WiFi Extending to Apple TC

Hi All
Here's an overview of our current home set up:
Sky Broadband Router, hard wired to a 2TB Apple TC. Both routers are broadcasting their SSID, and we can connect wirelessly to either. The TC holds all of our media files, for playback over wireless to a number of Apple devices (ATV2, iPad, iPhone). An old Macbook is running iTunes permanently. Everything works just fine, except that on one side of our house the signal is pretty weak. So, I thought about buying a wireless extender/router (Edimax EW-7228APN) to (a) boost the signal, and (b) give me the ability to CAT5 into some non-wireless devices (Yamaha AV Receiver, Smart TV).
My question is, if I point the Macbook to the Edimax router, will it still be able to "see" the TC? And, furthermore, will devices connected (wirelessly) to the TC be able to see the shared iTunes Library, given that they will be connected to different routers?
If this is a dumb question, please accept my apologies in advance!!
Thanks all

You basically cannot use it in normal modes.. maybe universal repeater.. but it can be very flakey. Apple products only do repeater to other apple products.. and you cannot use the ethernet except on the airport express. You are better thinking about ethernet or EOP adapters.. and running a separate AP there.

Similar Messages

My IBM X220 does a better job accessing harddisks on apple extreme in wifi extended with apple express than my macbook Air

I have 2 harddisks connected to a Apple Extreme, and USB hub.
An apple express extends the wifi network. Both devices are located on 2 stages in the house.
I want to access the files on the HD from my Macbook Air downstairs. Maverick.
Totally impossible.
My IBM X220 does a far better job.
I Used 2,5 Ghz, 5Ghz. Different channels.
The router has a disabled wifi as the extreme takes care of it.
I'm at 4 meters from the express. This is ridiculous. If this is extending a network.
Any advise or tips on how to enable fluent audio access from my macbook air.
Thank you guys

I run in bridge off mode from the express.
So does the extreme.
Will changing to DHCP and / or NAT change anything ?

Problem using Apple TV with TP-Link Wifi Extender

Hi,
I have been having problems connecting my Macbook Pro to my Apple TV via airplay and I believe it is due to the new wifi extender that I have installed in my home. Basically, the wifi extender uses the powerlines in the walls to extend the connection from my office at one end of the house, to my living room at the other. I am sitting here with my Macbook Pro in front of the TV using Apple TV, both connected to the same wifi SSID but still no option to mirror or extend my desktop onto the Apple TV. Can anyone help? Please? This is also affecting my Homesharing. It's as if the wifi extender is actually technically a second wifi network and my devices are getting confused and not finding each other.
Joe

I have the same Activity set up for my Harmony One. (First, I believe you mean "Devices," not "Components.") You appear to have some of your buttons customized wrong for the Apple TV Activity, since you said other Activities work fine, like Watch TV, etc. Within the Harmony software, go to the Activities (NOT Devices) tab, choose Watch Apple TV (or whatever you have named this activity), and then choose Customize Buttons. Then click the Standard Buttons tab, and then go down the whole list (of dropdown menus) to assign, re-assign, or confirm that all the proper Commands are assigned to all the proper Devices. For example, to correct your volume control issue, choose your Receiver to control the volume up and down Commands, etc. If this is done correctly, you won't have to go to Devices (for the receiver) any more on your remote to control the volume. It will all be controlled within the remote's Activity function, as you've requested. It has to work, since your other Activites are finding your receiver properly. If not, then Logitech's Harmony support has been helpful to me in the past, assuming you're still in warranty, etc. I hope this helps. Good luck!

HT4262 Is there any way to extend my Apple Extreme Base Station using an Apple Express by via ethernet or does it only work via wifi and being in range?

From what I read, the only way to extend my Apple Wifi Network is via another Apple Airport Extreme or Express using overlapping wifi zones. If I try to connect my Apple Express to my Apple Extreme via Ethernet, then this is guaranteed to fail regardless of how I configure the Express. Is that correct?

It is certainly possible and better....in terms of performance.....to connect the AiPort Express to your AirPort Extreme using Ethernet to extend the network that way.
If you are having problems with this, then your setup is not correct....or....if your setup is correct, you may have a defective AirPort.
We can walk you through the steps to get things set up correctly if we can get some basic information to provide the correct settings.
What is the model number of the AirPort Extreme?
What is the model number of the AirPort Express?
if you are not sure, look on the bottom of the Extreme and side or bottom of the Expess. The model number starts with an "A" followed by four numbers.
We also need to know what operating system you are using on your computer. If you have a Mac, click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen, then click About This Mac and post back with the OS X Version number that you see there.
We will likely have more questions about your current setup to understand things a bit better, so please be patient.

