tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post5166624299039526087..comments2024-02-25T14:08:42.814-05:00Comments on Just One Point Of View [justonepov.com]: Verizon FiOS and an Apple Airport Extreme Network Working TogetherKenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-40434656995899169152013-04-12T23:03:21.062-04:002013-04-12T23:03:21.062-04:00I cannot make a correlation between the ONT proble...I cannot make a correlation between the ONT problem and the Double NAT. My experience is that ONT issues are caused by something occurring upstream on the fiber network.<br /><br />My advice? I would configure the AE Router to operate in Bridge Mode to eliminate the Double NAT. It may not be causing problems with your current devices, but eventually it will and by then you will probably have forgotten what the cause is.<br /><br />If, for some reason, changing the AE Router to operate in Bridge Mode causes an issue, you can just as easily change it back to DHCP.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-61600589722684800872013-04-12T14:57:46.829-04:002013-04-12T14:57:46.829-04:00Ken,
I think I'll keep this going.
Read thru q...Ken,<br />I think I'll keep this going.<br />Read thru quite a bit, but here is my setup.<br />AT Fios Router with a AE Apple Router. Everything out of the box seems to work fine, yes the AE is causing a Double Nat. So my question is do I change it all like you have suggested or just leave it alone since its working.<br />On another note, every so often the Version ONT pop's and I have to reboot it, could it be because of the Double Nat on the AE.<br />Anyway, I hate to mess with something that's currently working pretty darn good right now.<br />Thanks<br />ScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-71036540385181880492013-03-16T21:08:49.390-04:002013-03-16T21:08:49.390-04:00Sorry Dan... That's a feature I have not attem...Sorry Dan... That's a feature I have not attempted. I use a combination of cloud-based storage services (Dropbox and Google Drive) for remote access to local files.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-31597485397450790292013-03-16T12:23:17.649-04:002013-03-16T12:23:17.649-04:00Hey Ken...amazing blog here, BTW. I have a Time C...Hey Ken...amazing blog here, BTW. I have a Time Capsule and Actiontec router in bridge mode, works flawlessly when I'm on my home network. I'm able to access TC and some external HD's attached to it, but want/need to be able to access these disks remotely. It seems that bridge mode makes this impossible, but I can't figure out how to configure it otherwise. Any help?<br /><br />DanDan Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-7435926096236616732012-10-23T23:22:00.609-04:002012-10-23T23:22:00.609-04:00Lost Yogi - Welcome to the wacky world of wireless...Lost Yogi - Welcome to the wacky world of wireless networking. As you have discovered, proximity to the router is critically important to signal strength. There is no way to create a wireless network that has the same signal strength throughout the premise. The approximate indoor range for IEEE 802.11 networks served by the AirPort Express are as follows: b - 125 feet, g - 125 feet, and n - 230 feet. These distances are entirely dependent upon the construction of your house and sources of interference. The signal strength and network speed continues to drop as you move away from the base station.<br /><br />Unfortunately, an Airport device cannot be used to extend the range of the ActionTEC router. That leaves you with two options: (1) you can use a very long Ethernet cable to connect your ActionTEC router to one of your AirPort Express devices located in a second floor location in your house; or (2) you can use a short Ethernet cable to connect one AirPort Express to the ActionTEC router and establish a Wireless Distribution System ("WDS") that uses the second AirPort Express to extend the network to the second floor.<br /><br />The first option will give you the best performance, but it may not be possible to run an Ethernet cable through your house.<br /><br />The second option will provide good performance, but it will not match that of the Ethernet cable connected base station. That is because extending the wireless network by creating a WDS requires some network overhead which will reduce the amount of bandwidth available to your client devices. However, it WILL work and allow you to remain completely wireless.<br /><br />To use the second option (using AirPort Utility version 6.1), connect the AirPort Express to one of the ActionTEC outputs with an Ethernet cable. The AirPort device will be used as a "bridge" to the existing router. Therefore, in AirPort Utility, select the device, and click EDIT. Choose the NETWORK tab and choose a Router Mode of OFF (BRIDGE MODE).<br /><br />Under the WIRELESS tab, choose a Network Mode of PARTICIPATE IN A WDS NETWORK. Then use a network name, security mode and password of your choice.