Are we able to use the AirPort Extreme has a wifi extender

are we able to use the AirPort Extreme has a wifi extender

Yes, if you plan to extend using wireless only and you use it with another Apple wireless router....an AirPort Express, Time Capsule, or another AirPort Extreme.
The AirPort Extreme will need to be located where it can receive a strong wireless signal from the "main" AirPort, as the "extender" can only extend the quality of signal that it receives.

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  • Can I use the AirPort Extreme as a wireless extender to my Time Capsule ?

    Can I use AirPort Extreme as a wireless extender ? I own a Time Capsule and want to extend my wireless network using the AirPort Extreme just because both have wifi AC. Also, does the AirPort Extreme need to be hook up via Ethernet if I extend

    The problem with extending using a wireless connection between the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme is this.......
    The extender can only "extend" the speed of signal that it receives. The signal starts to lose speed as soon as it leaves the Time Capsule, and the signal will lose quite a bit of speed as it passes through the ceiling due to the thick construction. The ceiling presents what is known as "interference" to the wireless signal.
    So, the signal has slowed somewhat by the time that it reaches an AirPort Extreme that would be installed on the main floor.  That AirPort Extreme acting as an extender can make the signal that it receives go further, but it cannot make it go faster.  A better term than "extender" really might be "repeater".
    If you install an AirPort Extreme on the main floor, the signal upstairs will be stronger than it is now, and depending on how many obstructions there are between the AirPort Extreme and the upstairs area, the signal may be noticeably faster upstairs than it is now as well.
    With wireless connections between devices, there are always so many compromises and variables involved that it is just not possible to predict what the actual performance might be in your home until you try things out in your home. For that reason, it is always a good idea to understand the store's return policy in advance in case a new item does not deliver the performance that you are hoping to achieve.
    Now, let's say that you are able to pull an Ethernet cable from the Time Capsule to the main floor, and the AirPort Extreme is connected there in a nice, central location. Then, you could expect to receive about the same performance on the main floor that you receive in the basement, since the AirPort Extreme is receiving a full speed signal over the Ethernet cable from the Time Capsule. You can run an Ethernet cable about 330 feet, or about 100 meters with virtually no signal loss.
    The performance upstairs will improve as well, since the AirPort Extreme has a full speed signal to broadcast....not the slower speed signal that would receive from the Time Capsule if it connects using wireless.
    If you want to achieve the same type of performance upstairs that you have in the basement and main floor, then you will need to pull an additional Ethernet cable up to the upstairs floor and add another AirPort there.
    That would probably be the "best" wireless network system that you could install if you are looking at all the options. Few of us are lucky enough to be able to install the "best" network, but those that are receive remarkable wireless performance in return for their investment.

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    I set up a new folder for an email sender and now my emails are not able to use the rules that I set up.  What can I do to enable them again.

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  • Can I use the airport extreme with my Mac OS X?

    Can I use the Airport Extreme with a Mac OS X  10.5?

    Yes. In addition to administer the latest version of the AirPorts, you would need AirPort Utility 5.5.3, which requires OS X 10.5.7 or later.

  • Since the Airport Extreme has a type of WPS

    Since the Airport Extreme has a type of WPS (clients can connect with a PIN instead of password), it would be good to have a statement from Apple that it is or is not subject to the same recent successful attack on WPS as other home office wireless access points.  http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/723755

    Yes, if you plan to extend using wireless only and you use it with another Apple wireless router....an AirPort Express, Time Capsule, or another AirPort Extreme.
    The AirPort Extreme will need to be located where it can receive a strong wireless signal from the "main" AirPort, as the "extender" can only extend the quality of signal that it receives.

  • I bought the Airport Extreme 802.11n Wifi

    I bought the Airport Extreme 802.11n Wifi from the Apple store in West Edmonton Mall Canada got to the airport, customs scanned the box (which was unopened) and they got a dangerous chemicals hit on the unit. No need to say what else happened there after, i was skinned inside out, body search, drill with the 21 questions and on top that they want to know if i have any ties with any terrorist organizations.
    Why would this device give off such a reading?

