Broadband talk--Modem/Router Options

Greetings!.
Just abit of a query, when i first got BT broadband it came with Talk, but i had so much trouble with their modems (White brick ones) i decided to call it a day and get Netgear, which has done a tremendous job over the years..
Now due to the fact i never at the time used the BB talk facility the service was cancelled, however i now want to use the service but i don't particulary want to use their modems..
If i were to get a wireless modem/router i.e Linksys WRT54G i take it it should work perfectly with the BT BB talk service, or is it a case of i must have the specified BT equipment in order for this service to work..
Thanks in advance for any replies!.

You could always use the BT voyager 10V, this was an added extra in the days when HH were not around and only the voyagers routers were available.
The 10v will plug into an ethernet port on your router and give you BB talk out,
I used to use a linksys ata plugged into my netgear for BB talk, worked well.
Plenty of info out there on capturing the sip programming info and setting up the ata.
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PPP CHAP Chap receive success : authentication ok
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xDSL linestate up (ITU-T G.992.1; downstream: 8128 kbit/s, upstream: 448 kbit/s; output Power Down: 13.8 dBm, Up: 12.1 dBm; line Attenuation Down: 13.0 dB, Up: 6.0 dB; snr Margin Down: 22.0 dB, Up: 7.5 dB)
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LOGIN User Basic logged in on [HTTP] (from 192.168.1.66)
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LOGIN User Basic logged in on [HTTP] (from 192.168.1.66)
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xDSL linestate down
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xDSL linestate up (ITU-T G.992.1; downstream: 8128 kbit/s, upstream: 448 kbit/s; output Power Down: 13.8 dBm, Up: 12.0 dBm; line Attenuation Down: 13.0 dB, Up: 6.0 dB; snr Margin Down: 22.0 dB, Up: 7.4 dB)
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VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] REGISTER - SIP message sent
12:41:05  24 Sep
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xDSL linestate down
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VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] 400 Too many contacts - SIP message received
12:38:06  24 Sep
VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] REGISTER - SIP message sent
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FIREWALL event (1 of 1): deleted rules
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xDSL linestate down
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[CWMP] Too many AUTHENTICATION FAILURES CPE -> ACS.
12:28:30  24 Sep
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FIREWALL event (1 of 2): deleted rules
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xDSL linestate up (ITU-T G.992.1; downstream: 8128 kbit/s, upstream: 448 kbit/s; output Power Down: 13.8 dBm, Up: 12.1 dBm; line Attenuation Down: 13.0 dB, Up: 6.0 dB; snr Margin Down: 22.0 dB, Up: 7.5 dB)
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FIREWALL event (1 of 2): created rules
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VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] 400 Too many contacts - SIP message received
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VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] REGISTER - SIP message sent
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PPP link up (Internet) [86.129.24.10]
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PPP CHAP Chap receive success : authentication ok
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PPP CHAP Receive challenge (rhost = ESR5.Sheffield3)
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LOGIN User Basic logged in on [HTTP] (from 192.168.1.66)
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LOGIN User Basic logged in on [HTTP] (from 192.168.1.66)
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xDSL linestate up (ITU-T G.992.1; downstream: 8128 kbit/s, upstream: 448 kbit/s; output Power Down: 13.8 dBm, Up: 12.1 dBm; line Attenuation Down: 13.0 dB, Up: 6.0 dB; snr Margin Down: 23.0 dB, Up: 7.3 dB)
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LOGIN User Basic logged in on [HTTP] (from 192.168.1.66)
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PPP link down (Internet) [86.137.179.222]
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LOGIN User Basic logged in on [HTTP] (from 192.168.1.66)
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VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] REGISTER - SIP message sent
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FIREWALL event (1 of 2): deleted rules
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xDSL linestate up (ITU-T G.992.1; downstream: 8128 kbit/s, upstream: 448 kbit/s; output Power Down: 13.8 dBm, Up: 11.9 dBm; line Attenuation Down: 13.0 dB, Up: 6.0 dB; snr Margin Down: 22.0 dB, Up: 7.5 dB)
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VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] REGISTER - SIP message sent
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VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] 200 OK - SIP message received
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VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] 401 Unauthorized - SIP message received
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xDSL linestate up (ITU-T G.992.1; downstream: 8128 kbit/s, upstream: 448 kbit/s; output Power Down: 13.8 dBm, Up: 12.0 dBm; line Attenuation Down: 13.0 dB, Up: 6.0 dB; snr Margin Down: 22.0 dB, Up: 7.2 dB)
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xDSL linestate down
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VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] REGISTER - SIP message sent
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VOIP: [2.0A] [************] [FXS DECT1 DECT2 DECT3 DECT4 DECT5] 200 OK - SIP message received
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How to set up TimeCapsule (4th) to create own private (wired) network behind Airport Express (5th) that is set up to join existing wifi-network of fritz adsl modem/router?

