AE & existing modem

if i were to buy an airport express would i plug it in to my powermac g4 in my bedroom picking up the connection from my netgear modem? id ont really know if the AE can be used as a wireless ethernet bridge- type device but thats why i'm asking...
i'm using Linux, if thats any factor in this.
thanks;)
Powermac G4 Other OS Yellow Dog Linux

Probably not. The express can only be used as a bridge from wireless to ethernet when used with a wireless base station supporting WDS. Very few routers support WDS and of those that do only a small number use a WDS implementation compatible with the Apple WDS.

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How to use Airport Extreme to create a second wireless network with different IP addresses behind an existing modem/router?

Hi,
I have an existing modem/router from my ISP that does DHCP and NAT with base IP 192.168.1.1 distributed in the wireless network. I use this wireless network for our private devices. I could turn off the DHCP server in this first router, but there isn't a separate setting to turn off NAT.
I want to connect my Airport Extreme (4th gen) to this existing router to create a separate wireless network for visiting guests, where IP addresses of 10.0.0.0 etc. are used. So I do not want to use the Airport Extreme in bridge mode, as I would like to keep the devices on the first network 'invisible' for those on the second network. (P.S. when connected in bridge mode, the Airport works well and can distribute a network with a different name from the first. It's just that I would feel more comfortable about our privacy if the Airport were to distribute a different IP range. False security, maybe?)
I've tried doing this by 'Sharing a public IP address' in Airport Utility's Internet tab, leaving TCP/IP's setting to 'via DHCP', setting DHCP addresses to start with 10.0.0.2 up to 200 with all else blank, and not using a standard host nor NAT-PMP in the NAT tab.
When I do this the Airport complains of a 'double NAT issue'. Internet connectivity seems to be OK, but when switching between the two networks on my Mac I get complaints about my IP address being in use by another device intermittently.
Can anyone help in how to get the 'double NAT issue' resolved?
Thanks!

So if someone is connected to the modem/router network they will be able to see the HD I will have put in to the AirPort Extreme?
As I said above.....since the modem/router and AirPort are bridged, devices on the modem/router wireless will be able to "see" devices on the AirPort wireless, and vice versa.....
If they can see the HD connected to the AirPort Extreme, will they be able to access it
Yes, unless you plan to password protect the drive connected to the AirPort Extreme.
or will they still need the password needed to get onto the AirPort Extreme network?
The modem/router and AirPort Extreme are bridged. They are on the same network. All devices are on the same network when the modem/router and AirPort are bridged. Not sure how else that I can say this.
Also, because it is bridged, I shouldn't have any problems accessing the HD I will have connected to the AirPort Extreme from an external location?
Accessing devices from a remote location is never easy....and a topic for a different post/discussion. If you have a "static" Internet IP address from your provider, and have all the details on how to forward ports on your modem/router, you are off to a good start.
Apparently there is some addressing issues because devices can be seen as "Double IP" because the modem/router would have allocated IP's as well as the AirPort allocating IP's thus making connections slower until resolved
When you "bridge", all IP addresses are issued by one device. There will be no conflicts on the network, since they are bridged.
Once again, in very simple terms, you have two doors (access points) that open into the same room (network). One "door" is the modem/router and the other "door" is the AirPort Extreme. They are on the same network....("room") because they are bridged.

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My home office network setup is driving me mad! I've identified the issue - my TC is competing with my modem/router. What I haven't been able to do is fix the problem. I've tried setting it up as a bridge, tried turning off wireless and nothing has worked. Are you able to help before I throw an almighty tantrum?
Here's my set up:
* Primary computer is a MacBook Air which is on wireless 24/7
* Secondary computer is a MacBook Pro, also operating on wireless
* Time capsule is used as a server of sorts, to store all our files which are then accessed via the laptops. It's only a few months old.
* Router is also new (yes, someone sold us incompatible devices). It's a Netgear D6200.
* We've set up both a 5G and a 2.4G wireless network, but operate on 5G 99% of the time
* There are 2 x Airport Express in the house - one connected to the printer, one connected to the surround sound system
* There are also 2 x Apple TVs and 1 x iPhone connected to the network
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I presume the modems you've suggested are all compatible with my apple devices? I read somewhere amidst your recommendations that apple doesn't play nicely with non-apple modem/routers.
Depends on brands.. Netgear is near the bottom.. overall TP-Link is pretty good.. they are certainly aware of the need to test against Apple products and special protocols, and tweak here and there to get better results.
It is important to understand though.. what I want you to do is basically turn the modem router into a dumb modem.. it will have no part in the network other than translation of ethernet packets to ATM phone networking packets. All the routing will be handled by the Apple router.
Yes, the Netgear is a wifi/DSL modem & router. I'm using wireless on the Netgear. I didn't turn wireless off on this device as I assumed I should be relying on that as my router given it was recommended instore. I'll give that a go now.
Shakes head::
Never ever believe what the salesman in the store tells you. He always has one at home that works perfectly with every piece of equipment you happen to have. And it fixes warts and herpes.. and most everything.. the bottle says snake oil. Apply liberally to dumb customers.
The reason I suggest a very cheap modem.. is that it will do nothing .. except translate packets. Ethernet to ATM.. ATM to Ethernet.. completely dumb.. You can bridge the Netgear but that seems a horrible waste.. I would prefer you to return it to the store for refund.. or at worst sell it off..
Even if you need to use it as a router.. which we are still getting to.. there is no need to use its wireless.
Anyway keep in touch with how it goes.
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HT1178 Do I want to create a new wireless network or join my current network? I can't connect an ethernet cable to the Mac / printer and to the wireless modem at same time - in two different rooms.

