Q: Why won't AirPort Utility let me extend my network with AirPort Express?
I have 2 1st Gen AirPort Express stations. I have my original AirPort wired into my modem with an ethernet cable and it works fine. I have my new AirPort plugged, well within range of the network but it doesn't show up in AirPort Utility making it impossible for me to extend the network.
All of the previous forums I've seen say to reset both routers and "set up manually" and select the box that says "allow this network to be extended". When I go to setup there is no option for either of these.
Am I missing something? What am I doing wrong?
AirPort Express, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Posted on Jan 19, 2013 7:40 AM
Look on the side of the Express for the model number. You need to see A1264 there.
If you have A1088 or A1084, these are older "pre-generation" versions of the Express that do not have the ability to "extend a wireless network".
Posted on Jan 19, 2013 8:17 AM


