1st Gen TC and newest Airport Extreme

I purchased a new AE and have it as my base station. It replaced a 1st Gen Time Capsule. Is it possible use that TC to get wireless backups from other clients and use the AE as the main router base station? Or what capacity can that TC be used, now?
Thanks
jf

The TC can be configured to "Extend a wireless network".
In this type of setup, the TC will provide more wireless coverage in the area where it is located. As you might imagine, the TC must be located where it can receive a strong wireless signal from your Express to function correctly.
Your Macs will be able to backup using wireless....or, if you have a large backup and want things to go much faster, you can connect the Mac directly to the TC using an Ethernet cable.

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2nd Gen Extreme vs Newest Airport Extreme

I have been using a 2nd gen AirPort Extreme for 6 years now, and up until recently it worked fine. Recently, though, it seems like its range has shortened, speeds have dropped, and have to reset it often. Last night I was watching a movie on Netflix on my Apple TV (right next to the airport), and I lost the connection 6 times. I have called Comcast, and they say everything is fine on their end.
My question is this: will the newest AirPort Extreme provide me with more range and speed? I have no ac compatible devices, and but will I see a huge difference with this newer model? Should I just get another brand (not apple) wireless-n router instead? I am normally quite competent with computers, but wifi issues always stump me. The 2nd gen extreme is dual band, but both can't be used at the same time. With a newer router that allows for both bands, which devices should I put on which band? I've got two apple TVs, three MacBooks (1 Blackbook, 1Late 2011 Pro, 1 2007 MacBook) two iPhones, an ipad, a galaxy S3, and a PS3 to deal with. Also, and the answer may be obvious but humor me, I have comcast's performance internet (20Mbps/5Mbps). Is this not enough for what I'm working with?
Any advice would be appreciated!

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Each of the Airport's WAN port is connected my AT&T Uverse modem
Don't do that. Decide which one of your AirPort Base Stations is to serve as your router. Connect that one, and no others, to the modem. Connect all the others to it, and configure them as bridges.

HT4259 This article is outdated (as well as others). I have Airport Extreme (latest) and Time Capsule (earlier version) and newest Airport Utility version.

I have difficulty in setting up the newest Airport Extreme with Time Capsule. How to wire Time Capsule over ethernet is so confusing and the documentation I found is outdated.

OK, thanks for the clarification.
Disconnect the Ethernet cable if it is plugged into the Time Capsule at this time.
With the Time Capsule powered on, hold in the reset button on the back of the device for 9-10 seconds and then release. Allow a full minute for the Time Capsule to restart to a slow, blinking amber light.
This will not affect any backups that you might have already stored on the Time Capsule.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule. I assume that you have tested the Ethernet cable independently to make sure that it is working correctly.
Click the AirPort icon at the top of the Mac's screen and wait a few seconds for a listing of New AirPort Base Station to appear. Just below that, click directly on Time Capsule. The screenshot below shows an AirPort Express.....you will see Time Capsule on your screen.
AirPort Setup will open up automatically and take a minute to analyze the network, then announce that the Time Capsule will be configured to extend the AirPort Extreme network.
Enter a device name that you want to use for the Time Capsule. You can use the same name that you used before, then click Next.
Now AirPort Setup will indicate that the Time Capsule is being configured to extend using Ethernet. When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done. That's it.

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My old ipad was replaced from the apple store with a new 1st gen ipad. I plugged it into 2 different computers (windows 7 and windows 8) and it was not recognized by the computers or itunes. I updated to the newest itunes on both machines. The ipad is charging but it only shows a "connect to itunes" icon. Please help.