<br /><br />Under the INTERNET tab, I recommend that you Connect Using STATIC and using IP addresses of your choice. For example, IPv4 Address: 10.0.1.2, Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0, Router Address: 10.0.1.1, DNS Servers: 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS).<br /><br />Under the Base Station tab, use the router name and password of your choice.<br /><br />Then the second AirPort Express is set up to extend the network. Choose a Network Mode of PARTICIPATE IN A WDS NETWORK and a WDS mode of WDS REMOTE. It should also be set to operate in BRIDGE MODE.<br /><br />This is really about the best that you can hope for without stringing Ethernet cable throughout the house and investing in commercial grade wi-fi base stations.<br /><br />Best of luck with your set-up.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-46454650018695802402012-10-12T17:13:08.136-04:002012-10-12T17:13:08.136-04:00Ken,
I've read all of your threads and with n...Ken,<br /><br />I've read all of your threads and with no doubt, you truly know what you're talking about. Now I have a question. I just had Verizon's FIOS installed yesterday. Downstairs I have the M1424wr w/TV service and I'm receiving +- 80 MBS (WiFi) download, however upstairs where I use two Mac Pros, I get 16-40 MBS wavering. I don't want to change anything on the Verizon router (disabling anything) but I greatly need to extend it's range/signal. Could you PLEASE outline a step-by-step instruction (ideally idiot proof) to set-up a Apple Airport Extreme (I have two of the latest models) to bridge or expand the signal of a Verizon Fios M1424wr wifi signal? I've been banging my head to figure it out. I even tried the below article but sadly, nothing worked. In the 'Network" tab the DHCP Range didn't even show up. I've considered the Linksys Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender but WHY when I have two awesome AEBSs!? Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated!!<br /><br />Very Respectfully,<br />Lost Yogi<br /><br /><br />The AirPort Extreme will work just fine in Bridge Mode if your wiring and configuration settings are correct.<br /> <br />The setup that I describe below is really your only option unless you want to delve into unsupported configurations of the Verizon equipment. I just helped a neighbor configure his AirPort Exteme with a Verizon Actiontec router and every thing functions as it should. The network is fast and reliable.<br /> <br />Make sure that an Ethernet cable connects from one of the LAN <-> ports on the Actiontec router to the WAN "O" port on the AirPort Extreme.<br /> <br />Power up the AirPort Extreme, open AirPort Utility<br />Click on the AirPort Exteme icon, then click Edit<br />Click on the Wireless tab to check the Wireless settings here....<br /> <br />Network Mode = Create a wireless network<br />Wireless Network Name = Your network name<br />Wireless Security = WPA2 Personal recommended, otherwise WPA/WPA2 Personal<br />Wireless Password = Your password<br />Confirm Password = Same password<br /> <br /><br /> <br /> <br />Then click the Network tab and make sure that the setting for Router Mode = Off (Bridge Mode)<br /> <br /><br /> <br /> <br />Click the Update button at the lower right of the window and allow 25-30 seconds for the AirPort to restart to a green light.<br /> <br />Then, it is very important that you power cycle the entire network....all devices.<br /> <br />Power off each device in any order you wish.<br />Wait a minute or two<br />Start the Verizon equipment first and let the Actiontec router run a full minute by itself<br />Then start the AirPort Exteme the same way<br />Start each network device one at a time about a minute apart<br /> <br />Check the network for proper operation.<br /> <br />If your AirPort Extreme was dual band capable and you were using the Guest Network feature before you added the Verizon equipment, you will not be able to use that feature in this type of setup. Otherwise, the network should perform the same as before.<br /> <br />If the Actiontec router and AirPort Extreme are in close proximity....the same room, for example.....the possibility of wireless interference between these devices is real. If you want to use the AirPort wireless network, it would be a good idea to turn off the wireless on the Actiontec device, if possible.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-3457781706540002942012-09-03T14:40:54.152-04:002012-09-03T14:40:54.152-04:00Decided to try this as my actiontec wireless from ...Decided to try this as my actiontec wireless from verizon was dropping wifi signals. This worked awesome. Thank you Ken.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-61531001623700283012012-08-18T10:47:32.064-04:002012-08-18T10:47:32.064-04:00Anonymous: As mentioned by a previous visitor...
