I need to use an airport express before a remote base station to extend the WAN bc reception is spotty where I'm at. Will it work if I just plug it in to power outlet and not use an ethernet cord?
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)
Sorry, but even though you can place the AirPort Express in this arrangement, you cannot use it to extend a wireless network in a chain-link series. That is because the AirPort base stations, used for extending, can only extend the "main" base station.
Think of this analogous to a wheel, with the main base station at the hub. Each extending base station would be on one of the spokes of that wheel.
Sorry, but even though you can place the AirPort Express in this arrangement, you cannot use it to extend a wireless network in a chain-link series. That is because the AirPort base stations, used for extending, can only extend the "main" base station.
Think of this analogous to a wheel, with the main base station at the hub. Each extending base station would be on one of the spokes of that wheel.
Powerline adapters (homeplug in the US) can be a good solution in some places.. the standard AV500 type are not expensive.. less than an express. They don't always work but when they do are usually more reliable than wireless. Only we recommend you buy from a store with good return policy if they don't work in your setting.
A bit confused what you mean..
Every Mac has airport utility.. it is just software.. every iOS device since v7 also has it available.. so having airport utility is meaningless.. do you mean you have an airport express?? If so which model?
What is a power line adapter?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-line_communication
https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/basics/lanwan-basics/32768-smallnetbuilders-powe rline-faq-2015
You go to any large computer store and ask for what model AV500 powerline adapters they have in stock.
You can also google for reviews of the various models.. eg. smallnetbuilder have a number of reviews of standard models.
https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/charts/powerline/view
Powerline adapters send ethernet over your AC power wiring.
They are pretty much plug in and forget.. they work without needing any configuration at all..
Cost maybe $50 for a pair of reasonable units.. bit less for the cheapie.
Wireless repeater is the worst possible way to extend LAN in your house.. it is going to be double slow.. and the express are really base end devices with slowest speeds.
If I use the Airport Utility is that just as strong?
Just saw this. What is a power line adapter? I have anAiirport Utility. Which would be better?
Need to use airport express midpoint before remote base station. Can I just plug it in without the ethernet cord?
