HT4259 Extend existing WiFi signal using airport express?

I have a Belkin Play Max Wireless Router Modem in my existing WiFi set up.
I want to extend its range, could I connect a Airport Express wirelessly to extend its range (as my house does not have ethernet lines built in)?
And how would I be able to do it?

Apple's "extend" setting is a proprietary feature that is designed to only work with other Apple routers. So, it would be extremely unlikely that it would work with your modem/router from Belkin.....or any other manufacturer, for that matter.
Your best bet for compatibilty is to always use wireless routers and extenders from the same manufacturer on your network. Check with Belkin to see if they have what you need.

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  • Extending the wifi signal with airport express

    I tried to extend my network with a new apple express. My wireless internet service works from my older airport extreme base station, but the a window comes up that says "No base stations were found on "your network”. Choose a different network or go back.
    Not sure why I can be connected wirelesslyto my network, but no base stations were found. 

    thanks for responding.  I've turned all off, then back on.  When I go to airport utility, this window comes up "
    This version of AirPort Utility doesn’t support this base station. Go to AirPort Service and Support for more information.
    Again, my computer is connected via wi-fi, yet the airport base station is not recognized.  Certainly, when airport utility is opended we have the symbol for internet showing, as well and the airport extreme connection with the correct network name.
    the model S/N of the airport extreme is SNH53340C3NW2  Not sure which number the model number is..
    So, I tried this....
    I took  my laptop and airport express into the room where the wireless airport extreme modem is, and configured the airport express from there.  Now the express shows on both computers.  But,  when I click on the extreme icon, it still says that airpot utility does not support this base station.  Does this matter at all?  Seems to me the system is not recognizing the express.
    thanks for your input!

  • How do I extend an existing wireless network using airport express?

    Hi all,
    I am trying to extend existing wireless network using airport express, my main router is Belkin

    Unfortunately, Apple's "extend" feature is designed to only work with other Apple routers if you are trying to "extend" using wireless only.
    It is extremely unlikely that this feature would work with a router from another manufacturer using wireless only.

  • How to set up time capsule with existing network that uses airport express/extreme

    I have an existing wirelss network using airport express. I want to upgrade to time capsule and use the A/P express upstairs. I dont want to delete the existing network.

    I suggest to use your airport express to extend your wireless network that is created by your new time capsule

  • Can I extend my wifi signal using an Airport Express to Airport Express?

    My main wireless is an airport express that's about 6 years old. I recently purchased a new airport express (with 802.11n and airtunes) to extend my network range to the other side of the house but it doesn't seem to work. Will the airport express only extend network via a base station? I do not have base station but now I'm thinking I should have bought that instead of another express. Please advise.
    Thanks,
    Aaron

    Welcome to the discussions, Aaron.
    It can be a bit confusing, but an AirPort Express is a base station.
    The issue you are having is the result of trying to use an older "b/g" AirPort Express with a newer "n" version of the product.
    Whenever you have a "mix" of older and newer devices on a network and you want to provide more wireless coverage, you must use the WDS configuration on both devices.
    While this will provide more wireless coverage, there are some downsides to WDS:
    1) WDS operates only at "g" wireless speeds, so you will lose any advantage of having a newer "n" AirPort Express
    2) The bandwidth of the network will be cut in half when WDS is configured. So, the bottom line here is that while you will have a bit more wireless "coverage", you'll also have a "g" wireless network that is running at half speed.
    3) Many users find WDS difficult to configure.
    If you were to consider an additional purchase of another newer "n" AirPort Express, then you could make use of the "extend a wireless network" feature which maintains "n" speeds throughout the network while maintaining close to the original bandwidth of the network. This type of configuration is also much easier to configure than the WDS type setup.
    Post back to let us know if you want to try the WDS setup or whether you want to upgrade to the newer "extend" setup and we can provide you with instructions on configuration of either method.
    Message was edited by: Bob Timmons

  • How: Extend a non-Apple wifi signal with Airport Express

    I have a Wifi modem provided by the ISP, Tiscali [Italy] unrelated to Apple.  I want to use my AE to extend the signal to another part of the house.  The Tiscali router was set up with WPA2.  I have Airport Utility 5.6.1 [yah, I know, old; haven't moved up from OS 10.8.5 either, MBk Pro] and the Airport Express is MC414Z\A  C86L9K02DV3R.  Opening the A Util w the AE powered up [yellow light showing] I immediately saw the AE listed at the left, but now that I go back to the Utility and rescan, it doesn't find the AE, altho Airport is one and lists that AE showing a full signal, properly calling it "gatti.11n."  Your advice would be most appreciated and likely will be helpful to many others saddled with a non-Apple wifi router.