...Anonymous: As mentioned by a previous visitor...<br /><br />"The password used on mine is the serial number of the device - not 'password' or 'password1'."<br /><br />If all else fails, you can press and hold the reset button on the FiOS router for 10-15 seconds. It will perform a hard reset of the device and when accessed via your web browser, it will request that you establish a new administrator password.<br /><br />Good luck!Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-35220528146948533412012-08-17T15:37:38.978-04:002012-08-17T15:37:38.978-04:00Hi Ken,
I just started on this blog and tried to ...Hi Ken,<br /><br />I just started on this blog and tried to get into my router but it tells me that login failed. Any ideas on how I can get into the router?<br /><br />Thanks for a great articleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-636029724255633092012-06-07T07:34:26.944-04:002012-06-07T07:34:26.944-04:00Ken,
Thank you so much. A few hours before I got ...Ken,<br /><br />Thank you so much. A few hours before I got your reply I decided to take the plunge and change the IP addresses as you suggested in the original post. It was super easy, and I just wrote down the original IP addresses in case I needed to revert. That fixed the problem. Download speeds went from .66 MBpS to 12 MBps at the end of the house. Apple TV now loads shows instantly.<br /><br />By the way, the day before I bought an Airport Express to extend the network. It did bring the signal out further but didn't improve speeds much. Your IP-address-change solution did.<br /><br />You're terrific and I really thank you for all of your help.danpallottahttp://danpallotta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-58456560064888317802012-06-06T22:43:40.711-04:002012-06-06T22:43:40.711-04:00Dan (June 1, 2012) - To address your points:
Does...Dan (June 1, 2012) - To address your points:<br /><br />Does the Actiontec indeed cause interference with the Time Capsule? <br /><br />Yes. Even if they don't share the same channel, their close proximity will result in some level of interference.<br /><br />If I disable the WIFI on the Actiontec... I'm sunk. <br /><br />Maybe. Maybe not. If all else fails, log back into the ActionTEC admin app and re-enable the Wi-Fi radio.<br /><br />Will I get the same result if I just turn off the Actiontec wifi capabilities?<br /><br />Yes. You do not need to make the IP address changes. That step is totally optional.<br /><br />Here are my thoughts. The quick and dramatic signal drop-off that you describe makes me believe that you have radio interference from another device, most likely from a neighboring Wi-Fi network.<br /><br />I suggest that you download and install onto a notebook computer a Wi-Fi sniffer tool such as iStumbler [http://istumbler.net/] or use a web based app like Meraki WiFi Stumbler [http://tools.meraki.com/stumbler]. These handy utilities will show you a list of the local Wi-Fi Access Points, including attributes like their signal strength and channel.<br /><br />Using the sniffer tool, make a note of your network information and then in other locations in your house, make a comparison to neighboring Access Points. If you share the same channel as another network with a strong signal, you should consider changing the channel in your AirPort device via the configuration app. <br /><br />Note that channel 6 is often used by default in many routers. For that reason, I chose to use channel 1 for my network; there are few neighboring Access Points using that channel in my area and as a result I have very little radio interference.<br /><br />While there is no obvious interference near your AirPort, I would still disable the Wi-Fi radio in the ActionTEC router. Is there a microwave oven or other appliance nearby? Try moving your Airport just a couple of feet in another direction. Try more than one change and see if there are better results. Remember that a higher location near the center of the house is better (i.e on top of a cabinet or bookshelf).<br /><br />I'd concentrate on the neighboring interference. That is really the only thing that has changed with your AirPort Wi-Fi network since you have moved to your new house.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-69398799240463552672012-06-01T08:29:17.650-04:002012-06-01T08:29:17.650-04:00Ken,
