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

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Jharraghy

Q: How can I extend a wireless network from a 2Wire modem by usingan Airport Express? Years ago I could do this just by plugging in the (old) Airport Express. TIA Travelmonger

     How can I extend a wirelss network from a 2Wire modem using an Airport Express? Some years ago using the old Express I was able to do so simply by plugging on the Express witha minimum of tweaking. Still the same?

 

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airport Express, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1)

Posted on Sep 3, 2012 8:39 AM

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  • by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Sep 3, 2012 8:53 AM in response to Jharraghy
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    Sep 3, 2012 8:53 AM in response to Jharraghy
    Still the same?

     

     

    Unfortunately, no.

     

    Apple's newer "Extend a wireless network" feature was designed to only work with other Apple products, so it would be extremely unlikely that it would work with a 2-Wire device if you plan to extend using wireless only.

     

    If you plan to connect the AirPort Express to the 2-Wire device using a wired Ethernet connection, the Express can be configured to provide more wireless coverage that way.