How do I extend my WiFi with Airport Express? I have Ethernet in the house and an Wifi that do not cover the whole house. I do not get it to work.

I have Ethernet in the house and an Wifi that do not cover the whole house. I do not get it to work. I have tried to get it into my network and it get connected via the WiFi but not the Ethernet. Also when it gives a green light I cannot see that it is giving any signals to my devices (iPhone etc).

You need to pay attention to something, while extending your network with the latest AirPort Express upgrade, your devices will be connected to it except your iPhone, you'll see your iPhone always connected to the capsule instead, even if you're at 1 foot from the AirPort Express.
You need to change the radio settings from automatic to 802.11a - 802.11b/g on your capsule, then I put it back to the default settings...
Now in the AirPort utility you should see your iPhone connected to the AirPort

Similar Messages

  • Hi i would like to know how to extend the range of my time capsule wifi network(500G 802.11n) using an airport express. i have a double storey home and would like to extend range to my upstairs bedrooms.i have a time capsules network setup via a netgear a

    hi i would like to know how to extend the range of my time capsule wifi network(500G 802.11n) using an airport express. i have a double storey home and would like to extend range to my upstairs bedrooms.i have a time capsules network setup via a netgear adsl.i have a second imac upstairs which connects to time capsule wifi network (it is within range as it is directly abobe on 1st floor)
    could you tell me how best to set airport express up to extend my wifi range?

    Greetings,
    This is called an "Extended wireless network".
    Read this article for details and steps on how to extend your TimeCapsule's network:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4259
    Cheers.

  • Extend Wifi with Airport Express when Airport Extreme is in Bridge Mode

    Hello,
    I'm trying to make my Wifi network easier at home but Im having some trouble.
    My Internet Provider installed a Router at home. So I had to connect my Airport Extreme to the IP Router via cable and setup in Bridge Mode.
    In my Airport Extreme I created a Wifi Network called WIFI HOME.
    Than I connected two Airport Express into my Airport Extreme via cable and created two new wifi networks: WIFI HOME 2 and WIFI HOME 3.
    But, in my opinion, this is not cleaver way to have my Wifi Network setup, since I have to change networks all the time.
    The problem is that every time I tried to extend my current WIFI HOME setup into one of the Airport Express, the Airport Express crashes during the setup reset and my network starts to behave wrongly.
    I'm starting to think that is something related to the Bridge Mode in my Airport Extreme. but I want to check with you guys if that makes any sense.
    Thanks a lot!

    Power off both of the AirPort Express devices
    Disconnect the Ethernet cables
    Wait a minute
    Power up one of the AirPort Express devices for a few minutes
    Hold in the reset button on the Express for 10 seconds and release
    Allow a full minute for the AirPort Express to restart to a slow, blinking amber light
    Connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN "O" port on the AirPort Express if it is a two port version
    Click the AirPort icon at the top of the Mac's screen
    Look for a listing of New AirPort Bsee Station
    Click on AirPort Express
    The setup utility will open up automatically and take a minute to analyze the network. Then, it will suggest that the Express be configured to Extend the AirPort Extreme network.
    Type in a name that you want to call the AirPort Express.  Example........Express1
    Click Next
    Then, the screen message will change to indicate that the AirPort Express is being configured to extend using Ethernet.
    When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done.
    The first Express is now set up and working correctly.
    Set up the second Express exactly the same way........except give it a different name to avoid confusion.....Example......Express2.

  • Extend wireless network with AirPort Express

    How to extend the wireless network with AirPort Express and Belkin PlayMax as the primary router ?

    How it work if I have an AirPor Station and 4 Airport Express, I actually also have an old TimeCapsule and an old AirPort Express. Can I cover all my house (around 300 m2). And will the old Airport slow down or convict with the new ones?

