Is it possible to use the AirPort Extreme wirelessly (without Ethernet cable)
Instead of plugging it directly into my Modem, can I set it up wirelessly?
The AirPort Extreme always needs to connect to a modem using a wired Ethernet connection....as the Setup Guide illustrates.
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Can I use the AirPort Extreme as a wireless extender to my Time Capsule ?
Can I use AirPort Extreme as a wireless extender ? I own a Time Capsule and want to extend my wireless network using the AirPort Extreme just because both have wifi AC. Also, does the AirPort Extreme need to be hook up via Ethernet if I extend
The problem with extending using a wireless connection between the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme is this.......
The extender can only "extend" the speed of signal that it receives. The signal starts to lose speed as soon as it leaves the Time Capsule, and the signal will lose quite a bit of speed as it passes through the ceiling due to the thick construction. The ceiling presents what is known as "interference" to the wireless signal.
So, the signal has slowed somewhat by the time that it reaches an AirPort Extreme that would be installed on the main floor. That AirPort Extreme acting as an extender can make the signal that it receives go further, but it cannot make it go faster. A better term than "extender" really might be "repeater".
If you install an AirPort Extreme on the main floor, the signal upstairs will be stronger than it is now, and depending on how many obstructions there are between the AirPort Extreme and the upstairs area, the signal may be noticeably faster upstairs than it is now as well.
With wireless connections between devices, there are always so many compromises and variables involved that it is just not possible to predict what the actual performance might be in your home until you try things out in your home. For that reason, it is always a good idea to understand the store's return policy in advance in case a new item does not deliver the performance that you are hoping to achieve.
Now, let's say that you are able to pull an Ethernet cable from the Time Capsule to the main floor, and the AirPort Extreme is connected there in a nice, central location. Then, you could expect to receive about the same performance on the main floor that you receive in the basement, since the AirPort Extreme is receiving a full speed signal over the Ethernet cable from the Time Capsule. You can run an Ethernet cable about 330 feet, or about 100 meters with virtually no signal loss.
The performance upstairs will improve as well, since the AirPort Extreme has a full speed signal to broadcast....not the slower speed signal that would receive from the Time Capsule if it connects using wireless.
If you want to achieve the same type of performance upstairs that you have in the basement and main floor, then you will need to pull an additional Ethernet cable up to the upstairs floor and add another AirPort there.
That would probably be the "best" wireless network system that you could install if you are looking at all the options. Few of us are lucky enough to be able to install the "best" network, but those that are receive remarkable wireless performance in return for their investment. -
Are we able to use the AirPort Extreme has a wifi extender
are we able to use the AirPort Extreme has a wifi extender
Yes, if you plan to extend using wireless only and you use it with another Apple wireless router....an AirPort Express, Time Capsule, or another AirPort Extreme.
The AirPort Extreme will need to be located where it can receive a strong wireless signal from the "main" AirPort, as the "extender" can only extend the quality of signal that it receives. -
Can I use the airport extreme with my Mac OS X?
Can I use the Airport Extreme with a Mac OS X 10.5?
Yes. In addition to administer the latest version of the AirPorts, you would need AirPort Utility 5.5.3, which requires OS X 10.5.7 or later.
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Can I extend my wireless network by connecting one of my airport express devices to my airport extreme via an ethernet cable? I have a wireless network with 3 airport expresses and 1 airport extreme functioning as the base station. I have CAT5 throughout my house.
Welcome to the discussions, mib88!
Can I extend the network a second time with another Airport Express...
The short answer would be no. If you want more details, please continue to the next paragraph.
Apple's "extend a wireless network" works just like the hub and spokes of a wheel. Your main hub is either the Time Capsule or the AirPort Extreme and the AirPort Express is at the end of a spoke. You can add more devices at the ends of other spokes, but these devices will communicate directly to the hub, not to another device at the end of a spoke.
Apple does offer an option which is is known as a "static WDS", which can consist of a "main", "relay" and "remote" device. The problem here is that this type of setup has two huge drawbacks:
1) All of your faster "n" devices will drop down to much slower "g" speeds
2) The bandwidth or speed capability on the network will drop down to only 25% of the original bandwidth with a "main", "relay" and "remote" on the network.