When the AirPort Extreme is in DHCP and NAT mode, it is the product that is controlling the number of devices that can connect to your network......which is around 200.
When the AirPort Extreme is in Bridge Mode....it is your "modem" that is controlling the number of devices that will be allowed to connect to the network. Your modem is not really a modem, it is a modem/router or gateway type of device.
If everything seems to work OK with the AirPort Extreme in DHCP and NAT mode, you do have the option to click to "ignore" the Double NAT error, and the AirPort Extreme will display a green light.
Double NAT occurs when there are two devices...your "modem" and the AirPort Extreme....on the network and both of them are trying to control DHCP and NAT at the same time. Normally, you only want one device on a network providing DHCP and NAT service.
In order for your modem and AirPort Extreme to work correctly, it is the "modem" that needs to be set up in Bridge Mode, so the AirPort Extreme will supply DHCP and NAT services for up to 200 devices.
That may, or may not be easy to do, and your ISP may not support your "modem" in that type of setup.
It is up to you to decide whether you want to try to set things up correctly, or leave well enough alone.

1st gen TC vs newest TC

I currently have been with a 1st gen TC and am looking to maybe get either the newset TC or the Airport Extreme to utilize the 5 ghz netowrk. I have 2 other Airport Express base stations scatted around the home for itunes. House is a 2-story. My speeds are good up, but avg to low down. Would going to the newest TC or AEB actially show an improvement or is this just a function of a wireless setup. What are the advantages of the newer TC and AEB? Is it worth the cost considering we have a 1 gen TC network? On Fios.
Thanks in advance
JF

I'm not fully sure if it would be worth the cost if there really is no need but.... the newer generations would have simultaneous dual-band & guest network availability.
You may want to check out the newer expresses (just announced officialy 24 hour ago) as for 100$ a pop you can ALMOST get the same kind of features as an extreme.... minus a couple ethernet ports.

Config: Airport Basestation(1st gen w/802.11b) + Airport Express + Xbox

This is the motherload ? for Config./Setup Question:
Airport Baestation(1st gen w/ 802.11b only) + Airport Express + Xbox
(Pertaining to: Network Settings, WDS, Airport Admin Utility)
Network setups (2 possible configurations):
1).Cable Modem ->(WAN)-> Airport BaseStation <-(LAN) -> Lynx Switch -> MacG4(OS 10.3.3) + XBOX using an Airport Express
2).Cable Modem ->(WAN)-> Airport BaseStation <-(LAN) -> Lynx Switch -> MacG4(OS 10.3.3) + XBOX using a Logitech Play Link Wireless Network Bridge
*note with both of these configs. I have only been successful sending my XBox a signal using setup # 2. w/ the Logitech Play Link Wireless Network Bridge.
To this point: (MacG4)
I have installed Amaryllis & Kaid for Mac OS X, & followed the Amaryllis Readme Doc.
I have followed the XLink Quick Start Guide & everthing is a go.
To this point: (Network/Airport Configs.)
I factory reset my AE & ran the AE Assistance. I was able to “Set up a new Airport Express”, & see my AE in the Airport Admin Utility, at that point I got a solid green connection.
Problem:
However, I was only able to do this when prompted “What would you like to do with your Airport Express” if I chose “Connect to my current network”, but at this point if I were to enable(check) the “Extend the range of my Airport wirless network”, & from my understanding this has to be done. I am not able to finish the setup, I get an error right after I enter in my basestation password.
Possible contributing factors to problem:
My password for both my Airport Basestation & Airport Express are the same.
> BaseStation Config. using Airport Admin Utility
1).Internet(tab) >connecting using DHCP.
2).Network(tab) > Distribute IP addresses > I have “Share a single IP address (using DHCP and NAT) enabled, instead of “Share a range of IP addresses (using only DHCP).
3).WDS(tab) > can’t enable WDS and keep settings active. (i.e. I can enable them, but if I close out & return they are disabled.
Airport Express Config. using Airport Admin Utility
1).Airport(tab) > Wireless Mode: “Join an Existing Wireless Network (Wireless Client)
2).Internet(tab) > Connecting using: “Wireless Network”, and Airport(WDS) is grayed out.
The only other thing I am curious if it might be causing some issues with my BaseStation is:
If you navigate to: System Preferences > Sharing > Internet(tab), my internet sharing is turned Off. I noticed a grayed out “Airport Options”, that might become active if I enable Internet Sharing and choose a port to share my connection.
*I didn’t do this becuase I got the warning “If you turn on this port, your Internet Service provider might terminate service to prevent you disrupting it’s network…yada yada..
With all that said, I would be extremely appreciative if someone could drop some serious knowledge on me...
Thx,
MHP :?:
Dual 1Ghz G4 2GigsRAM Mac OS X (10.3.3) Airport Baestation(1st gen w/ 802.11b only) + Airport Express

