Extending extreme model A1034 with express model A1264, Extending extreme model A1034 with express model A1264

I am trying (unsuccessfully) to extent an Airport Extreme model A1034 (old!) with an Airport Express model A1264.
I am using Airport Utility 5.5.3 on a Powerbook G4.
Any suggestions on how to do this?
Alan

Before configuring for a WDS, there are a couple of things that you should be aware of:
A WDS can only operate in the 802.11g Radio Mode. This, effectively, negates the advantage of your 802.11n AirPort.
For every base station added to the WDS, the overall bandwidth is cut in half. Starting with a potential maximum of 54 Mbps (802.11g), with two base stations, you will be getting something like 25-27 Mbps tops.

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I just purchased the latest Airport Extreme (6th Gen) base station to be my main wifi router. I have two airport express models that I used in the past to extend my network with my (very) old retired Airport Extreme (2nd Gen): the 2nd Gen model A1264 (you plug into the wall directly) - I've had it for several years, and the newest 3rd Gen model A1362 (small square that lies on a desk or table) - I just purchaed a couple of months ago.
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I don't have any AC capable clients yet - so everything is running on the "n" band - and the older Express is an "n" model, but I just have this (perhaps irrational) fear that attaching older routers will slow everything down.
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will extending my network with either of these Airport Express models diminish my overall network speed (Especially the older model)?
The A1264 model will be able to extend only one band of the new dual band AirPort Extreme. Normally, the A1264 will extend the 2.4 GHz band since it is stronger than the 5 GHz signal.
The A1392 will be able to extend both bands since it is also a dual band model, providing that it is located where it can receive a strong wireless signal from the new AirPort Extreme.
Here, I am assuming that you are asking about extending wirelessly.
You might want to keep in mind that extending wirelessly always involves compromises and loss of bandwidth. The main reason for this is that an extending device can only "extend" the quality of signal that it receives.
The wireless signal from the new AirPort Exterme will slow down and lose strength the further that it moves away from the main AirPort. So, the extending device gets a slower, weaker signal to extend. The result is signficantly slower wireless performance in the extended areas.
The way to solve this is connect the extending AirPorts to the main AirPort using a permanent wired Ethernet connection. There is no signal loss in a wire, so the extending AirPort receives a full bandwidth signal to broadcast. The result is higher and more uniform speed on the entire network.

Extending a Gen 5 Extreme with an early model Express

I have been running a Gen 2 Extreme with a WDS extension setup for my early model 802 a/b/g Express. When I replaced my Gen 2 Extreme with the newest Gen 5, the Airport Utility screens have changed and don't appear to offer options to identify my Express as an extention.
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The key is to use the Option key before making the Wireless Mode selection for the 5G AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn). You should find the familar "Participate in a WDS network" option when you do.
You should be aware that there are two major drawbacks of using this earlier "static" WDS configuration:
The extended network will only operate in the 802.11g radio mode. Effectively, negating the advantage of your new AEBSn.
For every base station added to the WDS, the overall bandwidth will be cut in half. So, in your case, you'll only be getting around 25 - 27 Mbps. A far cry short of the 300+ Mbps that the AEBSn is capable of.

Extending network with Airport Express and Airport Extreme (latest models) causes chaos on network

Today I upgraded from my several year old Airport Extreme (3rd gen) and 2nd gen Airport Express to a new (what you'd buy on the shelf today) Airport Extreme and Airport Express. All airports are updated with the latest firmware and I'm using windows 7 for configuration.
The intention is to use the Airport Extreme as the main router, also serving wifi. And extend the network using the express. As such, the following has been done:
The Airport Extreme is configured for automatic channel, and automatic radio mode. I tried to select 802.11n 5 ghz and 802.11 n 2.4 ghz only, but it won't take the changes. Additionally, it wont' accept me using only channel 6. Not sure why, but I digress. The airport extreme is not set to broadcast a separate name for the 5ghz network.
The Airport Express is configured to use bridge mode, use an existing wireless network and is connected to my network on it's WAN port (the circle icon on the back) with ethernet. The password and wireless name used in configuration is the same as created initially on the Airport Extreme.
Initially I did the configuration of both airports on my computer, connected by ethernet to ensure stable connectivity while I inputted settings. During this, they appeared to accept the changes fine. However, when I moved the airport express to it's destination (other side of my house), the entire network went crazy.
Internet became slow, and often wouldn't load pages. This was on wired and wireless connections. When I attempted to administer the Airport in the Utility, they would not load, an error would occur. Also, at one point the Airport Extreme had renamed it self with a (2) at the end. Which was super odd. So far, the only solution has been to unplug the Airport Express and attempt to devise a solution.
Anyone have any ideas? Of course, I will continue to tinker with this, but it seems realllly strange. The previous setup was also extended (granted, using wireless only, not ethernet > wireless) and worked fine, granted it was a smidge slow, but it worked.