I work in an office building with free Wifi to connect to the Internet. I want to be able to use this internetconnection, but at the same time I want to shield of my own wired network.
I've made the following configuration:
- fritz adsl modem / router
- Airport Extreme (5th gen) set up to join existing wireless network (green light, works)
- Lan-cable from lan-port AE to wan-port TC (4th gen)
- Lan-cable from TC to Mac
- Lan-cable from TC to Printer
When I set my TC (network-settings) in bridge-mode everything works fine, but my Mac and Printer get an IP-address from the fritz modem / router and are visible to others.
I tried to set TC in NAT/DHCP-mode, but then I get the error message that I should set a static IP-adress for TC. When I set TC in DHCP-mode, it looses connection to the AE. I'm not sure what to do now. Does anyone know how to set up my TC and create my own private network and still be able to get on the internet?

Hajenius wrote:
Is there a better alternative? I'd rather not want to reset my TC every day.
You are using free internet.. so there is a price to pay.. that is convenience and non-ideal network setup.
The better alternative is to pay for your own connection. Then you are completely free of the possibility of others in the bullding seeing your connection. (as long as you secure the wireless).
But I think you are probably over worrying about public wifi.. if it is setup right.. ask the building admins.. it should be setup so each user cannot see another users connection. This is typical for most wifi setup and simply means you can see internet connection but nobody else on the connection. ie other wireless users.
Having a router with NAT makes it then more secure again and allows clients on your own network to interact with each other. But you can setup wireless to the free wifi for every client.. (depending on how many IP you are allowed).. and run a secondary network without internet access. This is easy for desktop etc where you have a wireless and a wired connection but less convenient for mobile devices.. unless you use a cloud connection and each client can link and share via that.
Have I made the explanation worse??
Think of it this way.. if you had 3 laptops.. all 3 could connect to the internet from the building wifi.. but they cannot talk to each other or share resources in local office. You can put resources out in the cloud, that can be shared.. but that adds traffic and most free services are not fast.
Now you can also plug all three into Time Capsule by ethernet.. and share local resources. Files, printers backup etc. This network is not connected to the internet at all. Each laptop has internet via free wifi and local connection.
For devices like iphones that have no ethernet or other method.. you could use local wireless and public wireless.. but in turns.. still the only advantage is less issues with double NAT.. if that causes problems.. then this is an alternative.

