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darafromtx
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Q: How can I set up my home network using Airport Extreme and Time Capsule

How can I set up my home network using Airport Extreme and Time Capsule? Our home is a 2-story and pretty big. We have a lot of electronics that use wifi so in return we get a lot of bad connections. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated:)

Posted on Mar 16, 2014 12:47 PM

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Q: How can I set up my home network using Airport Extreme and Time Capsule

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  • by LaPastenague,

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Mar 16, 2014 3:37 PM in response to darafromtx
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    Mar 16, 2014 3:37 PM in response to darafromtx

    The best way by far is to run ethernet as a kind of backbone between the two stories.. on one storey setup the AE and the other you setup the TC.

     

    I have no idea if one is the main router or not.. or both are bridged.. that doesn't really matter.. the principle is.. one router per network. So whichever is not the main router change to bridge mode.

     

    Both should create a wireless network. You can use roaming setup, where both use identical names and identical security. See http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4260

  • by Interceptor121,

    Interceptor121 Interceptor121 Mar 16, 2014 3:46 PM in response to LaPastenague
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    Mar 16, 2014 3:46 PM in response to LaPastenague

    Unless you can run an ethernet cable between the floors get yourself powerline adapters they work better in this kind of scenario