Multiple AppleTV network setup

I have 9 AppleTv's on my network. I am currently running iTunes on 2 desktops (each mapped to the same terastation) to overcome the 5 device per host rule. This solution works however it is slow and not without issues. In an attempt to streamline I am looking for a more efficent way to connect to my terastation and provide content to my 9 units. Any hardware/software soluions anyone can recommend?

So what you are trying to do is have some sort of MESH outdoor wireless, but using the 1232AG? Don't think you can do this by using the bridge role. You would have to go bridge to bridge and then have an ap connected to one of the bridge to handle users...

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I am in need of a little help setting up my network again. I have a AP extreme2, AP extreme 1 and two AP expresses. The house I am in is wired with CAD 5 to each room. I have a Linksys Etherfast Router (BEFSR81, this is the 8 port version of the one that is certified to work with Back to my mac). I have two desktop macs (G4 and G5)without wireless as well as a MBPro.
I have had this all working as a WDS using the airports in bridge mode and was able to control Airtunes from any computer in the house, share files and use screen sharing without trouble. The problem is that back to my mac would not work with this set up because NAT was not switched on. How should I configure each of the Airports to be able to use Back to my mac, file sharing and airtunes for each computer in the house?
The basic set up I have is as follows:
1. Linkys router receiving input from cable modem (cox cable) and passing to LAN to distribute to each room of the house.
2. AP extreme 2 in office with G4/G5, airdisk attached.
3. AP extreme 1 in bed room
4. AP express in living room
5. AP express in den
In order to use the back to my mac feature of 10.5 I believe I need to select "Share a single IP address" in the Airport utility but what do I need to do after that? I am at a loss with IP addressing and such.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Greg

I'm using the Mac wired - it does not have wireless capability, and as it is sitting right next to the router I just want to hook it up with Ethernet cable. The wireless function is just for the PCs I have downstairs.
I am not sure what non-broadcast SSID means, but I think that has to do with the wireless portion of the network, right? I do have a SSID name set up, and WEP encryption so that only the PCs I own can connect to the wireless network, not anyone else's computers. But on the wired PC I have connected directly to the router, I do not have to input any of the security settings. I've even set the router to recognize the MAC addresses of all my computers, including the Mac.
What brand and model of router are you using successfully with Macs & PCs? The store I bought my router from is willing to give me a full refund if I can't get it to work - perhaps I would have better luck with the type of router you're using.

Network management of multiple AppleTVs

Hi!
I'm an IT-tech at a high school. Over the last months we have installed over 40 AppleTVs across the schools.
Everything is working as it should, but I am not satisfied with the way updates are pushed.
I'm aware that the AppleTV isn't really meant for big deployments like we have, more of a 1 per living room setup.
But would it be possible for Apple to integrate Network Management in a later firmware update?
Or at least for now make it possible to turn off the update nag-screen.
I have configured them to not go to sleep and always be on, and none of the teachers have controllers (So they dont mess anything up)
The only option for me right now is to run around the campus and turn off the nag-screen whenever a new update is out, and then update the AppleTVs later when there is no one using the classrooms. Just a simple "Don't show new updates on screen" setting would make my life so much easier :}
Anyone else that has multiple AppleTVs and are having the same trouble as I am?

Unfortunately I don't think Apple will allow an option to prevent the update screen - I wish there was one too as I don't want the family inadvertently updating the units when they are stable, and the thing pops up so often it's inevitable it will happen.
As for your large scale issues, as you say it's probably never been designed for such usage but with iOS devices in many schools/colleges it is increasingly something they should perhaps look at - even as far as having an educational version with some specific features.
Send some feedback:
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All Mac network setup?

Hello all!
This is my first post here. Thanks for taking the time to help me with an answer to my question below.
I work for a small graphic design firm. We all work on iMacs here in our office (6 Macs total) with the exception of two PCs (1 for receptionist, 1 for data backup), and after a recent virus (Cryptolocker) hit one of our networked PCs, we're looking at going "all Mac" with our setup (if it's possible). I am here to ask for hardware/setup recommendations.
We have just a few needs as we plan our new network setup:
1) A central file repository with at least 4 - 5 TB of storage space for shared files, which all 6 Mac computers must have access to;
2) It has to be a wired network (for fastest file transfer speeds & security -- we already have tons of Cat5 cable installed);
3) A way to backup the central repository to a Cloud service automatically on a nightly basis.
We looked at a Time Capsule, but they max out at 3 TB and we weren't sure if 1) we could daisy chain multiples, and 2) whether they can be backed up to cloud storage in any way.
I am wide open to suggestions on what we need to buy in order to set up the kind of network that we need. I am a Mac convert, so I don't know all there is to know about networking Macs either, so treat me like a 10 year old kid when it comes to explaining/outlining what gear you think we should buy, what hooks up to what, and the system/hardware settings we may need.
I appreciate the time that any of you are willing to take to outline this for me. Thank you in advance for sharing your expertise!