Is a Happy Marriage Possible? New Airport Extreme & ADSL Modem/Router

Is a Happy Marriage Possible? New Airport Extreme & ADSL Modem/Router
1. I’m writing from a rural town in Southern Nepal, very close to India. I’m planning to create a new WI-FI network at a small monastery here. Ideally, we will have two parallel wireless networks: the first network produced by an ADSL router/modem and a second network produced by another router in “repeater” mode.
2. Earlier, someone suggested that, when I post a question, I should provide as many details as possible about the situation here. Forgive me if there is “too much information”. I have to make a trip to the US to buy new networking equipment, so I very much want to get this right. Once I return here, I’ll be pretty much stuck with whatever I get in the US.
3. The future routers will live next to each other in an office and could be linked by a cable (if this is the best route to go). We do not wish to “expand” the network (in the sense of making a larger WI-FI network), but rather wish to simply have two networks, hence one ADSL router/modem and one router with the “repeater” function (out-of-the-box without any jerry rigging). Both WI-FI signals need to travel approximately 100 (largely unobstructed) feet.
4. If my dreams come true, the second router would be an Apple Airport Extreme (AX). An Apple router would be ideal because my experience with Apple routers is happy: they are easy to set up, reliable, and secure. Moreover, we use Apple computers and iOS devices here (and the new AX has the “ac” thing which will be preferable as we replace old machines with new ones).
5. Yet, from reading posts and having my prior questions answered on this website, it may be that with an ADSL modem/router, all the ease and happiness of the Apple ecosystem is lost: while Apple routers seem to connect with each other easily, problems appear to arise when users try to inter-marry our non-Apple products with Apples.
6. Our current, super-crappy 2wire 2701hg-t (ADSL modem/router) covers the 100-foot distance without a problem when it is working and there is Ethernet flowing to us. Frequently, our connection is very bad, and I may be unfairly judging the 2wire 2701hg-t. But, based on user reviews on the America Amazon.com, the 2wire 2701hg-t is pretty terrible: first it is simply old and second, among other problems, it seems to have a poor quality power supply unit. I do observe that it frequently seems to be recycling from scratch as if it had turned off and restarted. In any case, we are replacing it since it may be about 4 or 5 years old.
7. In previous posts on this forum, “LaPastenague” responded to some of my earlier questions about AX and ADSL. Among other things, he pointed out that (1) line-attenuation may be contributing to our poor connection and (2) we must choose a modem/router that is suitable for “long lines.” I’ve looked at our current modem/router statistics page; however, there are no statistics for line-attenuation or noise. (As you will see below, my strategy is to get the “better” modem/router that is suitable for long lines.)
8. Concerning our ADSL service, these are the facts I’ve gleaned from looking at the current router’s configuration pages:
Connection Type: PPPoE
Currently, the router is configured to use WPA-PSK security.
Connection Speed: Incoming: 1024 kbps & Outgoing: 509 kbps
(The following information may be unimportant at this time.)
Broadband Link Diagnostics:
DSL Synchronization: UP
G.DMT Signal: UP
PVC Connection: UP
PPPoE Service: UP
PPP Authentication: UP
IP Connection: UP
DNS Communication: UP
9. The ISP (Nepal Telecom) doesn’t supply a modem/router; however, they do have a list of (at times ancient) hardware and hardware vendors:
http://www.ntc.net.np/internet/adsl/adsl_vendersConf.php
10. Concerning what equipment is available here, what I have observed is that generally the ADSL modem/routers for sale locally, and in the far-away capital Kathmandu, and in nearby India are often also available in the United States, but they are the cheaper, older models. I will have to buy the new equipment in the US this year. At a different institution nearby, they are using the TP-Link modem/router td-w89016 which they purchased locally, I believe.
11. Based in part on LaPastenague’s earlier advice, I want to buy the TP-LINK TD-W8980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router (2.4GHz 300Mbps+5Ghz 300Mbps, IPv6 Compatible). This appears to be the most popular ADSL device on Amazon now.
Will this modem/router work EASILY with the Airport Extreme in the manner I’ve described? That is, connecting the two with a cable and creating two WI-FI networks.
12. Also, is it generally correct that the best way to connect them is with an Ethernet cable: https://discussions.apple.com/message/23759755#23759755
13. In fact, does connecting them with a cable help alleviate some of the problems that can occur between the Apple device and the ADSL modem/router?
14. If this will work, what “mode” will the AX device be in (again, in order to have two separate networks with separate passwords)? I have heard of the “repeater”, “roaming” , and “bridge” modes.
15. Are there two levels of passwords which need to be considered? Of course, there is the network and network passwords which we create here and which will be different. But, does the Apple also have to have the ISP password like the principle ADSL modem/router?
16. To set this up, what information do I need from the ISP (e.g., passwords, IPs…)?
I think there are a lot of good reasons to use an AX router. Of course, if it is just going to be very cumbersome then, we would be loosing one of the best parts of using Apple products. So, whoever feels knowledgeable enough to reply to this post, please be sincere if you think it is better to avoid the Apple. Apple can rest assured that I will buy other things from them!
In that case, I’d likely buy a second TP-Link device to create a second network:
TL-Wa801NP [AP Mode Multi-SSID Mode AP Client Mode Repeater Mode (WDS / Universal) AP+ Bridge mode (point-to-point / point to Multi-point)].
Thank you in advance. Long live Apple!
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I am not sure if there are different interfaces but my 2wire does an excellent job with line info.
I get into this from browser.. using main IP.. in my case 10.0.0.138/MDC
