How do I set my Airport Base Station to 'N' only?

[covertsurfer]

I have just bought a AEBS and all works on a 2.4Ghz network.

I think I have set it up correctly. I can see my wireless network with 5Ghz in brackets in my Airport menu but I can't connect to it, just times out. I have read this seems to be a firmware issue for the AEBS on 7.5

I can't see in Airport Utility to set the Radio mode to 'N' only, I only have 2 options as shown in the attached.

Any ideas?

 

[ss957916]

Hold down command as you select that drop down list - then it all appears.

For me, the 5GHz works and I get the timeout crap on the 2.4GHz.

 

[covertsurfer]

Thanks! Have now set it to N only but still can't connect to 5Ghz

I thought it was supposed to "just work"

 

[ss957916]

I thought it was supposed to "just work"

Tell me about it. Just work my arse.

I have had a NIGHTMARE with my whole Apple-based wifi set-up for months and months. It's working at the moment (don't know why) so daren't fiddle with it.

Have you tried locking the channel?

 

[covertsurfer]

How do I lock it?

I have changed the 5Ghz from Auto to 48 but still no luck

 

[ss957916]

You've locked it. I really don't know what to suggest (anyone else?!).

I have this problem from time to time and suddenly it'll go away. Perhaps try just restarting your Mac and AEBS.

 

[JediMeister]

Have you tried resetting and reconfiguring your (dualband?) Extreme? You'll undoubtedly have to go back to Manual setup to make it N only, but whenever it doesn't "just work" a reset/reconfigure or a power cycle usually takes care of it.

 

[covertsurfer]

Have tweaked the settings numerous times but no luck.

It is a brand new AEBS but I got it from eBay, do you think I can still get Apple to replace it under the 14 day thing?