    Apple AirPorts cannot wirelessly "extend" a signal from a third party product.  They can only wirelessly "extend" a signal from another Apple router. Another way of saying the same thing is that if you want to wirelessly extend a network using an Apple router, you need two Apple routers.
    You have two options:
    Option 1.  Add another AirPort Express and install it close to the ISP modem/router using an Ethernet cable and configure the Express to 'create" a wireless network. Then, your other AirPort Express can wirelessly extend the signal from the first AirPort Express.  The "extending" Express will need to be located where it can receive a strong signal from the first Express.
    Option 2. If you cannot run the Ethernet cable....or....you do not want to add another AirPort Express, then a pair of Ethernet Over Powerline (EOP) adapters might be able to send the Ethernet signal over the existing AC powerlines in your home.  These products are also sometimes called HomePlug adapters.
    The theory with these devices is that you already have the wiring in place.....you just need the adapters.  In practice though, things do not always work as well as the theory might suggest. So, if you decide to try a pair of these adapters, then it would be good idea to understand the store's return policies before you buy.
    Any computer / electronics superstore will have a selection of EOP adapters. Ask the salesman what type and brand that he would recommend.

  • Extended Time Capsule WiFi network using Airport Express - Result: SLOW internet

    Hi everyone,
    I have a little issue with my wireless internet.
    Currently I have a 2Mbps down and 256Kbps up internet home. My ISP modem is connected directly to my Time Capsule (TC) and I don't have any problem when using the WiFi from the Time Capsule.
    Recently, I wanted to extend my TC WiFi Range and bought an Airport Express to do that job. I've configured everything using the default/recommended settings.
    The WiFi range was correctly extended but the problem is now, when I'm using Internet in the extended zone; it is REALLY slow!! I have done some speed tests in the extended zone with different devices (iPad, iPhone, PC, Mac...), and as result I have in average 128Kbps down and 50Kbps up!! You can imagine how this is annoying!
    I tried to see the configurations of the Time Capsule and the AirPort Express and I didn't find anything that could explain that.
    So, could someone please help me to fix that problem?
    Thank you all in advance,
    Mathieu
    P.S.: FYI, The radio mode used for the wifi is 802.11n (802.11b/g compatible).

    I'm not sure I necessarily agree at this point, as the two walls could cause significant Wi-Fi interference to prevent the extended network to perform well beyond the room the TC is in.
    One way to quickly determine this is to make a Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) calculation at the location of the AXn. SNR (in dB) = Signal (in dBm) - Noise (in dBm) and it represents the signal quality at that location from the router providing the wireless network.
    To get an accurate picture, you will want to temporarily power-down the AXn since we only want to calculate the SNR for the TC at the location of the AXn.
    You can get the Signal and Noise values directly from your Mac. Of course, it would be easier if your Mac is a laptop version, so I will assume at this point that it is.
    While placing your Mac laptop near the AXn, open up the System Profiler. (ref: Apple icon in the menu bar > About This Mac > More info ... > Contents > Network > AirPort Interfaces > en1 > Current Network Information > Find your wireless network > Signal / Noise)
    A SNR of 25+ dB would be desirable. For HD streaming performance, you will want an SNR of 35+ dB. Please post back your results.

  • Is it best to extend a Wifi network using Airport Extreme 802.11ac or Express ?

    I previously asked this question with a different emphasis here:
       https://discussions.apple.com/message/24347878#24347878
    so have re-worded to be more relevant to the subject.
    I have a brand new Airport Extreme 802.11ac which I am now using as my network hub and I would like to extend the network wirelessly.
    Is there a benefit to extending the network via another Airport Extreme 802.11ac versus a (cheaper) Airport Express ?
    I do not have any 802.11ac clients yet, but likely will do within the expected lifespan of the routers and thus would rather buy another Extreme now if it meant extending the best signal strength.
    Per my previous post i would ideally extend using my old Edimax BR-6675nD 450Mbps 2.4GHz/5GHz, however this has been problematic and some previous posts imply that mixing Apple and non-Apple routers is not recommended, if this is not correct please do let me know.
    Thanks in advance.

