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)
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Dec 11, 2012 7:09 AM in response to Sidmanmby Bob Timmons,Can I have a AirportExtreme (let's say first gen) act as a range extender for a Second Gen time capsule (802.11n support)?
Yes, if the AirPort Extreme is an 802.11n "square" version (looks like the Time Capsule, only a bit smaller) . If it's the old "round" version, then "extend" will not work.
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Cannot help much there, but can answer most specific questions, if you have one.
A good resource that you might look at would be Take Control of Your 802.11n AirPort Network: Get expert help with ...
I have no interest in this, other than being a customer.
As far as configuring the "square" AirPort Extreme to extend the Time Capsule wireless.....if you have Lion, or Mountain Lion on your Mac....or an iPad, AirPort Setup will literally do this for you.