    It doesn't.
    The box may have been handled by someone with unclean hands. Or, their security equipment may have been miscalibrated. Or, they're just incompetent. Don't you feel safe?

  • Will I be able to use my Airport Extreme model A1143 with Xfinity's ARRIS model TG862G/CT wireless modem? If so, how? I want to keep my airport network setting if possible.

    Comcast has been hounding me to upgrade to their newer modem in order to obtain maximum bandwidth with changes they've made. They sent me an ARRIS Wi-Fi modem (model TG862G/CT). I was not expecting the modem to have wireless and would prefer using my Airport Extreme (model A1143). I have not attempted to connect the new ARRIS yet. Should I send the ARRIS back or is there an easy way to make use of it while keeping my Airport Extreme fully functional?

    Thanks, I will look up "bridge mode" after I log off here. In the mean time, what if I were to simply buy the newest AE—will I still be able to use "bridge mode"? I imagine Comcast would prefer that I use their equipment and will eventually leave me no choice, but until that happens I would prefer to use Apple's AE. What is your expert take on this?
    Any AE will be able to do bridge. There is actually very little difference between your ancient AE and the latest AE in terms of functionality.. Apple is minimalist.. so change can be avoided.. no need to add functions that were always missing.
    I was thinking the printers are USB?? Is that incorrect.. are they wireless or ethernet? Any native network printer can be simply connected to any router.. it will perhaps be slightly easier in an Apple environment to use them on an apple router but the difference should not be huge..
    USB on the other hand is tricky.. you will need to use some router that allows print serving from USB.. that still works fine whether the AE is bridged or in router mode.
    Netflix is no problem either.. (assuming you are not trying to bust a geo-block).. the actual netflix login is stored in the TV.. the only security info on the AE is the wireless connection and that can be swapped to any wireless router. No biggie.. geoblocking is a biggie.. tell me if that is the case.
    It is really up to you.
    1. Do nothing.. let Comcast squark all they like.. they are still providing you a service you can use. They are not going to cut you off if you still keep paying the bills.
    2. Change the modem for the new one they sent.. this involves a lot of network modification .. but in view of the age of the current devices.. will have to happen in the near future regardless.
    3. Return the modem router and request a pure modem.. to give you as little network impact as possible. You will simply change old modem for new one. However at some point the Gen1 or 2 AE will die.. and the rest of the network will need updating.. you are putting off d-day. Modern wireless routers have come a long way since Gen1 or 2 AE.
    Take your pick.. Bob says 3. I say 2 or 3. It makes little difference as at some point the network needs a refresh.

  • Issue Loading Specific Web Pages Using the Airport Extreme Base Station

    I see that several other members have had this same issue - has anyone resolved their problem? Here is my issue:
    It all started when my wife tried to load her favorite Web page at http://hpana.com - the site now takes well over 5 minutes to load. This started some time after updating the recent security update 2007-009 Version 1.0 and shortly thereafter version 1.1. I have tried using the other Mac computers in the house, using the same wireless network and the same problem presents itself. I have tried loading the page using friend’s computers (Mac and PC, from out side my home) and the page loads within seconds. I have tried using Safari, IE and Firefox (at home), the problem remains. I contacted the hpana.com Webmaster and they have made no changes to their web site.
    I disconnected our cable modem, and connected the modem directly to the iMac (by passing the Apple Airport) and the page loads within seconds. I’m guessing it has something to do with the Airport Extreme.
    So, I contacted Apple Support. The issue was quickly elevated and eventually forwarded to the Airport Extreme Hardware guys – I expect to get an answer by Mid January 2008.
    I took a trip to the local Apple store and after explaining the situation, the store manger replaced the AirPort Extreme with the hope this would resolve the issue. After getting the “new” Airport Extreme up and running … the problem remained. This particular web site hpana.com still takes well over 5 minutes to load. I have no such issue with some of the other 60 or so sites I tried.
    I by passed the “new” Airport once again by connecting the cable modem directly to the iMac and, as before the web page loads within seconds.
    I’ll wait until I get a response from Apple come January, but I was wondering if anyone on the Forum would be willing to share their respective opinions.
    Thank You and Happy Holidays.

