Extreme with existing router

in looking for a step by step guide to setting my extreme with my exsisting router via an ethernet cable to extend my wireless coverage.im just a liitle confused as which combination of settings to use when i think i beleive im using the extreme as a bridge.
i would appreciate anyone s help.
im setting it up through a new mac mini

Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <-> ports on your "main" wireless router to the WAN port (circle of dots icon) on the AirPort Extreme (AEBS).
Open AirPort Utility and click Continue to follow the guided setup to "create a wireelss network" using the exact same wireless network name, exact same security setting and exact same password as your "main" wireless router. Choose the Bridge Mode option when it appears if it is not already selected for you.
Once the AEBS is updated with new settings, it is very important that you power cycle the entire network to allow everyting to work correctly.
Power off all devices....order is not important
Start the modem first and let it run a minute or two
Start your main router the same way
Start the AirPort the same way
Continue starting devices one at a time about a minute apart until the netire network is powered back up

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The AirPort Extreme can connect wirelessly.....IF.....your existing router is also another Apple router.
Is that the case here? If yes, what model number is your existing Apple router?
If no, you will need to continue to connect the AirPort Extreme using a wired Ethernet connection.

Hi. Does anyone know how to extend the airport express and extreme with Cisco Router DPC3925. I have upgrade my wireless to 50Mbps. Thank you

Hi,
Can someone help.
I have a Cisco router DPC3925 provided by the ISP and I cannot extend my wireless with Airport Express.
Also I intend to extend it with Airport Extreme.
Please help.
Thank you.

Sorry, but your post is not clear. The topic of this thread is how to extend an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme with a Cisco router.
This would mean that the main router was an AirPort device and the Cisco would be extending the existing network provided by the AirPort.
Is that really what you want to do?
If not, then it sounds like your Cisco ISP provided wireless router is your "main" router and you will be using the Time Capsule to extend the network.
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I was just told that my Mac mini is excruiatingly slow on the internet because I am using a Linksys router with Xfinity and that Airport Extreme will be much faster. And that I should plug Airport Extreme into the modem. When I checked, I don't have a separate modem. My Linksys is a combined router/modem. What should I do? Do I plug the Airport Extreme into the Linksys box, or do I get a completely different modem that is only a modem? And, if I plug Airport Extreme into the Linksys box, how do I configure the network for Airport Extreme, and what else do I need to do? All help greatlly appreciated...I can barely get onto the Apple website!

When I signed up with Xfinity one of the stipulations was that they would not install a router/modem but only a modem. I had heard of problems with their router/modem and I didn't want to go down that path.
I don't but you mighht be able to get them to change out your router/modem for a modem. I would start there by asking them.
Allan

How do I Set up airport extreme with existing fios wireles network

Hello al, l I have an existing wireless network with an arcitonic wireless router provider with my fios tv. Everything is working well. Now I want to add airport extreme to increase my network range and later add apple tv /net flicks I,m not great with this stuff. Some wold be great.

You will need to establish a permanent Ethernet cable connection from one of the LAN <-> ports on the Fios router to the WAN port (circle of dots icon) on the AirPort Extreme and then configure the AriPort Extreme to "Create a wireless network".
You can configure the AirPort Extreme to provide another separate wireless network if you wish, or if you assign the same wireless network name, and use the same security setting and password that the Fios is using, the Extreme will provide more wireless coverage....and you won't have to change wireless networks to connect to the wireless on the Extreme.
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I've been looking through a bunch of earlier posts here and I just want to make sure I understand my options correctly for my 3rd Gen TC before I start fiddling with settings... I need to change my setup I've used successfully for years because I just moved. Previous setup had internet via Ethernet and I kept my TC up in the attic connected to my iMac via its own network.
Current setup necessitates cable modem/router providing internet to my iMac wirelessly. I'd prefer to still keep the TC in the attic rather than connect it to the router via Ethernet -- so if I've understood everything correctly my only way to do this is to accept that my backups will run at half-speed and use the hidden option-click method of selecting "Join A Wireless Network"? I also understand that I will not be able to connect any other devices to the TC in this setup -- I won't need to, as everything else I need goes through the router.
Since I'm somewhat of a networking newbie can someone please run me through any and all steps needed to accomplish that wireless TC in the attic configuration?
And, can you also please just confirm that it is only the *TC backups* that will have their speed affected by this set-up, and not anything else connected to my router (like Apple TV) and/or internet speed?
Lastly, if I try this setup and ultimately determine the backups are just too painfully slow, am I correct in my understanding that the only other option I have is to plug the TC directly into my router via Ethernet and turn wireless off on the TC? Is there any other setting(s) I need to adjust in order to implement that hard-wired configuration?
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1) TC Firmware to 7.6.4 (I am currently 7.5.1)
2) Airport Utility to 5.6.1 (I am currently 5.5.3)
Let me know if I should do either or both of those?...
Your Gen3 TC is perfectly happy with 7.5.1
I don't think 5.5.3 is any different to 5.6.1, although if you wanted to upgrade that, I would not think it would matter.. unlike upgrading firmware which can do terrible things.
The widget tells you want TM is doing.. you cannot know otherwise.
Here is my current one.
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Let me get the whole network straight.
You now have a new cable modem router installed.
You have wireless connection from said modem router to the iMac.
The TC is plugged into the cable modem by ethernet and bridged.
You are using Snow Leopard on the computer?? With v5.5.3 utility.
There is one change I would like you to make if the above is correct.
I want you to turn on wireless in the TC.. create a wireless network.
Lets keep everything simple.. call the wireless TC24ghz and setup a different name for 5ghz called TC5ghz.
Set it with wpa2 personal security. A pure alphanumeric password of 8-20 characters.
Then change the iMac to connect to the TC wireless, pick the best one, ie what is the fastest. 5ghz is always better speed if you can get reasonable signal. hold down the option key when you click the airport fan so you can see the details.
If the transmit rate is 150 or more stick with 5ghz.. otherwise select 2.4ghz signal.
Here is the screenshots for setting up wireless.
Click on the wireless network options.
Sorry the names are mixed up from old screenshots.. but that should help you.
Connecting directly to the TC seems to help the computer.. and Time Machine, locate the disk and especially if 5ghz gives you good speed then the backup will work much better than via the main cable modem.