In your case it should be whatever the IP of the 2wire is, followed by /mdc
Give it a try.
As you can see it shows vendor and loads of info about the line.
I rate it the best domestic modem for line info.
A good modem actually albeit a lousy router.
MDC is the diagnostics and Management Console.
3. The future routers will live next to each other in an office and could be linked by a cable (if this is the best route to go). We do not wish to “expand” the network (in the sense of making a larger WI-FI network), but rather wish to simply have two networks, hence one ADSL router/modem and one router with the “repeater” function (out-of-the-box without any jerry rigging). Both WI-FI signals need to travel approximately 100 (largely unobstructed) feet.
You are not repeating.. you are simply setting up two routers which are interconnected, so one is dependent on the other.. ie one is your adsl modem router and that will take the main router function. Your second router is really not working as a router, but as wireless access point (and switch if you plug things in).
That is perfectly fine. You are not roaming in this case since both routers are running different wireless names and networks.. but they are actually using same IP range.. all devices are on the one IP network with two different wireless access points.
4. If my dreams come true, the second router would be an Apple Airport Extreme (AX).
Apple router is fine for this. Easy to configure out of the box.
5. Yet, from reading posts and having my prior questions answered on this website, it may be that with an ADSL modem/router, all the ease and happiness of the Apple ecosystem is lost: while Apple routers seem to connect with each other easily, problems appear to arise when users try to inter-marry our non-Apple products with Apples.
The problem arises when you try and interconnect using wireless extend or repeater.. you are not using wireless to extend, you are using ethernet. Wired has no issues.
11. Based in part on LaPastenague’s earlier advice, I want to buy the TP-LINK TD-W8980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router (2.4GHz 300Mbps+5Ghz 300Mbps, IPv6 Compatible). This appears to be the most popular ADSL device on Amazon now.
Will this modem/router work EASILY with the Airport Extreme in the manner I’ve described? That is, connecting the two with a cable and creating two WI-FI networks.
It is a good choice.. It should be fine considering how poor your line is.. this modem is proving to have a couple of bugs.. it does not handle torrents well but I would suggest your system is not being used for that purpose. It has some port forwarding issues. Again you are probably not going to overload it.
12. Also, is it generally correct that the best way to connect them is with an Ethernet cable: https://discussions.apple.com/message/23759755#23759755
Absolutely best.. only decent method.
14. If this will work, what “mode” will the AX device be in (again, in order to have two separate networks with separate passwords)? I have heard of the “repeater”, “roaming” , and “bridge” modes.
Bridge. Although if it gives issues there is another method, although rather complex to setup.. not something to worry about now.
15. Are there two levels of passwords which need to be considered? Of course, there is the network and network passwords which we create here and which will be different. But, does the Apple also have to have the ISP password like the principle ADSL modem/router?
Only the adsl modem has the ISP authentication.. it is the box that does the link. The TC just piggy backs.
The passwords on the TC are for its Admin, wireless and disk access.
16. To set this up, what information do I need from the ISP (e.g., passwords, IPs…)?
For ADSL you must have the PPPoE authentication username and password.
So, whoever feels knowledgeable enough to reply to this post, please be sincere if you think it is better to avoid the Apple.
hmmm.. I am biased because I see the issues not all the good stories..
The latest airport and Time Capsule seem to have a few pretty severe bugs.. if they happen to hit you, they are extremely hard to fix if you are in the middle of Nepal. And Apple service centre is a long long way away.
I cannot answer your question from the point of view of a person on the ground in remote area. If the economics of the purchase works for you, great. Go for it.
In terms of wireless coverage.. the Asus AC models or Netgear R7000 kill the Apple. Sorry but it is just fact.
See reviews here.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/router-charts/bar/113-5-ghz-dn-c
That is average.. if you look at the apple router in the worst location by changing the filters, it comes out worse again.
I cannot post the URL to our local forum here.. (apple doesn't allow it). But in testing with apple clients the asus still beat Apple router soundly.
Pure wireless range is not the only consideration.. but in a mixed environment and since the wireless on the 8980N is not too bad.. then buy Apple router for apple client devices makes good sense.
Maybe the older Gen5.. or two of them.. would do a better job.. with a bit more tested and known hardware.
One thing you do need to check.
Routers from every other brand allow you to select country. Any country from anywhere in the world. Apple routers do not.
If you buy an airport in North America it is coded to North America and offers just a few countries.. USA, Canada I suppose.. what else is North America??
You cannot change it to Nepal.
To get the one for Nepal you must buy the model that covers, South Asia I guess.. I am not sure which it is.
See what the license information is for wifi in Nepal as it might be very different to US and therefore illegal for you to run it in Nepal.
If only the whole world would just bow to America.. we could all follow the FCC regs..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels
This only applies to the Apple.. the TP-Link etc allows you to choose Nepal or correct country regulations for wifi.
Buying modems has one tricky bit.. that the actual adsl ATM channel is different in different parts of the world. No modem is usually impossible to setup but some can be difficult if it is pre-configured for US.. this is easy to overcome generally as you can download a firmware for another locality, so you can have local settings.

