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extending a roaming network

I currently have a roaming network utilizing AEBS1 connected by cat 5 to AEBS2. #1 is main base and set to allow public ip address and #2 set to bridge mode. Otherwise both have identical names , passwords and security settings and set to create a wireless network. Now I would like to extend the range of each AEBS wirelessly by locating express unit in range of each base. Will I need to change any of the settings to the base stations to do this in a roaming network and how should I configure each express unit? Any help greatly appreciated.

Posted on May 8, 2012 7:34 PM

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May 8, 2012 7:57 PM in response to tshands

This will work with one Express, and I can think of no reason it should not work with two as you proposed. I have not tried it with two. I recommend you deploy one first, verify that it works, then add the second. Since you already have a roaming network the hard part is over.


This KB article explains the details: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4259


Note the recommendation:

If you have configured your Wi-Fi base stations in the past, it may be helpful to do a factory default reset of each Wi-Fi base station that will be part of the wireless extended network before you begin.


... though I do not believe this will be necessary.


Will I need to change any of the settings to the base stations to do this in a roaming network and how should I configure each express unit?


Configure each AEBS to "allow this network to be extended"


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... and the Expresses to "extend a wireless network" and allow wireless clients:


User uploaded file


That should be all there is to it.


Pease let me know how this works.

extending a roaming network

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