GBS23
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Q: Extending existing Network with time capsule

IM trying to extend my current network with my time capsul.  It gives me the option to extend then doesn't allow me to choose the network I want to extend. I attempted a reset of the device but it keeps looking for the previous network I created. 

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Posted on Sep 2, 2016 8:57 PM

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Q: Extending existing Network with time capsule

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Sep 2, 2016 10:27 PM in response to GBS23
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    Sep 2, 2016 10:27 PM in response to GBS23

    The Time Capsule can only wirelessly extend a network that is provided by another Apple router.

     

    So, the first obvious question to ask here would be.....is your "main" router that provides your wireless signal an Apple product?  If yes, what model of AirPort router do you have?

  • by GBS23,

    GBS23 GBS23 Sep 3, 2016 5:43 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Sep 3, 2016 5:43 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    CUrrently the wireless I'm trying to extend is not off an apple router.  I thought it was possible but since it's not it really makes since.  Do you happen to have information on how to get my express to send a signal so I can extend it off the capsule?

     

    THank you for that information.

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Sep 3, 2016 6:31 AM in response to GBS23
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    Sep 3, 2016 6:31 AM in response to GBS23

    I want to make sure that I understand what you are asking.

     

    You have a Time Capsule that is now producing a wireless network signal, correct?

     

    And, you want the AirPort Express to extend the signal from the Time Capsule, correct?

     

    Since there are two ways to extend a network......will the Express connect wirelessly to the Time Capsule......or.....will the Express connect to the Time Capsule using a permanent, wired Ethernet cable connection?

     

    I assume that you have the current version of the AirPort Express.....with 2 Ethernet ports on the device, correct?

     

    What device will you use to set up the AirPort Express.......a Mac, an iPhone / iPad, or a PC?  If you have a Mac, I assume that it is running a current or recent operating system, correct?

  • by GBS23,

    GBS23 GBS23 Sep 3, 2016 7:29 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Sep 3, 2016 7:29 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    I got it to work after I saw your comment on connecting the express with Ethernet.  Was able to get it connected wireless after being able to edit the settings. 

     

    I greatly appreciate your help on getting this figured out.  I was just using my phone at the time.