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mes1180
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Q: set up base station as a network client

Want to use the Apple Time capsule to extend my current network utilizing my exisiting router and internet gateway.  How do I set up my time capsule ?

Time Capsule, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Dec 30, 2013 8:24 AM

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Q: set up base station as a network client

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Dec 30, 2013 8:54 AM in response to mes1180
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    Dec 30, 2013 8:54 AM in response to mes1180

    The basic wiring setup would include connecting an Ethernet cable from one of the available LAN <-> Ethernet ports to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule.

     

    You can run an Ethernet cable up to 100 meters or 300+ feet so the trick will be locate the Time Capsule in the middle of the area where you need more wireless signal coverage.

     

    To have the Time Capsule "extend" the wireless from the gateway, you would need to configure it to create a new wireless network using the same wireless network name, same wireless security setting and same password as the gateway's wireless network.

     

    The final configuration step would be to make sure that the Time Capsule is setup to operate in Bridge Mode, so that it will function as a client for the gateway router.

     

    The specifics of how to do this will depend on the version of AirPort Utility that you are using on your Mac. Post back if you need more details on this.