HT4145 How can I use an Airport Extreme to act as a Range Extender for an Alcatel One Touch Y800Z WiFi modem/router? I get a message saying it cannot be extended. Thank you. Arup

How can I use an Airport Extreme to act as a Range Extender for an Alcatel One Touch Y800Z WiFi modem/router? As we live in a rural area and our landline broadband speeds are awful, I have moved on to a 3G provider in the UK (EE/Orange) and set up the wireless modem which is working very well with an iMac. I have an Airport Extreme base station which was previously connected with an Ethernet cable to the landline router, and two Airport Express stations as Range Extenders. I would now like to use the Airport Extreme and the two Express stations to extend the range of the Alcatel WiFi device. I have tried automatic and manual set up with the Airport Utility but at the crucial step for selecting a network to extend, although the WiFi device is recognised, I get a message saying it cannot be extended.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Arup

This is a problem with a lot of cheap end wifi hotspot like devices.. sometimes you can just swap the sim out to a real 3G wireless router.. that is a better approach IMHO than wireless repeater ever will be.
In the meantime..
Have a go with the suggestion.. place the express as wireless bridge. With a computer connected to the wifi from alcatel unit.. (I am amazed Alcatel still are in domestic market.. I thought they sold out). Set the express to join the wifi.. you do this in the airport utility.. old one is easy.. but in v6 you have to trust to luck so to speak and hope the auto setup works.. tell us if you have trouble.
With the Express bridging.. you can then plug it by ethernet into the TC.. which will be in router bridge..
ie
You can then run the connection from wireless or ethernet on the TC.. and it will relay back to the alcatel for internet.. all a bit dodgy but who knows.. it may give you what you need.
Wireless repeater is never particularly reliable in my experience. I would avoid it if possible.

Connecting an Airport TC to a Cisco Modem/Router

I have just moved and now have 5 people under one roof. So Im trying to figure out whats the best scenario. Our house will have up to 10 devices (Laptops, phones, Xbox, AppleTV.) all running on the same ISP at any given time. I have a Cisco DCP3825 modem/router acting as a modem & router, using IPV4 with WLAN @ WPA2 personal - AES. and DHCP is on. Its running on N only, at 2.4GHz. Then I have it connected to my AirPort TC in Bridge Mode via Ethernet cable in the WAN port. I am connecting in DHCP mode with 2 DNS servers. I created both a 2.4 and 5GHz channel in WPA2 Personal. I use my TC for Time Machine and didnt want to have to fight for bandwidth while backing up. Since the modem can output its own network, I figured I would make my own and use it just for my Time Machine backups, syncing with my iPhone and general use on my MacBook Pro.
Is this the best set up for the scenario tho. I guess my other options are to put the modem into bridge and Only use the AirPort TC. Or, I can make my AirPort TC extend the modem/routers current network. Keep in mind they are connected via Ethernet and sitting beside eachother on the desk.
Any suggestions and opinions are greatly appreciated. I just want to have the best range and signal quality possible while dealing with so many devices on it at once, all while trying to use Time Machine and AppleTV.

