How do I get rid of earlier SSID... still broadcasting.

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How do I get rid of earlier SSID... still broadcasting.

Hi,
I reset my AEBS and renamed my SSID as I think I mucked up the settings when trying to connect a Netgear router to the AEBS.

When I rescanned the Playstation 3 and iPad the old SSID is still there with full signal and it connects without password. I can't get on the internet, but is it still using up my wireless bandwidth. According to the PS3 the older SSID has a stronger signal strength than the new one. I've used different passwords and everything - how do I get rid of the old SSID please and be sure my wireless bandwidth isn't reduced. The PS3 is next door to the AEBS now and is worse than when downstairs.
Please guide me.
Thanks

iMac 24in 3.06GHz, iMac G5 20in, AppleTV, iPod Touch 16Gb etc, etc., Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Jan 1, 2011 1:38 PM

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Answer 1

Tesserax

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Jan 1, 2011 2:25 PM in response to Robert Mills!

Is the only wireless router in your current network configuration the 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn)? Is this AEBSn a simultaneous dual-band version?

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Answer 2

Jan 1, 2011 2:26 PM in response to Robert Mills!

Resolved.... my old Netgear router was still plugged into the mains and broadcasting the old SSID. Doh! Getting better reception with the802.11g PS3 - any way I can use them both?

Apologies for not checking this problem before.... idiot.

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Answer 3

Tesserax

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Jan 1, 2011 2:55 PM in response to Robert Mills!

No need to be hard on yourself ... stuff happens! 😉

Getting better reception with the802.11g PS3 - any way I can use them both?

It would be possible to use them simultaneously but with a few caveats:

o The Netgear would need to be connected to the AEBSn by Ethernet.
o You would need to configure both routers to use different radio channels on the 2.4 GHz band to prevent Wi-Fi interference between them.

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Answer 4

Jan 1, 2011 3:47 PM in response to Tesserax

Thank you... yeah tried to google some ideas about this trying to use the AEBS (dual) for my apple TV and 'n rated' stuff, itunes music streaming etc and just use the old Netgear to service the PS3. The signal strength is only 50% though they are just 12ft apart across a landing. We were getting 70% downstairs... just from the AEBS. Thinking of running a 15m ethernet cable between the rooms via the loft space... is this a good idea?

Thanks very much.

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Answer 5

Jan 1, 2011 3:49 PM in response to Robert Mills!

... plus all the jargon about setting them up together baffles me... have no clue about subnets and DHCP etc.

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Answer 6

Tesserax

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Jan 1, 2011 5:40 PM in response to Robert Mills!

Thinking of running a 15m ethernet cable between the rooms via the loft space... is this a good idea?

15m shouldn't be an issue as CAT5e Ethernet supports runs of up to 100m.

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Answer 7

Tesserax

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Jan 1, 2011 5:44 PM in response to Robert Mills!

NP. We can help you along with the setup.

The simplest would be to configure both routers for a "roaming" network. With this type of network, you could literally "roam" with a laptop between routers and be on the same wireless network.

The other option would be to create a separate wireless network, one created by the AEBSn and the other the Netgear router. The advantage of this would be that you can dedicate it to the PS3 and leave the other network specifically of all other wireless clients.

Which would you prefer?

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Answer 8

Jan 2, 2011 5:18 PM in response to Tesserax

Sounds interesting....
The Netgear is only b/g rated. Any clues as how to set them up.?
My AEBSn is connected directly to the cable modem and wired to the main iMac.
Where does the Netgear WRG614 come in... is the fact that the PS3 is b/g the problem.
If we are getting 50/60% signal strength (according to the PS3) is this the cause of the sluggishness?
Seemed faster wired... is it worth moving the AEBS around in the current room?

Thanks for all your help so far...

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Answer 9

Tesserax

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Jan 2, 2011 5:50 PM in response to Robert Mills!

Ok, since you are willing to connect the two routers by Ethernet and that the Netgear is "b/g" only, I would suggest that you configure both routers for a "dual-band" network.

With this type of network, the AEBSn and the Netgear will each broadcast their own wireless networks; each with their own Network Name or SSID. Wireless clients would have to have to specifically connect to a particular network.

However, since they are interconnected by Ethernet, clients on either network can not only all access the Internet, but they can also access each other if required.

There would really be no need to make any configuration changes to the AEBSn, but the Netgear will need at least four changes: 1) Disable NAT, 2) Disable DHCP, 3) Rename the SSID, & 4) Configure the wireless security type & password.

I have downloaded a copy of the Netgear's User Manual and I will be referring to the pages that have these features.

Disable NAT
On the WAN Setup page, enable both the "Disable SPI Firewall" & "Disable SIP ALG" options and select "Open" for the "NAT Filtering" option. (pg. 4-6)

Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything that would directly disable NAT.

Disable DHCP
On the LAN IP Setup page, uncheck the "Use Router as DHCP Server" option. (pg 4-1)

Rename the SSID
On the Wireless Settings page, you can change the Netgear's Wireless Name or SSID. (pg 2-6)

Configure the wireless security type & password
This is described on pages 2-9 & 2-10.

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Answer 10

Jan 3, 2011 2:48 AM in response to Tesserax

This looks promising...thank you very much.
Before I start fiddling, I will reset to factory settings the Netgear (it came free with my cable provider), but how do I connect the two routers together, please? Is it LAN out on the AEBS to WAN in on the Netgear?
Thanks
Rob

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Answer 11

Tesserax

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Jan 3, 2011 1:55 PM in response to Robert Mills!

Is it LAN out on the AEBS to WAN in on the Netgear?

Yes, that would be correct!

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