HT204616: Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring a roaming network (802.11 a/b/g/n)

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hennesst
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Q: what are the steps to do this if you're using airport utility 6.2.3?

I thought this article would be the answer to my challenges, but alas no.  I have an Airport Extreme 3TB Time Capsule connected to my cable modem, and creating a wireless network.  I would like to connect two airport brand new Airport Expresses to the Airport Extreme via ethernet, in the hopes of greatly expanding the range of the wireless network across my house.  This article should be the answer, but it's based on the old version of Airport Ultilty.  I'm not strong enough in network architecture to translate this article into what needs to be done in the new Airport Utility.  Can anyone help?

MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Mar 29, 2014 1:29 PM

by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer
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A:

OK, we will try to help.

 

I assume that you have already tested the Ethernet cabling to verify that it is working correctly. I also assume that the AirPort Express devices are new, with factory default settings.

 

Let's do one AirPort Express, and then you will know how to do the next one.

 

Verify that the Ethernet cable connects from a LAN <-> port on the Time Capsule to the WAN "O" port on an AirPort Express. Power up the AirPort Express for a few minutes. Leave the other Express powered off.

 

On your Mac.....open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility

Click the Other WiFi Devices button

Click on AirPort Express

 

The setup utility will open up automtically and take a minute to analyze the network, then suggest that the Express be configured to extend the Time Capsule network

 

Type in a device name that you want to use for the Express......example AirPort Express 1.....and click Next

 

Now notice that the message indicates that the Express is being to configured to extend using Ethernet.

 

When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done

 

That's it.....all there is to it.

 

Now you can configure the second AirPort Express the same way.....just remember to give it another name to keep things straight.....for example......AirPort Express 2.

Posted on Mar 29, 2014 2:15 PM

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Q: what are the steps to do this if you're using airport utility 6.2.3?

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  • by Niel,Helpful

    Niel Niel Mar 29, 2014 1:32 PM in response to hennesst
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    Mar 29, 2014 1:32 PM in response to hennesst

    Click here and follow the instructions.

     

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  • by Bob Timmons,Helpful

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Mar 29, 2014 1:40 PM in response to hennesst
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    Mar 29, 2014 1:40 PM in response to hennesst

    The article provided by Niel might be useful if you are a networking specialist.......but if you would like a simpler approach, post back and we will provide you with simple, step by step instuctions in simple, easy to understand language.

     

    The setup process is actually very easy......once you know how.

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    hennesst hennesst Mar 29, 2014 2:01 PM in response to hennesst
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    Mar 29, 2014 2:01 PM in response to hennesst

    Wow, thanks Niel and Bob for replying so quickly.  I would love to say that I understand the article that Niel posted, but it's over my head.  Bob, if you have the easy steps to accomplish this, I would be very grateful.

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    hennesst hennesst Mar 29, 2014 2:14 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Mar 29, 2014 2:14 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Bob,

     

    If you could send those steps, I would appreciate it

     

    Tom

  • by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Mar 29, 2014 2:15 PM in response to hennesst
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    Mar 29, 2014 2:15 PM in response to hennesst

    OK, we will try to help.

     

    I assume that you have already tested the Ethernet cabling to verify that it is working correctly. I also assume that the AirPort Express devices are new, with factory default settings.

     

    Let's do one AirPort Express, and then you will know how to do the next one.

     

    Verify that the Ethernet cable connects from a LAN <-> port on the Time Capsule to the WAN "O" port on an AirPort Express. Power up the AirPort Express for a few minutes. Leave the other Express powered off.

     

    On your Mac.....open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility

    Click the Other WiFi Devices button

    Click on AirPort Express

     

    The setup utility will open up automtically and take a minute to analyze the network, then suggest that the Express be configured to extend the Time Capsule network

     

    Type in a device name that you want to use for the Express......example AirPort Express 1.....and click Next

     

    Now notice that the message indicates that the Express is being to configured to extend using Ethernet.

     

    When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done

     

    That's it.....all there is to it.

     

    Now you can configure the second AirPort Express the same way.....just remember to give it another name to keep things straight.....for example......AirPort Express 2.