1392
This is a common bug that has continued with Mavericks from earlier operating systems.
Please check this Apple support document to see if that might provide some help.
AirPort base station not seen or "An unexpected error occurred" appears in AirPort Utility 6.3
Another option.....if you have an iPad or iPhone handy......is to use that device to set up the AirPort Express devices, which often works better than AirPort Utility on a Mac.
This is a common bug that has continued with Mavericks from earlier operating systems.
Please check this Apple support document to see if that might provide some help.
AirPort base station not seen or "An unexpected error occurred" appears in AirPort Utility 6.3
Another option.....if you have an iPad or iPhone handy......is to use that device to set up the AirPort Express devices, which often works better than AirPort Utility on a Mac.
Bob - Thanks for the reply. I had already seen the cited document and tried that solution. It might work for Lion or Mountain Lion but not Mavericks. Just now solved problem with older MacBook Air running 10.6.8 and older Airport Utility. Piece of Cake, as opposed to current Airport Utility which is a POS, IMHO. Thanks again. Phil
I get the same response. I have osx10.8.5 and airport utility 6.3.1. I have had airport express a1392 extended to time capsule for playing speakers for about a year and today noticed not working. All the other airplay speakers work fine so I don't think it is iTunes. I have not changed anything. I have reset and reset to factory with same response. i have tried IPAD ios7.1.2 with airport1.3.4 which never recognizes the airport express. I am in link local so above document noted. Any ideas would be appreciated
If you have reset the AirPort Express back to factory default settings.......
Go to the home screen on the iPad
Tap Settings'
Tap WiFi
Look for a setting for Setup a New AirPort Base Station
Tap on AirPort Express
The setup utility will guide you through
Thanks!!! That worked!
Bob - Don't have an iPad. And like I said, that solution won't work in Mavericks. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks, but you already told us this above.
I was answering the question from Bga526.....who said that he had an iPad.
Bob, it seems to me you are very knowledgeable on setting up Airports; hence, may I ask you 2 questions?
1. Airport Express configuration failure on Yosemite
2. Setting up a A1088 Airport Express on Yosemite
Thank you in advance!
Thank you BOb
after having reset the station several times and not being able to have the express join the existing network, I tried with my iphone and it worked. I would never have thought of this solution. Thank you very much!
"unexpected error" when adding Express to network
