Airport Extreme Doesn't Connect Wirelessly with TC
When I first bought the Time Capsule I was told that I would be able to plug the Time Capsule to the Ethernet modem and then use my Airport Extreme wirelessly (meaning all I have to do was plug in the A/C adapter) to extend the network. So, I went ahead and created a new network with the TC in the first floor and then attempted to set up the Airport Extreme upstairs, but when I started to set it up it kept on asking me to connect an ethernet cable and it did not give me the option to add it to the TC wirelessly, so I had to bring it back down to the first floor and connect it to the TC via ethernet. My question is: Is this how is supposed to be? How can I take the Airport Extreme upstairs without running any cables? Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Ok, and that is why you are having this problem. I hate to say it, but your situation would be much simpler if you just left all your networking equipment on. Besides they consume very little power and were designed to operate 24x7. Constantly recycling power can actually cause more harm via voltage spikes which can wear down the equipment over time.
Obviously, there are two sides to this "leave on vs. power-off" argument, and I respect both ... but, your networking requirements really do make more sense just leaving them on.
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Many thanks!Ok, and that is why you are having this problem. I hate to say it, but your situation would be much simpler if you just left all your networking equipment on. Besides they consume very little power and were designed to operate 24x7. Constantly recycling power can actually cause more harm via voltage spikes which can wear down the equipment over time.
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Hello
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I'm not sure what you mean by "And just using the Time Capsule for internet."
Nathan-NL wrote:
At the moment the AirPort Extreme is disconnected and the Time Capsule is used instead, but this way I can't share the printer...
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Is the new Router using maybe WPA2 encryption? If so, G4s can only do WPA or less.
Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712
old... http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106653
Hi, this has worked for a few...
Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712
The Interface that connects to the Internet, needs to be drug to the top of System Preferences>Network>Show:>Network Port Configurations and checked ON.
Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.
Then... Try putting these numbers in Network>Airport>TCP/IP>DNS Servers, for the Interface you connect with...
208.67.222.222
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My airport extreme only will connect with computer or ipad not both
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1) What is the make and model number of your modem?
2) What operating system are you using on the MacBook Pro at this time. Your tagline indicates that you are using OS X (10.4.8), but this is about 6-7 years out of date.
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I suspect I'll just have to take it to the Genius Bar or something. But anybody got any ideas? I really want to join the 'n' generation....
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Ideally, you would locate another AirPort Extreme, or possibly an AirPort Express in the central portion of the area that needs more wireless coverage and then connect back to your "main" AirPort Extreme using a wired Ethernet connection.
This type of setup provides the best performance for the network while allowing you to place the extending device exactly where it is needed.
Alternately, you may be able to locate another AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express at an approximate mid-point between your "main" AirPort Extreme and the area that needs more coverage and connect the remote device using wireless only to "extend a wireless network".
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The iMac has "wake on network access" enabled. The two-year-old Airport Extreme was able to wake the iMac.
What do I need to do to enable this feature on the new Airport Extreme?No, that doesn't address the problem. The two-year-old Airport Extreme could wake the iMac with either a wireless or an ethernet connection. According to Apple's documentation, if the preferences say "wake on network access" it means both should work, and they used to.
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I have an Airport Extreme and an Airport Express with N. I also have an older Airport Base Station and Airport Express with G. I currently have them set up as a WDS.
My internet connection is 15 Mbps, but I'm only getting about 10 Mbps for wireless at the best of times. (I checked and when I plug directly into my router, I can get 15 Mbps).
From what I've been reading, it seems that having a WDS for 4 devices (with its 50% reduction per unit) is a bad idea, and might be cause for the slowdown.
Also, from what I've read, since my Airport Extreme does not have the dual network capability, my network is also forced to run at G speeds.
I need the two G airports on my system because I need them as wireless routers to support a stereo/Xbox in one room, and a Blu-ray player in another.
Setting up a dual-band 2.4 and 5 Ghz network won't work since the old and new Base stations aren't near each other.
So, is the solution here to reset all (except Airport Extreme Base) to "extending wireless network"? Will this give me N thought my home (or, at least, the range of the main router) but also allow the G units that serve as wireless routers for those items that still need them?
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Thanks for your help.So, is the solution here to reset all (except Airport Extreme Base) to "extending wireless network"? Will this give me N thought my home (or, at least, the range of the main router) but also allow the G units that serve as wireless routers for those items that still need them?
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Connect them all via Ethernet. Another is to replace your 802.11g AEBS and AX.
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