Extend a Time Capsule network via ethernet

I have a long house, so extend my network through ethernet. Worked fine with my 1TB 2009 TC as main an an older 500GB TC as WDS relay. I bought a new 2TB 2009 TC and set it as main. I wanted to put the 1GB TC as relay, but the option "participate in a wds network no longer exists, and the TC does not recognize the network through ethernet as the 500GB did. Same problem if I use the 1GB as base and the 2GB as relay. It only works with the 1GB or the 2GB as base, but the only one that works as relay is the 500GB.
Any clue to how I can use the 1GB TC as relay?

Franeye wrote:
I have a long house, so extend my network through ethernet. Worked fine with my 1TB 2009 TC as main an an older 500GB TC as WDS relay. I bought a new 2TB 2009 TC and set it as main. I wanted to put the 1GB TC as relay, but the option "participate in a wds network no longer exists, and the TC does not recognize the network through ethernet as the 500GB did. Same problem if I use the 1GB as base and the 2GB as relay. It only works with the 1GB or the 2GB as base, but the only one that works as relay is the 500GB.
If all your base stations are newer varieties (s they seem to be), you shouldn't need to deal with WDS configuration, including the choice to "participate in a WDS network" (which should still be there hiding behind the "option" key). Set your "main" station to "Create a wireless network" and "Alow this network to be extended". Set your other stations to "Extend a wireless network".
If you still have trouble check back with the details of any progress.

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