Airport extreme or my current router.

I have a d-link dir-655 router. I've had this router since 2010. It's a fast router and it has never let me down. I recently purchased an ipad, imac and macbook pro. My brother and his wife have windows computers. Is it recommended I get an airport extreme router? Just in case I buy one. Would this give me problems with a windows based computer?

FWIW, I currently have both a 4th gen Time Capsule & AirPort Extreme Base Station in my home network configuration. These are my only wireless routers and they support a mix of network clients that include Windows XP, Vista, & 7 OSs without any issues.

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Does airport extreme replace my current router?

Does airport extreme replace my current router?

Your choice.. in some cases you will bridge the AE and use it as wireless AP and switch.
In other cases you will bridge your existing router and use the AE in router mode.
We cannot easily answer without specifics..
What broadband modem / router do you have? Make and model?
What are you hoping to achieve with the AE?

Is there a way to turn the wireless capabilities off on an AirPort Express? I have an AirPort Extreme as my main router and use the express to just extend it. I only really want to you use the express for hard ethernet connections

Is there a way to turn the wireless capabilities off on an AirPort Express? I have an AirPort Extreme as my main router and use the express to just extend it. I only really want to you use the express for hard ethernet connections. For whatever reason when I have my express extend my wifi at home the download speed from just the express is absolutely terrible, drops to about 1.5 mb compared to when it's on the extremes part of the network the speed goes up to 50-75mb. These terrible download speed really only affects the iPhones as my MacBook Pro usually gets the good speed no matter where it is. I don't believe there is anything wrong with my phone because if I am in the part of the house that uses just the extreme the download speeds on the iphone goes up to 50-75mb. As a note I have an AirPort Extreme on the top floor of my house (second floor) that's where my modem is located. On the first floor that's where one airport express is located. I also have another airport express in the basement that is accessed by my landlord. Any thoughts on how to fix this would be helpful.

Is there a way to turn the wireless capabilities off on an AirPort Express? I have an AirPort Extreme as my main router and use the express to just extend it. I only really want to you use the express for hard ethernet connections.
It appears that your networking goals with the AirPort Express is to use it as a wireless Ethernet bridge instead of using it to extend the wireless range of your AirPort Extreme. The latter requires that the Express Wi-Fi radios be enabled.
If you intended to use the Express as a wireless bridge, you just need to reconfigure it to "Join a wireless" network instead of "Extend a wireless network."
For whatever reason when I have my express extend my wifi at home the download speed from just the express is absolutely terrible, drops to about 1.5 mb compared to when it's on the extremes part of the network the speed goes up to 50-75mb.
In an extended network, the placement of the extending base station is critical as it can only extend the wireless network at the bandwidth at which it receives it.
Please check out the following AirPort User Tip for details on optimal base station placement.

Will adding AirPort Extreme to my fios router improve my speed and distance to led tv.. The tv keeps dropping network and 50% of the time it tells me my broadband is too slow. I have upgraded to fios faster internet speed.

Will adding AirPort Extreme to my Fios router improve reception on tv located about 50 feet away..have new top of the line samsung smart tv and it drops signal every other day. When trying to watch netflix or amazon it transmits in SD only says bandwidth is not high enough for Hd. My ipad laptops and iphone work fine in this room. Any help will be appreciated or am I better off with a booster.

The AirPort Extreme will not be able to wirelessly "boost" or "repeat" the wireless signal from the Fios router, since It will only work with another Apple router for that feature.
So, if you plan to extend or repeat the FIos wireless signal, you should use a product by the same manufacturer as the Fios router....or possibly a "universal" repeater from a company like Netgear.
Make sure that you understand the store's return policy before you buy any kind of extender or repeater.....since you cannot know if the product will help until you try it out in your home.
The TV really needs a wired Ethernet connection from the Fios router if at all possible.

HT4260 I have an AirPort Extreme and a linksys router. What is the best way to get 6-8 wired connections with ac speeds?

I have an AirPort Extreme and a linksys router. What is the best way to get 6-8 wired connections with ac speeds?
Appreciate your assistance.

The answer depends on whether the AirPort Extreme is your main router....or...the Linksys device is your main router.
In either case, the two devices must connect together using a wired Ethernet connection using CAT5e or CAT6 cabling.
Any version of the AirPort Extreme produced within the last 5 years will have Gigabit Ethernet ports. In order to get the same speeds from the Linksys router, it will also need to be Gigabit Ethernet capable.
If you need additional Ethernet ports, you will need to add a Gigabit Ethernet switch to either the AirPort Extreme or Linksys router.
It is assumed that your other devices connecting to the AirPort Extreme and Linksys router will also have Gigabit Ethernet capability.
Not sure why you mention "ac" speeds in your post. This relates to wireless connections, not wired.