  • "extended network" error with airport express

    i have my time capsule set up in my living room as the primary, and since there are several concrete walls in my house, i need to extend the wifi connection in order to get signal from my room which is located at the very end of my house.  I've had my airport express placed near the doorway of my room which should be getting a clear signal from time capsule in the living room.
    everything works fine for few days, and the blinking amber light started going off on the airport express.  and from the airport utility it shows 1 notification on my airport express.  It said an error of "extended network", if i choose to ignore it, the indication light turns back to green, but then i wont be able to connect to the internet.
    is there some kind of settings need to be adjusted?  please help~~~
    my settings on airport express:
    Router Mode: Off (Bridge Mode)
    Connect using: DHCP
    Configure IPv6: Link-Local Only

    i've tried to plug the airport express literally right next to the time capsule, and it still showing the "extended network" error message.  so it can't be the signal strength issue.
    Help please....
    additonal info:
    my time capsule (primary) :
    Connect Using - DHCP
    Router Mode: DHCP and NAT
    DHCP Range: 10.0.1.2 to 10.0.1.200
    my airport express (extension) :
    Connect Using - DHCP
    IPv4 Address: 10.0.1.10
    Router Address: 10.0.1.1
    DNS Servers: 10.0.1.1
    Router Mode: Off (Bridge Mode)

  • I have been using 3 devices with my wireless network, and suddenly none of them work.  I've tried turning off the modem and router but that hasn't fixed the problem.

    I've been using iPhone, iPad and MacBook with my wireless network, and suddenly, none of them will connect.  The first sign I had that there ws a problem was when I was asked multiple times to re-enter the password, but regardless of how many times I did so it wasn't successful.  I've tried turning off and on the moden and router but that doesn't help.  Suggestions please?

    go into the routers setup and redo the setup like it have disabled the whole wifi system
    how you set it up depend on the router you own consult the manual or go to the router maker's website

  • Extending Wifi with Airport Express

    I have an airport express second generation. I also have my internet connections coming through a cisco router. Is it possible to extend the wireless signal coming from my router (with an ethernet cable) using my airport express?

    Yes it is, if you establish a permanent Ethernet cable connection from a LAN <--> port on the Cisco router to the WAN "O" port on the AirPort Express.
    Your next question might be "how" to setup the Express.
    We'll need to know what operating system you are using on your computer, or whether you want to use an iPad or iPhone to set up the Express.

  • How to extend wireless range with airport express

    I am using 10.6.8....I have a wireless connection and would like to use an airport express to extend my range....the unit model is A1084. I can't find out how to do this in assistant. Does anyone know?

    An Airport can extend only another Airport WiFi.  It can not extend non-Apple WiFi systems.
    I don't know the model numbers and I don't know when the extend capability was added.

  • Extending wifi with airport express and time capsule

    Hi All
    I'm new to macs and moving over in a big way!
    I started with a time capsule and all was fine apart from the coverage in the house.
    It seemed easy to extend the wifi so purchased an AE 802.11n and extended the network.
    It does extend and I can connect to the internet but the network is now really really slow and the time capsule backup wont work.
    connection is :
    Ethernet modem - Airport express ( as its close to my audio equipment ) - extended WIFI conection via 802.11n.
    Any suggestions? why is it so slow?
    Im at 7.3.1 firmware on both AE and time capsule and the Macbook pro is at 10.5.3.
    Any suggestions?

    I've managed to change the 5gHz of ther Airport Express that's extending the network.
    As mentioned, main AE is on channel 48, and I now have the 2nd AE on channel 36 - which means my TV can now see the network. Also tested speed via my mavbook air on the same 5gHz network as it all seems OK (A while ago I spotted my Time Capsule was on the same channel 48 as main AE and throughput was abysmal! Bad enough to make me reset the TC to factory defaults and setup again - which is when the TC got channel 120).
    Anyway, the fix... I changed the 2nd AE to create a wireless network (instead of extend), and manually set the channel to 36. I then set it back to extend, and it seems to have kept channel 36.

  • Extend wifi with airport express

    I want to use an airport express to extend my AirPort Extreme wifi. Do I need to connect them with a cable ? Is there a benefit to connect them with cable?

    We need more information, please before we can answer accurately.
    What model of AirPort Express? New model?
    What model of AirPort Extreme?
    Please look for the model number on the side or bottom of the device. It starts with an "A" followed by four numbers.
    What operating system are you using on your Mac or PC?
    Do I need to connect them with a cable ?
    Yes, if you want maximum performance, as wireless is always a compromise in quality of signal and speed.
    Is there a benefit to connect them with cable?
    See previous answer.

  • Extend wireless range with Airport Express?

    Hi,
    I am using a Time Warner internet wifi router and need to extend the range in my home.  Can anyone help me with how to extend the range using an Airport Express?
    Thanks
    Chris

    Chris, are you planning to connect the AirPort Express to the Time Warner router using a wired Ethernet connection?
    The reason we ask is that Apple's "extend a wireless network" feature to provide more wireless coverage....using wireless only.....works only with other Apple routers as far as we know.
    It is almost certainly not compatible with devices from other manufacturers.