I wanted to add this.. I followed the guide here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4260 to extend using ethernet, and the above is the result.
I just tried re configuring in OS X Mavericks and got the same, odd, result.

Cannot configure and connect to Airport Express Base Station Model A1264 with Windows 7 (x64)

I am not able to connect Airport Express Base Station Model A1264 with Windows 7 (x64). I did a factory reset, uninstalled and reinstalled the AirPort Utility for Windows v. 5.6.1.
My objective is to extend a non-Apple WiFi network with Airport Express Base Station Model A1264 and use it for direct ethernet and/ or wireless connection. Any guidance as to how I can get set up here?

This is very common, we run a mix of mac and various pc brand desktops and laptops, what I have found is that using the windows wireless client rather than manufacturers on some laptops helps, getting the latest wireless drivers from the manufacturer has helped, make sure all your windows updates XP and Vista are current.
If all the above is covered try the different WEP WPA WPA2 variants or even without for test purposes. I have most success with WPA2.
Finally I am assuming your running the latest firmware on the express unit, whilst this hasn't attributed to better connectivity for us I did it regardless.
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Extend Airport Extreme (n) to Airport Express (g) old model

I have and older model Airport Express (b/g) that I want to use to extend my new Airport Extreme (n). I'm having some difficulties doing that and wonder if anyone has any tip for me. The problem is the last part when a text box said
"Please select the Apple wireless device you want to join from the list. It may take a few seconds for your device to appears." (http://www.iclarified.com/images/tutorials/963/4656/4656.png) appears, no base station come up for me to select.
Another concern is, using (b/g) network to extend, will that change my existing network (n) to become (b/g)?
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Welcome to the discussion area, ATP015!
Another concern is, using (b/g) network to extend, will that change my existing network (n) to become (b/g)?
Before you spend a good deal of time trying to configure a WDS arrangement...which is a somewhat difficult type of setup...you might want to review the upsides and downsides of a WDS setup.
The upside is that it will provide more wireless network coverage for your network.
The downsides are considerable:
1) Since WDS is a "g" wireless technology, the entire wireless network will drop down to "g" levels, so you lose any advantage of having an "n" wireless router
2) With the addition of a remote device, the bandwidth on the entire network will drop by half
So, the bottom line with WDS is that while you'll have more wireless coverage, you'll have a "g" wireless network that is operating at 50% of its capability.
If you want to try to configure the WDS setup, the best instructions that I've seen were posted by forum expert Tesserax in this link:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2641670&tstart=0
If you can consider a new AirPort Express 802.11n, you will be able take advantage of Apple's "extend a wireless network" feature. This will provide "n" level performance on your network with minimum bandwidth loss...and...its much easier to configure.

Express 802.11n model A1264 not compatible with Mountain Lion?

I have an airport Express 802.11n model A1264. I have been using it with Mountain Lion for a couple of months. Some problems but it worked. Last nite it stopped. - flashing orange light. I am using Airport Utility version 6.1. The helpful? lady at apple support said that model of Airport Express (Gen 1 ) was not compatable with Mountain Lion and I need to get a Generation 2 Airport Express. Is there any other solution?

