Alex.
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Q: Time Capsule to extend wireless network

I'm looking to purchase a Time Capsule, with the idea in mind of extending the wireless coverage of my existing network.

I'm currently using a Virgin Media SuperHub, however the signal does not seem to reach my bedroom so I have intermittent wifi on my iPhone.

I already have a wired gigabit switch in my room straight from the SuperHub.

 

So basically I'm interested in knowing if I plugged a Time Capsule in to my gigabit switch, would I be able to set it up bridged with my current network to basically extend the signal & use it to back up my Macbook Pro as well?

And if so, what's the best way to go about it?

iPhone 5, iOS 7.0.2, 64GB

Posted on Oct 3, 2013 2:22 PM

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Q: Time Capsule to extend wireless network

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  • by LaPastenague,

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Oct 3, 2013 2:26 PM in response to Alex.
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    Oct 3, 2013 2:26 PM in response to Alex.

    Yes, that is the best way.. you are not extending the wireless signal.. you are creating a secondary AP .. this is called roaming.

     

    Setup in the document here.

     

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

     

    The fact your primary router is not Apple in this case is irrelevant.

     

    You bridge the TC.. and setup wireless to the same SSID and Security and password. This then allows a roaming network.