HT204617: Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n)

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Funkey

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Q: TimeCapsule > Express - Connction Switching

All things are correct installed. All things works correct. Except that my iPhone and all other iDevices NOT switch to the better new Express (Repeater) Connnection. Why?

Posted on Aug 21, 2014 2:29 PM

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Bob Timmons Aug 21, 2014 2:42 PM in response to Funkey
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Aug 21, 2014 2:42 PM in response to Funkey

iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad will not normally switch access points if you move them from one area to another. Nature of the beast....as these devices use a much simpler operating system than a Mac computer.

Move the iPhone from one area to another area near another wireless access point
On the iPhone....tap Settings
Tap WiFi
Turn WiFi Off
Wait a few seconds
Turn WiFi back On

The iOS device will usually now pick up the signal from the closest AirPort
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Funkey Aug 21, 2014 3:03 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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Aug 21, 2014 3:03 PM in response to Bob Timmons

This would be a beautiful new future in further updates. I would check your advice, but thats not really a good solution.
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Bob Timmons Aug 21, 2014 4:25 PM in response to Funkey
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Aug 21, 2014 4:25 PM in response to Funkey

You might want to let Apple know.

Apple - AirPort Express - Feedback
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HT204617: Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n)

Q: TimeCapsule > Express - Connction Switching

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