Can you use an airport extreme to extend a non apple network?
Hi,Yep, sure you can! When you set it up, it creates a new network for you to connect to, during the setup process. Then, simply pop it into extend mode, give it the SSID (name) and password of your existing network, reboot the airport and let it roll. You will find that the temporary network disappears, and all you can see is an even stronger version of your existing one!You should read the support article here: AirPort base stations: Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n) You’ll want to read the bottom section titled “Configuring an extended Wi-Fi base station”Thanks for the A2A !
Can I connect my Airport Express to my Linksys router wirelessly to help me extend my existing Wi-Fi network to another part of the house?
Yes.An Airport Express can (in theory) connect to any router that supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System). The WRT54GS with a firmware version 3.01.3 or newer supports WDS. If you don't have the newest firmware, you can get it from Linksys here: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-...Configure your Linksys router (open a web browser to http://192.168.0.1):Assign a fixed channel (e.g. 11). You will have to set the same channel on the Airport Express.Write down the MAC address for the wireless interface (under the Status tab).You may have to drop back to 128-bit WEP or no encryption, but we'll try it with whatever encryption you have first.Configure your Airport Express (using Airport Utility):Under Airport -> Wireless, set the Wireless Mode to "Participate in a WDS Network", and set the network name, security, password, and channel to match that on the WRT54G.Now you'll have a new tab: under WDS, set the WDS Mode to "WDS remote", and the WDS Main to the MAC address you wrote down above. Also make sure to that "Allow wireless clients" is checked!Under the Internet tab, set Connection Sharing to "Off (Bridge Mode)".Click Update. Wait for the Airport Express to restart.Check it:Once the Airport Express is restarted, reconnect to your wireless network (if you've been disconnected). Make sure you can see both your main Linksys router (in a web browser) and the Airport Express (in Airport Utility). If you can only see one, it didn't work. Try disabling security on both. If that works, you may have to settle for WEP or no encryption.Alternatively:If you're feeling adventurous, DD-WRT is an open-source firmware replacement for the WRT54G. It reportedly supports WDS with the Airport Express quite well, including WPA/WPA2 encryption. Since I don't own a DD-WRT compatible router, I have yet to try this.
Does an Apple Airport Extreme need to be connected to an ethernet cord if a wireless network already exists in a home?
That depends entirely on what you wish to do.If you want to extend your existing WiFi network so it covers a larger area AND your current WiFi router supports WDS AND you are using 802.11n then you don't need to attach the two using Ethernet. You just configure the Express appropriately and it will connect to the existing WiFi network and serve the "same" network out.You can also connect the Extreme via WiFi and share out the 'net via the Ethernet ports on the back of the Extreme.See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wir... for an explanation of WDS.
Will an Airport Express extend the Wi-Fi of another non-Apple access point?
Essentially yes. But When I used this configuration I was using a wired configuration, not wireless. You can find more data here:Wi-Fi base stations: Extending the range of your wireless network by adding additional Wi-Fi base stationsWhen extending the network via wireless only, it is essentially connecting to another wireless router via WiFi and then pushing the signal further.As a rule, WiFi extenders that work wirelessly have poor performance and will not give most people what they are looking for. This type of configuration and usage usually leaves them unsatisfied. It is always best to spend a little time and money to make the connection between the two a wired connection.In my house I have multiple brands/models of WiFi routers all connected to a single router. The main router has DHCP turned on and is connected to the internet via the WAN port. The rest have DHCP turned off and only connect via the switch ports, which essentially bypasses the firewall and all of the NAT mechanisms. They all use the same SSID (except for one based on a different need) and all have non-overlapping 802.11N channels. 802.11AC has wider range and I don’t have to worry about channel conflict as much there.
Do i need a router or a modem?
wireless or wired? i'm confused! ok-right now, i have wireless internet, from comcast. the modem or router thing, i rent from them at $7 bucks, is in my living room, and my pc is in my room, hooked up to my hdtv. how, ever-i'm tired of paying comcast the extra $7 dollars a month! so, i'm thinking about buying the "Motorola SB6141 DOCSIS modem". i want to have a WIRED internet connection, and be able to share that "wired connection" to my old '2006' pc, apple tv, wireless printer, and an iphone 5. BTW..the pc will be DEAD soon, until, i can afford another one! so, i'll only have the apple tv, printer and iphone, to connect. do i need a wireless or wired modem, or wireless/wired router? i appreciate your help. thanks.
How to speed up an iTunes movie download?
I'm downloading the latest Harry Potter movie onto my laptop. My laptop isn't slow and neither is my internet, but the movie says it'll take 12 hours to download. Is there any way to speed things up? Maybe connecting my laptop directly to my modem (how do you even make that work?) I really want this movie to download quicker I could have watched it online for free by now... So, Thanks!
What is wireless B+G lan?
i like these 3 miles long copy/paste answers :-( in a few words: Wireless B is a short form for the IEEE 802.11b standard (based on the RF 2.4GHz with a max. throughput of 11Mbps) Wireless G is the IEEE 802.11g standard (based on the RF 2.4GHz with a max. throughput of 54Mbps) RF = Radio Frequency both standards are compatible to each other.