HT204616: Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring a roaming network (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Learn about Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring a roaming network (802.11 a/b/g/n)
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Sep 2, 2012 6:47 AM in response to debbie and mikeby Bob Timmons,You always want to stay with the same manufacturer if possible for your wireless needs to insure compatibility. If you have a recent version AirPort Express now, using another Express to "extend" the wireless signal will usually work well if there are not too many obstructions for the signal to overcome.
We cannot say if the Netgear device might work for you or not.....it was not compatible with Apple when we tried a sample a few months ago.....but with wireless, you never really know.
Let's just say that the product may not be as "universal" as the title might suggest. There are likely some footnotes in the Netgear materials that their product will not work with devices that use "proprietary" settings, as Apple does.
If you try the Netgear device, let us know how it works for you.
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Sep 2, 2012 7:01 AM in response to Bob Timmonsby debbie and mike,Here is my problem, my modem and the Airport Express are in a room which is a converted garage - it is made of brick. I think this interferes with the power of the modem, making it difficult for the wifi to reach upstairs in my house. I get interference from the neighbours' wifi (which is locked) when I use my iphone or laptop upstairs. So, would using another Airport Express solve this problem?
Thanks again.
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Sep 2, 2012 7:18 AM in response to debbie and mikeby Bob Timmons,So, would using another Airport Express solve this problem?
Probably not.
Llitte if any of a wireless signal is going to make is through a brick wall. The Express....and any other extender or repeater you might try.....can only "extend" the quality of signal that it receives. If it gets a poor signal, it cannot improve the quality.
If you have not bought yet, make sure that you understand the store's return policy in case the device does not do what you want.
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Apr 3, 2013 2:59 AM in response to debbie and mikeby DarfJon,Refr my response to https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4387701