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Trying to extend WiFi network (time capsule) with Airport Extreme, but get "an unknown error occurred - try again" every time I find it and try to configure in Airport Utility. What am I missing?

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Airport Extreme-OTHER, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jul 22, 2013 8:55 AM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2013 9:01 AM

Are you trying to "extend" by connecting the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme using a wired Ethernet cable connection between them?......or......are you trying to "extend" by having the AirPort Extreme connect to the Time Capsule wirelessly?


Is this the new "tower" version of the AirPort Exteme?.....or......or the recent "square" flat version of the AirPort Extreme that you have?

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Jul 22, 2013 9:01 AM in response to Docsparky

Are you trying to "extend" by connecting the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme using a wired Ethernet cable connection between them?......or......are you trying to "extend" by having the AirPort Extreme connect to the Time Capsule wirelessly?


Is this the new "tower" version of the AirPort Exteme?.....or......or the recent "square" flat version of the AirPort Extreme that you have?

Jul 22, 2013 9:02 AM in response to Docsparky

To help facilitate the setup of an extended network, I would recommend that you place both base station near each other and that you perform a "factory default" reset on each to be sure that you are starting with a "fresh" configuration. Also, temporarily, connect your Mac to Time Capsule by Ethernet during the setup phase.


(ref:

Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n))

Jul 22, 2013 9:21 AM in response to Docsparky

OK, so you have an AirPort Express....and not an AirPort Extreme, correct?


With the AirPort Express powered on, hold in the reset button on the back of the AirPort Express for 9-10 seconds. Then, release and allow a full minute for the AirPort Express to restart to a slow, blinking amber light.


Locate the AirPort Express about half way between the Time Capsue and the general area that needs more wireless signal and power the Express back up for a full minute.


This must be a location where the AirPort Express can receive a strong signal from the Time Capsule. Minimize any obstructions in the signal path between the Time Capsule and AirPort Express as much as possible.


Click the AirPort icon at the top your Mac's screen and wait a few seconds for a listing of New AirPort Base Station to appear.


Just below that, click directly on AirPort Express



User uploaded file


AirPort Setup will open up automatically and take a minute to analyze the network, then announce that the Express will be configured to extend the Time Capsule network.


Type in a device name that you want to use for the AirPort Express, and then click Next


AirPort Setup will take another minute to configure everything. When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done.

Trying to extend WiFi network (time capsule) with Airport Extreme, but get "an unknown error occurred - try again" every time I find it and try to configure in Airport Utility. What am I missing?

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