    Hi,
    There are some differences between the configuration of Airport equipment sold in different countries, however this is likely to not be the cause of your system's issues. ( See this document for details on that - http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58567 )
    Hong Kong has a very high density of population, especially compared to Australia.. I suspect your wifi signal is probably getting interference from your neighbours wifi, phones and microwaves. There's not much you can do about this, except getting an external antenna for the AEBS and trying to drown them out with it.

  • How do i use the airport extreme to extend my wireless network

    How do i connected my airport extreme up to my existing network so that it can extend my wireless through out the house ??
    Can it be done wirelessly or do i need an ethernet cable thats about 10m ?
    Keith

    The AirPort Exteme can "extend" your existing wireless network (using wireless only) if it is being provided by another Apple router.
    If your current main router is not an Apple product, then you will need to plan to connect the AirPort Extreme to your router using an Ethernet cable.
    Post back for more information if needed.

  • Is it possible to use the AirPort Extreme wirelessly (without Ethernet cable)

    Instead of plugging it directly into my Modem, can I set it up wirelessly?

    The AirPort Extreme always needs to connect to a modem using a wired Ethernet connection....as the Setup Guide illustrates.

  • Can I use the Airport Extreme Base Station with my already existing D-Link router to increase signal strength?

    I already own a wireless router that I would like to keep. Could I use this Airport Extreme Base Station to improve that signal strangth to my room from the living room or to the basement? Would I have to hard-wire both the Base Station and my existing router? You probably have read this question more than once, and I have read some questions of this product too, but for some reason these Apple products I have some trouble with.

    Could I use this Airport Extreme Base Station to improve that signal strangth to my room from the living room or to the basement?
    Yes
    Would I have to hard-wire both the Base Station and my existing router?
    Yes

  • Can I use the AirPort Extreme to print with my iPhone on a non AirPrint compatible printer

    Can I used this as my new network router and make my printer work with my iPad and iPhone

    In order to print from an iPhone or iPad, your printer needs to be AirPrint compatible.  Check to see if your printer is compatible using this Apple support document:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
    Simply connecting the printer to the AirPort Extreme will not make it AirPrint compatible.

  • Using several Airport Extremes to create and extend corporate + guest wifi

    hello all,
    my office has purchased 6 airport extremes for our new office, AirPort Extreme 802.11ac (6th Generation), running version 7.73
    the plan was to hard wire one extreme via the wan port and create both a corporate and guest network
    then link to the others throughout the office by wirelessly extending to provide complete coverage
    after moving around the location of one or two units my coverage is now complete across the office space
    my setup is as follows:
    my network is a windows active directory setup where one of my domain controllers is my DHCP server in the range 192.168.x.x
    to enable the guest network on my extremes i need to have my first hard wired (wan port) extreme unit configured in DHCP mode
    this airport extreme has pulled down an ip address from my windows server in the range 192.168.x.x
    the extreme then uses its own dhcp range to provide connectivity to my clients, 172.16.x.x for corporate wifi and 10.0.x.x for guest wifi
    my issue is
    the dhcp range that the extreme uses for all my corporate wifi users is 172.16.x.x
    i cannot access any servers on my windows network 192.168.x.x by drive maps/hostnames as they are challenged for authentication
    I can only access by using ip addresses instead of hostnames
    all of my shares and wired users are configured to use hostnames for file shares, printers etc on my servers
    the first extreme gets its DNS info from my windows dhcp server correctly but these settings are not passed down to my wifi clients
    is there a way to do this ?
    I have tried using the 'domain name' field on the extreme dhcp config but this had made no difference
    can anyone advise on this ?
    do i need to use a different setup, maybe switch to wired config ?
    what i'd like to have is the following:
    2 wireless networks, one for corporate users and one for guests/visitors
    my corporate users to have access to all my corporate servers as their permissions allow using hostnames for access
    my guest users to have internet access only
    my 6 access points to be connected to each other either wired or wirelessly to provide coverage throughout my office
    i was told that the 6 airport extreme's would allow me to do this but now i'm not so sure
    any help or suggestions would be gratefully accepted,
    thanks

    You are trying to use Apple domestic products in a business setup.. this is not what they were designed for.
    Could you use 3 units to cover the offices.. please have a go as this simplifies things tremendously.. just use three units in bridge.. preferably all connected to your ethernet network and so operating as AP only.
    If that works then use the other 3 units for your guest network.. these should then be placed on a different vlan via your main managed switch.. so they can get internet but have no connection at all to the office network.. but other ways around it could be found. As you have already discovered a simple double NAT might sufficiently block guest access.