Hardware failure is a possibility but your Express is most certainly compatible with your version of Mac OS X.
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... I had pushed in the reset button on the AU Express -
To properly reset it to factory defaults requires that you depress its reset button continuously for about five seconds - long enough for the LED to flash rapidly, then release it.
After this the Express will create an open wireless network called "Apple Network nnnnnn" where nnnnnn = a set of characters unique to your Express.
Connect to that network by selecting it in the menu.
Launch AirPort Utility. It should find the Express.
If you are still having trouble unplug the Express and plug in to an electrical outlet near your iMac. Not only does this make it easier to perform another "hard reset" should you need to, it minimizes the potential for wireless interference to prevent communication. There is no need to have it connected to your modem as you configure it.
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At this point are you saying that none of your wireless clients can connect to the AirPort? If so, then I would recommend that you do the following:
I would recommend that you do the following as a minimum:
Power-down the modem, AirPort base station, and computer(s).
Power-up the modem; wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it adequate time to initialize.
Power-up the AirPort base station; wait at least 5-10 minutes. Note: The AirPort's status light may continue to flash amber after it has intialized. That is because, there may be some additional configuration items necessary, like setting up wireless security, before the overall setup is completed to get a green status.
Power-up your computer(s).
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Disconnect the AirPort base station from the Internet broadband modem.
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I just got a new airport extreme gen.5 to replace my gen.4. I am using the gen.4 to extend my network, but does it extend the 5Ghz capability of the gen.5?
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Since the 5th Generation Extreme is sending signals on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands using the same wireless network name......and.....the 4th Generation is extending that same network, both bands will be extended by the 4th Generation Extreme. This assumes of course that the 4th Generation Exteme is located where it can receive a strong wireless signal form the 5th Generation device.

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The only way you can do this is run ethernet or EOP adapters.. and place the TC in a location where the other apple idevices can reach it.
If you want to repeat wireless with apple routers you have to use another apple router next to the modem.. plugged in an running as an AP.
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Hi, I'm looking to set up an Wireless network using Multiple SSID's (Business and Guest) using one airport extreme and three Airport Expresses.
Are the Airport Expresses capable of bridging multiple ssids or extending multiple ssids?
What's the best practice on setting this up?
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By default, the AirPort Extreme will provide a simultaneous dual band signal for the "main" network, with both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands using the same wireless network name. You could think of this as your Business network.
Wireless devices will connect to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band based on their capabilities and distance from the AirPort Extreme.
For example, most iPhones can only connnect to 2.4 GHz, so that is where they will connect. A newer laptop will be able to connect to either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.
5 GHz signals are faster, but much weaker than 2.4 GHz signals, so the 5 GHz signals tend to be pretty much a line-of-sight or close proximity type of connection. In other words, if a laptop is in cloxe proximity to the AirPort Extreme, it will likely connect to the 5 GHz band. If the laptop moves a few rooms away, it will likey connect to the 2.4 GHz band.
The AirPort Extreme does have an option to enable a Guest Network......IF.....you plan to connect the AirPort Extreme to a simple modem....not a modem/router or gateway type of device.
If you are not sure what you have, post back with the make and model number of your "modem". If you do not have the right type of modem, you will not be able to configure a Guest Network.
Important.....the Guest Network cannot be extended. The signal will only be produced by the AirPort Extreme.
I assume that you want to use the Express devices to "extend" the signal using wireless only.
Since the AirPort Express models that you have are not simultaneous dual band devices, they will be able to extend one band of the AirPort Extreme's wireless signal. In most cases, the Express will extend the 2.4 GHz band, since it is the stronger signal.
Each AirPort Express connects to the AirPort Extreme's signal, so each AirPort Express will need to be located where it can receive a strong wireless signal from the AirPort Extreme.
It would be better if you could connect each AirPort Express to the AirPort Extreme using a wired Ethernet connection. This would allow you to locate each AirPort Express exactly where it will be needed.

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But it is not working.
Now, Airport Utility (5.6.1 is the only one that works with these stations) does not even display the second base station.
Is there a step by step document that explains how to set such a network up? Or could someone take me step by step through the process?
Thank you very much for your help.

I would bring the Expresses to the room where you have your Extreme and factory reset the Expresses so that they are in the original condition when they came out of the box - they will reflect their Apple IDs.
I would then open the Airport Utility (I am assuming you have the new Extreme, not the old one). Scan for the Expresses and then join them to the network.
If they work in the room where your Extreme is located then they are configured appropriately. They I would try moving them back to the room where you want to extend your network. If they then do not work you will know it is not the Express but the amount of concrete and metal in your building.

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