How do I set up a Netgear WNR3500 as wireless extender with the Airport Extreme as my main router?

I just got the Airport Extreme yesterday because the Netgear couldn't hold all the computers we had on it. Now the Apple router works great, except for it is downstairs in the basement because our home computer is ancient and only connects via ethernet cord. So the Wi-Fi upstairs is only one bar on my smart phone way in the corner far from the router. I did some research and found out that the Netgear WNR3500 can be used as a wireless extender. I want to hook it up on the main floor away from the Airport where the signal is strong so it will still get great connection but will be able to transmit that same great connection a little bit farther. I just want to know how to do that.
Thank You!

The Netgear WNR3500 has mixed reviews at best and their customer support is unformly regarded as poor.
Interesting how different people have different experiences - although I never needed their tech support, so I would not have an opinion on that, this wireless router was the absolute best router I've ever had. I had to stop using it because I changed ISP's and was forced to use their modem/router combination (nothing else will work with their new V-DSL service); however, I've kept the router in case I should need to use it as an extender (which I haven't). In any case, unlike D-Link, Belkin, or Link-Sys which would at most give me one bar in my livingroom and the signal would cut out intermittently (livingroom is 50 ft from study), the Netgear showed all the bars and was steady as a rock. Configuring it with MAC filtering on their website was much easier than my current one as well.

Is Airport Extreme a modem or router ?

Hi there,
Is Airport Extreme a modem or a router or both ?
I ask because I intend to buy to solve my problem but not sure if it is the correct product to purchase.
My problem it that I have a 2Wire modem *** router. It serves me fine all this while without problem until I bought an iMac. My iMac can connect wireless to the 2wire modem/router but very often after a few minutes of surfing the signal drops.
Will puchasing the Airport Extreme help ?
Is the connection goes like this:
Wall connect to 2Wire modem/router to Airport Extreme
(that means the signal from the wall first goes to the 2Wire, then from 2Wire goes to the Airport Extreme )
Then the iMac get wireless signal from Airport Extreme ?
Thanks

1. How do I disable wireless signal from the 2Wire...
You would need to consult the 2wire user's guide.
2. If I disabled the wireless signl from 2Wire, does that mean all my present gadgets like Xbox360, Wii, iPhone, PCs, wireless printer which are all currently connected via the 2Wire signal cannot be used ?
They would connect to the AEBS.
3. Can you please explain what you meant by "AEBS to act as a bridge (not sharing a single IP address)" ?
Use AirPort Utility to configure the AEBS to act as a bridge (not sharing a single IP address).
4. How to configure AEBS to act as a bridge ?
Use AirPort Utility.

Setting up airport extreme to replace netgear router

Hi,
Thanks in advance for help and advice with this one. Im desperate to replace my unreliable netgear router so i bought a Apple Airport Extreme base station (Generation 6).
At the moment I have my satellite box (tooway satellite provided by europasat) plugged into my netgear router and can access the internet via the wifi. I also have my airport extreme WAN port plugged into one of the netgear router ethernet bays. So effectively I have 2 wireless networks and can connect to the internet with both.
I tried removing my netgear router from the system and plugging my satellite box directly into the airport extreme and started set up. The airport extreme sets up ok but i just get an orange light for the internet.. I have tried using static IP, DCHP etc and also changing it from off bridge mode to DCHP and DCHP and NAT but i get various errors. Its keeps asking for a DNS address but i don't know what to enter..
If i look on my router setup its currently set to get IP addresses dynamically from the ISP.
Can anyone help me set this up properly without the netgear router (which constantly resets and drops the internet connection!!)
I just need a reliable home network that can connect several macs, iPads and iPhones, PS4 etc
Happy to paypal a small contribution for anyone who can help.
Thanks,
Adam

