Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
I want to set up a Mac as a file server, but I'm out of ethernet ports on my Airport extreme. I have a second identical Airport Extreme; can I turn off the wireless function of the second Extreme and use it simply as a wired gigabit ethernet switch?
Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
In addition to turning off the wireless function, don't forget to configure the AirPort in Bridge Mode. Then it will function as a Gigabit Ethernet switch.
All of the ports become LAN ports when the AirPort is configured in Bridge Mode, so you can connect to any port that you want.
In addition to turning off the wireless function, don't forget to configure the AirPort in Bridge Mode. Then it will function as a Gigabit Ethernet switch.
All of the ports become LAN ports when the AirPort is configured in Bridge Mode, so you can connect to any port that you want.
Thanks, Bob! I know it's kind of a waste of good technology to use the Extreme as a switch, but hey, it was free, and buying an actual gigabit switch isn't. 😝
Can an Airport Extreme be used as a wired gigabit switch?
