How can I Install guide for AirPort Extreme?

Install guide for above unit?


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iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 7, 2025 9:35 AM

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Feb 7, 2025 12:46 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Hi Bob.

found the install guide.

it’s a model A1408

Not sure year of manufacture or version. Maybe 4 based on name on box “AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi”

Setup Guide in box copywrite 2011.



my main question is whether I can use wireless Wi-Fi feature to provide a spare iPhone as a continuous internet provider to the AirPort device wirelessly, then use the device as a Wi-Fi router to our two Mac’s and our Wi-Fi printer (wireless)

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Feb 7, 2025 3:39 PM in response to IamI67

my main question is whether I can use wireless Wi-Fi feature to provide a spare iPhone as a continuous internet provider to the AirPort device wirelessly


No, the AirPort Extreme requires a wired Ethernet cable connection at its WAN "O" port from a cable modem, a DSL modem, or another modem/router or gateway for Internet access.


then use the device as a Wi-Fi router to our two Mac’s and our Wi-Fi printer (wireless)


No, same answer as above.


It would be really goofy, but if you happen to have an AirPort Express model A 1264 or model A 1392, you might be able to configure the AirPort Express to receive or "join" the wireless signal provided by the iPhone hotspot and then connect an Ethernet cable from the AirPort Express to the WAN port on the AirPort Extreme and set up the AirPort Extreme as a Wi-Fi router.


The AirPort Express does have a special feature that allows it to receive a network Wi-Fi signal and then provide a wired network signal at the Ethernet port.









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Feb 8, 2025 3:19 AM in response to Bob Timmons

Great answer Bob.

we’re full time in a very well equipped motor home with steady 120 power. With 2 iPhone Xs’, a desktop iMac & a Mac Pro laptop, and a wireless Canon printer, one would think there could be a way to get all these devices working together without running cables. Our only source for the internet is our phones data services through ATT. It’s always been sufficient for tethering our Macs using personal hotspot off a third iPhone XR we have as a backup, and via available Wi-Fi offerings at campgrounds. I was thinking a Wi-Fi router type device could simplify data transfers and printing from device to device.

The AirPort Extreme box label suggested a certain “Wi-Fi” capability. I guess a 13 year old device may be limited in such capacities.

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