I have an Airport Express (n) w/ 7.6 firmware and an Airport Express (g) w/ 6.3 firmware. I would like to extend the range of my network from the n to the g. From reading I think this may not be possible. Anyone know if this can be done and if so, how?
I have various versions of Airport Setup Util on Macs and Win 7 is 5.5.3
Thanks!
Mac OS X (10.6.8)
It is possible to do this using what is known as a WDS setup, but the huge drop in performance on your network will likely far outweigh the gain of a bit more wireless coverage.
Consider what will happen if you try the WDS setup:
1) Your AirPort Express "n" will automatically drop down to "g" wireless levels
2) The bandwidth of the entire network will drop by 50%, so in effect you will have a "g" wireless network running at half speed. As a reference, your "n" Express will normally run at about 5 times the speed or more of the WDS setup.
3) The configuration to do this is frankly difficult and frustrating for most users. It's easy to make a mistake and impossible to recover without starting all over again.
I would not recommend this, but if you want to try it anyway, Apple's instructions for this are here:
Thanks Bob. Bummer but glad to finally have an answer. Guess I'll sell the g.
Express n and g - can I extend?
