Q: Extend WiFi using old & new airports
I have an older 2008 model Apple AirPort Express M9470LL/A and a newer 2012 AirPort Extreme and I want to know if I can use the airport utility to configure a wifi extender from the base to the older airport express. Will they be compatible? And if not, is there another solution using other non-apple routers to accomplish this goal with airport utility app?
AirPort Express M9470LL/A
Posted on Feb 12, 2013 11:09 AM
but I thought Apple routers could extend the interent WiFi wirelessly, see pic. So if this is true,then shouldn't that work? Check the link for yourself: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4259
The article that you reference applies when both AirPorts are newer 802.11"n" versions.
Your AirPort Express is an older 802.11"b/g" version, which does not have a setting to "extend a wireless network".....so it is not compatible for this purpose.
edex67 is correct when he states that:
Put simply, no Apple 802.11g AirPorts can extend another AirPort's network wirelessly.
If you add another "new" AirPort Express, then you will be able to configure that product to "extend" using wireless only. Otherwise, if you want to use the Express that you have, you will need use the Ethernet connection method.
Posted on Feb 13, 2013 7:12 AM