I have it connected to my AirPort TC in Bridge Mode via Ethernet cable in the WAN port. I am connecting in DHCP mode with 2 DNS servers. I created both a 2.4 and 5GHz channel in WPA2 Personal. I use my TC for Time Machine and didnt want to have to fight for bandwidth while backing up. Since the modem can output its own network, I figured I would make my own and use it just for my Time Machine backups, syncing with my iPhone and general use on my MacBook Pro.
Is this the best set up for the scenario tho.
Yes, IMHO you are getting the best out of the equipment.. there is no need to run the TC in router mode.. no advantages really.
You can of course use a long ethernet or EOP (homeplug) adapters and move the TC to some point in a different room to get coverage.
If you have issues with people using more than their fair share.. buy a router with excellent QoS and bandwidth limiting and quota.. ie a cheap router and load gargoyle firmware on it.

Error messages in modem/router event log

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Share on print More Sharing Services 2 Hi folks. Just purchased a new wireless cable modem/router from Telstra (Gateway Max - Netgear C6300BD-1TLAUS). I've just noticed the following messages in the Event Log. Is there something wrong and, if so, what's causing it? TimePriorityDescription Sun Jun 21 13:34:47 2015 Error (4) DHCP RENEW WARNING - Field invalid in response v4 option;CM-MAC=25:2a:8c:de:74:e8;CMTS-MAC=00:00:84:a0:1b:54;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.0; Sun Jun 21 11:44:19 2015 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=25:2a:8c:de:74:e8;CMTS-MAC=00:00:84:a0:1b:54;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.0; Sun Jun 21 09:34:47 2015 Error (4) DHCP RENEW WARNING - Field invalid in response v4 option;CM-MAC=25:2a:8c:de:74:e8;CMTS-MAC=00:00:84:a0:1b:54;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.0; Sun Jun 21 04:46:49 2015 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=25:2a:8c:de:74:e8;CMTS-MAC=00:00:84:a0:1b:54;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.0; Sun Jun 21 01:34:47 2015 Error (4) DHCP RENEW WARNING - Field invalid in response v4 option;CM-MAC=25:2a:8c:de:74:e8;CMTS-MAC=00:00:84:a0:1b:54;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.0; Sat Jun 20 16:12:38 2015 Critical (3) Started Unicast Maintenance Ranging - No Response received - T3 time-out;CM-MAC=25:2a:8c:de:74:e8;CMTS-MAC=00:00:84:a0:1b:54;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.0; Sat Jun 20 13:34:47 2015 Error (4) DHCP RENEW WARNING - Field invalid in response v4 option;CM-MAC=25:2a:8c:de:74:e8;CMTS-MAC=00:00:84:a0:1b:54;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.0; This is just a sample of the log file - it's much longer than this. Appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks.NOTE: MAC addresses above have been changed )...just to be safe. :-)

Hi Turbo, have u called and what was the response, if any? I have exactly the same error messages and my connection drops out every 24 to 48 hours without fail. Windows's Event Viewer and Intel's ProSet Diagnosis confirms that the computer was NOT being assigned an IP address. Setting a Static IP on the Local Machine does not help either. I have called them and they wanted to send out a tech. I refused because it seems very much to me that this is a software issue, either with the affected computer or with the Gateway's firmware. Doesn't sound like hardware or the pit in the street. The technician would have come and Telstra would have charged me for the visit I felt. Fred

Do you have to set up AE inBridge mode with existing wireless modem router?

