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

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Q: Airport Express Config Question

I have extended my wireless network using the newly released Airport Express 802.11n. This was successful, however, I want to attach a device to the Airport Express via ethernet cable and have the device be connected back to my network.  This is not working. Maybe it's not designed to do this. Anyone have any ideas?

 

Thanks!!!

Airport Express 802.11n Wi-Fi, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jul 5, 2012 5:22 PM

by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer
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When the AirPort Express...or any other Apple router....is configured to "Extend a wireless network", the Ethernet ports on the device are enabled. This assumes that you are using another Apple AirPort router as the "main" router for your network.

 

In the case of the Express, both the WAN and LAN ports act as LAN ports when the device is set to "Extend a wireless network"

 

To begin the troubleshooting process here, are you using an Apple AirPort device as your "main" wireless router?

Posted on Jul 5, 2012 5:28 PM

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  • by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Jul 5, 2012 5:28 PM in response to jamesfromtubac
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    Jul 5, 2012 5:28 PM in response to jamesfromtubac

    When the AirPort Express...or any other Apple router....is configured to "Extend a wireless network", the Ethernet ports on the device are enabled. This assumes that you are using another Apple AirPort router as the "main" router for your network.

     

    In the case of the Express, both the WAN and LAN ports act as LAN ports when the device is set to "Extend a wireless network"

     

    To begin the troubleshooting process here, are you using an Apple AirPort device as your "main" wireless router?

  • by jamesfromtubac,

    jamesfromtubac jamesfromtubac Jul 6, 2012 2:16 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Jul 6, 2012 2:16 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Thanks Bob!  Your input enabled me to troubleshoot my problem.  Everything works now and I am happy!!!  Thanks again!