my details were IP address 10.100.38.234
As we suspected, your satellite provider is giving you a "private" IP address, and not the "public" IP address that you should be receiving. There is nothing wrong with the Netgear router, but it sounds like you have the AirPort Extreme connected at this time.
"Off" Bridge Off would normally be the correct setting to use with your satellite "modem" since it is behaving as if it were another router.
Unfortunately, you will have to use the DHCP and NAT setting on your AirPort Extreme to compensate for the incorrect IP address assignments that your satellite service is providing to you. Since your satellite "modem" is already providing NAT service, and the AirPort Extreme is as well, you have two devices both trying to do NAT.......that is why you see the Double NAT error.
Unless you can get your satellite provider to provide you with a "public" IP address, you will have to continue to run the AirPort Extreme in the Double NAT setup and hope for the best. You might be able to get away with this error on a simple home network.
If you do not want to see the blinking amber light, open AirPort Utility and click on the AirPort Extreme. A smaller window will appear. Look for a Status setting and click on the small amber dot next to Status. Another window will appear with an option to "Ignore" the Double NAT error. That will give you a green light on the AirPort Extreme, and hopefully things will work.
Double NAT can cause a number of unpredictable things to occur on a network, but the most common is slow browsing on the Internet, and/or you may be able to get to some web pages, but not others.
Hopefully, things will work OK for you since you really will no other options to set up the AirPort Extreme correctly until you receive the correct public IP address that you deserve from your satellite provider. You might want to speak to them about this and let them know that you are on to their tricks, though.

Airport Extreme replacing an old router

I am trying to replace my old Lyinksys router for my newm Aiport Extreme. I follow all instruction and conected the Airport to Lyinksys and it copied all informormation from Lynksys. But as I understood and I am replacing the Lyinksys for the Aiport I might disconect one fron other, disconect the Lynksys fron DSL !odem and conect the Airport to the modem. But when I do that the Airport doesn'T apear in my Ipad. It apears only conect to Lynksys as Slave.
How must I procedure.

Your issue is the Airport Extreme default settings is in Bridge Mode. Since you are replacing your current linksys router with this Airport Extreme you will need to make a settings change. Do the following.
1. Plug in ethernet cord from your computer into the WAN port (Main port with like a circle icon)
2. Open Airport Utility Software
3. Click on Manual Setup
4. Click on the "Internet Tab"
** Under Internet Connection Tab, at the bottom it says Connection Sharing.
5. Change that from Bridge Mode to Share a public IP address
**I can get deeper into setting up a lot of stuff but lets just leave the rest to default**
6. Hit Update
**You may get error's because your are connecting to your computer in the WAN port that is okay just ignore them.
7. Unplug Ethernet cord from computer.
8. Connect a ethernet cord from your DSL modem box into your WAN port on the apple router.
Let me know if this fixes your issue. Also remove the linksys modem because it will mess up your setup.

How do I use my airport extreme with my FIOS router?

How do I use my AirPort Extreme base station with my FIOS Router to extend my network? I have hard disks connected to my AirPort Extreme and would lik to access them.

Probably can't answer all your questions - but.... I use a Linksys (wired and wireless) router as my primary entry point for FIOS. I use a Time Capsule and an Airport Express as a common wireless connection. So I have two visibile wireless networks and use them both depending on where I am in the house. Both the TC and AEx can be seen either wirelessly or wired from the entire network. Note - the Linksys provides all the DHCP - you set the apple routers as "bridge mode."

Do I need my Airport Extreme with my Comcast router?

Hi all,
I have an Airport Extreme - it's about four years old.
I also have Comcast Xfinity, but will likely switch to the business service - 75mb down, 15mb up. I just bought a Mini to use as a server for our home and business use.
Here's my question: Should I be using the Airport Extreme at all? I thought about buying the newest model, as I'm sure it's much faster. I have two computers connected through the AE using Ethernet, and I am not sure if I can do that with the Comcast box (can't look right now)
Any advice for me? Thanks in advance.
Hugh

Thanks for the pictures and link to the Arris manual.
You wrote that your Extreme is about four years old. If it is a dual band model that was first produced in March, 2009 it conveys the advantage of its ability to simultaneously create both 2.4 and 5 GHz wireless networks, while the Arris can only create a 2.4 GHz network. 2.4 GHz can be crowded and is susceptible to a variety of other interference whereas 5 GHz is less so. On the other hand, the Arris has a battery backup feature which enables its use, if only for a few minutes, during a power failure. The Extreme's LAN ports are also Gigabit - it's not clear if the Arris's are.
Therefore, each one has its advantages, but technically you do not need an Extreme unless your 2.4 GHz wireless performance is unacceptable, if you want to use the Extreme's "Guest Network", its Gigabit ports, USB / hard disk sharing, or its other attractive features. A genuine Apple AirPort Base Station is also required to fully implement some features particular to Mountain Lion, such as the ability to wake a sleeping Mac and use it remotely over the Internet. In addition to those, the current production model conveys the new 802.11ac wireless protocol which may become more important as wireless devices continue to proliferate.
The decision to upgrade your Extreme would be justified if you require any of those features, but if your network needs are satisfied with your current equipment, there is no pressing need to change anything.