Hi
I've just bought the AE and Apple TV. My plan was to basically use my existing Netgear wireless modem router for the internet only and set up the AE as the wireless router. I also bought the AE to boost the strength, print wirelessly and I thought it might work better with the Apple TV. The other things I use on my home network are ipad, iphone 4, HP DV6 Notebook, Toshiba Notebook and PS3.
I've plugged the Netgear into the AE with an Ethernet cable. I initially started with the "replace existing access point with AE", as I thought I was replacing the Netgear with the AE. This option left me with internet working and a blinking amber light on the AE.
I then did a hard reset and started again. I diabled the wireless on my old modem/router and chose the "create wireless network" option in airport utility. I think it worked because I have internet and a green light but to be honest I have no idea what I did. I know it's in bridge mode but only because I didn't know how to set up the other options.
Also, I've ended up with three networks out of this process. The default network for the AE (but it has one of those yellow error icons next to it in the available network list), the one I set up and a 5ghz of the one I set up. Neither the default network of the 5ghz network show up in the Internet and Networking control panel, which is where I delete them. I just thought this was odd.
What I'd like to know:
Do you have to set it up in bridge mode when you have an existing wireless modem/router?
If not, is there any benefit to setting the AE up as the router instead of using the Netgear?
If I create a new network should the default network still be showing up in my list of available networks or have I done something wrong?
If I have a 5ghz network, does that mean that the other network I created is only 2.4ghz or is it still dual band?
Considering the devices I have would it be beneficial for me to have a 5ghz network for certain devices only like the Apple TV?
As you can probably tell I have no idea what I am doing. I'm basically just clicking stuff and seeing if it works.
Any help/advice is much appreciated
Thanks
Jo

Hello Jo Sugden. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Do you have to set it up in bridge mode when you have an existing wireless modem/router?
You don't have to but, most likely, it will be the best configuration choice when you have the 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn) connected to your main Internet router by Ethernet. In this configuration, all NAT & DHCP services will continue to be provided by the Netgear router. This will allow all wired or wireless clients connected to the AEBSn to get their IP address (and be on the same subnet) from the Netgear ... and this would allow clients connected to either router to "see" each other.
If not, is there any benefit to setting the AE up as the router instead of using the Netgear?
If, for some reason, you wanted to create a separate subnet, configuring the AEBSn as a router would allow for this.
If I create a new network should the default network still be showing up in my list of available networks or have I done something wrong?
By default, your AEBSn will create two wireless networks with the same Network Name; one broadcasting in the 5 GHz band, and the other in the 2.4 GHz band. The default name for both of these will be Apple Network NNNNNN. You have the option, within the AirPort Utility, to change the names of each network.
When connected by Ethernet, and in bridge mode, it would be beneficial to name your AEBSn's networks the same as that provided by the Netgear. This would create what is called a "roaming" network ... where you literally can roam with a laptop from one router to the other and still be on the "same" network. This also is a way to extend the wireless range of the Netgear.
If I have a 5ghz network, does that mean that the other network I created is only 2.4ghz or is it still dual band?
As a minimum, you will have three wireless networks: one provided by the Netgear and two provided by the AEBSn. By giving them all the same Network Name, they will appear as one to any wireless client. However, they will all show up in a utility like iStumbler or AirRadar.
Considering the devices I have would it be beneficial for me to have a 5ghz network for certain devices only like the Apple TV?
Yes. Operating a wireless network in the 802.11n Radio Mode in the 5 GHz Radio Band offers the best potential bandwidth ... around 300+ Mbps. The only real drawback of the higher frequency band is that the signal strength drops off more rapidly with distance than in the lower frequency band. Also higher frequencies cannot penetrate objects (like walls) as well.
Ideally, you would want to place your Apple TV or other streaming devices in the same room as the 5 GHz network ... or connect them to the router by Ethernet.

Do I need to replace my modem/router to improve Airport Extreme performance?

