Airport Express with LinkSys Wireless connection

I already have a Linksys wireless router working in my house and I have a Power Mac G5 but NO wireless capabilities on it.
I was wondering if I could use an Airport Express and get the signal from my current wireless router, then use an ethernet cable to connect Airport Express to my Power Mac...
Is this possible?

Hello jalex85. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
I was wondering if I could use an Airport Express and get the signal from my current wireless router, then use an ethernet cable to connect Airport Express to my Power Mac...
That will depend on the model and firmware version of your Linksys router. In order to achieve what you are trying to do, you will need to set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) between the Linksys and the AirPort. Very few non-AirPorts are WDS-compatible with the AirPorts.
The only Linksys routers that I am aware of that are known to work are the WRT54G or WRT54GS (not v5) models. If you do have one of these, a quick Google-search, using keywords: Linksys AirPort WDS, will come up with at least a dozen articles on those who have been successful with this.

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Click on the Wireless tab
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I have an Airport Extreme I am using with a Fios router (with the Fios wireless deactivated).
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Unfortunately, if you have Fios, you really are forced into using their equipment and will have to configure the AirPort Extreme in Bridge Mode to work correctly with the Fios gateway.
Check to verify if the AirPort Extreme is set to operate in Bridge Mode, which would be the correct configuration for your setup.
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sonicdubster, Welcome to the discussion area!
Are you following the directions in KB 302153, AirPort Express: How to join an existing wireless network in client mode?
Is the AirPort Express (AX) placed in an area where it can receive a good wireless signal from the Netgear?
Does the AX connect if you disable wireless encryption?
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I was told I could set a local network with the airport express, apple Tv, and my iPad to stream videos or pictures to a TV for a presentation.
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Ok so we now have a solution to the problem. A friend of mine came round to work this out with me last night and we were able to get it working, but it is not as easy as I had hoped. Fisrtly we plugged the airport express into my router using the ethernet cable (for this I am using an Airport Express Base Station") and in airport utilities selected the airport express. In edit, we then gave the airport express a new range of IP address which did not conflict with any of the other applications that I have already assigned. We also named the Airport Express with a distinguishable name. We then waited for the changes to be registered then unplugged the Airport Express from the router. I then plugged my AppleTV via HDMI into a tv to test it and selected the new wifi network with the new Airport Express distinguishable name. I was able to watch a video that I have on my ipad directly on my tv without being connected to the internet, and was able to play Airplay presentations.
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I have tryed to connect an AirPort Express to my wireless network. But I alwais get the errocode -4. Can anybody help. I have reset the AirPort Express and updated the software.

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Welcome to the discussions, Richard!
Preferred setup is
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Unfortunately, you are getting incorrect advice here. Might be a good idea to start a new post, since the original thread is long out of date.
First, please confirm that you have a compatible Express with the AirPort Extreme. This would be either the current A1392 version.....or the previous A1264 version.
Next, we need to confirm "how' you want to extend, since you do not mention this in your post.
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I just purchased an Airport Express with the intention of using it for streaming music wirelessly to play through my AV receiver.
I managed to get this working without any problems.
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Configure your AirPort Express (AX) following the directions in KB 302153, AirPort Express: How to join an existing wireless network in client mode.

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Hello, I hope somebody can help.
I am trying to replace an Airport Express with a 2TB Time Capsule but it won't connect to the internet, via an ADSL modem.
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If I'm understanding right your need and your computer has wired access to your network/router, all you have to do is give your AX wireless or wired access to your network too.
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