ChipfromNM
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Q: Connecting to the internet through the ethernet port of extended airport express

Hi Folks:

 

I'm trying to connect to the internet through the ethernet port of extended airport express. 

 

Topography is:  Airport Express in bedroom connected to the internet.  I am online wirelessly

 

Second Airport Express in living configured as an exteneded network to the first airport.

 

I can not get online through the ethernet port of the second airport?

 

Any help is appreciated!

 

Chip

Airport Express, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jul 21, 2012 3:27 PM

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Q: Connecting to the internet through the ethernet port of extended airport express

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  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Jul 21, 2012 6:48 PM in response to ChipfromNM
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    Jul 21, 2012 6:48 PM in response to ChipfromNM

    I am assuming that both of your AirPort Express Base Stations are 802.11n models ... correct? If so, please check out the following Apple Support article for details on setting up an extended 802.11n wireless network just to be sure nothing was missed when you set up yours.

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Jul 21, 2012 6:59 PM in response to ChipfromNM
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    Jul 21, 2012 6:59 PM in response to ChipfromNM

    First, the obvious question.....have you verified that the Ethernet cable is working correctly by testing it on another connection?

     

    Check the bedroom AirPort Express using AirPort Utility > Manual Setup > Wireless tab to make sure that the option to allow the network to be extended has been checked.

     

     

    Screen Shot 2012-07-21 at 8.51.24 PM.png

     

     

    Then check the second AirPort Express to make sure that it has been configured to "Extend a wireless network"

     

     

    Screen Shot 2012-07-21 at 8.55.38 PM.png

     

    Test with the second AirPort Express in close proximity to the first, then move the Express a room or two away and test again. If you lose the Ethernet connection at some point, the Express is located too far from the Express to receive an adequate signal.

  • by ChipfromNM,

    ChipfromNM ChipfromNM Jul 22, 2012 5:03 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Jul 22, 2012 5:03 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    Thanks All!

     

    I have tested the cord, it's good.

     

    NOTE: When I connect the ethernet cord to the Airport and look at Network in System Preferences it shows red, and unconnected.

     

    My 2nd airport looks a little different fro yours Bob...........

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Jul 22, 2012 8:26 AM in response to ChipfromNM
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    Jul 22, 2012 8:26 AM in response to ChipfromNM

    My 2nd airport looks a little different fro yours

    It should look identical other than the wireless network name if you have the right product and right settings.

     

    Check the model number on the label on the side of the 2nd AirPort Express. You must see A1264 or have a "new" Express that became available in June.

     

    If you have A1084 or A1088, that version of the Express cannot be used for the purpose that you want....there is no setting to "Extend a wireless network" on these models.

  • by ChipfromNM,

    ChipfromNM ChipfromNM Jul 23, 2012 2:52 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Jul 23, 2012 2:52 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Mine is 5 years old Bob.  Thx for your help!

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Jul 23, 2012 2:58 PM in response to ChipfromNM
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    Jul 23, 2012 2:58 PM in response to ChipfromNM

    That would explain the problem. You need an A1264 or A1392 AirPort Express.

     

    I am puzzled though on how you managed to configure the old Express to "extend" when you mentioned that it was configured that way.  That configuration setting does not exist on the model that you have.

  • by ChipfromNM,

    ChipfromNM ChipfromNM Jul 24, 2012 6:17 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Jul 24, 2012 6:17 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    Bob, I have to bolt today.....but I will post some screenshots tomorrow

     

    th you!

     

    Chip

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Jul 24, 2012 6:24 AM in response to ChipfromNM
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    Jul 24, 2012 6:24 AM in response to ChipfromNM

    No need to post any screen shots if the AirPort Express that you have is a Model A1084 or A1088 and it displays a Wireless Mode of "Join a wireless network" in AirPort Utility.

  • by ChipfromNM,

    ChipfromNM ChipfromNM Jul 25, 2012 2:55 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Jul 25, 2012 2:55 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Bob, I've got one 1284 and one 1064.  I'd need to replace my 1064 to make this happen?

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Jul 25, 2012 3:19 PM in response to ChipfromNM
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    Jul 25, 2012 3:19 PM in response to ChipfromNM

    I've got one 1284

     

    You mean A1264, I believe.  There is no model number A1284.

     

    and one 1064

     

    That would be A1084. There is no model number A1084.

     

    I'd need to replace my 1064 to make this happen?

    That is correct. The version A1084 that you have does not have the feature that you need.