Don't think you want this on your network. Your best option is to connect the new AirPort Express to the "hub" using an ethernet connection. If you can't run the ethernet cable, take a look at a pair of ethernet powerline adapters to accomplish the same task by sending the ethernet signal over the AC powerline in your home. -
How do I use the Airport Extreme feature.
For a while I have used a Netgear WGR614 wireless router, which worked fine (with a cable modem).
At this time I have a DSL modem, and for the life of me I can NOT get this Netgear router to work anymore. The period for free phone support has expired, every call for support is now at least $ 40.00 so I am going to buy something else.
This is available in my Powerbook:
* Wireless Card Type: AirPort Extreme
* Wireless Card Locale: USA
* Wireless Card Firmware Version: 404.2 (3.90.34.0.p16)
Is there anything I can buy from Apple that would make it possible to be wireless with this?
I'd be gratefull for any kind of information.
Best regards,
Mildred Denney.Sorry for posting this question in the wrong forum - it's been a long day...;-)
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Is it possible to use an Airport Extreme router with AT&T 2Wire modem/router?
My AT&T 2Wire modem/router does not have great range, speed, or compatibility with my Macbook and iMac. I bought an Apple Airport Extreme to try to remedy my problem, however, I did not realize it was purely a router. Is it possible to use the 2Wire modem/router as just a pure modem and connect it to the Airport Extreme? Would it be more beneficial to purchase a new modem that does not have wireless functionality? I have looked at previous posts but couldn't find any definite answers. Any help will be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks!
The easiest route to take here would be to simply turn off the wireless function on the 2-Wire modem/router and then configure the AirPort Extreme in Bridge Mode to provide a dual band wireless network.
If the 2-Wire performance shortcomings are the result of other wireless interference issues at your location, unfortunately the AirPort Extreme may not perform any better, wireless wise. It's not possible to know things like this in advance....more of a case of you won't know until you try.
In theory, it might be possible to configure the 2-Wire product as a simple modem...but I doubt that AT&T would be willing to tell you how to do this or provide support in the event of problems.
It's getting to be hard to find a simple DSL modem these days, and even if you do, it will have to be re-configured as a Bridge to work correctly with the AirPort Extreme, so that complicates things as well. -
How do i use the airport extreme to extend my wireless network
How do i connected my airport extreme up to my existing network so that it can extend my wireless through out the house ??
Can it be done wirelessly or do i need an ethernet cable thats about 10m ?
KeithThe AirPort Exteme can "extend" your existing wireless network (using wireless only) if it is being provided by another Apple router.
If your current main router is not an Apple product, then you will need to plan to connect the AirPort Extreme to your router using an Ethernet cable.
Post back for more information if needed. -
Issue Loading Specific Web Pages Using the Airport Extreme Base Station
I see that several other members have had this same issue - has anyone resolved their problem? Here is my issue:
It all started when my wife tried to load her favorite Web page at http://hpana.com - the site now takes well over 5 minutes to load. This started some time after updating the recent security update 2007-009 Version 1.0 and shortly thereafter version 1.1. I have tried using the other Mac computers in the house, using the same wireless network and the same problem presents itself. I have tried loading the page using friend’s computers (Mac and PC, from out side my home) and the page loads within seconds. I have tried using Safari, IE and Firefox (at home), the problem remains. I contacted the hpana.com Webmaster and they have made no changes to their web site.
I disconnected our cable modem, and connected the modem directly to the iMac (by passing the Apple Airport) and the page loads within seconds. I’m guessing it has something to do with the Airport Extreme.
So, I contacted Apple Support. The issue was quickly elevated and eventually forwarded to the Airport Extreme Hardware guys – I expect to get an answer by Mid January 2008.
I took a trip to the local Apple store and after explaining the situation, the store manger replaced the AirPort Extreme with the hope this would resolve the issue. After getting the “new” Airport Extreme up and running … the problem remained. This particular web site hpana.com still takes well over 5 minutes to load. I have no such issue with some of the other 60 or so sites I tried.
I by passed the “new” Airport once again by connecting the cable modem directly to the iMac and, as before the web page loads within seconds.
I’ll wait until I get a response from Apple come January, but I was wondering if anyone on the Forum would be willing to share their respective opinions.