You should be canonized. What a public servi...Ken,<br /><br />You should be canonized. What a public service this is!<br /><br />I am having problems with my Apple Time-Capsule driven network and the Verizon Actiontec router.<br /><br />We just moved. My Time Capsule was working fine at our previous home. The new home has Verizon FIOS and the Actiontec router. I set up my Time Capsule and am using its network. I have NOT turned the WIFI off on the Actiontec yet.<br /><br />Here's the problem. The TC wifi range seems compromised - at the ends of the house the signal drops off. Sometimes I'll have 4 bars of signal and then suddenly I'll get bumped off to 4G on my iPad. Worse, when I went to download a 1-hour TV show on apple tv last night, it said it would take 4 hours to download. At our previous home it used to be instant. So, I switched apple tv over to the Actiontect network and the TV show downloaded instantly. (The TC and the Actiontec are situated next to each other on the same shelf.<br /><br />Apple Care said to disable the wifi on the Actiontect - they said it's causing interference.<br /><br />Here are my questions:<br /><br /> - Does the Actiontec indeed cause interference with the TC, and would that slow the TC network down, resulting in the problem I had with Apple TV last night?<br /><br /> - If I disable the WIFI on the Actiontec, I am worried that, since it's the only way I could use Apple TV, if I don't have it and the TC wifi speed doesn't improve, I'm sunk;<br /><br /> - Last, when i called Verizon, they said that if I want to avoid any interference, just go online as you stated and disable the Actiontec wifi, but they didn't say yo all all the new IP address stuff that you have in the second phase of your instructions (which is a little complex for me). Will I get the same result if I just turn off the Actiontec wifi capabilities?<br /><br />Thank you so so much!<br /><br />Dan PallottaDan Pallottahttp://www.danpallotta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-44240899957421253172012-05-28T00:57:53.460-04:002012-05-28T00:57:53.460-04:00Anonymous (May 22, 2012) - While the menu options ...Anonymous (May 22, 2012) - While the menu options and field names on the AirPort Utility may be slightly different as the application has been updated, the fundamental concepts of computer networks have not significantly changed. The Verizon FiOS router (regardless of brand or model) is the primary connection to the Internet, while the AirPort device is placed in bridge mode to operate as the primary access point in the wi-fi network.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-49285515140835407782012-05-28T00:50:12.775-04:002012-05-28T00:50:12.775-04:00Jim (May 21, 2012) - I'm glad that you read al...Jim (May 21, 2012) - I'm glad that you read all of the previous posts so thoroughly. The prior questions were about setting-up both the ActionTEC Router and the AirPort device to provide the same wi-fi network. I am not aware of a method to make that work. However, your question is different. In this case, you want to use two AirPort devices to provide the same wi-fi network. That WILL work!<br /><br />Leave everything on your AirPort Extreme as-is. Then set-up your AirPort Express to duplicate all of the settings of the Extreme (i.e. "Create A Wireless Network", exact same network name, exact same password, etc... everything that is configurable). <br /><br />The only thing, is that the Express must be downstream of the Extreme. In other words, you must connect the Ethernet output of the Extreme to the Ethernet input of the Express. It's okay if there is a Ethernet hub between the two, but not in the manner in which your wired network is currently configured.<br /><br />So you would need to have it set-up as ActionTEC Router, to Netgear Switch, to AirPort Extreme, to AirPort Express.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-88745321328477639792012-05-28T00:24:09.005-04:002012-05-28T00:24:09.005-04:00Mike (May 26, 2012) - While technically possible, ...Mike (May 26, 2012) - While technically possible, configuring your AirPort device to allow file access outside of your secure wi-fi network (i.e. via the Internet) is a very advanced procedure. It also requires the use of a static IP address, which is not usually provided as part of a consumer-grade Internet service.<br /><br />If you are "really" interested in pursuing this option, I recommend that you use the following resource from Apple to assist you [https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3779713] as the process is beyond the scope of this blog post.<br /><br />Here are some other ideas on how to achieve the same result. <br /><br />PogoPlug [pogoplug.com] is a small, simple, inexpensive device that allows you to connect a USB drive to the Internet for secure access from anywhere. While I do not use the PogoPlug, I have been told that it is extremely easy to set-up. The only possible drawback is speed, as it does depend upon the bandwidth of your Internet connection.