HT4262 Airport Extreme "Snow" to "Extend Network" (rather than WDS)

Can I use "extend" rather than "WDS" to increase wireless coverage on the "Snow Dome" Wireless G version of airport Extreme?
I see this option for the new airport Extreme base stations that have 802.11 N.
I DON'T see this option for the new airport Extreme base stations that have 802.11 N.
I want to extend my ATT U-Verse wireless network.
I want to extend my friend's wireless network (Non-ATT / unknown smaller provider)

Can I use "extend" rather than "WDS" to increase wireless coverage on the "Snow Dome" Wireless G version of airport Extreme?
No, the "extend" feature was introduced in 802.11"n" routers. You have an older 802.11 "b/g" device which is not compatible with the "extend" feature.
I want to extend my ATT U-Verse wireless network.
ATT U-Verse routers are not compatible with Apple products if you are trying to "extend" using wireless only.
I see this option for the new airport Extreme base stations that have 802.11 N.
Correct
I DON'T see this option for the new airport Extreme base stations that have 802.11 N.
I'm guessing that you meant to say.........Extreme base stations that are 802.11"b/g" only....and not N as you mentioned. As mentioned above, this older version of the Apple router does not have a setting to "Extend a wireless network"
I want to extend my friend's wireless network (Non-ATT / unknown smaller provider)
Apple's "extend" feature will only work with other Apple 802.11n routers, if you are trying to "extend" using wireless only.

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notes: no i can't use the newer model as the primary and the older model as the extender.

I am assuming that your simultaneously dual-band Extreme is using the same Network Name for both radios. If that is the case, and depending on the distance between AirPorts, the extending Extreme is most likely just extending the 2.4 GHz radio. That would leave the 5 GHz wireless network basically "untouched."

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I am trying to use my old Airport Extreme 11g to extend my wireless network from my newer Airport Extreme 11n. Are they compatible?

They are, but you may want to think twice before using this approach. The reasons are: 1) The extended network will only operate in the 802.11g Radio Mode, and 2) The overall bandwidth will be reduced by half for each base station added. Since this will be a "g" network, you'd be getting around 25-27 Mbps maximum of bandwidth.
If you still would like to pursue this, please check out the following Apple Support article for the details.

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Have a time capsule for main wireless. PC works fine connecting to it. Have added Airport Extreme to extend network. The mac sees it fine and the PC can connect to it via airport utility but won't connect as wireless and the internet. Running WPA2. Have the latest firmware in each. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Thanks for clarifying. If you don't mind, let's double-check your extended-network setup configuration:
o Open AirPort Utility and select the Time Capsule (TC), and then, choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu.
o Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then, click Wireless.
o Verify that both “Create a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu and “Allow this network to be extended” checkbox are selected.
o Next, select the 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn), and then, choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu.
o Verify that “Extend a wireless network” has been selected from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu. Also verify that the correct Network Name is shown for the network you want the AEBSn to extend.
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I have 2 new Airport Extremes with 802.11ac capability. I know that the best way to use the two to extend my network is to place one in bridge mode and connect the two via ethernet cable. I would like to bridge them wirelessly but I want to make sure its via 802.11ac and not b/g or n. Is there anyway to do this? How can I determine what type of wireless connection exists between the two.

