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Q: Can Airport Express be used to extend a wifi network not created by an Apple Extreme but a Netgear wifi Router?

Can it be done?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Feb 21, 2012 4:14 AM

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Q: Can Airport Express be used to extend a wifi network not created by an Apple Extreme but a Netgear wifi Router?

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Feb 21, 2012 5:14 AM in response to adi190
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    Feb 21, 2012 5:14 AM in response to adi190

    The AirPort Express can only be used to "Extend a wireless network" if you have another Apple wireless router that is acting as your main router.

     

    The Express is not compatible with products from other manufacturers for this purpose.