My airport express is used as a network extender and it is very slow
Both my airport extreme and the airport express have green lights but the connection is very slow. Any ideas?
OK, thanks for the info. 802.11n (802.11b/g compatible) will be fine.
Since both your devices will support the "extend a wireless network" feature, check the following using AirPort Utility. When you open AirPort Utility, both your Extreme and Express should be displayed on the left side of the window.
Click on the Extreme to select it and then click on Manual Setup. Click on the Wireless tab just below the row of icons at the top of the pane. Make sure there is a check mark next to "allow this network to be extended". Update to save changes if needed.
Then click on the Express to select it in AirPort Utility. Click Manual Setup and click on the Wireless tab. Make sure that the Wireless Mode is set to "Extend a wireless network". Select the name of the wireless network created by your Extreme if it is not already selected. Make sure that there is a check mark next to "allow wireless clients". Click Update to save any changes.
These settings will insure that your network is performing up to its capability. In general, a good starting location for the Express is a spot that is approximately half way between the Extreme and the area to be covered by the Express. You can experiment from there on the Express location for best results. Check the speed of your network at various locations by holding down the Option key while you click on the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen.
Please post back on your findings or any additional questions.
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If I put it next to the iMac when it has full 4 bars the iPad gets maybe 2. The iPad has full bars if next to the router.
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I'm not sure I understand. Is one Ethernet cable going to two places? What is it connected to, precisely?
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You do not need or want another router.
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