HT4260 Ho to configure the "Roaming Network" using the current AirPort Utility
Hi, I have a question about this roaming network. With the current AirPort Utility I do not know how to select "share a public IP" on "connection Sharing" on the first AirPort. Maybe someone can tell me how to configure this. It would be great if Apple would update this...
Maybe this is important: I use a Time Capsule as my first base station. The second one is a AirPort Extreme and the third one an Airport Express.
If I just set the first device to "Bridge Mode" I loose the internet connection with my cabel modem. I get the message "No Internet Conection". If I hook up my mac to the cable modem via ethernet the internet ist still functioning.
The funny thing is that I can use the internet for a couple of minutes until it does not work anymore. Everytime I change something the the settings of the Time Capsule (Bridge Mode to DHCT & NAT) I can use the internet for a couple of minutes...??
Thank you!
Using AirPort Utility 5.6:
Connection Sharing: "Share a public IP address":
Connection Sharing: "Off (Bridge Mode)":
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How do I configure a roaming network?
I presently have a network configured as follows: Three airport extremes, one connected to the internet, the other two set to "extend" the wireless network created by the first airport etreme. This has predictably not given the speeds needed. I have since connected the two airport extremes to the first vie cat 5 wire. I think I want to configure a roaming network from reading other posts here.
1) How does one accomplish this within the airport utility?
2) Can an Airport Extreme work as both a wired and wireless router at the same time?
3) I have several devices to connect to each airport extreme via ethernet, while at the same time providing wireless access.
Any assistance would be appreciated.Following this advice, generally:
Bob Timmons wrote:
1) How does one accomplish this within the airport utility?
Configure both devices that are now configured to "extend" the network (using wireless) to "extend" (using Ethernet) as follows:
Power off one of the devices for the time being
Perform a Factory Default Reset on the other device using the information in this Apple support document:
Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ
Then connect the Ethernet cable from the main router to the device and wait a full minute
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the tab in the upper left corner of the window that reads Other AirPort Base Stations (1)
Click on the AirPort name in the next window
Wait a minute while AirPort Utility analyzes the connection and then announces that the device will be setup to "Extend" the network (using Ethernet)
Enter a name for the device and click Next
Wait another minute while AirPort Utility configured the device to connect using Ethernet and "extend" the network
When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done
Then, perform a Factory Default Reset on the other device and configure it exactly the same as above
You now have a roaming network
2) Can an Airport Extreme work as both a wired and wireless router at the same time?
Yes
3) I have several devices to connect to each airport extreme via ethernet, while at the same time providing wireless access.
See answer to 2)
I have an Extreme as the main unit with one Express connected via ethernet and another Express wirelessly connected. The roaming network now works well. But could be a bit faster (I'm getting 130 from the Expresses and as high as 450 from the Extreme). The Extreme is set to "Create a wireless network" and the Expresses are set to "Extend a wireless network". Should all be set to "Create"? Would the network run faster that way?
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Apple is not here. Even if they might rarely monitor these boards, they will not respond. We're all users, just like you.
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Image shows, what I am trying to achieve.
http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/35/10e6.jpg
These what I have tried so far. Airport extreme is refered here as "airport"
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Thank you.
Hopefully some one can help me and correct me where I am doing something wrong.
Thanks.Exactly what model extreme are you using??
What device is being used as setup with airport utility?
1. Connect Airport 1 to modem, then on Airport 2 use extend network feature to extend the range of airport 1 network. This did not work. Airport 2 keeps on blinking yellow.
Amber blinking just means something needs adjusting.. it should still show up in the utility and you can find out what the extreme is complaining about. If not start over.. it is absolutely crucial you factory reset and start over.. the extreme must present as a new wireless device in wifi and then you can setup to extend the existing wireless.
2. Did same thing as step 1 but also tried it using ethernet cable going from Airport 1 in to Airport 2's ethernet inbound port.
This is a much better arrangement.. The Extreme plugged into the Modem.. what mode is it in? It must create a wireless network.. make sure the network name is short.. no spaces and pure alphanumeric.
The extreme plugged into to give better range.. must be in bridge mode.
It must create a wireless network of the exact same name.. exact same security settings and same password.
Follow the instructions here if you do not follow.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4260
3. Connected modem to switch, from swith one ethernet cable goes in to Airport 1 and one cable from SWITCH goes in to the airport 2's ethernet port.
This is the same configuration as 2. There is no difference where you put the switch.
Only thing that works is, if I connect ONLY ONE airport to the modem or the switch. I am not able to use two airport extremes together.
Setup according to the apple instructions for roaming network.. it will work.
If it fails give us more info.. what model AE. etc.
Also give us the IP address and screenshot of each units setup for wireless. -
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the "file" button does not exist on the latest airport utility app v6.3 to save the configuration file.
Sounds like you are a bit confused with version numbers.
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Attempting to eliminate a dead spot in Wifi coverage [and implement AirPlay] have one Airport Extreme 802.11n and two Airport Express 802.11n's.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4145
The Airport Extreme is of course connected to cable modem and Ethernet switch, and one Airport Express is connected to the Ethernet network. As per instructions for creating a "Roaming Network", Airport Express is set to same SSID, security type, and Password.
Questions:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4259
Question: Can I use this second Airport Express to extend the wireless network via "Extended Wireless Network" while the other two are in "Roaming Netowrk" configuration? Without bogging down??
Mitch1. How does the client device know which Airport to connect to?
The Mac computer will automatically connect to the wireless access point with the strongest signal...which is probably the closest AirPort. An iPhone or iPad may not do this and will tend to stay connected to one AirPort.
2. How can I tell which of the Airports the attached client device is using?
On a Mac, open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility. Click on one of AirPorts. In the area to the right, locate the AirPort ID and jot that down. Then do the same for your other AirPort.
Move your Mac near one of the AirPorts and log on to the wireless. Hold down the option key on the Mac while you click the fan shaped AirPort icon at the top of the screen. Look for the BSSID. That is the AirPort ID of the device to which you are connected.
If you are close to the "remote" AirPort, and you see the AIrPort ID of the "main" router when you are testing, then you know that the network is not configured correctly.
Can I use this second Airport Express to extend the wireless network via "Extended Wireless Network" while the other two are in "Roaming Netowrk" configuration? Without bogging down??
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