  • Can the AirPort Extreme work as an extender?

    Simple question: Can the AirPort Extreme work as a wireless network extender? (I have tried to research this online, of course, but I haven't had much luck.)
    Background: The only option from our ISP is a router/modem combination. It used to be plugged directly into my dad's (Dell and Windows) desktop computer, but I was having trouble connecting all my devices wirelessly. So, I moved it into the kitchen and plugged it into the phone line (we have AT&T DSL) and got a USB wireless adapter for my dad's computer (because he didn't think he needed the wireless option on his "fancy" new Dell). I also have a different brand of adapter plugged into my old iMac G3, which I LOVE using.
    Since doing this, my dad has constantly complained of his Internet not working correctly, things loading slowly, and having trouble connecting at all. (Full disclosure: he STILL uses the complete desktop version of AOL and refuses to give it up.) However, I've had no trouble on ANY of my devices--the G3, my white MacBook, my iPad, my iPod, or my mom's Kindle Fire. This leads me to believe the problem lies in the fact that he's using AOL because I usually don't have trouble when I briefly use Chrome on his desktop.
    I've tried finding different solutions, including flashing an old router to use an extender and researching different extenders and bridges and such, but nothing looks like a viable solution because of all our components.
    I'm wondering if the AirPort Extreme (probably the A1143;or any of the other AirPort devices) can work as an extender. To appease my dad, it'd be best to take the modem/router back to his man cave so he can hook it back up to his computer, but I'm not sure if the AirPort can pick up the wireless signal and perhaps be plugged directly into my G3 and otherwise act as an extender for my other devices (while searching for an Internet solution for my G3, I read on here that someone did this, but there was no further information on how it worked) or if I can plug it into the kitchen phone line and keep the USB adapter for the G3 and have wireless access to all my other things.
    Help?
    (I can't find the original support article where a responder mentioned using the AirPort station with an iMac G3, but i did locate this one: https://discussions.apple.com/message/13080786#13080786)
    (My iMac is one of the later ones. It's running 10.4.1 and is a 600MHz model.)

    Simple question: Can the AirPort Extreme work as a wireless network extender?
    Simple answer: Yes....IF....the AirPort Extreme is extending a wireless network that is being provided by another Apple 802.11n wireless router.
    Another way of saying the same thing is that it will take a minimum of two Apple 802.11n wireless routers to extend a signal wirelessly.
    The more complex answer involves distances and obstructions involved in the setup, or alternate solutions such as running Ethernet cabling or using Ethernet powerline adapters.

  • Does the airport extreme replace current wifi router?

    I'm not much of a techie so please forgive my ignorance! I have just had BT internet installed with the Home Hub 4. It seems to work with my macbook, iphone, work's windows laptop etc. However, it will not connect to my wifi blu-ray player as apparently the hub does not have DLNA support (I don't know what that is but I think it's relevant). So could someone tell me if the airport extreme would solve this problem? Also, would I plug the airport straight into the phoneline or does it connect to the current hub? Finally, my main phoneline (and apparently the only one I can use for phone/internet) is in the main bedroom which means there is not full signal in the lounge, so would the airport provide better strength?
    Sorry for all the questions!

    So could someone tell me if the airport extreme would solve this problem?
    No, it won't.
    Finally, my main phoneline (and apparently the only one I can use for phone/internet) is in the main bedroom which means there is not full signal in the lounge, so would the airport provide better strength?
    Only if you locate the AirPort in the lounge and connect it to the Home Hub 4 using a permanent wired Ethernet cable connection.

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