Extending FiOS-G1100 WiFi with Airport Time Capsule

I just received a new FiOS Quantum router FiOS-G1100. I have a Time Capsule tower model A1470 that I attempted to use to extend the WiFi network provided by the G1100. When I restarted the Time Capsule, I got an error message that said the WiFi network was not working, though I could not see an more detailed message describing the error.


Then I reset the Time Capsule and tried to configure it to extend the FiOS WiFI network, but it would not allow me to choose that network for extension.


Can anyone tell me how to allow the Time Capsule extend the network or describe why I can't.

Airport Time Capsule 802.11ac-OTHER

Posted on Sep 15, 2016 8:22 AM

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Dec 26, 2016 8:25 PM in response to Tesserax

I have the same exact setup as this. If I should not use the "Extend a wireless network" what should I do instead? My VZ Fios equipment is configured to broadcast a

Compatibility Mode(802.11b/g/n) wireless signal, protected using WPA2 security settings.


My time capsule is set to bridge mode. My wifi is turned off on the TC.


I have the time capsule Ethernet wired to the FIOS base station.


Dec 26, 2016 8:42 PM in response to HJDLIMA

Where is the TC located in relation to the Fios router?


IF....the TC is going to be located a few rooms away from the Fios router, then you can set up the TC in a roaming network configuration to provide additional wireless coverage and make a "bigger" wireless network.


To do that, the TC would be set up to "create a wireless network" that uses the same wireless network name, same wireless security setting and same password as the Fios router.


Then, make sure that the TC is still set up in Bridge Mode before you update the settings in AirPort Utility.


BUT.....if the TC is located close to the Fios router, then you would NOT want to set it up to use the same wireless network name, security and password, since you never want two routers in close proximity set up the same way.


Set up the TC to use a different wireless network name and different password if you need another wireless network. Otherwise, leave the wireless off on the TC.

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