Extending a Linksys WRT300n v1.1 network with Airport Extreme

I have a linksys wrt300n v1.1 as a wireless access point to our network. It does not have DHCP enabled, as we have another router performing that function.
I want to extend the range of our wireless network into the building next to us (part of our office complex). The signal from the linksys is strong at one end of the building, but doesn't reach through the rest.
I bought an airport extreme, and am trying to configure it to extend the wireless. It is currently connected to the linksys via wireless, but that connection doesn't seem to be stable, and even when it does connect the airport utility shows the error message: "unable to extend the wireless network."
I cannot see any settings in the linksys config pages relating directly to WDS; current AP Isolation is disabled (which I'm certain is correct) and NAT is disabled (I'm not sure if this is correct or not).
OK - partial resolution; I've switched the Linksys from WPA/WPA2 to WEP encryption. I seem to be able to connect the AE wirelessly, but it still says that it can't extend the network.

Thanks. I've kind of gathered as much from the reading I've been doing.
I broke down and dropped another $200 for a second extreme. I've got to say, it works beautifully, and is a dream to configure. The down-side is that the Apple "Genius" told me it would work the first way, "no problem."
I hate it when people who are supposed to know guess rather than actually find out.

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Yes
Not connected to the internet wifi.
If the AirPort Exteme is not connected to the Internet, then Internet connections will not be available on wireless or wired connections.

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I have a E4200v2 i also have a Airport Extreme I want to use this to extend my wireless range in my house? I've played around a little tring to configure the Airport extreme but can't seem to get it to connect to my E4200v2?
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Before I suggest you for any trouble shooting steps, I would like to as few questions. Is you Linksys/Cisco router can able to access the Internet. If YES then try the following steps
1. After unpacking your Airport Extreme, connect the ethernet cable from your jack to the leftmost ethernet port on the back of the Airport. This is the WAN port marked with the small circular image. Next plug the AC adapter into the power port on the Airport and plug it into the wall.
2. Once the Airport Extreme has been plugged into the network and powered on, the status light on the front will go through a series of colored flashes. When the status light glows solid green, your Airport has been initialized and is connected to the network. This may take a few minutes. If your status light fails to glow solid green, please consult your manual for status light explanations.
3. Make sure the wireless card on your computer is enabled and turned on. Connect to your Airport Extreme, which will most likely appear as Apple Network followed by some letters.
4. Next install the Airport software from the included CD. After installation, launch the Airport Utility application. This is located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows.
Please keep in mind that the Airport Utility is released with a new version every few months, so the screen shots you see below may not look exactly like what you see on your computer.
5. Select your base station, and then click Continue.
6. Enter a Wireless Network Name and a Base Station Name and click Continue. Write these names down for future reference.
7. Enter your Country and Radio Mode on the next screen. Using 802.11n (802.11b/g compatible) is the proper choice in most cases. Click Continue.
8. Select WPA2 Personal security on the next screen, then enter a Wireless Network Password and Verify it. This password must be between 8 and 63 characters. You should write this password down and keep it near your Airport Extreme in case you forget it. Click Continue.
9. Select "I connect to my local area network (LAN)" on the next screen and click Continue.
10. Leave the default settings (Using DHCP) on the next screen and click Continue.
11. If you are interested in connecting USB peripherals to your Airport, consult your manual for additional information. Otherwise leave the default settings and click Continue.
12. Enter a Base Station Password and Verify it. Write this password down and keep it near your Airport Extreme. You will need it if you ever want to modify any settings for your base station. Click Continue.
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Extending a hidden wireless network with airport extreme

For some reason, I'm unable to get my second AEBS to extend the network of my primary AEBS.
Network Topology:
Internet =>
AEBS #1: Gen5 (tower) AEBS running v7.7.3 as my primary AP =>
=> Linksys 8-port Hub =>
LAN Devices
=> AEBS #2: Gen4 (flat) AEBS running v7.6.4 intended to extend the above network
Current Settings:
The AEBS #1 is configured as follows:
Create a wireless network
Do not broadcast the network name for either 2.4 GHz or 5GHz
Timed Access set with all MAC addresses established in the table including both AEBS's and both their frequencies
WPA2 Personal set
Router Mode: DHCP & NAT
The AEBS #2 is configured as follows:
Extend a wireless network
Do not broadcast the network name for either 2.4 GHz or 5GHz
Timed Access set with all MAC addresses established in the table including both AEBS's and both their frequencies
WPA2 Personal set
Router Mode: Off (Bridge Mode)
At this point, AEBS #2 cannot find the network I entered and suggests I select a network from the drop down. Of course, when I click the drop down, there is no network listed because AEBS #1 isn't broadcasting its network name.
So my question is this... will AEBS #2 actually extend the network of AEBS #1 under these circumstances or am I relegated to setting up AEBS #2 as creating another network with the same name, hidden but in bridge mode as above? The reason I would like to extend the network and not have two networks under the same name is because I believe its affecting device connectivity and performance.
Thanks...

Try unhide the name of the network on AEBS 1
Then, configure AEBS 2 to extend the network
Then, go back and hide the network on AEBS 1, then AEBS 2
The reason I would like to extend the network and not have two networks under the same name is because I believe its affecting device connectivity and performance.
We assume that you are configuring the AEBS 2 to extend using wireless. AEBS 2 must use the same wireless network name as AEBS 1 when it extends using a wireless connection. Not possible to use another wireless network name on AEBS 2 when it extends using wireless.
If AEBS 2 connects using Ethernet, then you can set it up with a different wireless network name. In that case it will not be setup to "extend a wireless network".....the correct setting would be "create a wireless network".
You must already know that there are a number of free utilities available on the Internet that will reveal a "hidden" network in seconds, and that anyone who wants to "see" your network can do so very easily. But, it's your call.

