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<blockquote data-quote="Gutster13" data-source="post: 1017021" data-attributes="member: 147364"><p>I am having problems adding my newly purchased AirPort Express to my already existing AirPort Extreme network. I want to add the AirPort Express to my second floor so I can give my X-Box 360 and Sony BluRay player internet access through CAT5 connection to the AirPort Express.</p><p></p><p>Here are my computer specs:</p><p></p><p>1. Mac Pro 2 x 2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon </p><p>2. Memory 1 GB 677 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM</p><p>3. Mac OS X Version 10.6.2</p><p>4. AirPort Extreme Version 7.4.2 (Working Properly)</p><p></p><p>I installed the cd software that came with the AirPort Express on my Mac Pro and plugged the AirPort Express into a plug located approximately 3 feet from the AirPort Extreme. The AirPort Express blinks green once, then turns steady amber for approximately 1 minute then turns to a blinking amber. </p><p></p><p>I went into the Applications/Utilities/AirPort Utility but nothing happened and the AirPort Express wasn't recognized on the left hand side even though the Airport Extreme was displaying properly with a green light.</p><p></p><p>AirPort Extreme Specs:</p><p></p><p>1. Channel: 1</p><p>2. Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal</p><p>3. Connect Using: Ethernet</p><p>4. Status: Normal</p><p></p><p>I attempted to do a manual setup on the AirPort Extreme. First I clicked on the wireless tab and set the Wireless Mode to "Participate in a WDS network". Then I clicked on WDS tab and set the WDS Mode to "WDS Main" as I want the AirPort Extreme to be used as the Base and the AirPort Express to be used as a remote.</p><p></p><p>I clicked Allow wireless clients and wanted to add a AirPort ID for the WDS Remotes but if the AirPort Express isn't recognized or showing up how am I supposed to obtain the Airport ID?</p><p></p><p>I followed the step by step instructions found on Apple.com (<a href="http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2044" target="_blank">Using the AirPort Admin Utility to create a WDS network with multiple base stations)</a> but when I got to step 8 I was stumped and couldn't really proceed any further since the AirPort Express wasn't being recognized.</p><p></p><p>I then connected the AirPort Express to my AirPort Extreme using a Cat5 cable to and restarted the computer. </p><p></p><p>I reopened the AirPort Utility and it showed the AirPort Express on the left hand side with an amber status along with the AirPort Extreme with a green status. </p><p></p><p>I went through the same process as stated above and added the AirPort ID from the AirPort Express to the AirPort Extreme "WDS Remotes".</p><p></p><p>I repeated the process on the AirPort Express but instead I changed the WDS Mode to "WDS Remote" and added the AirPort Extreme's Airport ID as the WDS Main.</p><p></p><p>I then saved updated everything and restarted my computer.</p><p></p><p>Still no luck, please help before I start throwing things off bridges!!!!</p><p></p><p>Thank you kindly in advance and I hope I included all the pertinent information.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gutster13, post: 1017021, member: 147364"] I am having problems adding my newly purchased AirPort Express to my already existing AirPort Extreme network. I want to add the AirPort Express to my second floor so I can give my X-Box 360 and Sony BluRay player internet access through CAT5 connection to the AirPort Express. Here are my computer specs: 1. Mac Pro 2 x 2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon 2. Memory 1 GB 677 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM 3. Mac OS X Version 10.6.2 4. AirPort Extreme Version 7.4.2 (Working Properly) I installed the cd software that came with the AirPort Express on my Mac Pro and plugged the AirPort Express into a plug located approximately 3 feet from the AirPort Extreme. The AirPort Express blinks green once, then turns steady amber for approximately 1 minute then turns to a blinking amber. I went into the Applications/Utilities/AirPort Utility but nothing happened and the AirPort Express wasn't recognized on the left hand side even though the Airport Extreme was displaying properly with a green light. AirPort Extreme Specs: 1. Channel: 1 2. Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal 3. Connect Using: Ethernet 4. Status: Normal I attempted to do a manual setup on the AirPort Extreme. First I clicked on the wireless tab and set the Wireless Mode to "Participate in a WDS network". Then I clicked on WDS tab and set the WDS Mode to "WDS Main" as I want the AirPort Extreme to be used as the Base and the AirPort Express to be used as a remote. I clicked Allow wireless clients and wanted to add a AirPort ID for the WDS Remotes but if the AirPort Express isn't recognized or showing up how am I supposed to obtain the Airport ID? I followed the step by step instructions found on Apple.com ([url=http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2044]Using the AirPort Admin Utility to create a WDS network with multiple base stations)[/url] but when I got to step 8 I was stumped and couldn't really proceed any further since the AirPort Express wasn't being recognized. I then connected the AirPort Express to my AirPort Extreme using a Cat5 cable to and restarted the computer. I reopened the AirPort Utility and it showed the AirPort Express on the left hand side with an amber status along with the AirPort Extreme with a green status. I went through the same process as stated above and added the AirPort ID from the AirPort Express to the AirPort Extreme "WDS Remotes". I repeated the process on the AirPort Express but instead I changed the WDS Mode to "WDS Remote" and added the AirPort Extreme's Airport ID as the WDS Main. I then saved updated everything and restarted my computer. Still no luck, please help before I start throwing things off bridges!!!! Thank you kindly in advance and I hope I included all the pertinent information. [/QUOTE]
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