<br /><br />I highly recommend the use of Cloud services such as those provided for free by Dropbox [dropbox.com] and Google Drive [drive.google.com] (formerly Google Apps). I personally use both of these services to sync several gigabytes of files between multiple computers (running OS X, Ubuntu, and Windows) and even my iPhone and iPad. It also allows me to provide both public and private file sharing with other users. You can use any hard drive that is accessible to your computer for the synchronization, even network drives.<br /><br />If you use this link to sign-up for a free 2 GB Dropbox account, you will get an additional 500 MB [http://db.tt/fhiOWUp] at no cost.<br /><br />I hope that this information is useful.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-76864954218727726832012-05-26T11:13:25.380-04:002012-05-26T11:13:25.380-04:00Hi Ken,
My question regards an earlier answer reg...Hi Ken,<br /><br />My question regards an earlier answer regarding remote access. I have an<br />Airport Extreme with a Seagate Drive backing up my iMac, MBA, etc. with<br />Time Machine. At present, all I managed to do was turn off the wireless<br />signal from the Actiontec MI424WR and turn off Bridge Mode. (The remainder<br />of your suggestions--DNS, numbers starting with 10., etc.--I'm opting to<br />wait for supervision--one of my tech savvy students.) I can see the Seagate<br />drive in my Finder under Shared. And Time Machine works.<br /><br />Now, how can I see the contents of this drive while outside my wifi? Can I<br />log in from the Internet to see the drive contents?<br /><br />Thank you in advance for your thoughts. Regardless, I truly appreciate your<br />article and patience answering all these other helpful points raised by<br />others.<br /><br />MikeJudgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471618015680368881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-52288706165835549792012-05-22T09:43:50.097-04:002012-05-22T09:43:50.097-04:00It's been over 2 years since the original post...It's been over 2 years since the original post. Is there anything that should change based on technology updates or more knowledge?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-49511188881723302742012-05-21T03:40:29.736-04:002012-05-21T03:40:29.736-04:00Hi Ken,
Thanks for your cool blog. I found it ye...Hi Ken,<br /><br />Thanks for your cool blog. I found it yesterday and followed your instructions at beginning of this blog regarding my FIOS Actiontec router (turned-off Actiontec wifi, changed IP address and range). I also was able to configure my Airport Extreme [as the primary BS in bridge mode and My Airport Express in 'extended' mode. <br /><br />Here's my question, which I think you answered in your many previous posts, but I want to be sure: Can I connect my Express via ethernet into my network? (I believe you said 'no, cannot have two access points with same network name/password'.) <br /><br />Here's my setup: Actiontec to [8-port] Netgear switch to Extreme [Extreme located in front room of house]. Express located about 2/3 toward the back of house in hallway [right next to Actiontec and Netgear switch]. I have an available port I could connect the Express to if feasible, on both the Actiontec and the switch].<br /><br />The Express is providing decent wifi connectivity, but wouldn't the speed be enhanced if I connected it directly via ethernet? If feasible, can this only be accomplished by having 2 separate wifi networks? Or can I configure the Express to create a 'roaming' network? Can that only be done if the Express is connected directly to the Extreme? Or can my switch somehow be the intermediary?<br /><br />Let me know what you think.<br /><br />JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512481643493221896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-76043937381610378232012-04-12T14:33:11.417-04:002012-04-12T14:33:11.417-04:00Steve (04/11/2012) - This should be a fairly simpl...Steve (04/11/2012) - This should be a fairly simple issue to resolve. The bottom line is that the Apple AirPort does not like to play nice with NTFS or FAT formatted drives. The drive must be formatted as HFS+ (i.e. for OS X). <br /><br />You need to find someone with a Mac computer and use Disk Utility to map the disk partition table as GUID (use the Options button). This will allow you to establish more than one type of partition. Why would you need more than one type of partition? Well, you can create one single HFS+ partition that can be used by Windows computers connected through the AirPort. However, if you would ever want to disconnect the disk from the AirPort and use it with a Windows computer, you will need for the data to be stored on a FAT partition.