[Hidden-tech] extending apple airport extreme network

[nestor at fuzzy-math.com]

"Strengthening" your signal isn't really possible just by adding  
another router.  It may be useful to you to locate the second router  
on the other end of the house, closer to a window, in the attic,  
etc...  in order to get a strong wifi signal where you currently have  
a weak one.  In this case you'll want your second airport to act as an  
ethernet->wireless bridge.  I believe this can be done right in the  
setup utility, and airport will handle all of the routing for you.   
You WILL have to run an ethernet cable to the second airport from the  
first.  Another option is to use the second router as a wireless- 
 >wireless bridge, but this may not be possible "out-of-the-box":  it  
is a rare feature in most wireless routers with stock firmware, but I  
think it can be accomplished with some knowledge+alternate firmware on  
devices such as the Linksys WRT54g.


On Feb 19, 2010, at 3:28 PM, Tom Adams ~ Reelife Productions &  
Folktography wrote:

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> my scenerio: • i have an apple airport extreme upstairs (as my "base  
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> mini downstairs family entertainment ctr receiving a wonderful,  
> strong wireless signal • a friend gave me his airport extreme • i'd  
> like to use this 2nd airport extreme to strengthen my wireless  
> signal so I can use my future iPAD! out in the treehouse/office :)  
> question: what do i need do to "activate" this 2nd extreme and  
> extend my signal and really enjoy my treehouse come this spring!?  
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