2nd generation AirPort Express with Belkin HD ethernet

Hi,
I've just tried to configure my new 2nd gen AirPort Express to exend my Time Capsule network via Ethernet over mains. I've folloed the other posts here and set up the TC and AP accordingly, using Belkin HDs to provide and internet-over-mains connection. Everything is fine until the Mac in question has to re acquire the Aplle network that is being extended, at which point it reports Internet unavailble!
My question is simply this - can anyone recommend a mains over Ethernet supplier that works correctly with the 2nd gen. AP? The Belkins are cealrly at fault here. If I connect the TC and AP by cable everything is fine, btw. The Belikins have the latest firmware.
Thanks in advance,
Pete

You already know the answer. The AirPort Express must be the router in charge of DHCP and NAT services for the Guest Network option to appear...and your AirPort is in Bridge Mode.
In theory, if you could configure the Zyzel gateway to act as a simple bridge mode modem, the AirPort could be configured to provide DHCP and NAT for the network and the Guest Network option would appear.
But, check with your ISP before you do this....to see if this type of setup would even be supported.

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