What you are telling us is that the AirPort Extreme that your friend lent to you was located where it could receive a good, strong signal from the "main" AirPort.
If you locate the AirPort Extreme such that the signal has to go through several walls, the stronger 2.4 GHz signal will likely be picked up by the "extending" AirPort, since the 5 GHz signals.....which is where the "ac" signals operate.....are quite a bit weaker than 2.4 GHz signals.
When I test here, with the signal having to pass through one wall, I can usually get the extending Extreme to pick up enough of the 5 GHz signal to extend "ac". After the signal passes through 2 walls, no way that I can get "ac" to extend, since the 2.4 GHz signals are much stronger at that location.
The only way that I could find to reliably extend the "ac" signal throughout the house was connect the AirPorts using permanent, wired Ethernet cable connection. Speeds improved as well when I did this.
If you can make wireless work, that's great, but things will be even better if you can connect the AirPorts using Ethernet. Here is what Apple says about that in their support document on extending.
In the case of a wirelessly extended network, throughput may be reduced to less than 60 percent of that of a single device. The general rule is to keep the Wi-Fi network as simple as possible. You can accomplish this by using the minimum number of Wi-Fi base stations required to service the physical network area and by using Ethernet wherever possible.
Extending the range of your Wi-Fi network by connecting Wi-Fi base stations together using Ethernet is always the best option, and will provide the best throughput.
Wi-Fi base stations: Extending the range of your wireless network by adding additional Wi-Fi base stations - Apple Suppo…

Airport Extreme used to extend network malfunctioning

For several years I have had a modem with a current generation AE used for wireless and an older AE used to extend that wireless network. The configuration that has worked for me has been to set the first AE in bridge mode and use the second to extend the first AE. All are connected via ethernet. It has always worked...until recently.
I found that when I unplug both my AEs and turn the wireless portion of my modem on to help with testing (it was usually off), my problems (drastic latency, drops, etc...) went away. The modem alone seems to work as it should. I decided to set up my network from scratch to see if that would help. It has not and I wanted to get some expert advice.
Here are my steps and the issues.
1. I shut everything down and only turn the modem back on. I test the signal via the wireless and it works fine every time.
2. I reset the current generation AE and begin to set it up. I configure the AE to be in bridge mode. As soon as the modem updates, the network has gone down the tubes - nothing works. Internet access is poor or unavailable from the AE and modem. If I unplug the AE, I'm back up and running from the modem with no issues.
3. I am not even trying to use the 2nd
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You should be using the setup "wizard" to configure the AirPort Extreme. Are you doing this? You should not have to set up the AirPort in Bridge Mode....the setup utility will do that for you automatically, assuming that everything is working.
Try the setup again using the "wizard". If you are still having problems after a few tries, then try the "other" AirPort Extreme temporarily.
If the "other" AirPort works, you may have a defective AirPort Extreme.

Airport Extreme wired AND extend network - Need Input

I just bought 2 Air Port Extreme units (the latest 5th generation). I'd like to use them in the following configuration:
1. Unit 1 connected to my cable modem, providing wireless service and wired to a switch which distributes the connectivity to a few other places in my house via ethernet cable.
2. Unit 2 on the opposite side of the house, extending the wireless signal from Unit 1, and hardwired to the ethernet in the house. Then several other items plugged into Unit 2 for connectivity.
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1. Configure Unit 2 in bridge mode. Hardwire to network works and connectivity works, but there is no wireless turned on, hence no wireless extension.
2. Configure Unit 2 to Extend Network. Wireless is extended, and works fine. Items can be plugged into Unit 2 and get connectivity, but I cannot connect Unit 2 to the wired network.
Am I right that I can't get what I want - Unit 2 wired into the internal ethernet network AND extending the wireless network from Unit 1?

Connect them in a "Roaming" network which is the best wireless network available.
Roaming Network (Ethernet-connected Wi-Fi base stations)
For 802.11n Wi-Fi base stations, creating a roaming network is by far the best choice. This will provide the best throughput between the base stations and your Wi-Fi devices.
This set up requires that your Wi-Fi base stations are connected via Ethernet.
The primary base station provides DHCP Services, while the extended base station will be configured to use bridge mode.
All Wi-Fi base stations within the roaming network should use the same passwords, security type (Open/WEP/WPA), and network name (SSID).
These would all use the same "Create a wireless network", same password, same network name, same security, etc.....
Sounds like you can do this with all the cables you have througout the house....
You would not use "Join", "Extend", or "Bridge"..... You would choose "Create a wireless network" on all the base stations.......

