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Q: I can ONLY see Guest network on time machine network?

I Have set up a Time Machine network adding a TP link extender to get the signal from my office where the BT router is to the house. I also ticked the guest option and also the hidden network too however in the house I can only see the guest option - which sky to doesn't recognise.

 

WHat hat have I done wrong?  I do have a spare BT homehub5 - can I use that as a spare router in the house to boost signal further???

 

any help much appreciated!

AJ

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Jan 20, 2016 10:25 AM

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Q: I can ONLY see Guest network on time machine network?

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  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Jan 20, 2016 10:32 AM in response to AJDUF
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    Jan 20, 2016 10:32 AM in response to AJDUF

    Basically, the "Guest Networking" feature only works with Apple networking devices. You cannot extend this network with a non-Apple device like your TPLink.

     

    In your case, you would need another Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme to extend the guest network.

  • by AJDUF,

    AJDUF AJDUF Jan 20, 2016 10:37 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Jan 20, 2016 10:37 AM in response to Tesserax

    HHello and thanks for the answer. However I have done it in the past when the network was the other way round?  I have an airport express attached to the TP link. So it goes - Time Capsule attached to BT router.  TO link attached to BT router (both in office). TP link attached by Ethernet to Airport express in house?

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Jan 20, 2016 10:45 AM in response to AJDUF
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    Jan 20, 2016 10:45 AM in response to AJDUF

    Ok, just to make sure I understand. Are your TP Link devices Powerline or wireless range extenders? I was assuming the latter.

     

    What it the exact model number for these devices?

  • by AJDUF,

    AJDUF AJDUF Jan 20, 2016 10:55 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Jan 20, 2016 10:55 AM in response to Tesserax

    POwerlines

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    Tesserax Tesserax Jan 20, 2016 11:14 AM in response to AJDUF
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    Jan 20, 2016 11:14 AM in response to AJDUF

    Thanks for the clarification.

     

    Just to make sure I understand your current network configuration. Are the following correct?

    • Time Capsule is connected directly to the BT router by Ethernet.
    • A TP Link is connected to the BT router by Ethernet, and in turn, the link is connected to your home's electrical circuit.
    • Another TP Link is connected to the same circuit line in another area. In turn, you have the AirPort Express connected to this link with an Ethernet cable.

    If so, are all three routers configured for a roaming or an extended type network? Basically, is the Network Mode in the AirPort Utility set to "Create a wireless network" or "Extend a wireless network?"

  • by AJDUF,

    AJDUF AJDUF Jan 20, 2016 11:34 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Jan 20, 2016 11:34 AM in response to Tesserax

    SEt to extend?

  • by Tesserax,Helpful

    Tesserax Tesserax Jan 20, 2016 11:53 AM in response to AJDUF
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    Jan 20, 2016 11:53 AM in response to AJDUF

    When routers are interconnected by Ethernet (wire or by Powerline) they should be configured for a roaming network. That would mean, you do NOT want to use the "Extend a wireless network" option. Instead, both the Time Capsule & the Express should be configured to: "Create a wireless network."