Can't Connect to Internet using AirPort Extreme Card and DLink Router

I have tried just about everything, but I can't seem to connect my MAC OS X 10.3.9 to the internet. I am using the Airport Extreme Card and no networks show up. I am trying to connect to my DLink router. I was told by DLink that it is compatible with AirPort Extreme cards, but the guys at Best Buy were unable to connect to their wireless routers, other than their Mac Router. Please let me know if you have a solution! Thanks

dannabee, Welcome to the discussion area!
What Mac do you have?
Do you have iMac G5 or a Power Mac G5?
Did you install the AirPort Extreme card yourself?

Airport Extreme external hdd causes router to reboot

When I try to access my external WD hard drive (formatted to FAT32) on my AirPort Extreme, it freezes and causes the router to reboot. How do I fix this?
I am accessing the hdd from windows 7 pc.

Try adding a powered USB hub....even if the WD drive has its own power supply.
Reason...the USB port is borderline as far as its ability to supply sufficient power for a hard drive even when the Extreme is new and even when the drive has its own power supply.
If the Extreme is a few years old, it is not delivering as much power to the USB port as it once did, and it needs some help.
Worst case, the internal power supply on the Extreme is starting to head South. That is usually not an issue until the device is 4-5 years old.

Can't get security to work - Airport Extreme card and Netgear router

This apparently is not as simple an issue as I expected, so I would appreciate some help.
I just got dsl and a Netgear WGT624 wireless router to connect my wife's iBook G4 with AirPort Extreme card. I used a wired-in pc to set up the router via the web interface and can connect the iBook to the web wirelessly as long as I have security disabled. When I attempt to set WEP or WPA the connection fails.
Initially, I assumed I just was missing something in the AirPort setup, even after looking through all the documentation I could find. I upgraded yesterday from 10.3.3 to 10.3.9, just to see, but had no improvement.
If I select "WPA-PSK(TKIP)" in the router, it asks for a password, which I also then enter to login to the selected network via Internet Connect. I get "there was an error joining..."
If I select "WEP" with 64 bit and shared key options, use the same password to automatically generate the assorted keys, I am not sure what to enter to login. I have received incorrect password messages or no response at all.
I would appreciate any further direction or suggestions.
Thanks
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.3.3)

One of the problems with WEP is that the actual standard relies on a 10 character HEX key for 40bit WEP and a 26 character HEX key for 128bit WEP.
In order to make things easier for people, vendors use certain algorithms to convert simple alphanumeric passwords (or passphrases) into HEX keys, thus enabling people to use simple memorable WEP password rather than lengthy HEX keys.
The problem is that different vendors use different algorithms to generate the HEX key and therefore a ASCII password on an AEBS will be hashed differently on a Netgear client and vice versa.
One thing is a 13 character 128 bit WEP password will be hashed by all vendors in the same way (if you use 40bit WEP then a 5 character password is required).
Though sometimes not even that works and the HEX key must be used regardless.
AirPort: Joining an encrypted wireless network
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106424
Choosing a password for networks that use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108058
WPA
"WPA Personal" on the Mac corresponds to plain WPA, with a pre-shared key (PSK) and TKIP encryption, on non-Apple wireless routers. The same alphanumeric password should work on both.

Airport extreme and a second router

I have an airport extreme upstairs in my office with attached NAS drives. Downstairs in the family room I have 3 devices that need to be networked (tivo HD, Xbox & sling). It is near impossible to run any CAT-5 cable from the upstairs AE to the downstairs devices so I am planning on using a network powerline adapter (Netgear model xe102g) to make the connection. Once I have the network powerline connection downstairs in the family room I need a router/switch to connect the 3 devices. I have an old D-link wireless router (model DI-524) with 1 WAN port and 4 LAN ports. I do not need the wireless connection (although it wouldn't hurt to have) all I really need is for this D-Link router to act like a switch. These are my questions: Do I need to disable DHCP on the downstairs D-Link router? If so, will each device have its own IP address or will I have to assign them manually? Do I connect the receiving powerline adapter into the WAN or LAN port of the D-Link?
Also, off the subject - how do I determine the IP address of my laptop and of the USB external Hard Drive I have connected to my AE?
Thanks

Do I need to disable DHCP on the downstairs D-Link router?
Yes
If so, will each device have its own IP address or will I have to assign them manually?
They will all get IP address from the AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS).
Do I connect the receiving powerline adapter into the WAN or LAN port of the D-Link?
Probably LAN port.

Airport extreme or my current router.

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