Airport Extreme (Fast Ethernet) + Airport Express (WDS) = disconnects

I have an Airport Express configured as a WDS, bridging a wired device (a small PC running Linux) to an Airport Extreme (Fast Ethernet). Security is enabled (WPA).
Frequently, the Airport Express disconnects from the wireless network and I have to reboot the thing by unplugging it. I have it set up to log to the PC, but I'm not sure what I should be looking for in the log.
Any guidance? I'd like to hold on to the Express, but I can't if it's acting flakey like this.

More than likely you are experiencing RF interference from other devices operating at 2.4 GHz. You can use a tool like iStumbler to see what other networks are visible in your area. Then you can configure your 2 base stations to use a channel which is as far as possible from the channels used by other networks.

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    Greetings,
    Before I continue to struggle with this, I'm wondering if someone can confirm the viability of the following scenario:
    N wired to AE wds'd to ABS wired to switch wired to other PCs
    N = existing ethernet network
    AE = Airport Express config'd thru WDS as a 'base station', though not distributing IPs etc (that is handled through N)
    ABS = Airport Base Station config'd thru WDS as a 'Remote base station'
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    Am I missing something? Is it possible that an AE cannot be a base station?
    Many thanks in advance for any suggestions/tips!
    PowerMac, Powerbook   Mac OS X (10.4.7)  

    Thanks, Don. Yes, that link was a big help. A couple of key points for anyone else trying to do something similar:
    - You can use WDS to bridge two different ethernet networks, providing that only there is only one gateway and one machine/router doling out IPs via DHCP
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    - Assign the APs IP addresses manually
    - The ethernet port on an AP Express can only be used to extend a network when WDS is employed

  • Creating a bridge with airport extreme (base) and airport express

    i am having trouble creating a bridge with airport extreme (base) and airport express. i got the airport express to connect to my network. Airtunes sees it fine. i have an iMac (running Tiger) connected to the airport express via ethernet which i was hoping to get internet on (the iMac doesn't not have built in wireless and i had a spare airport express). now the airport express is no longer visible to the airport setup assistant on that iMac. but, like i mentioned, Airtunes is working fine, and the light is green.
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    You can do this with the equipment you have. Configure the AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) to act as a WDS main base station and configure the AirPort Express (AX) to act as a WDS remote base station. That will allow you to use the Ethernet port on the AX.
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  • What is the difference between the airport extreme and the airport express?

    What's the real difference between the airport extreme and the airport express except for the price and the size? Does one transmit with more range?

    Range is about the same, maybe a bit better on the Extreme, which has better antennas.
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    If you don't need to connect a hard drive and don't need the faster Ethernet ports, the Express is a good value.
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  • Airport Extreme (n) and Airport Express

    Hi Guys,
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    I want to store my itunes library on an external HD connected to the airport extreme via ethernet, and have the airport express connected to a stereo in the other room, so hard-wiring the express to the extreme and turning off the wireless function of the express is a no-no.
    Am i right in thinking that i can't have both worlds? a fast n speed wireless network, with the slower express also on it?
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    Are apple intending to release an updated airport express do you think?
    As you know from reading the "Help & Terms of Use" for this area, this discussion group is a user-to-user discussion area and we don't have any more information than you do. Also as you know from reading the "Help & Terms of Use" for this area, speculation on future Apple products or plans is forbidden.

  • Setting up Time Capsule, Airport Extreme, and old AP Express...

    Question regarding setting up a wireless network in the home.
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    Should they both be configured with the same SSID but with different channels? Should they be configured with different SSIDs? What settings will provide the most seamless (Apple-like) experience? What will provide the best bandwidth?
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    +Should they both be configured with the same SSID but with different channels?+
    Yes, if you want one "large" network. A laptop could "roam" around the house and automatically pick up the strongest signal.
    No, if you want two separate wireless networks. In this case, you would need to switch networks depending on the location of your laptop in relation to the nearest router.
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    +should I set up the Airport Express with WDS?+
    Ideally, you would set the AirPort Express up the same as the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme...using ethernet to the AirPort Express. WDS will kill your bandwidth on the wireless network, cutting it in half. If you can't connect the AirPort Express using ethernet, you will probably be much better off simply not using it.

  • Airport extreme (gigabit ethernet) b/g not working

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  • Connecting 2 Airport Extremes via ethernet if my intent is to improve wireless signal in a different area of my home

    Connect the second Airport Extreme via ethernet, all is good.  However, question is; do I use the same Wireless name as main Airport Extreme or do I need to name is differently? And if differently, how do devices connect to the strongest signal?

    Aribia wrote:
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  • PC AirPort Utility cannot find Airport extreme w/ ethernet but has internet

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  • AIrport Extreme-n internet issue with WDS networking

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  • How do I extend my AirPort Extreme network using airport express

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