MANY SECURITY features are NOT enabled by default.
- To DISABLE the broadcast of your SSID, check the box called "Create a closed network".
- On powerup for the first time NO SECURITY is active on the LAN or WAN side, and the password is public.
- Do yourself a favor and set it up with WPA and NOT OPEN OR WEP...
Do not forget that the AX has some very nice ADVANCED features like:
- SNMP.
- RADIUS.
- NTP.
- SYSLOG.
I use the JetDirect port (socket://10.0.1.1:9100/) to print to my USB printer.
NOT Rendezvous and to get FULL support for your HP
7260 INKjet printer and MANY more install
Ghost Script
(8.14) and
HP InkJet (1.6.1)
LED:
Flashing green.
The AX is starting up.
Note: There is also a Flash On Activity option, and will flash during network activity.
Solid green.
The AX has started up and is working normally (see note above).
Flashing amber.
Startup is complete, but the AX didn't connect to your ISP.
Solid amber.
The AX has compled its startup sequence.
Alternating amber/green.
A SERIOUS problem has occurred during startup.
Note: You will also see this when you have multiple AX base stations that are available during setup.
You can trigger this behavior by using the Identify feature option.
Solid yellow.
There was an issue starting up. AirPort Express will restart in 60 seconds.
RESETing:
Soft = Push and hold the reset button for 1 full second.
The LED will flash amber.
Use this to RESET the base station password.
Hard = Push and hold the reset button for 5 full seconds.
The LED flashes green a few times.
The IP address is set by DHCP and the base station password is "public".
Cold =
Unplug from the AC outlet,
push and hold the reset button,
plug back into an AC outlet (still holding the button).
This will put the AX back to FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS...
Below taken with permission from Frank Canzolino.
The AX can operate in four distinct modes.
Wireless Client Card Mode:
The AX acts as a client to an existing Wi-Fi 802.11b or 802.11g network. Think of this as a PowerBook with an AirPort Extreme card in it. It is just a client of the 802.11b/g network. In the idea of this as a client, think if you had two PowerBooks and were sending a file from one to the other. The destination computer just receives the data stream and writes the incoming stream/file to the hard drive. AirPort Express receives the stream/data and outputs it to the audio port. While using an AX in this mode, the ethernet port would not be active.
Traditional WAP/NAT/Router Mode:
In this mode, your dsl/cable modem is connected to the ethernet port of the AX. Traditional NAT services (sharing a single IP address supplied by your ISP) are available. In this mode wireless clients can output to AX audio.
Ethernet Bridge Mode:
Here, the AX acts as a generic bridge of the wired ethernet network to the wireless network. In this mode, all wireless security modes are supported, but it differs from the traditional WAP/NAT/Router mode in that NAT is not enabled, While in ethernet bridge mode, wireless clients can output to AX audio, and usb attached compatible printers are available to both wired and wireless clients.
WDS RElay/Remote Mode:
Using another AX, or an AEBS as the WDS main base station, the AX can be configured as a WDS remote or relay. In this mode, you can expand your network to remote areas of your home, keeping in mind that the remote/relay AX must be able to receive a good signal from the upstream relay or main base station. The ethernet port is available for use and is part of the full network. Any AX attached audio or usb printer can be access by the entire ethernet or wireless network.
