Airport problem with Airport Express

[ScoobyMcDoo]

I have an 17" i7 MBP which has connection issues with my Airport Express. Sometimes, it connects on the first try, other times I have to turn the airport, on the MBP, on and off several times before it will connect. Sometimes that won't even work, so I put the mbp to sleep, wake it back up, then it will connect. Once connected, it works fine and never have any of the disconnect problems I have read about.

The other weird thing is that at the office, where we use non-apple wireless access points, I never see an issue.

The Airport express is configured with WPA Personal, hidden SSID.

Anyone else see this? Found any fixes other than what I already do?

 

[mstrze]

You may have a bum AE because, honestly, it is so rare when you have to cycle power on any Airport router. I own an Extreme and have only had to cycle power due to issues for a one week period in it's 3 year life. It's rock solid and works flawlessly.

Something did get corrupted over that week's time though and I had to do a factory restore. I'd suggest you try that as well. This was almost a year ago and I have had no issues since.

Other thing that might help: Try a different channel as you may be getting interference with some electric products from your own home or the neighbors if you are on the 2.4GhZ band.

 

[mulo]

have you tried to connect other devices to the AE? if they have issues too take it back for a replacement.

 

[ScoobyMcDoo]

have you tried to connect other devices to the AE? if they have issues too take it back for a replacement.

imac, iphone and ipod touch always connect without a hitch. It's just the MBP that has this issue. I'm going to try switching channels as mstrze suggested to see if that helps.