Thank You and Happy Holidays.Hi,
There are some differences between the configuration of Airport equipment sold in different countries, however this is likely to not be the cause of your system's issues. ( See this document for details on that - http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58567 )
Hong Kong has a very high density of population, especially compared to Australia.. I suspect your wifi signal is probably getting interference from your neighbours wifi, phones and microwaves. There's not much you can do about this, except getting an external antenna for the AEBS and trying to drown them out with it. -
I already own a wireless router that I would like to keep. Could I use this Airport Extreme Base Station to improve that signal strangth to my room from the living room or to the basement? Would I have to hard-wire both the Base Station and my existing router? You probably have read this question more than once, and I have read some questions of this product too, but for some reason these Apple products I have some trouble with.
Could I use this Airport Extreme Base Station to improve that signal strangth to my room from the living room or to the basement?
Yes
Would I have to hard-wire both the Base Station and my existing router?
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Can I use the AirPort Extreme to print with my iPhone on a non AirPrint compatible printer
Can I used this as my new network router and make my printer work with my iPad and iPhone
In order to print from an iPhone or iPad, your printer needs to be AirPrint compatible. Check to see if your printer is compatible using this Apple support document:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
Simply connecting the printer to the AirPort Extreme will not make it AirPrint compatible. -
Do I need to connect the AirPort Extreme with a ethnet cable
Do I need to connect the AirPort Extreme with a ethnet cable
Hi Tracy,
I have an airport express connected by ethernet cable to a Netgear modem which is connected to a phone socket. Those devices stay at one end of the house. I can use my MacBook Pro to connect to the internet (by Wi-Fi, no cables) anywhere else in the house. I hope this helps.
Ian. -
Can I use the airport extreme with a random router?
Can I add an AirPort extreme to an existing network and have a laptop play iTunes music to a stereo? I'd like to not drop 200 bucks on a new router. Thanks for any help!
I don't agree. I have a 2wire router for my Qwest DSL and I cannot get Airport Express to work properly. I cannot use any encryption, so I am taking the AE back tomorrow. I posted a question here, but no one answered it, and I've been chastized for bumping posts in the past.
I'm very disappointed with my experience, and the lack of information on the packaging for the AE. -
Help setting up airport express. Wireless for streaming
Cisco Linksey EA4500 dual band,
Airport express model and serial # 0024369ca089. 6f9075pa2u6
Ipurchasedan airport it appears to be a 1st generation
What I am trying to accomplish is to have the airport close to my sound system so I can play the I tunes through my built in house stereo system,presently the modem and Cisco router are on a different floor -
Airport Extreme wireless no longer working. Need help!
Until a couple of days ago, I had my brand new Airport Extreme (ver 7.2.1) connected to a cable modem and everything was ok. My Macbook and my Airport Extreme were going wireless fast and easy.
After moving out of town, I’ve changed internet provider and I had to buy a ethernet modem, thus I bought a NETGEAR ADSL2+ modem (model DM111P) and suddenly I lost my wireless connectivity.
The modem looks working just fine. Infact, if I connect my Macbook to the modem NETGEAR DM111P with an ethernet cable, everything is ok.
Also, if I connect my Airport Extreme to the modem NETGEAR DM111P with an ethernet cable, and than I connect the Macbook to the Airport Extreme with another ethernet cable, everything is still fine: I can surf the web without any problems.
But when I try to go “wireless”, my Macbook is not able to find any base. I tried reseting my Airport Extreme to the factory settings and starting over, but It is impossible to “configure” the airport express wireless, because the Macbook doesn’t see it.
I’ve tried also with a wireless pc, but it was not able to find any wireless device.
I tried reseting my modem NETGEAR DM111P and my Airport Extreme to the factory settings and starting over again and I’m still not able to establish a wireless network. I can only access to the internet via ethernet cable. I’ve also turned off encryption. The computer still didn’t see the network. The IP address looks to be valid: 10.0.1.1.
I don’t know what else to do.
Is the Airport Extreme to be considered out of order and should I obtain warranty service or it is just a matter of settings? If so, what kink of settings?I have been having a similar problem using 802.11g
with the netgear DM111p it's happy with ethernet but apparently has compatibility issues with AEBS
I found a number of reviews from AEBS users who have effectively given up trying to make this work
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wo/StoreReentry.wo?productLe arnMore=TK797
I'd say both companies should find a workaround
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