To extend the range of a wireless network you need WDS and to use WDS you need two Airports:
AirPort Express and all AirPort Extreme base stations can use WDS. Earlier AirPort base stations can't.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107454

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Im having issues connecting my psp and ps3 to my airport extreme.

I have the newest airport extreme (square) & I was able to connect my psp, ps3 and Nintendo DS to it wirelessly once I change the security back to WEP. It seems that they were having trouble connecting to my WPA protected network.
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How do I set up a wireless network with an AirPort Extreme base station and two airport extreme but between apple devices either by ethernet

How do I set up a wireless network with an AirPort Extreme base station and two airport extreme but between apple devices either by ethernet

This Apple support document provides good general information on configuring different types of neworks using multiple AirPort routers.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4145
In particular, you would want to focus on the information regarding a "Roaming Network"

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How can I set up a guest access point with a Time Capsule and an Airport Extreme? I am using a Telus router with the Time Capsule used as a wireless access point (bridge mode). I don't want the guest access point to have access to my network.

The Guest Network function of the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme cannot be enabled when the device is in Bridge Mode. Unfortunately, with another router...the Telus...upstream on your network, Bridge Mode is indicated as the correct setting for all other routers on the network.
If you can replace the Telus gateway with a simple modem (that performs no routing functions), you should be able to configure either the Time Capsule or the AirPort Extreme....whichever is connected to the modem....to provide a Guest Network.

HT1218 After a recent iTunes update attempt iTunes no longer functions and the airport extreme base station is not accessable on our computer. We still have wifi but cannot access the base station software.

After a recent iTunes update attempt iTunes no longer functions and the airport extreme base station is not accessable on our computer. We still have wifi but cannot access the base station software.

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the response. I tried that approach this evening and it didn't work for me. (Technically it worked for me, when I was hardwired into my base station, but would not work for me wirelessly, which is my main issue.)
Again, using the approach you recommended works only if I have my ethernet cable attached to the LAN port so my computer is communicating directly to the base station through the hard wire. I am able to scan for my base station and make setting adjustments normally this way too.
As soon as I disconnect from the LAN port and try to go wireless is where I run into problems. The Base Station's wireless network I created is available to choose in the top right corner of the monitor with all of the other available wireless devices/networks -- but the network I created does not have access to the internet. I am also unable to configure my Base Station wirelessly. When my Airport Utility tries to scan for the Base Station and Network, it cannot find any Apple Wireless Device. It's like the Wireless Network in my base station is not sending out a signal.
Is there a way to resolve this issue?