<br /><br />I have used this exact configuration. A GUID partition table with a very small HFS+ partition (to make the AirPort happy) and a large FAT partition so that I can use the drive stand-alone with a Windows computer. All of the data is then stored in the FAT partition.<br /><br />What I have not tried doing is reformatting the FAT partition to NTFS from a Windows computer. That is necessary for your set-up as the 1.5 TB drive is useless formatted as FAT. This "should" still work, but I have not tested it. Just make certain that you leave the HFS+ partition in-place and only reformat the FAT partition.<br /><br />Once the drive is configured correctly, connect it to your AirPort and use the AirPort Utility to make the drive active. Within this section of the Utility, you have options on how the USB drive is secured. By default it uses the AirPort username and password. You can also use more granular security options as described on that screen.<br /><br />The drive is accessed through File Explorer by mapping a network drive. Use the IP address of your Airport and the partition name you established in the earlier step (i.e. //10.0.1.2/usbntfs). Remember that the username and password are the same as those used to secure your AirPort.<br /><br />With this configuration, I can access a USB connected drive on my AirPort from any computer on my network, whether it's running OS X, Windows, or Ubuntu. It should work for you as well.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-14006137003675933512012-04-11T21:35:52.612-04:002012-04-11T21:35:52.612-04:00Part 2
Every time I try to map the network drive,...Part 2<br /><br />Every time I try to map the network drive, I get asked for a user name and password. I have no idea what to use for both the user name and password. I have tried everything I can think of. I use Z: for Drive. I use \\1356AEBS\Western1 for the Folder. When I click Finish, it takes me to a screen with keys on the top that says Connecting to 1356AEBS and asks for a user name and password. I get the following error message after I enter a user name and password: "The specified server cannot perform the requested operation"<br /><br />When I try to access it from the Airport Disk utility, I see in the window the following phrase: The Airport Disk "1356AEBS" became available, what do you want to do? When I try either Connecting as a Guest or Connect with Password and use the Disk or Device password that I created for the Airport Extreme, it says:<br /><br />"Could not connect to the disk. Make sure NetBIOS is enabled and try again (53)."<br /><br />In My Network Places, I can see both the Actiontec Verizon Wirless Router and the HP Printer listed under Local Network. I can even click on either of these devices and it takes me to the login screen for the Verizon Router and directly to 192.168.1.22 for the HP Printer.<br /><br />I also cannot see the Airport Extreme when I open up under Network Tasks View Workgroup Computers. <br /><br />On one of the XP machines that is directly connected to the Airport Extreme, I was able to find the AEBS as part of the MSHOME workgroup and once I logged in using admin as the user name and my password, I was able to utilize the hard drive. I also found that it didn't matter what user name I put in as long as I used the Disk password. It would reset the format of my user name to 1356AEBS\(whatever I entered). I then was able to connect to the hard drive by finding it in My Network Places listed under The Internet heading verus Local Network where the HP Printer and Verizon Router were located. Prior to logging in under the Workgroup area, it said that I didn't have permissions to login under the My Network Places. <br /><br />Is there a simple format I am missing for entering a user name and password? Did I set something up incorrectly? I tried to give you as much information as possible.Steve from Pittsburghnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-70017929643714454952012-04-11T21:33:39.615-04:002012-04-11T21:33:39.615-04:00Hi Ken,
