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LisaCQ
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Q: Can I connect a wireless modem to my Airport Extreme base station via ethernet and then connect that modem via ethernet to my tv for nexflix?

Hi,

 

I want to connect my TV to my Airport Extreme via ethernet so I can run Netflix. Can I just plug it in? Or, if it doesn't reach, can I use an old router as a bridge by connecting it to the Airport via ethernet cable and then connecting the router to the TV?

 

Thanks,

Lisa

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Posted on Feb 23, 2016 5:42 PM

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  • by Tesserax,Helpful

    Tesserax Tesserax Feb 24, 2016 7:17 AM in response to LisaCQ
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    Feb 24, 2016 7:17 AM in response to LisaCQ

    I want to connect my TV to my Airport Extreme via ethernet so I can run Netflix. Can I just plug it in?

    Yes.

    Or, if it doesn't reach, can I use an old router as a bridge by connecting it to the Airport via ethernet cable and then connecting the router to the TV?

    Yes. That is also possible, but just using an Ethernet switch instead of a router would be a better solution. The important thing is the total distance of the Ethernet run between the Extreme and the TV. Ethernet is limited to 100 m (328 ft)

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    LisaCQ LisaCQ Feb 24, 2016 7:17 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Feb 24, 2016 7:17 AM in response to Tesserax

    Thank you! I'll give a shot today.