  • Extend Wireless network with Airport Express via Cat6 cable to Cisco E4200 router.

    Hello there! Totally new to this, but I've been doing a lot of research, and have been getting conflicting answers, so maybe someone can help me out. I've been reading that you cannot wirelessly extend your network unless you have a time capsule or an airport extreme.  However on some forms, if you have the airport express hard wired to the router(in my case a Cisco E4200), you should be able to extend your network.  Is this accurate?  If so, can someone please post steps on how to do this?  Thanks!

    How it work if I have an AirPor Station and 4 Airport Express, I actually also have an old TimeCapsule and an old AirPort Express. Can I cover all my house (around 300 m2). And will the old Airport slow down or convict with the new ones?

  • Extending Wireless Network with Airport Express / DLink Wireless

    I have a DLink wireless router WBR-1310. I own two Airport Express 802.11n's. Can anyone help me out with how I can properly set-up an extended network with these products? All help is greatly appreciated.

    You would need one AirPort Express located near the D-Link router and connected to the D-Link with an ethernet cable. This Express would be configured to "create a wireless network" and "allow this network to be extended"
    If you have two areas that need more wireless coverage, you would locate an AirPort Express approximately 1/2 the distance between the "main" AirPort Express and the area that needs more wireless coverage.
    Then do the same with the second area that needs more coverage.
    Without knowing your room layout, I can't honestly tell you whether you need only one "extending" Express or more than that.
    It will help to remember that the "extend" setup works like the hub and spokes of a wheel. Your "main" Express connected to the D-Link would be the "hub". Each of the "extending" Express devices would be at the end of a spoke. The Express devices at the ends of the spokes communicate directly to the hub, not to another Express at the end of another spoke.
    So, to work well, hopefully your D-Link router and Express will be located in a central area of your home so the extending devices will work around the perimeter.
    I would recommend that you study Apple's support document on extending wireless networks before you make a final decision on what to do.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4145
    Finally, consider if you can connect the two Express devices you have now back to the D-Link using ethernet cables. This would provide much better performance than a wireless only situation.

  • HT4259 Why won't AirPort Utility let me extend my network with AirPort Express?

    I have 2 1st Gen AirPort Express stations. I have my original AirPort wired into my modem with an ethernet cable and it works fine. I have my new AirPort plugged, well within range of the network but it doesn't show up in AirPort Utility making it impossible for me to extend the network.
    All of the previous forums I've seen say to reset both routers and "set up manually" and select the box that says "allow this network to be extended". When I go to setup there is no option for either of these.
    Am I missing something? What am I doing wrong?

    All of the previous forums I've seen say to reset both routers and "set up manually" and select the box that says "allow this network to be extended". When I go to setup there is no option for either of these.
    You are looking at instructions that apply to Snow Leopard and earlier operating sysems. You are using Lion or Mountain Lion.
    Hold in the reset button on the Express that you want to use to extend for 9-10 seconds and release.
    Close AirPort Utility if if it open.
    As edex67 notes above, click the fan shaped AirPort icon at the top of the screen and look for a listing of New AirPort Base Station. Just below that, click directly on AirPort Express.
    AirPort Setup will open automatically and take a minute to analyze the network, then tell you that the Express will be configured to "extend" the network.
    Enter a device name that you want to use for the Express and click Next
    AirPort Setup will take a minute to configure things. When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done.
    You are done, other than locating the Express approximately half way between your "main" Express and the area that needs more wireless coverage.

  • Guest wifi with Airport Express

    Is it possible to create a guest wifi hot spot using the Airport Express? I currently have a 2Wire modem/router which provides a wired and password protected wireless network. I'd like to use my Airporrt Express to add an additional password free wireless connection that would not have access to my main network. Is this possible with the equipment that I have?
    Thanks!

    You can configure the AirPort Express as a "bridge" to "Create a wireless network" and connect to another router using an ethernet cable. But, using an Apple device as the main router, guests connecting through the Express will be able to "see" other devices on the network, so you would probably want to password protect the AirPort Express network.
    I don't know whether a 2Wire gateway could be configured to work as you desire. My guess would be no, but I may be wrong. In any case, it's probably a question for 2Wire support.
    Instead of "AirPort Express", you could substitute the phrase "wireless access point" in your post and then post it on the 2Wire site.
    Please let us know on your findings.

Maybe you are looking for