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What exactly do I need to set up a home network with my MacBook? Just an outlet, or is it more?
I'm new to setting up a network...
- Asked by Philip B from Rocky Point
- Nov 30, 2009
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Can the airport extreme base station be used to wirelessly extend an existing network as an airport express can with no wires involved?
Basically my intent is to have an airport extreme to be used the exact same way as an airport express where you just plug it in and set it up to be an access point, no wires needed. Is it possible or is that only for the airport express
- Asked by David F from Allendale
- Feb 21, 2010
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Extending Roaming Network, Airport Extreme with APPLE TV
I have a Time Capsule on the third floor of my house in the office. I use this as the DHCP router. Wireless coverage is good on the top and middle floor, however when I get to the bottom floor the signal is weaker, slower and prone to drop outs.
The bottom floor is where I have my older second iMac, a MacBook Pro, and my home theater which has Apple TV. They all can get a weak wireless signal from the Time Capsule, but like I said it is slow and unreliable. I want to create a roaming network by adding an Airport Extreme to the bottom floor. I have heard that a solid connection from Time Capsule to Airport Extreme with Cat6 or Cat5e ethernet cable is the much preferred and more reliable way to do this.
I would need to run the Cat6 cable on the outside of the house, approximately 120 feet down from the office. There is already a Coax cable that makes that same run to provide cable TV to my bottom floor home theater. I would plan to set the Extreme in bridge mode to act as another Wireless Access Point.
Questions:
1. Is exterior grade Cat6 cable available to make this outside run?
2. Will the transmission be affected if the Cat6 runs close to the Coax cable?
3. The Apple TV device will be in close proximity to where I plan to place the Airport Extreme, should they be connected via ethernet port or connected wirelessly?
4. Would I need to set the Time Capsule and the Airport Extreme to different channels?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.- Asked by David H from Vancouver
- Nov 1, 2012
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I need to have access to a QNAP NAS box on my home network.
The reason is I want to show clients videos and photo's when on the road using a Windows XP laptop, also I give the URL to some clients who then access the QNAP from their own premises.
Can I still do this with the Airport Extreme?
I don't see the point of buying this is I can't configure it to allow access.
Currently I use an iMAC to edit all the footage and pictures which I then load onto the QNAP.- Asked by Anthony C
- Aug 5, 2010
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If I want to buy the airport extreme and at home have the AT&T 2Wire modem/router, how do I set up Airport Extreme?
Do I need to get another modem?
if not, do I just plug cable from 2wire to AExtreme?
Thanks- Asked by Mario P from El Paso
- Mar 23, 2010
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Wifi network & Internet to wireless network using i phone wifi hotspot
I want to set up a wifi network using Airport extreme to network macbook pro, PC, Apple TV, wifi capable printer & usb hard disks.
1. Can I do this with no internet connection
2. Can I connect this network to hte internet via my iphone internet connection using wifi hotspot when i need internet?- Asked by P Y
- Mar 8, 2012
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how to connect the airport extreme to a Telstra home network gateway?
I have a Telstra home network gateway modem, i was just wondering how i would; if possible; connect the airport extreme to the gateway, but connect to the wifi from the airport extreme instead of the wifi from the Telstra home network gateway?
- Asked by Jacob S from Rosewood
- Jan 8, 2011
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Can I set up two completely different networks with just one airport station?
My mom wants to have her own network to use for her work.
- Asked by Matthew D from Newport Beach
- Nov 1, 2009
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can I use it to extend my current wireless network?
I have wireless already and basically just want to extend it to a remote area of my home. Will this work or is the "express" the better option?
- Asked by Kenneth R from The Plains
- Dec 13, 2009
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Can I use a broadband aircard with Airport Extreme?
I have a Sprint broadband aircard for my wireless internet service; I'm trying to find out if i can set up an Airport network at home for printing & still connect to the internet. I have just purchased a macbook pro, and I don't have DSL or a wired internet connection as an option. Thanks!
- Asked by Jeramiah F
- Nov 28, 2009
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Does the Airport Extreme need to be plugged-in?
Just in case I'm on the go, I'm wondering if the Airport Extreme needs to be plugged into a power outlet.
- Asked by Julian S
- Jul 19, 2010
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Accessing a USB hard drive across a bridged/extended network using two airport extremes.
Here is my wifi network setup: One airport extreme (newest model) in the house connected to the internet by DSL modem. This airport is the one our network is set up on. Out in our detached office is a second airport extreme that connects wirelessly to the network and extends it as a roaming network. My iPod bounces back and forth between the two airports perfectly as I walk between home and office. Eventually (and soon) I plan to buy a MacBook to replace an aging PC desktop for work.
My question: While using the MacBook in the house accessing the internet through the home Airport, will I be able to access a USB hard drive connected to the Airport in the office?
Sorry this is so wordy, but I want to make sure i get this right at each step. Any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated.
Paul.- Asked by Paul B from Lexington
- May 20, 2011
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I have a dell PC with windows xp home service pack 2, with at & t DSL with a little black modem, will it work with windows xp service pack 2?
The PC is stationed in the kitchen. I am very nervous about setting it up, I dont want to lose my internet connection, I rely on it heavily for my online classes. will I need any numbers or codes? or do I just plug it in & turn my PC on?
- Asked by Sossity C from Oceanside
- Apr 17, 2010
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Can I connect to airport extreme base station remotely from outside the network
If I set up a, airport base station at my office with a network printer could I print from my home to the office remotley
- Asked by Trevor B from Dickinson
- Apr 20, 2011
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how do i set up a guest network
- Asked by Jonathan G from New York
- Feb 27, 2010
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i just bought imac. i use sprint sierra wireless. i do not need to set up wireless internet. i just want to wirelessly play itunes in other rooms
how do i play itunes in other rooms using airport?
- Asked by Jeremy K from Goose Creek
- Jan 10, 2010
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im just wondering how you set this up? i have a macbook and 2 dells the only one i want to work without wires is my mac so how do i set it up?
- Asked by Cori B from Thompson
- Jan 19, 2010
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How many computers can be connected to this at once? avg home router supports 200 connections; avg comp uses 20-40 connections
I need a router that can support 2 XP computers, 3 Vista computers, 1 Windows 7 computer, 2 iMacs, and 5 macbooks (Note: this is a minimum number, more could be connected and using the internet at a time, however this is about my estimate to how many will be trying to use the internet at once; I have a 50 megabit plan and want to spread the love).
This is by no means an easy task, but I wish to avoid commercial/business class routers which require using consoles and whatnot. I just need something that works with everything and will be reliable. If someone could confirm to me if this can support this many computers using the internet at once, that would be fantastic. If this cannot support this many computers, then try and point me in the right direction please.- Asked by Brian V from Alameda
- Oct 31, 2009
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can airport extreme be set up for a remote access to access my external hard-drive when away from home?
I have music which I have put onto my external desktop hard-drive to save space on my macbook and I would love to be able to access that music or files (pictures) when away from home.
I realize there are some ext-hard-drives with this option for remote access,hoping to avoid that direction.- Asked by Dan J from Windsor
- Oct 13, 2009
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Accessing my network disk while on a different network?
I was wondering how I can access my wireless hard drive that I have plugged into my Airport Extreme from anywhere in the world? I have my entire internal hard drive backed up on the external disk and I would like to be able to access all of that information wirelessly from anywhere in the world.
Do I have to setup a server or how exactly can I do this?- Asked by Benjamin S from Winter Park
- May 11, 2010
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