Q: TC Extended Network
I have a 5th Gen Time Capsule ("TC") (firmware 7.7.7). I would like to extend the wireless network using a 4th Gen TC (firmware 7.6.7) (Both TC's have the latest firmware available for them). I would like to do so without an Ethernet cable connecting the two TC's. I have attempted to follow the various instructions for Airport Extreme devices to no avail. The process works just fine with the two TC's connected by Ethernet. But I cannot get it to work wirelessly.
I have fully gone through both of these:
Set up 802.11n (AirPort base stations: Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n) - Apple Support) May 13, 2016
Set up 802.11g (Wi-Fi base stations: Extending the range of your wireless network by adding additional Wi-Fi base stations - Apple Suppo…) August 11, 2015
The problem appears to be the TC is insistent that even though it is extending the wireless network, it must be connected to the internet itself.
Airport Time Capsule 802.11ac, 5th Gen TC & 4th Gen TC
Posted on Sep 19, 2016 10:59 AM
I came back a couple of hours later and the TC was offline. Front LED is flashing amber and showing as not available..
There are some reliability issues with extend wireless.. and sometimes using different models.. Gen4 to Gen5 is dramatically different.. age catches up.. the Gen4 must be coming up to 5years and the Gen5 TC is now 3 years + so I am finding it increasingly difficult to get them to behave reliably.. the two gen5 Airport Extreme on the other hand have worked perfectly for months now.. doing extend wireless.
If you end up having reliability issues.. I recommend you seriously consider wiring with ethernet to wherever you need it in the house or using powerline adapters as a middle alternative between ethernet and wireless.
Posted on Sep 19, 2016 5:49 PM
















