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Q: What is the best way to use a time capsule, AirPort Extreme, and 3 airport expresses. These will be linked to my internet providers Virgin super hub 2 on 152mb broadband.

I Want to know what is the best way I can link a time capsule, AirPort Extreme and three airport expresses to my Virgin 152mb broadband super hub 2. I just want to make sure it's setup correctly. Can you help.

Posted on Oct 25, 2015 11:34 AM

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Oct 25, 2015 12:56 PM in response to Sbanksplumbing
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    Oct 25, 2015 12:56 PM in response to Sbanksplumbing

    Are you planning to use the wireless on the Super Hub 2, or will the Hub function only as a "modem", and you plan to turn off he wireless function on the Hub?

     

    Among the Apple devices, which one would be used as the "main" device?

     

    The "best" setup would look something like this, with the device at the far left representing the Super Hub. You would add an additional AirPort to the three over on the right side of the picture.

    Screen Shot 2015-10-25 at 2.41.20 PM.png

    So, the setup would be  Super Hub  >>>  AirPort Time Capsule (or AirPort Extreme)  >>> Gigabit Ethernet Switch  >>> AirPorts


    Important Note.....The Ethernet ports on an AirPort Express are only 100 Mpbs, so the maximum speed that either Express could deliver to devices would be 100 Mbps.  Realistically, that is probably going to be more like 80-85 Mbps.


    Note.....Ethernet cable can be run up to about 330 feet, or 100 meters, in any single run, so the "main" AirPort could be located some distance from the Hub, the Ethernet switch could be located some distance from the "main" AirPort, etc.