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Q: Utilize an Airport Extreme A1034 in extender mode

I have a Mac mini running El Capitan and would like to extend the coverage of my wireless network by using my old A1034 Airport Extreme. The utility is not supported and I have seen many work arounds but not for El Capitan.

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Posted on Sep 18, 2016 8:00 AM

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Q: Utilize an Airport Extreme A1034 in extender mode

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  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Sep 18, 2016 8:49 AM in response to Dslm
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    Sep 18, 2016 8:49 AM in response to Dslm

    If you have access to a Mac with an earlier Mac OS X version, or a PC running a supported Windows version, you could download an appropriate older AirPort Utility (via Apple Support Downloads, search for AirPort Utility), and then carry out the A1034 (802.11g) base station configuration via that computer.

  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Sep 18, 2016 9:25 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Sep 18, 2016 9:25 AM in response to Jan Hedlund

    It would probably be a good idea to post a question in the AirPort section. When doing so, please let them know the model of the existing wireless router and how you plan to arrange the network. If at all possible, there are many limitations to consider, especially if different router makes/types/speeds are involved.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202056