Limit Airport Express to Wireless G

Is there any way to limit an N enabled AX to only attempt a Wireless G connection? I have a 2.4GHz wireless N (D-Link DIR-655) network but my AX seems to be much happier running G. I am perfectly OK with it running G but I would like the network to run N & G. I should mention that I am only using it for AirTunes and have it set to join my existing network.

Bob Timmons wrote:
Sorry, I am confused. 54Mbps or slightly less is "g", regardless of what it is called or labeled.
I understand, but here is my dilemma, in order to keep my MBP from constantly renegotiating an N transfer rate, I have to dictate the link speed so that streaming video is not jerky. Now, my MBP has no issues with the dictated speed being high but the AX doesn't like it. If I set the router to G-Only the AX connects properly at 54Mbps but then I am stuck with G speed on my N capable MBP. However, the dictated speed applies only to N devices and G devices run fine at 54Mbps. So if I could force the AX to only attempt a G connection, it would connect (and stay connected) fine, my MBP would connect great at higher N speeds, and everyone would be happy.
Bob Timmons wrote:
Also noticed that some users report that their "n" AirPort Express devices are connecting at "g" level speeds when the device is configured to "join" a non-Apple "n" wireless network. That may be a possibility there as well.
There could be something to that as well as I noticed that when I have my MBP and AX in the same general area the router will show the laptop having a much stronger signal than the AX.
Andrew

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I have 3 Airport Expresses connect wireless just to play music, if I set my AP (Linksys WRT320N with DD-WRT firmware) in wirelss mode "G" or "NG mixed" they work OK but I've had some problems with interference so I really want to use them in N mode at 5GHz to prevent loss of connection. With either N at 2,4 GHz or N at 5GHz the Airports cannot be detected by the utility anymore and the light starts flashing amber.
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Thanks for the warm welcome! Disappointing to hear the promise of a wireless N connection cannot be held by Apple, at least not for my purpose... :-S
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Maybe there's a little hope... I think I had them working for a little while before I flashed the router with the new firmware (I flashed it because it stopped working...) Not sure though, I did have 2 AP's
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Hello, hope someone can help with this, here’s our set-up:
UK BT broadband – Belkin Router – Belkin Powerline Adapter – Airport Extreme
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4628
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The Westell 6100G is a combination modem and router or gateway device. The AirPort Express is a wireless router.
Since the Express does not have a built-in modem, you will still need your Westell gateway in order to access the Internet.
Which exact model of AirPort Express do you have. It will be written (in very hard to read type on a label on one of the AirPort's sides). It should look something like: A1392. It may also state a Order#. In that case it would look something like: MC414LL/A
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What we are going to start with is getting a basic Wi-Fi network that should provide your computer with wireless access to the Internet. Once verified as working, we can fine-tune this network to include wireless security and any other goals that you may have.
Ready to start?
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Power-down the Westell and computer(s).
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Once the reset has completed, remove the AirPort Express from power.
Connect an Ethernet cable between the Westell and the AirPort Express.
Power-up the Westell; wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it adequate time to initialize.
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Why yes, yes you can.
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Hi all, just wondering if anyone could give me a hand. I have just bought an Airport Express (not arrived just yet) not just for streaming music, but for extending my network. I am a student and have just moved into my new house. The internet here already is fine, the people here before me have given me the password to the encryption but not to the account or the router. This will all change in September, however. The router is a Netgear DG834PN. My iMac is having difficulty connecting to the network, I think this is due to the distance it is away from the router, as when I connect the iMac upstairs (nearer to it) it connects fine, hence the desire for a wireless repeater. Will I be able to use the Airport Express as a repeater? If not, what must I do? Must I get an Apple wireless router as well? Will a time capsule be fine? Please remember I cannot access the DG834PN's graphical interface at all.
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Can the Airport Express be used as a wireless adapter (ie connect my xbox to the AE via ethernet jack which in turn connects wirelessly to my base station/time capsule)? I'm looking to get a wireless adapter for my xbox but if the AE can act as one I'm sold since I can also take advantage of the AirTunes feature. I'm just not sure if the ethernet jack on the AE is strictly for connecting to modem/router.

If the wireless network is created by an AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) or another AirPort Express (AX) the answer is YES.
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Greetings,
I have a recent Netgear WNDR4000 WIFI router situated in my home "network closet" downstairs. I'm noticing that sometimes I loose connection upstairs and even though it is probably not the greatest placement to keep the router in this box, that is what I have to work with. (All ethernet connections end up in thies area neatly)
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//Cheers

This particular router has a repeating feature you can use with other products so essentially am I correct in understanding that if I place the airport express upstairs and plug it into ethernet 9Tied into the WNDR4000), it will then repeat the 2.4 and 5Ghz signals it is already sending?
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Using Airport express as wireless reciver is this possible?

I have a power mac g4 and it does not have a wireless card. I have a wireless network in the house and i was wondering if it was possible to use the airport express to connect to the wireless network and give my g4 intent access.
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Act as a single Wi-Fi interface to any computer or almost any other devices such as game consoles that has an Ethernet port but doesn't itself have built-in Wi-Fi
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Hello JimBee. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
I would use an Airport Express module as the modem for the incoming DSL signal, and connect the Airport Express by ethernet to the Windows PC.
I'm a bit confused about your statement above. The AirPort Express Base Station (AX) does not have a built-in DSL modem. Is your DSL modem actually a combination modem/router? What is its make/model number?

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