Tesserax,
I have purchased a Western Digital My Cloud 2TB. Need Simple Step by Step guide for Optimal Apple Eco Setup, Sync, Organize, Maintain and Secure my media while freeing storage space on all devices, and maintaining anywhere accessibilty.
Western Digital has setup the drive on the network and it is recognized by iTunes, but they do not want me to move the libraries. iPhoto can import the My Cloud media into its library. They suggest copy'n'paste all media into the My Cloud public folders of Video, Photos and Music then delete the media from the devices. I dont see how you can Sync the iPhones, (future iPads), without moving the libraries, after all the object is to free space on the devices including the MacBooks.
How do I include the My Cloud into the MacBook Pro's Mountain Lion 10.8.5 TimeMachine Backup? (Leave MacBook Leopard 10.5.8 TimeMachine Backup for laptop only)
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Is there possible to use a Xserver and QuickTime Streaming to control multiple appleTVs (20+) and stream diferent content for each AppleTV?

You can certainly use up to 5 tv's from a single library, I haven't actually seen it anywhere that you can't use more, but if you pull the itunes application apart you'll find text strings for error messages that suggest you can't. On the other hand I saw a report of someone using 40 in a motel. I have to wonder though how the bandwidth of the network copes with such a scenario.

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Thanks in advance for helping! I am trying to setup an OS X server to provide a DHCP address to systems using multiple DHCP networks.
I have previously only had to provide DHCP services for a single simple network like:   192.168.14.xx      (192.168.14.50 - 192.168.14.199)
Now that I need to provide DHCP for multiple networks like:    192.168.14.xx,   192.168.15.xx, and etc.
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There are two ways to do this. If you have a network at 192.168.14.0/24 and you want to add another class C 192.168.15.0/24 you can simply expand your network to a /23. This would give you a contiguous block of addresses from 192.168.14.1 through 192.168.15.254. Now technically, you are using a class C range but applying class b subnet. Regardless, it should work. If you need to expand beyond this then you end up with trouble. If your base network is 192.168.14.0 and you go to a /22 then the base is shifted down to 192.168.12.0/22. This may cause issues if you have a log of devices in the center of your 14 network.
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When you use the AppleTV remote that comes in the box, you can have each AppleTV you have play different content, such as music. Pretty basic. However, when you use AirTunes to stream music to multiple AppleTVs, there can only be one stream. My question is when you use the Remote App on the iPhone or iPod Touch, can you tell different AppleTVs to play different music? I'm assuming that the music is on the AppleTVs' hard drives.
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You have made a fundamental mistake in your understanding of AirTunes.
AirTunes does not play the music stored on the Apple TV, it streams music from iTunes on your computer.
Your computer can stream to more than one Apple TV, BUT it can only be the same stream which it keeps in sync to all devices. It cannot stream different streams over AirTunes to different Apple TV's.
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Directly control the Apple TV, playing music stored on the Apple TV just as you do with the Apple TV remote.
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New Airport Extreme N wireless network setup questions (WDS, D-Link)