I am trying to set up Time Capsule so that I can do my first backup (after 1 1/2 years!) with Time Machine. I have read other forums, but in each case they instructions eventually do not apply.
I have connected my TC to my existing wireless router. This sits in a bedroom and cannot be moved as a rental home.
I have plugged in the TC and updated the software.
Now - do I want to A Create a New Wireless Network (remember I can't connect the TC to Mac using an Ethernet cable). B Replace an existing base station or wireless router with TC (only intend to use for TM as don't know other benefits as of yet). or C want TC to join current network.
Thinking C. If I choose C, it then asks A TC to wireless join current network (NO as already connected using Ethernet). B want to connect TC to my network using Ethernet to extend my existing wireless network. C want to disable the wireless network on this TC and connect it to my computer or network using Ethernet - CANNOT do this as devices can not be in the same room.
Or do I want to create new wireless network - first set of questions - choice A? What is the benefit to creating a new one when I won't be in this rental house for longer than 18 more months??
Please help and quickly! Thanks!

Let me suggest some things.
But first ask exactly what wireless router you have now and what type of broadband service?
Are you happy with the wireless on the current router? If so, then you can plug the TC straight into whatever computer you have by ethernet, short 1M cord with no connection to the network. And use it without affecting your existing network at all. This is trivial setup.
Although you don't say exactly what Mac and printer you are using, is it a desktop? Laptop it is definitely easier not to plug it in, but a desktop you can plug in the TC and it will all sit happily together.
How is the printer connected and to what?
I am not sure why you need such quick help.. this is all minor setup stuff.. and 18months in todays world is like permanent man.
Your multiple A, B, C are more confusing than helpful.
The best choices without more info.. are to replace the existing wireless router with the TC. ie your option B.. but how to do this depends on the type of connection. Is it cable or adsl? Can you easily bridge the existing modem router.. if that is what it is?
Think carefully in the ideal world what would you like..
and what do you have..
We can probably suggest ways and means to fit what you like to what you have.. without introducing a stack of options that are doing your head in.

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Thanks in advance for any assistance on this issue ...
I am having extreme difficulty in connecting my Airport TC to my modem via ethernet. Ideally, I want to use it to extend the range of my wifi, as well as back up my machines.
I can't get the AP TC to add on to an existing network in initial set up as , even though the option is available, the Airport Utility (6.3.2) doesn't seem to keep it selected, and wants to create a new network.
When I create the new network, my internet connection drops out, even though the modem indicates that it is connected. I then edit the internet connection in AU by telling it to extend the existing network (add in the SSID etc) which picks up the internet connection again, but then the Airport TC drops out, and all I get is a blinking amber light and a message saying no configured Airport Base Stations detected, continuing to search.
I have no doubt that it is something I am or am not doing. I have soft, hard and Factory reset the TC, reset the modem, changed cables, pretty much everything my tiny brain can think of.
I have looked through the support pages and follwed thier advice, with no luck.
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I can't get the AP TC to add on to an existing network in initial set up as , even though the option is available, the Airport Utility (6.3.2) doesn't seem to keep it selected, and wants to create a new network.
"Add" would be used for a wireless connection....and you indicate that you are using Ethernet to connect the existing modem/router and Time Capsule together....so the correct setup would be to create a new network using the exact same wireless network name and password as your existing network.
Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <--> ports on the current modem/router to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule.
Here, I am assuming that the TC will be located at least a room or two away from your main wireless router. If it is located any closer, there will likely be wireless interference issues between the two routers. The wired connection between the modem/router and Time Capsule must be maintained.
AirPort Utility will suggest a setup that looks somewhat like this.....except you will see a Time Capsule instead of an AirPort Express as illustrated below:
Network Name would be the name of your existing wireless networik
Base Station Name is a device name that you want to call your Time Capsule
Password is the wireless password of your existing wireless network
Verify confirms that password
Click Next and the setup utility will auto configure things for you in a minute or two
When you see the message indicating Setup Complete, click Done and you should have a green light on the TC.