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chetpro wrote:
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I know I need an ethernet cord to connect directly with the modem/router to the Airport Extreme. I don't know what I will need to do after I connect it as it was so goofy when we set it up the first time (With the app it would disappear and not show up..) But my biggest concern is will I be able to still use the capsule as my hard drive and will I be able to do it wirelessly? (Even with it connected by ethernet, every day I have to re-connect to it before I can click on anything on the hard drive. It never shows up on it's own as my old HD did. That drives me nuts.) I do back up using the Time Capsule feature as well. I appreciate any help.

I am still willing to plug in the ethernet cord to the modem/router and try it IF I was able to get a step by step instructions..
Connecting the Time Capsule (TC) to the existing Winstream by Ethernet would be the basis for a roaming type network. This type of network allows you to basically "roam" with a wireless client and connect to either router. This, in essence, would provide you with an "extended" wireless network. The Apple routers can work with just about any manufacturers' routers in this fashion.
The keys to having a successful roaming network are as follows:
The routers must be interconnected by Ethernet.
Both routers will broadcast their own Wi-Fi network, but MUST use the same Network Name (or SSID), wireless security type (WPA or WPA2), and wireless password.
The TC MUST be reconfigured as a bridge.
Connect a single Ethernet cable between one of the Winstream's LAN ports and the WAN (circle of dots) port on the TC.
The basic steps are:
Power-down the Winstream.
Perform a "factory default" reset on the TC. Leave the TC powered-down after the reset has completed.
Connect the TC to the Winstream using an Ethernet cable.
Power-up the Winstream. Wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it to initialize.
Power-up the TC. Wait at least 5 minutes to allow it to initialize. (Note: Since we just reset the TC it will be performing as a wireless router that will be broadcasting an unsecured Wi-Fi network with a Network Name of something like: Apple Network NNNNNN)
Connect your computer to the Winstream's Wi-Fi network.
Run the AirPort Utility. select the TC, and then, select Edit.
Go to the Network tab.
Change the Router Mode option to: Off (Bridge Mode)
Select the Wireless tab.
Verify that the Network Mode option is set to: Create a wireless network
For Wireless Network Name, enter the Wi-Fi network name used by the Winstream.
For Wireless Security, select the equivalent security type that is used by the Winstream. (Note: Use "WPA/WPA2 Personal" if the Winstream is using WPA/TKIP. Use "WPA2 Personal" is the Winstream is using WPA2/AES.
For Wireless Password, enter the same password used by the Winstream.
Select Update and allow the TC to restart.
As far as your external HD, yes you should still be able to use it as before.

Setting up Time Capsule with existing AirPort Extreme 802.11n and AirPort Express.

I already have and am using an AirPort Extreme 802.11n with an AirPort Express. I want to set up a Time Capsule 802.11n. Which is the best way to configure this?

... Which is the best way to configure this?
The answer depends on what you need the TC to accomplish. If all you need it to do is perform Time Machine backups, simply have it join your existing network in client mode. It would be if it were to connect to your existing router (presumably your Extreme), not through an "extended" wireless network (presumably your Express).
If you need the TC to "extend" your network so as to serve additional wireless clients, you can do that also. Configure it to "extend" the network created by your Extreme.
As you can see it's quite versatile.

I have Verizon FiOS service for phone, internet and TV but I only have one TV hooked up for it for just basic cable service with no DVR and no need for widgets. Can I use an Airport Extreme as my router and not use the FiOs router?

I want to use an Airport Extreme as my router. I currently have a Verizon FiOS router. I have Verizon for phone, internet and TV. However, TV-wise, I just have a basic service for one TV with just a regular box. No HD, no DVR. Don't need access to a menu, widgets, on-demand. Can I eliminate the FiOS Router and just use the Airport Extreme and still have phone and internet?

I know that it will increase my wireless coverage in my house but will it increase the speeds?
Not sure what you are asking here. The AirPort Extreme is only going to be as fast as the Internet connection that it receives.....which is 75/75. It cannot take a 75/75 connection and make it go any faster.
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