Remote-access Guide

remote access airport extreme

by Prof. Tremaine Davis PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Yes. It's in the admin options in Airport Utility. You can set up port forwarding to multiple IP addresses (e.g., 5900-->iMac; 5901-->server 1; 5902-->server 2), and there is also an option to check to allow remote admin over WAN of the airport extreme.

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How do I access a shared AirPort Disk over the Internet?

There are at least four methods to access a shared AirPort Disk over the Internet from a remote Mac or iOS device. The methods presented are not necessarily in any particular order. Using Finder, verify that you can access the AirPort Disk from the local network. An AEBS or TC running 7.6.1+ firmware or a third-party router/gateway device.

What is an AirPort Disk?

AirPort Disk - Remote Access (4 Methods) NOTE: For the purpose of clarification, an AirPort Disk can either be an internal HDD in a Time Capsule (TC) or an external SSD/HDD attached to the USB port of either a TC or an AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS).

What is the user name and password for the AirPort Disk?

The user name can be anything you like; the password should be the disk password for your base station. iOS: Access will require a third-party app, like FileBrowser. An Internet Router with built-in VPN server, OR a dedicated VPN appliance located on the AirPort Disk’s host network.

How do I set up a VPN on my AirPort Disk?

An Internet Router with built-in VPN server, OR a dedicated VPN appliance located on the AirPort Disk’s host network. The appropriate (IPSec, OpenVPN, etc.) VPN client running on a Mac, PC, or iOS device to establish a VPN tunnel to either the VPN server or appliance.

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How do I access my AirPort Extreme remotely?

Start the AirPort Utility > Select the AEBS or TC, and then, select Edit.Disks tab: Verify "Enable file sharing" & "Share disks over WAN" are checked.Network tab: Verify Router Mode = DHCP and NAT. Port Settings: Click the plus sign below the Port Settings window to add a new port mapping. ... Click Save.Click on Update.

Can I use AirPort Extreme as an access point?

If you already have an existing AirPort Express, it can be used to increase the range of the Vilfo network by setting it as an access point. By placing an Apple AirPort Express after Vilfo, your AirPort Express can be used to extend the wireless network of Vilfo.

Can I use an AirPort Extreme as a wireless bridge?

No. The AirPort Extreme cannot perform as a wireless Ethernet bridge. If you need this capability, you will need to get an AirPort.

How do I access hard drive on AirPort Extreme?

If you're using an AirPort Extreme: You can connect an additional USB hard disk to the USB port on your base station. If you connect a USB hub to an AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme: You can connect several hard disks to the hub.

Is the Apple AirPort Extreme outdated?

The routers were called AirPorts, with the last iteration of them being the sixth generation AirPort Extreme. Apple's sixth-generation of the AirPort Extreme was released in 2013, but the AirPort Extreme and its AirPort brethren were officially discontinued in 2018.

Can I use Apple AirPort Extreme as a wireless extender?

On your device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then tap the name of your base station (for example, “AirPort Extreme 0affff”) listed under “Set up new AirPort base station.” Follow the onscreen instructions. The setup assistant automatically provides the best solution for extending your network.

What is bridge mode on Apple AirPort Extreme?

Bridge mode basically means that the device is passing along signals and not much else. If your AirPort Extreme is in bridge mode it's essentially serving as a wireless extender for your modem-router, and that's it.

Can I connect my AirPort Extreme to another router?

Answer: A: Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the Ethernet ports on the Spectrum modem/router (there are usually 4 of them, choose any one that you want) to the "O" Ethernet port on the back of the AirPort Extreme.

What is AirPort Express bridge mode?

In bridge mode, the base station connects to a router and acts as a dynamic host configuration protocol and network address translation server, extending the range of the existing network to other devices in the building. Connect the Apple AirPort Express base station to another network via the AirPort Utility.

Can I access my Apple AirPort remotely?

Connect to your Airport remotely That address, along with your base station's password are all you need to remotely access your Airport. I have personally tried this using the macOS Airport Utility, but from a little research online, I understand that it is also available on the Windows app, but not the iOS app.

How do I access files on Apple AirPort?

If you store files in your Time Capsule, open Finder and you will see the Time Capsule in the sidebar, under "Shared". Select it and you will see what's stored. Use the Time Machine application in your Applications folder.

How do I access files on AirPort?

0:081:29Accessing Files From a Time Capsule on an iPad - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd with google. Drive it gives you convenient access to your photo library.MoreAnd with google. Drive it gives you convenient access to your photo library.

What is bridge mode in AirPort Extreme?

In bridge mode, the base station connects to a router and acts as a dynamic host configuration protocol and network address translation server, extending the range of the existing network to other devices in the building. Connect the Apple AirPort Express base station to another network via the AirPort Utility.

How do I configure Apple AirPort Express as an access point?

0:224:13Configuring Apple Airport Express without using a computer - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipJust go to settings in your settings go to Wi-Fi.MoreJust go to settings in your settings go to Wi-Fi.

Andrew

Ok, with some IP conflict stuff (mostly) resolved, back to getting the system "where it was" with our old Cisco router... was connected to our ISY as well as a separately controlled IP camera.

Teken

From a technical and security stand point if you require access remotely to a network a VPN connection is the preferred method. If you wish to open a port in the router to access the same that is a compromise and is fine.

jtara92101

Honestly, for ISY, it is better to just get a Portal subscription. Is there some reason you'd rather not? With a Portal subscription, you can just skip all this nonsense, though it won't help with your camera.

Teken

Lets keep this simple so you can get up and running with out too much hassle.

jtara92101

One thing that will be useful will be to know what addresses your router is using for DHCP.

jtara92101

And, alas, the page I linked to above seems WRONG to me, but perhaps AE works differently than most routers. Normally, you need to make reservations OUTSIDE of the DHCP pool. But that tutorial shows using an address from within the pool. Maybe AE "works different".

builderb

The Airport is likely using 192.168.1.x. I've got one, it works fine. Kinda sucks they've stripped out some useful power features lately, but it does what most people need. I've got port 80 and 443 directed to my Pi server.

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