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Hi again,
It's difficult for me to offer anymore than generalized advice but I'll try to be helpful.
I'd start by removing the existing modem and restarting the computer. One of the error messages mentioned PCI Slot 1. This is probably the modem. If ALL the error messages go away it's a pretty good indication that the modem is the problem and replacement is in order. I would attempt simply re-seating the modem in it's slot first however and restarting.
I'm pretty sure that the proper drivers would be found automatically for the existing modem. If not, there's a rather generalized Readme file and a program called HXFSetup.exe which is probably the program you would need to run if required.
While you're in the computer, disconnecting and reconnecting things might be better than just a visual inspection. Twisting the cooling fan housing on the CPU with moderate force shouldn't hurt anything and who knows?
If it turns out that the modem is the problem (which I doubt), installing the other modem shouldn't be a problem, assuming it fits and you have the drivers for it. Again, good luck.
Jim
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Will the installation engineer be happy to run either the master-modem or modem-HH cable from the master socket upto an attic room? I have my existing modem/router/wifi there as most of my kit is there and the guidance is that wifi is best broadcast down (we also have a homeplug circuit to reach where the wifi still doesn't).
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Im looking to replace my modem / router with apple products. I need the modem / router to be in a central location but then have cables running to various rooms that I need a wireless signal to use ipad / iphone etc etc. what do i need?
Currently I have cables running from the existing modem/router down stairs to the 4 rooms with one of the rooms having a cisco 4 port expansion block for guest hard wired mac's.
any help is great as im a bit stuck as to what to do..... :-(
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My macbrook pro says connection timeout and won't connect to the internet. I have a wireless modem at home and connects to the other computers

I haven't been able to connect to the internet on my macbook pro for the last few days. I'm not very good at fixing technical difficulties, so could I please get some help. I have wireless internet in my home which is connected to another computer. I have tried turning the modem on and off but still no difference.
When I open safari, it tells me that I can't connect to the internet and when I try opening network preferences, it doesn't connect. In other words, my wireless modem works connecting the other computers, but not mine.

so I got a brand new TC and wanted to use it as my main router.
You will not be able to use the TC as your "main" router. It must be configured to operate in Bridge Mode with your existing modem/router.

I just bought an Airport extreme. I was told I can attach it to my modem/router (one unit) via ethernet cable. When I use airport utility it tells me the device is not connected or found. Any input?

I just bought an Airport Extreme. Sales rep told me I could plug it into my existing modem/router (one unit) from isp. vie ethernet cable and it would speed up my internet. When I open airport utility it tells me device is not connected yet my internet still works. Was the rep wrong about speeding up my internet or is it not compatible with my isp unit?

Sales rep told me I could plug it into my existing modem/router (one unit) from isp. vie ethernet cable and it would speed up my internet.
Sorry, but this is not correct. Your Internet connection speed is established by the plan that you have with your Internet Service Provider. The AirPort Extreme will not "speed it up".
Unless there is some special feature that the AirPort Extreme provides that you need, adding another wireless router...when you already have one.... is not going to buy you anything.
The AirPort Extreme is compatible with your modem/router if you want to continue to try to hook it up. It will really help if you have a Mac for the configuration as the Windows Firewall often blocks connection and configuration attempts.

Quick question!! Is it mandatory that I set up my DSL through the time capsule? I'd like to leave my current modem from my provider as the primary unit for networking. So in other words can I just set up the time capsule as a back-up device for now and

Quick question!! Is it mandatory that I set up my time capsule as my DSL modem? Based on the location of my iMAC right now it would be better to just leave the modem provided by my internet provider in place. I really just want to use the time capsule as a back-up storage device for now and connnect the ethernet cable from my ISP at a later date.

Generally it is easier to bridge the TC and plug it into the router.. it then lives on the network.. it is after all, a network drive.. and you can access it via your existing connection whether wireless or wired to the existing modem.
If you really want a totally stand alone setup please tell me how you are presently accessing internet on the Mac you want to backup on the TC.

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Hi all,
I have just purchased a 802.11n Airport Express. The purpose was to extend my current wireless network and to rock tunes. I currently have a wireless DSL modem connected to Verizon via ethernet. The modem is a GT704WG verizon dsl wireless modem. When I try to use the airport utility and go through the set up I am told that the AE cannot connect to the network. During the setup it does see my current wireless network and asks for the password which I provided. But still it doesn't work. Is there a compatibility issue here? Will a 802.11n AE work with an existing modem?

Hello ferrjerr. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Which wireless encryption standard are you using on the Actiontec GT704-WG Gateway? WEP or WPA? If using WEP, I strongly suggest switching to WPA as WEP is no longer considered secure. If you are already using WPA, please try temporarily disabling it to see if the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) can now join the Actiontec's wireless network.

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Hmm, I think that the gateway might just be defective if it's just rebooting randomly on its own. Make sure you try different outlets to rule out faulty electrical wiring. If the gateway is on the floor and it's carpeted, try moving it to a different surface.
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