I have finally been able to set up my Airport Extreme N network after numerous attempts over the last few weeks. I was getting a very weak signal in front of the house where my wife's G4 is connected wireless to an old Airport card and where all the systems (XBOX 360; Wii and PS3) are also wirelessly hitting the network.
The current configuration is as follows: In the office in the back of the house I have an Airport Extreme N basestation connected to the cable modem and have three workstations (One Mac and two PCs) wired to it. I set up a WDS network, so I set up the Airport Expresses as remotes. In the living room I have another Airport Extreme N basestation (as a remote as well) that is hooking up to the XBOX 360, Wii and PS3. I have enabled WEP security (not effecting the XBOX 360 since it is now "wired"). Here is the weird thing - I have a PC laptop with a D-Link Xtreme N card ( DWA-652) that cannot connect to the network. I enter the WEP password but it does not connect. Am I missing something on the basestation setup? Do I need to add the MAC address of the card anywhere. When I use the laptop's built in wireless it connects with no problem. By creating a WDS network did I disable the n functionality of the base station(s)? I am a lttle condused.
Also, prior to going to an all Apple wireless network setup, I bought the D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655). I was regretfully about to return it to Best Buy but I had an idea which may or may not work. I know that the D-Link does not support WDS but if I was to set it up as the main router and added the "main" Airport basestation as a wired bridge could I maintain the WDS network? The reason I ask this is because I would love to keep the gigabit for the wired machines in the office. Also, I am wondering if the D-Link notebook card is incompatible with the Airport network.
All I know is that I have spent alot of money and sleepless nights just trying to set this network up but thankfully Best Buy has a thirty day return policy so I will return what I can't use.
I appreciate any help and advice anyone can give me.
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Hello!
I have noticed that some manufacturers (Linksys and possibly D-LINK) only accept upper-case WEP keys only.
This drove me nuts when trying to integrate a Linksys PC PCMCIA card into my old "g" network.
As far as using WEP, it's bad and broken; but I understand that your choice of security is limited to the devices that you are trying to network.
For what it's worth, I have my network set up with the AEBS 'n' connected to my Cable Modem, with one of the ports going to a gigabit switch for my wired network. I then have two AirTunes set up as WDS extensions for music & Internet delivery to two separate areas. The AEBS 'n" serves up DHCP and routing for the entire network.
It works quite well; I get 54 mbits/sec for the two WDS AirTunes, and 145 mbits/sec to one of my ATV's. My gigabit wired machines see data rates of 15-27 MBytes/sec (depending on the type of transfer).
Good luck!

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
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Just to update everyone:
Today I moved my whole dual network setup to a more centrally located spot in the house. This has definitely improved the coverage of the 2 network bands (n & b/g).
Additionally, since I only recently acquired the TC, I originally just added ("bridged") it off of my existing b/g network. With todays move, I decided to switch the 2 base stations and have the TC and its' "n" network the first connection off of the DSL router. Then reconfigured the older ABS Extreme (UFO) to "bridge" off the the TC. While I am convinced that I did not originally have the 2 networks co-mingled (as early speed tests confirmed), I seem to be experiencing improved internet speeds in the 5Ghz ("n") network. Could this be due to no longer "bridging" the TC through the older ABS Extremes' internal Ethernet switch?
As per Tesserax suggestion, I then did a Signal-to-Noise ration (SNR) survey of the house, and came up with some good results based on the SNR Guidelines in Tesserax comments above.
35 to 45 SNR throughout most of the house. About 25 SNR just outside in the patio where I was barely getting a connection before. Things have definitely improved. And I am very pleased. Clearly network speed is the advantage of 802.11n technology.
Nevertheless, my original observation still seems to apply. Here's why: Detached from the house is the garage and an office. As I moved out toward the office during the SNR survey (about 50 ft. away), the strength of the 5Ghz ("n") network dramatically dropped off, and was eventually non-existent inside the office. Yet I could switch over to the 2.4Ghz ("b/g") network and easily browse the internet.
Apple's marketing claims "AirPort Extreme delivers data transfer speeds up to five times those of previous-generation 802.11g wireless networks — while achieving up to twice the range."
Now I fully accept, as Apples' footnote states, "Based on a comparison with Apple's 802.11g products. Comparison assumes AirPort Extreme network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Speed and range will be less if an 802.11a/b/g product joins the network. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort- or AirPort Extreme-enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions." If "site conditions" are limiting the range of the 5Ghz band, why aren't those same site conditions limiting the 2.4Ghz band as well. While I don't realistically expect a full doubling of range between the 2 bands, couldn't I expect SOME? Otherwise the marketing claims are meaningless.
Can the disparity be explained by Tesserax' observation above, "we know the stricter the wireless security employed, the more overhead is "eating away" the overall bandwidth so we would expect poorer performance when using WPA2 vs. WEP." Now the TC only has WPA2 security available. Are we to assume that Apple's range claims do not apply to the TC then? If I switch my older ABS Extreme (UFO) from WEP to WPA2 will the result match Apple's marketing claims? I'd rather not chop off my good right leg just so it will match my missing left leg. Perhaps my expectations for 802.11n technology were a little too high. Don't get me wrong. I'm very happy with the results. And I am thankful for Tesserax advise. I also appreciate the fact that I am not (yet) experiencing the difficulties that others here are having with the Time Capsule.
Ultimately, I assume that picking up an Airport Express "n" will extend the 5Ghz network into the office. Is this correct? If anyone has observations on this or my thoughts above, feel free to share them with the rest of us.

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