Peter Scanlan
Level 1 (8 points)
Peripherals

Q: Time Capsule & Airport with a new modem WiFi

I have a MacBook Pro and a Time Capsule with Airport.  I have a new modem from my Comcast Internet provider that has WiFi Built into it.  If I use the modem for my WiFi, will my Time Capsule connect with my MacBook through the modem Wifi?  And how can I know which Wifi will be the stronger?

Posted on Jul 3, 2013 4:52 PM

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Peter Scanlan

Q: Time Capsule & Airport with a new modem WiFi

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  • by LaPastenague,Helpful

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Jul 3, 2013 5:49 PM in response to Peter Scanlan
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    Jul 3, 2013 5:49 PM in response to Peter Scanlan

    Plug the TC into the new modem with a decent length ethernet cord.. a few meters..

     

    Then simply setup roaming network.. so both the TC and the new modem will reinforce each other.. the setup is easy.. Bob at least says it is.. automagically from the new v6 utility.. but it is not hard to do manually either IMHO.

     

    The basic rule is simple.

     

    TC in bridge.

    TC creates a wireless network. Same SSID.. ie wireless name Same security .. ie WPA2 AES = WPA2 Personal.. same password.

     

    Voila there it is. although using different channels can be helpful.. if you run into problem.

     

    Now you don't have to worry about which is stronger.. the MB will connect to whichever is stronger.. without human intervention.

     

    Ask Bob to elaborate..

     

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5146401?tstart=0

     

    BTW the roaming network document is a help.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4260

     

    The fact that you have one apple and one non-apple router here makes no difference except in terminology.