Q: Can I use an AEBS to join/extend a network and act as print server?
Here's my setup:
Time capsule and computers in one room.
Three ethernet printers in another room with no ethernet cable back to the time capsule or computers.
I was thinking about buying an Airport Extreme Base Station (AEBS) to join or extend the existing wireless network (Time Capsule) and connect the printers to the ethernet ports. Will this work? Apple tech support says it might, but it is not a supported configuration. Generally they say to use USB port, but I have three printers (which would need a usb hub) and I've not had good luck with full printer features being supported using the usb port.
Thanks for any help.
Posted on Apr 23, 2012 10:29 AM
I was thinking about buying an Airport Extreme Base Station (AEBS) to join or extend the existing wireless network (Time Capsule) and connect the printers to the ethernet ports. Will this work?
Yes, assuming that the AirPort Extreme will be located where it can receive a strong wireless signal from the Time Capsule.
You will need to setup the AEBS to "extend a wireless network", which will provide more wireless coverage in the area near the AEBS and enable the Ethernet ports on the device.
Keep in mind that the "Ethernet" signal is only going to be as good as the wireless "hop" between the AEBS and TIme Capsule permits.
Apple tech support says it might, but it is not a supported configuration.
Apple has a published support document for this type of setup.
Posted on Apr 23, 2012 10:59 AM