Airport Extreme dual band extended network, 1 airport drops off

Greetings,
I have 2 brand new airport extreme base station purchased (2-2011)
I setup them up correctly and it functions fine for about an hour or two, then the extended airport (the one not connected to my LAN via ethernet) drops off the grid. I can't ping it (Statically assigned IP) and Airport Utility can't find it. iStumbler reports it's still up for an additional 10 minutes. The light is steadily flashing. If I reboot either one of the airport extremes it all comes back up automatically, however only for a few hours. I tried this with firmware 7.5.2 and 7.5.1 with the same results. I also reset both to factory defaults and re-configured once again. same results?
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LJS

Hello,
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Hi I've recenty purchased a new imac time capsule airport express. I've set up a new network, rather than extended the current one. How do I change my new network to an extended one or create an extended network?

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detailed in terms of what focus?
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Can I use the old Airport Extreme as an extender
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However, the older AirPort Extreme can probably be set up to provide more wireless signal coverage if it will connect back to the LAN <--> port on the AirPort Express using a permanent, wired Ethernet cable connection.
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f you have the "square" or "flat" version of the AirPort Extreme, then everything becomes much easier. Post back if you do.

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Can AirPort Extreme join a wireless network and share the connection to ethernet connected devices?

Yes, if the AirPort Extreme is joining a wireless network that has been created by another Apple router. In this case, it will be extending the wireless network and the Ethernet ports are enabled on the "remote" AirPort Extreme.
No, if the AirPort Extreme will be used with another router from another manfacturer.
Ironically, the less expensive AirPort Express can do what you ask about with virtually any wireless network using a special feature called ProxySTA. It won't extend the wireless with a non-Apple router, but the Ethernet port will be enabled.

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I install a lot of AirPorts, and I recommend if you can't run ethernet, then use a power line extender to feed the AirPort. You will be disappointed extending your network with wi-fi.
If you must, then fully reset the AirPort and start over. It should find the existing HOME-xxxx network and want to use as a bridge. If it doesn't find the network, then with your browser go into the GUI on the gateway at http://10.0.0.1 and find the trusted device page, you might need to modify the setting if the MAC address of the AirPort shows up. Logon is admin and password is password.
Depending on the location of the equipment, you might want to bridge the gateway and use your AirPort as your main router and wi-fi, since it's far superior over a gateway.

How do I install a new AirPort Extreme on a Windows network?

How do I install a new AirPort Extreme on a Windows network?

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http://www.apple.com/airport-extreme/specs/

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Hi,
Is there any type of software that I can get that would allow me to access my shared external hard drive w/ my airport extreme from outside the network, like some type of ftp server or anything that would allow me to access it from outside my home?

A simple way would be to share it via Apple File Sharing and FTP...
You'll need a static Ip and a hostname, although it is easy to set up if you have a dynamic Ip too...
Creat a free hostname on "www.dyndns.com" (for example), open your AFP and FTP ports on your router, and then use sotware such as "Rumpus" for the FTP service and tell it what drive you want to share (it can be a network drive). For AFP, all you have to do is connect to the server from the finder, hitting "Go...Connect to Server.."
I've got my extreme drive shared globally and it works fine...just need some time and patience to set up the ports and hostnames...
If you need help on the setup just email me... [email protected] and i'll be happy to answer any questions...

Resetting Airport Extreme disabled my home network. Now when i attempt to get to internet with iPad, or iPhone, I see an Earthlink (ISP) window with message: The internet connection is currently in use by another computer (nun.nn.n.nn)

Resetting Airport Extreme disabled my home network. Now when i attempt to get to internet with iPad, or iPhone, I see an Earthlink (ISP) window with message: The internet connection is currently in use by another computer (nun.nn.n.nn) Enter your DSL Account logon psassword to switch the internet connection to this computer. If I do that, other messages follow. I am usually able to switch connection, but can have only one device on internet at a time. Tried to correct problem using Airport Utility, but failed.

Unfortunately, there is mass confusion about whether a device might be a modem or a modem/router since the terms are mixed up all the time. Even though a device might have only one Ethernet port, it can still be a router.
If this is your "modem".......
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