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

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Q: Can I not use this Apple Airport Time Capsule with my Netgear AC router to for a mesh basic service set?

I just purchased a 2 TB Airport Time Capsule...I guess I to excited to fully look into things

 

my intent was to simply provide good internets to my downstairs and hopefully out to the garage. The plan was to Buy this Airport TC and form up a MBSS (Mesh Basic Service Set) which is basicaly and Extended Service Set..but without the wires.

 

I see guides to do it, however I see no guide including an Apple product communicating with another brand...

 

 

any help would be appriciated

 

I currently have a NETGEAR R6200 AC router upstairs in my office, I seem

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Jan 31, 2014 2:51 PM

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Q: Can I not use this Apple Airport Time Capsule with my Netgear AC router to for a mesh basic service set?

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Jan 31, 2014 3:32 PM in response to Mspade
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    Jan 31, 2014 3:32 PM in response to Mspade

    Apple uses proprietary settings that are designed to only allow other Apple devices to connect to "extend" a network wirelessly.

     

    Occasionally, we do see a post from a user who claims to have beat the system, but unfortunately it never seems to provide any details on exactly how this was accomplished.

     

    If you find a way, please let us know.