chazz2012
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Q: Airport Express connected to a Powerline device

Hello-

 

I have a new Airport Express that is connected to a powerline device in an upstairs room. At the other end downstairs is a powerline device connected to my CenturyLink modem/router.

 

I have the AE setup as "Extend using Ethernet"     I have a device

Airport Extreme 802.11ac

Posted on Aug 30, 2016 8:16 AM

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Q: Airport Express connected to a Powerline device

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 30, 2016 9:27 AM in response to chazz2012
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    Aug 30, 2016 9:27 AM in response to chazz2012

    I have the AE setup as "Extend using Ethernet"

    But, if you check the current settings in AirPort Utility, you will see that there is no setting for "Extend using Ethernet" under the settings for Network Mode. The correct setting is "Create a wireless network".  If you check the settings and see that they are currently set to "Extend a wireless network", that is the wrong setting.

     

    Screen Shot 2016-08-30 at 11.24.47 AM.png

     

    Part of your post above appears to have been cut off.  Please add more details if they are supposed to be there.

     

    Then, report on your findings and we will continue.

  • by chazz2012,

    chazz2012 chazz2012 Aug 30, 2016 9:36 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Aug 30, 2016 9:36 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    Hi Bob-

     

    You had helped me out before setting this up..

     

    AE.png

     

    When I have devices plugged into the AE, I get a great internet connection. There is just now wifi available in the room.

     

    I set the wifi settings through Airport Utility for the AE to have the same SSID, Security Settings (WPA), and Password thinking that would do it. All lights are green but no wifi.

     

    Do I need to configure it to "Create a Wireless Network". I think that is what I have it set to but not 100%. Unfortunatly I'm not in front of the unit at this time.

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 30, 2016 10:00 AM in response to chazz2012
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    Aug 30, 2016 10:00 AM in response to chazz2012

    Unfortunately, Apple does not make it easy for you.

     

    "Extend using Ethernet" appears in the setup "wizard" when you are setting up the Express, or another AirPort......but Apple does not ever tell you that the actual setting that is being applied is "Create a wireless network".

     

    If you use the setup "wizard", you don't have to worry about the correct settings....they will be applied to the AirPort Express automatically.

     

    If you are trying to set up the Express manually using AirPort Utility, then the correct settings under the Wireless tab would be.....

     

    "Create a wireless network"

    Same wireless network name as the main router

    Same wireless security as the main router

    Same password as the main router

    "Off (Bridge Mode)" under the Network tab

     

    My recommendation would be to set up the Express again and use the setup "wizard".  Post back when you are ready to do that and we'll provide some additional tips at that time.

     

    Not sure what you mean by "no WiFi".  Your devices will only "see" one wireless network, not two.

  • by chazz2012,

    chazz2012 chazz2012 Aug 30, 2016 10:18 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Aug 30, 2016 10:18 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    Ah! Ok. Sounds good. I'll try this evening when I get home and report back.

     

    By "No Wifi" I mean my phone or computer will not see any wifi options upstairs where the AE is.

    However, I do get wifi downstairs.

     

    Thanks again for the help.

  • by chazz2012,

    chazz2012 chazz2012 Aug 30, 2016 5:22 PM in response to chazz2012
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    Aug 30, 2016 5:22 PM in response to chazz2012

    Well....I did as you suggested Bob. I went into airport utility and "Forgot" the device. Setup as I did the first time

    and Bam! She is up and running perfectly! I am currently online upstairs and the signal is good and strong.

     

    Thanks again for all the help Bob..you helped save some small children from learning some new words! :-)