HT204617: Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n)

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Juff64

Q: Airport Express.

I am struggling to set up the Airport Express as an extended wireless network. Can someone explain it simply to me from scratch? I am trying to extend from a bt hub

Posted on Apr 15, 2012 7:40 AM

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  • by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Apr 15, 2012 8:08 AM in response to Juff64
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    Apr 15, 2012 8:08 AM in response to Juff64

    Unfortunately, the AirPort Express is not compatible with BT products....or products from any other manufacturer for that matter....for the purpose of extending a wireless network using wireless only.

     

    This type of setup only works if both your "main" router and "extending" router are Apple 802.11n products.

     

    Perhaps BT has a product that they offer that would do what you want.

     

    If you can connect an Ethernet cable from the BT Hub to the AirPort Express, you have the option of providing more wireless coverage in that manner. Post back if you need more details about this.

  • by artnative,

    artnative Apr 7, 2015 5:06 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Apr 7, 2015 5:06 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    It would be helpful if the Airport Utility and setting up a new Airport Device would work in compliance with another Apple Airport device.

     

    Without making x-attemps and it doesn't work!

     

    Apple makes hardware and software. It works or it doesn't work. In this case, after 10 years of Apple WiFi experience. It doesn't work.

     

    Developers, just finish something, if you start developing!

     

    THANK YOU!

     

    express_error.jpg

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Apr 7, 2015 5:52 AM in response to artnative
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    Apr 7, 2015 5:52 AM in response to artnative

    You might want to let Apple know. Telling another user what you want Apple to do won't do much good, I am afraid.

     

    Apple - AirPort Express - Feedback

     

    If you want some help fixing your problem, start a new post and tell us.......

     

    What model of AirPorts that you have

    How will the AirPorts connect together.......wired, or wireless

    What operating system you have on your Mac......which has some incorrect settings if you are getting the error above