What are the downsides to extending an Airport Express's network with Airport Extreme?

Or are there downsides at all, assuming latest generation Airports? I think it happens more often than not that the position of the modem from your ISP in the dwelling is not the ideal location for a router, and it is sometimes inconvenient/impossible to wire an ethernet connection to the optimal location. I have an Airport Extreme and an Airport Express, and was thinking of hooking up the Express to the modem and having the Extreme extend that network, placed at the optimal router location. My concern with that setup is whether the Extreme will use all of its antennas, since the Express has fewer (6 vs 2 if I'm correct).

Or are there downsides at all, assuming latest generation Airports?
There are none. You might be confusing such a "wirelessly extended" network with a WDS, which was a horrible compromise with significant disadvantages.
The optimal location for the second AirPort might not be obvious. Keep in mind that it can only "wirelessly extend" the signal it is capable of receiving. Place it in a location where the wireless signal created by the main router remains strong, while still being able to create a network that covers your required wireless service area.
Don't worry about the number of antennas or how they are used. They're all used.

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Here's a Youtube video of how to do it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3EdbRfX1_w
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I am having difficulty setting up my new Airport Express w/ 802.11N (SKU# MB321LL/A) to extend the wireless network from my Time Capsule (SKU# MB276LL/A).
My setup is as follows:
Time Capsule is connected to Cable modem with the following wireless settings:
Wireless mode -> Create a Wireless Network
Allow this network to be extended -> Checked
Radio Mode ->802.11n (5Ghz N only)
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However after I reset the AE the LED glows Amber and the following problem is reported:
+Wireless Network+
+This AirPort wireless device is set up to join a specific wireless network that can't be found. If you don't see the network that you want to join in the Network Name Pop-up menu, enter the network name and network password if necessary to try again.+
When I check the Airport->Wireless tab the settings were as before.
Any thoughts on this? Thanks.

Welcome to the discussions!
Have you tried to position the AirPort Express close, say 10-15 feet, as a test to see if it will connect that way?
If so, then move it back another 10-15 feet, etc.
5 GHz signals do not travel well or penetrate surfaces very well, so my first thought was that the signal was not strong enough for the Express to pick it up where you had it located.
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I am trying to extend the range of a wireless network from one house to another about 80 yards away. I have an Airport Extreme Base Station (ABES) and an Airport Express (AX) which is supposed to accomplish this. I found some instructions in the forums that walked me through configuring WDS. That was easy enough, however, when the AX restarts it doesn't come back up in the Airport Utility. It will come up if I do a hard reset on the AX. The ABES continues to show a WDS error and displays a flashing amber light.
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The new AP Express "n" is in the shop which is the greatest distance. If the wind is blowing hard I have lots of drop outs in both stereo's..... And during other nice weather times everything works excellent.
How can I extend the wireless signal??? I'll buy all "n" stuff if you think it'll do the trick....? I can't raise the Dr. Bott antenna due to cord length.... Oh,, my internet modem is plugged into the iMac not the AP Extreme...
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Extend existing network with Airport extreme and 3 airport express.

I want to extend an existing network (thomson TG787v) with an airport extreme (MD031Z/A) with 3 or 4 airport express(MC14Z/A)
The thomson is the router from the provider and must be used. The building is an old mansion with a lot of brick walls
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I tried to connect the extreme with an ethernet cable (in bridge mode)
This is the correct.
and then connect the airport express in a line to have wifi in all rooms of the mansion.
Apple's "extend a wireless network" feature will only allow you to "extend" the signal one time. So, the first Express would connect to the AirPort Extreme wirelessly and extend the signal.
But, you cannot "extend" the signal a second or third time. Each AirPort Express must be located so that it connects directly to the AirPort Extreme. In other words, each AirPort Express must be located about the same distance from the AirPort Extreme.
Another way of thinking about his is to visualize the hub and spokes of a wheel. The AirPort Extreme would be located at the "hub". Each AirPort Express would be located at then end of a "spoke". As such, each AirPort Express communicates directly to the AirPort Extreme.....not to another AirPort Express at the end of another hub.
You may need to consider installing Ethernet cable to each location where you will need an AirPort Express and configure the network that way. Performance wise, this is a much better way to "extend" the network.

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I'm having issues extending a 5 ghz network with an airport extreme 5th generation. Here is what I have -
1 brand new airport extreme (2013) in the basement connected to the cable modem. It nearly doubled the speed I was getting over the 5th gen.
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At times, a Hard Reset will not completely clear all of the old settings when you reset the device, and as a result, you do not start from a true factory default.
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I have a new Airport Extreme router as the main router in my network and a Time Capsule set to extend the 2.4Ghz network. The routers must be configured in this order because I want the 5Ghz network from the Extreme to cover my main seating area.
The problem I have is that while I'm connected to the Extreme, on either the 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz network, the connection to the Time Capsule will 'drop'. The network drive within the Time Capsule will no longer be available and the AirPort Utility no longer shows the Time Capsule. If I reboot the Extreme, the Time Capsule will reappear.
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