    Is there a benefit to extending the network via another Airport Extreme 802.11ac versus a (cheaper) Airport Express ?
    Four possible benefits, which may or may not be benefits to you:
    1) A second Extreme will extend the faster "ac" speeds of the main AirPort Extreme, while the Express will not.
    2) A second Extreme uses Gigabit Ethernet ports....ten times faster than the Express....if you plan to connect devices using an Ethernet connection
    3) The USB port on the AirPort Extreme will accept a hard drive while the Express will not
    4) The AirPort Extreme has a much better antenna arrangement than the Express, which will provide greater coverage even if "ac" wireless is not used
    On the other hand, if you do not need "ac" wireless to be extended, you only plan to use the Express to extend the wireless, and the Express will be located where it can receive a strong wireless signal, then you might save a bit of money going with an AirPort Express.
    So, in questions about what would be "best", there are rarely simple answers that apply to all users. The question really is which is "best" for you. Adding another AirPort Extreme would be a no brainer for me, but perhaps not for you.
    i would ideally extend using my old Edimax BR-6675nD 450Mbps 2.4GHz/5GHz, however this has been problematic and some previous posts imply that mixing Apple and non-Apple routers is not recommended
    It is always the best idea to use products from the same manufactuer for the same purpose throughout the network. Obviously, an Apple AirPort Extreme will be compatible with another AirPort, while a third party device may or may not be.

  • Will extending a wireless network using airport express cause weaker signal?

    Hoping someone can advise on the following please....
    I have installed an Airport Express to extend my wireless network and have confirmed with Apple tech support that it's connected and configured properly. I'm using an Airport Extreme base station as a wireless router.
    The AX does not seem to be extending the signal range at all, and since the setup the signal strenght from the Extreme base station seems to be at half previous strengh.
    Has anyone experienced this please and, if so, what's the fix?
    Any replies gratefully received.
    Regards

    Let's check the settings on your Express. Temporarily, move it to the same room or an adjacent room to the Extreme and power it back up.
    Open AirPort Utility - select the Express - Click Manual Setup
    Click the Wireless tab below the icons and make sure that your settings look like this:
    Wireless Mode = Extend a wireless network
    Wireless Network Name = Same name as the Extreme wireless network
    Check mark entered next to Allow wireless clients
    Wireless Security = Same setting as the Extreme network
    Wireless Password = Same password as the Extreme network
    Confirm Password
    Update to save settings, wait for green light.
    Then move the Express another room or two further away from the Extreme....and restart both the Extreme and the Express. Then perform the BSSID test again.

  • Setup for extending Sky wireless network using Airport Express or Time Cap

    Hi,
    Hi,
    I have three Mac computers/laptops (iMac, MacBook Air and G4 PowerBook), all currently functioning via airport on a sky wireless network (Sky HD Sagem router) all backing up wirelessly to a Time Capsule 1TB which is also connected to the same wireless Sky network. At the top of my house signal strength is weak as you would expect. I would like to be able to extend the range of the sky routers signal which is on the ground floor (3 storey house). My original idea had been to setup a AirPort Express on the 2nd floor to extend the network, but I am unsure what steps I have to follow and whether I need to create a WDS network or not? I've seen some comments that say Sky & Apple hardware are not compatible and it's not possible to extend a Sky router/wireless network using a Apple Airport Express or Time Capsule. Can someone provide me with a step by step set of instructions on what I need to do to set this up? If a work around is required, again any advice would be very much appreciated!
    Many thanks,
    Eugene

    Welcome to the discussions!
    Sky and Apple products are not compatible for the purpose of extending your network using wireless only.
    If you could connect an ethernet cable from your Sky router to the AirPort Express, or if it's not possible to run an ethernet cable...take a look at a pair of ethernet powerline adapters to accomplish the same task by using the AC wiring in your home to transmit the ethernet signal.
    If you configure the AirPort Express to "create a wireless network", this would in effect, extend your network by adding an AirPort Express that would be configured with the exactly the same wireless network name, security settings and password as your Sky router. The AirPort Express would also need to be configured as a "bridge".
    Post back if you need more details about something like this.

