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Apple AirPort Extreme/Express?


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Creepy Green Light

Creepy Green Light

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Does anyone here have a wireless network ran off an Apple AirPort Extreme base station (or time capsule) AND use an AirPort Express to boost/further the range? I bought and setup today AirPort Extreme. Based on where it's located upstairs the signal is not super strong on the back deck/pool area. I was thinking of maybe getting an Express to plug into a wall outlet downstairs towards the back of the house. I assume our iOS devices will notice a new Express unit and then link that to the Extreme station. Any tips/advice appreciated.
 
Gene Steinberg said:
This might help:

Bridge Mode for Airport Extreme & Airport Express? - MacRumors Forums
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Thank you.

PS - I've had Apple products since 1984. They work like a champ and are the finest machines, IMO. I bought my first AirPort Express today. All I can say is no wonder Apple is superior to everyone else. The router came with a power cord. I plugged it in, connected a CAT5 cable to it and my modem and I was in business. Literally that simple. My iPhone detected and configured my new network. Besides being the best looking router out there, it was also a pleasure to set up. We have 9 different Apple products using it + an HP wifi printer. Thank you Apple.
 
Routers in general tend to be unusually hard to configure. I have worked with a number of them when reviewing gear for my own tech blog and other publications. In the end, Apple may not be the cheapest — they are priced with high-end routers — but they always deliver a superior interface and better-than-average performance.
 
Gene Steinberg said:
Routers in general tend to be unusually hard to configure. I have worked with a number of them when reviewing gear for my own tech blog and other publications. In the end, Apple may not be the cheapest — they are priced with high-end routers — but they always deliver a superior interface and better-than-average performance.
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Agreed. In his case the adage "you get what you pay for" is true. Would gladly buy another AirPort Extreme ($188.99 right now at Best Buy). I'm going to attempt to connect a hard drive to it tomorrow and see if I can view and move files/photos around. I think I'm gonna need a FireWire to USB cable/adapter for it.
 
Before my AirPort Extreme, wi-fi in my house was driving me crazy and the router needed to be reset every day or two. Since getting my AEBS in 2011, I think I've reset my router 3 or 4 times, and not because I really needed to.
 
I've been reading for 10 years on how easy it is to set up Extreme or Express. But I've never really had the need to replace what I was currently using. But recently the combo modem/wifi router and Netgear router I have has been on the fritz, so I finally got an AirPort Extreme. I'm still determining if the backyard area warrants the boost of an Express.
 
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