Airport Extreme Extending Non Apple Wifi

Hi there, quite simply I want to know if this is possible at all. I have a Wifi network named "XXX WiFi" being broadcast by a powerful 30km+ antena. I want to know if I can use a Airport Extreme 4th Gen to extend that network inside my home?

The Apple Extreme transmits a Wi-Fi signal just like any other router - when connecting a wireless device just match the name and password and security type of the Extreme and you should be fine - I have the same mix that you have and everybody is happy - but keep in mind that it works best if the Extreme is your primary router and you use other Apple products to extend your network - Apple products can not extend non Apple routers wirelessly.

How do I use my time capsule as a wifi extender and still use as a backup in Time Machine

I purchased a new airport extreme and want to use my existing time capsule as a wifi extender in another part of the house. How do I set this up so that I can still use the time capsule as my backup (time machine) hard drive?

Hello BNOLTNER,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Please see the directions in the following article for configuring your extended network. Your Time Capsule will still be seen on the network, and may still be used as a backup destination.
Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4259
Take care,
Alex H.

I need to connect a Netgear WiFi extender to my time capsule

I have bought a Netgear WiFi extender to connect my Skye TV box to the internet. I use a Time Capsule as the home router and it won't connect to it. Any ideas please.

The Netgear will only work if it uses universal repeater.. You cannot extend wireless on Apple router using non-apple products.. and universal tends to be somewhat flakey.. good luck.
(You should use express).

Can I use Airport Express as a Wifi Extender?

Forgive my ignorance, but I just swithed to all Apple products a few months ago and I have a question about the airport express.
We currently have one airport extreme base station set up in our house. The only problem is that the g signal for my iPhone won't reach quite far enough to get to the third floor (its a very long and tall home).
I was wondering if you can use the Airport express as a wifi extender with no cords plugged into it, similar to the linksys extenders you can buy that extend the signal range.

LukeW, welcome to the discussions!
Yes, an AirPort Express could be used with your Extreme to "extend" the wireless network created by the Extreme. I assume here that you have an "n" capable Extreme.
If you have an older 'g" Extreme, the Express could be used to "participate in a WDS" (wireless distribution system), which is a similar setup.
It will probably take some experimenting to find the best position for the Express (you want it to receive as strong a signal as possible and "extend", so a good starting point would be to place the Express at a point that was roughly half way between the Extreme and the area that needs more wireless signal.

Why can't I use my mac as a WiFi extender if it is receiving it's internet connection via WiFi?

Now I'm not the most tech savvy person, but why is it I can't use my mac as a WiFi extender if it is getting its internet signal via WiFi? Would it mess up the original signal it's receiving?

You can do it.. but we do not recommend the use of a computer to do a task that a cheap router can handle better..
But what you need is a second wifi card. In a Mac there are a number of ways to achieve that.. without card slots .. USB wireless sticks that are Mac compatible is one way.
You set up the computer with ICS (internet connection sharing) just look it up.
You receive signal on whichever network you have .. Ethernet being hugely superior of course.. and then the computer can act as router/bridge to duplicate that connection via any other network connection it has.. on a Mac with thunderbolt.. you could use a second ethernet via adapter.. or wifi with USB stick etc.
However.. a cheap second hand Apple router will work far better doing the same wireless extend.. without requiring your computer to be on 24/7 for any other client to use.

Wireless wifi extender. Airport express

I Am trying to use airport express as a wireless wifi extender. I can't get the hardware to connect to my existing wifi signal. What do I do. Obviously not a techie