Hi all.
Until recently my home network consisted of an ISP-supplier Thomson TG585 wireless router supporting both a MacBook Pro & iMac.
The config. worked to a point. Both machines could get to the web fine, but frustratingly would rarely "see" each other via the router. No problem when directly connected via LAN cable.
I have an external office some 20m or so away from the house and therefore need to use the MacBook at a distance. The TG585 failed to give the range required so I improved coverage by adding an Airport Extreme as a bridge (the Macs now see each other fine).
Whilst a great improvement in coverage, on occasion though it slows right down and even drops out.
I've loaded iStumbler to do some checks and whilst there's a number of domestic networks in the neighbourhood, none are on the same channel and all are running at 2.4Ghz, so presumably the Airport should be fine given its dual frequency capability?
iStumbler's indicating though that at the range I'm operating the signal range drops to between 15-25% and even with the MacBook right beside the Extreme it only gets to 61%. Both seem a bit low.
I'm no network expert, but this seems to suggest to me that it is the level I'm getting, rather than any interference which is the issue?
My first thought was to try and boost the MacBook's reception capability with an external USB aerial (looking through the forums the Asus USB-N10 seems to be a good choice).
In discussing this with local retailer however, he suggested this is the wrong idea. My problem apparently is the poor capability of the TG585 which is providing a reasonably weak/variable signal to the Extreme. Instead, I should be swapping out the TG585 for a more sophisticated router (his suggestion the Linksys E2000). With the base router providing a strong 5Ghz input then this enables the Extreme to perform at its best.
My question (finally!) is whether this is indeed the case (i.e. modem replacement req.)? If so, I don't want to replicate the Airport Extreme's spec. so I'm interested in any suggestions on a suitable modem(router) for this instance? If I have to splash out on a dual freq. modem/router in addition it starts me questioning the wisdom of my choice to buy the Extreme.
PS: Sorry it's a long one; thanks for taking the time to read.

I am afraid that the interference that you are picking up is coming from outside sources. Unfortunately, you will not be able to do much about this other than try different locations for the AirPort Extreme.
I'm assuming that your AirPort Extreme is not located close to a televison or other electronic device. If it is, try to move it as far away as possible. Also try to keep it as far away from any outside walls or windows in the apartment as possible.
I was helping a friend recently who moved into a a new high rise apartment/condo development and we found that he simply could not use 2.4 GHz wireless reliably in his area due to the number of other networks and interference issues. That is likely the case in many other situations due to the explosion of wireless networks in the last few years.
For your reference, the most accurate way to judge signal quality is Signal to Noise or SNR.
Hold down the option key on your Mac and click on the Apple icon in upper left corner of the screen
Select System Profier.
Look down the list for the Network heading and then click on AirPort to highlight it
Look in the window to the right for the name of the wireless network, then look for the Signal / Noise readings. These will be negative numbers. Example: Signal / Noise -60 dBm / -80 dBm
SNR = Signal minus Noise, so -60 dB - (-80) dB = 20 dB
Then use the reference chart posted by expert user Tesserax to get a general idea of the connection quality
o 40dB+ SNR = Excellent signal
o 25dB to 40dB SNR = Very good signal
o 15dB to 25dB SNR = Low signal
o 10dB to 15dB SNR = Very low signal
o 5dB to 10dB SNR = No signal
With only 10 feet between the computer and router, you definitely should see 40 dB+ readings under normal conditions
How does your signal look if you use this method?

I recently bought an external hard drive and attached it to a wireless modem router. The problem is that i can't access it from my macbook. I get a "connection failed" and "the server is available on your computer. Access the volumes and files locally".

Well I believe I described the problem above. I want only to add that the external hard drive is a Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Drive 1TB and the wireless modem router is a Belkin N Plus (model F5D8635-4 v1). Also, in the finder window under "shared" I see a "belkinserver" and when I click it, it says "connection failed". If I click "connect as" I get the "the server "belkinserver" is available on your computer..." which I mentioned above. I tried to connect macbook via ethernet to the modem router and then when I typed "smb://belkinserver" it immediately prompted me for a username and a password and when I typed them finally I got to enter the contents of the hard drive! So what's the problem wirelessly?

If your external drive does not have an independent power supply, you may wish to consider a couple of lower-cost options before tossing the drive. Bus-powered drives have no external power source and must get all their power from the computer. They can exceed the computer's USB energy budget.
Cheapest option:
1 Meter USB 2.0 A to 5 Pin Mini B Cable - Auxiliary USB "Y" Power Design for external hard drives.
This gets power from two of the computers USB porst sna can provide enough power to wake up an under-performaing bus-powered drive.
If you don't have enough ports to use this, try the next cheapest option:
Newer Technology 7 Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub with Power Adapter for Mac & PC
Such a hub has a an independent power supply to make up for wahat the comptuer fails to provide.

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