I hope you are still looking at the posts...Hi Ken,<br /><br />I hope you are still looking at the posts on this site. I am begging for help. <br /><br />I have a Verizon FIOS Router Version E and I have Verizon TV. I bought an Airport Extreme Base Station. I have turned off the wireless capabilities in my Verizon Router and I have set the Airport Extreme to bridge mode. I have set the Firewall Security to Minimum in the Verizon Router. I have set the IP ADdress Distribution in the Verizon Router to distribute a Dynamic IP Range of 192.168.1.16 - 192.168.1.254.<br /><br />I have two Windows XP computers connected via ethernet cable directly to the Airport Extreme. I also have an HP Printer directly connected via ethernet cable to the Airport Extreme. I have a third Windows XP Computer using a Belkin Wireless N device connected remotely to the Airport Extreme(I currently am running at 130 mbps)and I have one laptop using Vista connecting remotely into the Airport Extreme at 144 mbps. I also have successfully connected my Apple TV, a Toshiba DVD Player, two iPods, two iPhones, and the New iPad wirelessly to the Airport Extreme. All are getting great signals and speeds, much better than before when I only used a Verizon Router for everything.<br /><br />Here is my problem: I bought a Western Digital 1.5T hard drive, formatted it to FAT32 and connected it to the Airport Extreme via USB. However, I can't find it outside of Airport Utility. I installed the Airport Utility version 7.6.1, I have the Airport Disk and Airport Agent version 1.5.5.3 installed. When I open up Airport Utility and open up Disks, I see the name of my hard drive in the pane showing my Airport Disks. I have enabled File Sharing and I am currently using Disk Password. I have also tried using Device Password. The name I assigned to my Airport Extreme is 1356AEBS. The name I assigned to my hard drive is Western1. I have not clicked the button to allow sharing disks over the internet using Bonjour. My workgroup is set at MSHOME. I also typed in the WINS Server MSHOME. However, I had the same problem when I left the WINS Server field blank. The IP Address assigned to my Airport Extreme is 192.168.1.17. The Wireless Mode is set to Create a wireless network. <br /><br />See Part 2Steve from Pittsburghnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-87934865191091719192012-03-24T16:22:11.804-04:002012-03-24T16:22:11.804-04:00Thanks so much. Just in case this helps others: ...Thanks so much. Just in case this helps others: I soon realized that for my simple needs (one desktop, one laptop, 2 iPhones) I didn't really need 2 routers anyway. So I just eliminated the airport altogether. Works great. <br />Now I just have to figure out how to do time machine backups on the network.David enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-21948566599513642042012-03-19T22:51:29.761-04:002012-03-19T22:51:29.761-04:00David (03/10/2012) - Ha! I'm far from the worl...David (03/10/2012) - Ha! I'm far from the world's expert, but I've learned a few things about this configuration over the years... some of it has been through my own mistakes.<br /><br />Using a USB connected hard disk via an AirPort device for TimeMachine backups is one of those mistakes. This is unsupported by Apple, and Lion won't even allow it to happen. Apple Support states that this is very unreliable and certain to result in corrupt and unusable backup files.<br /><br />Apple suggests USB hard disks connected / shared by a computer on your wired or Wi-Fi network.<br /><br />The printer should not be a problem. Depending upon the model, it may create it's own IP address, or you may have to assign one manually through the printer configuration. You need to make certain that the printer is using an IP address that is within the range being served by the ActionTEC router. I am using three printers like this on my network, and they operate flawlessly.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519831519646337908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-64732072223396767942012-03-18T19:33:44.106-04:002012-03-18T19:33:44.106-04:00Ken if you do not need the Actiontec for tv ect ca...Ken if you do not need the Actiontec for tv ect can you just break the DHCP link and add the AE as a normal router.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413221578516620291.post-26312066794754387552012-03-10T15:45:09.391-05:002012-03-10T15:45:09.391-05:00Hello ken
Wow. Since you are clearly the worlds ...Hello ken<br /><br />Wow. Since you are clearly the worlds expert on this topic I'm wondering if you can answer my question. Just got fios and their router is connected to my airport extreme. I've always had an external USB drive connected to the airport for time machine backups. Has always worked well. Since the fios install no go. In airport utility the drive is recognized but time Machine can't find it. Will your set up help this? Also i have an go wireless printer on the network. Will it still work in bridge mode if I do go ahead?<br /><br />Thanks so muchDavid evansnoreply@blogger.com