HT204617: Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n)

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Q: When a Netgear N 300 wireless router is the base station for my network, what steps do I take to add AirPort Express 802.11n as an network extender?

When a Netgear N 300 wireless router is the base station for my network, what steps do I take to add AirPort Express 802.11n as an network extender?

iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013), iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Dec 14, 2013 1:33 PM

by LaPastenague,Solvedanswer
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You don't have to do anything to the netgear.. the Express cannot wirelessly extend non-apple networks. You must plug the Express in by ethernet and create a new wireless network.. this can be the same name (SSID) and security as the netgear so it can become a roaming network.

Posted on Dec 14, 2013 2:29 PM

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  • by LaPastenague,Solvedanswer

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Dec 14, 2013 2:29 PM in response to mvbarry1
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    Dec 14, 2013 2:29 PM in response to mvbarry1

    You don't have to do anything to the netgear.. the Express cannot wirelessly extend non-apple networks. You must plug the Express in by ethernet and create a new wireless network.. this can be the same name (SSID) and security as the netgear so it can become a roaming network.