Explain what you have as your current WiFi router. Is it an Airport Extreme, Apple Time Capsule, or another Aiport Express? If any of those, you should be able specify via Airport Utility on the added Airport Express:
Airport Utility -> Airport Express -> Wireless -> Network Mode: Extend a Wireless Network.
However, if your current WiFi router is from another manufacture, then I would suggest running an Ethernet cable from the existing WiFi router to the Airport Express, then configure the Airport Express as:
Airport Utility -> Airport Express -> Network -> Router Mode -> Off (Bridged Mode)
Airport Utility -> Airport Express -> Wireless -> Network Mode -> Create a wireless network
Airport Utility -> Airport Express -> Wireless -> Network Mode -> Wireless Network Name -> <specify the same name as your existing WiFi router uses>
Airport Utility -> Airport Express -> Wireless -> Network Mode -> Wireless Security -> <same as used by existing WiFi router>
Airport Utility -> Airport Express -> Wireless -> Network Mode -> Wirelelss Password -> <same as used by existing WiFi router>
Airport Utility -> Airport Express -> Wireless -> Network Mode -> Wireless Options -> 2.4GHz Channel -> different from existing WiFi router by 5 channels (1,6,or 11 ideal)
Airport Utility -> Airport Express -> Wireless -> Network Mode -> Wirelss Opitons -> 5GHz Channel -> any different channel from existing WiFi router
This will create a roaming network using the same WiFI SSID and Password. Since the Airport Express is in Bridge mode, both WiFi devices are on the same subnet as specified by the existing WiFi router, they both have the same WiFi SSID and password. As your devices move around the house, they will automatically switch to the WiFi base base station with the strongest signal (or at least when the loose one signal, they will switch to the other base station and you will not loose your connection. I actually use this setup in my home, except I use 2 Airport Extremes, but setting up a roaming network using Ethernet connecting the WiFi base stations will work with any mix of manufacture's devices.
If you cannot run Ethernet cable, you may be able to use a pair of PowerLine Adapters, that use your home electrical wiring as a substitute for ethernet cable. the speeds are not as fast as Gigabit Ethernet, but generally more than acceptable for most WiFi base station speeds.

Time capsule as wifi extender

I have set up my time capsule in wifi extender mode and now I have lost acess to my backup disk in time machine. Airport Utility can not find my time capsule. I am currently using Mac OS X v 10.6.8. Thanks for the help.

The Time Capsule can be used to extend the wireless network provided by another Apple (Express, Extreme, or Time Capsule) base station. What is the make & model of the wireless routers that he is using? Just to make sure I understand, his network configuration is such that he is extending one wireless router with another that is located in your part of the duplex ... correct?

ITunes homeshare will not activate with wifi extender

I have a wifi extender which has a different ssid. The problem is that it does not consider that connection as being pa of my home network where my mac is which has my iTunes library on it. This means that iTunes homeshare will not activate.
some reading talks about bridges but I don't know where/to configure such things.
The extender is a d-link power line wifi device.
Thanks
Chris

Hi the_hinojosas,
Welcome to the Support Communities! The article below will help you troubleshoot the issue you are having with redeeming your gift card:
iTunes Store: Invalid, inactive, or illegible codes.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1292
I hope this information helps ....
- Judy

Impossible to get access to my shared library with wifi extender

Hi,
Due to a weak wifi signal provided by my internent box, I have bought a wifi extender (repeater). Now my signal is good in all my house but when I am connected to the extender I cannot get or a very difficult access to my Itunes library. The name of the wifi network are not the same. The wifi from my box is called XXXXX and the other is called XXXXX_EXT. I have no problem to access at my library with the wifi from my box. Unfortunately, my apple TV 2 is too far from my box and I need to use the extender.
Have you any idea to fix the problem ?
Thanks

Mikey,
As Labviewguru said, calling a LabVIEW DLL is no different than calling any other DLL from C. You will need your LabVIEW DLL, the .lib and .h files for your C code and the LabVIEW Run-Time Engine for the version of LabVIEW that the DLL was built with. Other than that, everything else is the same.
Randy Hoskin
Applications Engineer
National Instruments
http://www.ni.com/ask

Can i use home sharing if me and my wife have different apple ID accounts?

can i use home sharing if me and my wife have different apple ID accounts?

Yes.
You need to sign into home sharing using ONE Apple ID. So either pick yours or hers, use the same one for home sharing on the computers. Once they are signed in on both Macs you can access media that the other user purchased.
Click the 'Shared House' for her library (if you have the sidebar enabled) when you are in your iTunes to access her media & vice versa, both iTunes needs to be running & awake.

How can I verify that my Apple Express is "absolutely" extending my Apple Extreme?

Greetings,
I purchased an Apple Express to extend my Apple Extreme due to intermittent Wi-Fi signal in part of my home.
I connected it and it automatically configured the Express to extend my Apple Extreme.
My question is how exactly can I verify absolutely that my devices (laptops, iPad's, etc.) are connecting through the Express and NOT the Extreme as they were before. (the Express is closer to all devices than the Extreme).
There has to be a way to verify this, however, I can't find it through searching the web.
To note, signal bars on devices have not and do not change. Meaning they have 3 bars with, and 3 bars without, regardless.
Thank you in advance.

For Windows-based computers, try entering the following at the Command Prompt: netsh wlan show networks mode=Bssid|findstr "BSSID" You can also try: netsh wlan show all
This should provide you with a list of all Wireless Access Points that is detected by your PC.
For the iPad, I am not aware of any built-in apps that will show this. However, apps, like Net Analyzer should do the trick. There's also a Net Analyzer Lite version for free.

WiFi Extending to Apple TC

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for