Using Epson Workforce 40 with Snow Leopard and an AirPort Extreme

Hi. Long night working on this but I figured something out, that might help others out there in the same/similar situation.
I have an Epson Workforce 40, and an AirPort Extreme. I had previously set up the EPWF40 (Epson WorkForce 40) before I had installed Snow Leopard. After installing Snow Leopard, the printer would not work and would not be recognized by my MBP 15". The document would just hang and I would have to force quit the printer or delete the document.
Bullet points on how I made it work:
- the most important thing is to have the printer recognized by the router and have an IP address installed and registered first, then you can install the Epson Mac EasyPrint software and "find" the printer over your wireless network
- Goto:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=108743&prodoid=6307 5463&BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Downloads&platform=Macintosh&x=28&y=3
and download the Epson EasyPrint v3.10 file called: "epson12433.dmg"
- Unfortunately, Epson does not make software to "install" the printer to the router for Snow Leopard
- I re-installed the printer to the router using my wife's HP laptop and the original CD that came with the EPWF40.
- Follow the instructions on the CD for the install for "First Time" setting up the printer.
- After following the original instructions from the CD on her PC, the router assigned a new IP address to the printer, and the printer was "connected" to the router wirelessly
- Then, on my MBP running Snow Leopard, I ran the dmg file downloaded earlier from the Epson website.
- After running, go to the printer/fax preferences, click the "+" sign and add a new printer.
- As long as you are connected wirelessly to the router, under default, your mac should "find" the Epson printer. It is called something like "EPSON5A2EAA". There should be at least one, if not two options.
- One of the options should be "EPSON5A2EAA Bonjour" and the other "EPSON5A2EAA IP". Click on one, install it, and then go back and click on the other and install it (just to be sure).
- You will not be able to use the standalone Epson Apps installed from the DMG, however, the printer preferences for the epson, will be available through the printer preference boxes when you go through the system preferences.
It didn't make any sense at first for me either. Once I understood that:
- you can't install the printer from a Mac to your router
- after the printer is installed and linked with your router, your Mac can find it and use it
...I was able to complete the installation and have a fully functional wireless network printer.
Feel free to drop me a question. I'm just glad I was able to make it work.
-j

Sota Boy wrote:
I installed Snow Leopard but my Epson WorkForce 500 printer is not compatible. I saw an article about loading Rosetta and this would solve the problem. I can't find the article and I have never used Rosetta.
Actually, you have.
Rosetta was incorporated into both Tiger and Leopard. But it was invisible, of course. Snow Leopard is the first OS that offers the choice of whether to install it or not.
Any suggestions on how I find the recent article or make my printer work with Snow Leopard?
Don't know about the "recent article", but you can install Rosetta by inserting your Snow Leopard DVD and clicking on the Optional Installs package. When the configuration choice window comes up, just check Rosetta alone and carry on.
Good luck with it!
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What os do I need to use the newest Airport Extreme?

what operating system do I need to use the newest Airport Extreme? I am running on 10.6.8 but I think I need 10.7.5. Is it worthwhile to go with the latest Mavericks?

1. You should check if Mavericks is supported on your Mac - OS X Mavericks - Technical Specifications
2. You can also check AirPort Utility 6.3.1 for Mac. It supports 10.7.5+, 10.8.3+ or 10.9+.
3. On Windows side AirPort Utility 5.6.1 for Windows . It supports W7+.

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I am running 10.8 and setup airport extreme to run music from my imac to my receiver in the other room. When I open sound from system preferences, I don't see an external device to choose, other then internal speakers. Any ideas?

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I have a Cisco/Linksys WRT-54G wireless router and 2 Airport Extremes (the small ones that plug directly into the wall). Is it possible to extend the network from the router using these two AEs? I have a DVD player and Ext HD plugged into the router too..

I have a Cisco/Linksys WRT-54G wireless router and 2 Airport Extremes (the small ones that plug directly into the wall). Is it possible to extend the network from the router using these two AEs? I have a DVD player and Ext HD plugged into the router too. Any ideas? I'm guessing the only way is to do what I've seen in these community pages which states that it can be done but it will drop the bandwidth by 50%. Thoughts?? Thanks!

The Cisco/Linksys WRT-54G was one of the very few routers said to be compatible with Apple's implementation of WDS (Wireless Distribution System) settings.
The info that I have on file indicates that only the WRT-54G versions 4 and under were compatible, so that would be one bridge to cross.
Even if you find that your Cisco/Linksys might be the right version, Apple never published instructions on how to configure the Express devices with other manufactures, so users were left to their own devices to try to figure out how to get things working. Apple's instructions to connect to other Apple devices are in the link below:
WDS network
If you were hoping to use 2 Express devices in this type of configuration...even if it works...the bandwidth penalties will be extremely severe.
The first Express drops the bandwidth (and speed) on the entire network in half and the second halves everything again. So, the result, in effect would be a "g" wireless network running at 25% speed. Few users would consider installing this type of network.
At this point, it becomes one of those things where the fact that you might be able to do something does not mean that there would be much value in doing so. But, it is your decision to decide if you want to try to proceed.

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