  • Boost network signal using AirPort Express without using WDS?

    I want to boost the signal on my network using my airport express without setting up a WDS network, is this possible?
    I had previously set up my Time Capsule as a WDS main and my airport express as a WDS remote, but this slowed the network down dramatically.

    If you have an AirPort Express 802.11n, you can configure it to "extend a wireless network" and maintain "n" speeds on the network with a minimum of bandwidth loss.
    Check the model number of your Express is you are not sure which version you have. Look on the side of the device for the Model Number. Model No. A 1264 is the "n" version.
    Post back if you have this version and need more info on the "extend" setup.

  • Extend existing wireless network with airport express..impossible?

    I have tried to extend my existing wireless network with an airport express, but it seemd that I always need a ethernetcable...apple support insured me it is possible but the airport utility software only allows me to extend using a cable it seems....

    Couple of thoughts here.......
    The AirPort Express will only extend a wireless network if you have another Apple router providing the wireless network to be extended.
    Is your "main" wireless router an Apple product?  If yes, what model number do you have?
    It would also help if we could get the model number of the AirPort Express. Some older versions are not capable of extending a wireless network.

  • Connect to Existing Wireless Network Using Airport Express?

    I would like to use my airport express to connect to an existing wireless network set up in my apartment. The wireless router (linksys) is set up in my roommate's room to his desktop. I have a printer in my room and would like to use the airport express to connect to this existing network so that my roommates and i can print wirelessly. I need to keep the printer in my room.
    Is there a way to do this? Please advise.
    Thanks.

    Is the LinkSys a WRT54G? If so, you have two options. If not, only the first option below is available to you:
    1. You can configure the Express to connect as a wireless client. You won't be able to connect wirelessly directly to the Express in this mode; you have to connect through the router.
    2. With the proper firmware in the WRT54G, you can set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). In this configuration, not only can the Express be used for printing and AirTunes, but it will also extend the range of your wireless network.

  • Boosting o2 Wifi signal with Airport Express

    Dear all,
    I had read that one could boost our o2 Wifi signal with the Airport Express. I don't seem to be able to do it! Can anyone help.
    Detsky

    It is possible if the wireless network is created by another AirPort Express (AX), an AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS), or a Time Capsule. Otherwise it is not possible.

  • How can I extend my wireless network using Airport Express and an Airport Extreme on BT Infinity?

    I have BT Infinity and I am using the Time Capsule with Airport Extreme as my router. Working well (even on wireless). I want to extend the wireless network with an Airport Express, but I cannot work out the settings necessary in Airport Utility. I am using Mountain Lion 10.8.2 on a Mac Pro. Please help!

    BT,
    I've read several of your posts, thanks for taking the time to share your wealth of knowledge.
    I'm in a situation similar to the one described by 'scoutusmaximus'.  Seeking the flexibility of a standalone router, I finally upgraded my 4-yr old ATT DSL gateway (modem+router) to a Comcast standalone modem + the ASUS RT-AC66U: http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTAC66U/
    Typically, I stick with all things Apple but the ASUS router seemed fairly superior to the current-gen base station (on paper, anyway; time will tell when it comes to performance) so, for once, I jumped ship.  My plan was to extend the ASUS wired/wireless network using my TimeCapsule and 2 Airport Expresses in bridge mode, however, a google search turned up several unhappy customers that claim those devices don't play well with non-Apple routers, especially when it comes to 'extending' a network. 
    Questions:
    1. Can I successfully extend the wired/wireless network created by the ASUS router using the 3 airport devices listed above w/out negatively impacting performance?  I'd rather have 1 wireless network as opposed to creating a new wireless network with the TC and then extending it with the AP Expresses... though I'd consider that option down the line if it came to that.
    2. Will the LAN ports on the TimeCapsule remain functional?
    Btw, my house is wired so, I can reach all 3 devices via ethernet cable coming off of a central, managed switch.  Supposedly, you only lose the LAN ports on the TC if you extend wirelessly.
    Any advice would be appreciated.

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