I have an Apple Airport Extreme base station and would like to configure to work as both a wired network for my desktop Mac's and PC's but also as a separate wireless network for some mobile devices...Is is possible to have two separate networks for both the wired and wireless guest networks? And if this is not possible, would I need to add another base station?
Thanks,
David
MacBook
IF......you have the right type of modem.....it is possible to configure the AirPort Extreme to have both a "main" and "guest" network.
The "main" network will work on both wireless and wired devices. The guest network will work only with wireless devices.
So, the bottom line here.....what is the make and model number of your modem?
Bob, thanks for getting back to me...I am at work and don't know for sure but it is Arris either TM804G, TM822G, 1602.
David
All of the modems that you mention would meet the qualifications.
As far as the AirPort Extreme, I'm assuming that you have a current or recent version of the AirPort Extreme. Models produced before July 2009 would not have "main" and "guest" network capability.
If you want some tips on the setup, we'll need to know what operating system that you are using on your Mac or PC, or if you plan to use an iPhone or iPad for the setup.
I will be using my Mac Mini which has Mavericks Server installed....The way I use it now is I have the server setup with DHCP to give IP's to all of the computers on my current network...I would like to keep the current network...and have the additional wireless network for some laptops, ipad, etc....
That is an entirely different situation. I don't use any of Mac's server systems, so best to start over with a new post and include all of the details of what you want to do......to attract views from other users who are familiar with the server systems.
Is this possible...Wired and Guess Networking
