airport express as wifi extender

how to use apple airport express as a wifi extender using a non apple router

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 12, 2022 8:03 AM

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Posted on Mar 12, 2022 10:44 AM

how to use apple airport express as a wifi extender using a non apple router


Not possible if the AirPort Express will be connecting using a wireless connection to the third party router. Why? Apple designed their wireless extend feature to only work with other Apple routers.


Possible, if the AirPort Express will be connecting to the third party router using a permanent wired Ethernet cable connection. Post back if you need the details on how to set this up.

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Mar 12, 2022 10:44 AM in response to Alkaselzr

how to use apple airport express as a wifi extender using a non apple router


Not possible if the AirPort Express will be connecting using a wireless connection to the third party router. Why? Apple designed their wireless extend feature to only work with other Apple routers.


Possible, if the AirPort Express will be connecting to the third party router using a permanent wired Ethernet cable connection. Post back if you need the details on how to set this up.

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