What is best connection setup for Airport Extreme?

I currently have the following configuration/setup:
Cable Modem > AEBS > 5-port switch.
Since all of my home networking is currently passing through my AEBS, I was wondering if I should setup as follows:
Cable Modem > 5-port switch > AEBS
Suggestions comments appreciated.
Regards,
Jim P.

Since all of my home networking is currently passing through my AEBS, I was wondering if I should setup as follows:
Cable Modem > 5-port switch > AEBS
No, if your cable modem is a simple modem.
No, even if your modem is a modem/router.....if.....you have a Gigabit Ethernet switch.....and..... you want to take advantage of the Gigabit Ethernet speeds of the Time Capsule

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Hi David, welcome to the discussions!
You will have to dig a bit for the info, but it is there.
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Click on the gear shaped Advanced icon at top of the window.
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Try a system reset.
Shut off your computers.
DO NOT CHANGE ANY SETTING IF EVERYTHING WORKED BEFORE>
Now pull the Power Adapter from the back of your Internet Service Providers Modem.
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I have a macbook pro (with intel) and an iMac (with intel); i just ordered an airport extreme base-station. I currently have the old airport which has been working fine but i thought i'd upgrade to something faster. Do i also need to buy an airport extreme card for my computers in order to be able to use the new airport extreme base station? Can i simply download the software that apple is selling for 1.99 to upgrade the capacity my computers already have? I can't find the answer to this anywhere so i'd appreciate some assistance.

You can't upgrade older Macs (including the older Core Duo Intel Macs) though these will still work with the new Airport Extreme just not at n speeds.
The n enabler software for Core 2 Duo Macs does not need to be purchased/downloaded as it comes free with the new Airport Extreme base station.
The Macs which can use the n enabler software are listed on this page.
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I have used various models of the AirPort Extreme over the years and always mounted them at the highest peak of the ceiling in my home. It was always stated that they transmitted in roughly 360 degrees. Now I just upgraded to an AirPort Extreme 802.11ac model and have a third-party accessory mount that is metal for the first time (see attached picture). So, this changes the game somewhat. If this AirPort model also transmits in all directions, then that might mean I need to mount it with the metal mount to the ceiling or even inverted. Of course, just an initial test with this mount on the unit and tacked on the wall upright/horizontally with duct tape shows great reception IN the whole home. I just want to get the most efficient operation with 12 acres of land OUTSIDE. HA!
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Dr. Z.

I think you are over analysing..
Mount it at the same height as the receiver.. more or less. In a convenient spot.. where you can run the cables easily.
I doubt the stand will matter a lot.. and I would not turn it upside down.
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/AirPort+Extreme+A1521+Teardown/15044
From this picture the antennas are at the extreme top of the unit.. https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/hUjlbvRWjoqQLDy6.huge
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Sorry you didn't get an answer faster but you have to know this is a peer to peer forum. it is users helping other users so not always the quickest way. First off, can you change your ISP router to modem only mode? It is best that way as you will get conflicts such as what you are seeing when there are two routers in the same link. You are getting the ISP router when you enter 192.168.1.1 because that is its address on the LAN side. It appears that your router is getting set to a 10.x IP because of the setup. You have two routers trying to work with DHCP so that is also an issue. If you can change the ISP router to modem only mode then once it is up disconnect it from the router and do a factory reset on your router and make sure it has the IP of 192.168.1.1 and you will then be able to make any changes you need to. the default login is password of admin and leave the user blank.

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