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

Learn about Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n)
spicerack
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Q: I need help to extend my network

I have a base station and would like to extend my network with 3 airports.

I have the modem then I have a 1 Gig switch then I have wired my house to all locations and I have the

BASE STATION and the 3 airports all wired to the switch.  Currently I have the airports in bridge mode with

the base station and the 3 airports all creating their own network.  This means that I have to choose a network as I move

around the home.

 

how do I setup with one network and just have the wireless signal broadcast from each device.

all the setup is very initimidating DHP DCHP etc. ????

can anyone help.

 

thanks

S.

 

I have the latest Mac operating system.

Posted on Jun 27, 2012 5:21 PM

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Q: I need help to extend my network

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Jun 27, 2012 5:58 PM in response to spicerack
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    Jun 27, 2012 5:58 PM in response to spicerack

    Currently I have the airports in bridge mode with the base station and the 3 airports all creating their own network.  This means that I have to choose a network as I move around the home.

     

    how do I setup with one network and just have the wireless signal broadcast from each device.

    Very simply.......Insure that each AirPort creates a wireless network with the exact same wireless network name, exact same wireless security setting, and exact same wireless password.

     

    Leave the Radio Mode and Wireless Channel settings set to Automatic.

     

    Then re-check to make sure that each AirPort is in Bridge Mode.

     

    Once configured, power off the entire network....all devices...in any order you want

    Wait a minute

    Start the modem first, let it run a minute

    Start the main router the same way

    Start each AirPort one at a time the same way

    Start each other device the same way until everything is powered back up on the network.

     

    Now, computers will be able to "roam" from one wireless access point to another and stay on the same network. Coincidentally, this type of configuration is known as a "roaming" network.