Questions & Answers for AirPort Extreme
527 Questions from the Community
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Does the Time Capsule or Extreme do "mesh networking" or seamless handoff from one access point to another?
We use Ruckus wireless access points, and they "mesh" with each other. Meaning you cant tell when you've gone from one access point to another, and even your music/video pushes via Airplay never skips a beat. Can the Time Capsule or Extreme do this?
- Asked by Stephen G from Cartersville
- 14/08/2013
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I have an airport express can I connect it directly to a modem, extend from there to another room i.e. my Office and then use a time capsule
I have an airport express can I connect it directly to a modem, so I can use this downstairs for wifi and then run ethernet cable form it upstairs to my Office and then connect it to a time capsule or Airport extreme.
If this is a good way to do it what would be the best modem? UK on virgin broadband NOT cable :(
OR is there a better way??????No answers yet
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Can Airport Extreme be used with a combination modem/router?
If so, how would be hooked up?
- Asked by Gerald G from Gold Canyon
- 23/07/2014
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If i get this do i just set it up and it works as wifi for my whole home? or do i have to work through direct tv still?
I am confused if i need to have internet already set up and if i do will this just make it faster or with internet does it have to be hooked up to something? I am about to be a new home owner and have no clue as to how any of this works
- Asked by Abigayle W from Plainview
- 10/07/2014
- Flag as inappropriate (If i get this do i just set it up and it works as wifi for my whole home? or do i have to work through direct tv still?)
Best Answer:Yes, you need to have an internet signal coming into your house from an internet service provider, be it direct tv, comcast, verizon, etc. You then connect the airport extreme to the modem you get from the ISP with an ethernet cable. The Airport Extreme then serves as a router, creating a wireless network and distributing the signal to your computer or other devices, either wirelessly, or by ethernet cable for, say, a computer that is close enough to the Airport Extreme to run an ethernet cable. Can also put a printer on your network for sharing among multiple computers. In my opinion, the Airport Extreme works better than most any other router you can buy and mine has lasted longer than any other router I have owned by a long shot.
- Answered by David H from Chevy Chase
- 28/07/2014
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is the warranty on airport extreme country specific
Can I purchase an airport extreme from abroad as you get refurbished ones there, and will the warranty still hold good in India.
- Asked by Javid N
- 11/07/2014
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does the airport extreme support media DLNA
I have Samsung entertainment devices like a smart tv & smart dvd player.I guess my question is can the airport extreme work with a Samsung smart tv & smart dvd player with out using a apple tv ?
- Asked by Hebel R from Bronx
- 15/08/2013
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Will an Airport Time Capsule back up windows devices wirelessly?
- Asked by Robert K from Mesa
- 30/03/2015
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The new iPad Air is MIMO. Is the AirPort Extreme also MIMO? I see it states it has 6 antennas, 3 for each frequency band.
- Asked by Tom G from Stony Brook
- 5/11/2013
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Can The AirPort Extreme be an wifi xtender?
- Asked by Vicente V from Manila
- 28/09/2014
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AnswerI use my Extreme as a wireless router that is connected to my modem. Yes, it is powerful enough to provide sufficient wifi signals to the rest of my house. I also use the Express as an extension of the Extreme so as to stream music from my iPad/iPhone to my amplifier. The Express can be used alone or as an extension of the Extreme although it's wifi range is not as good compared to the Extreme.
- Answered by Daniel T from Redlands
- 29/09/2014
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can I use this product with a windows computer
- Asked by Amy N from Centerville
- 6/06/2014
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Are discounts available for Veterans?
need Airport Extreme for USB to USB connection from Extreme to external Hard drive.
- Asked by C. Elliott A from Mcminnville
- 4/08/2014
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yes.
just set one of them as the main one and the other as an extension.
but since 1 airport is so fast and powerful i wouldn't think 2 would be necessary unless you had a very big house.- Answered by Derek V from Grand Haven
- 7/01/2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Would like to extend my network wirelessly. Could I use 2 airport extremes and utilize the 802.11ac on both of them and get maximum range and power?)
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is there a monthly subscription
- Asked by Martin B
- 19/06/2013
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AnswerNo, not outside your monthly internet bill. If you have a Mac the APE takes literally 5 mins to instal.
- Answered by Shane R from Vancouver
- 26/06/2013
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Best Answer:
Yes. However, I had to go back to an older computer that had Airport Utility version 6 before Airport Extreme was able to recognize Airport Express. I was able to update to version 7 after that with my current computer.
- Answered by Daniel T from Redlands
- 25/11/2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can you extend the new AirPort Extreme to an older generation airport express (aprox 2008)?)
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The AirPort Extreme is not just a stand alone product, you will need a router to connect it to to be able to get wireless internet from it. This is easy to do; plug an ethernet cable into one of the ports in the back of your router (talk talk) and connect the other end into the back of the AirPort Extreme (bottom port). This will give you access to the internet from the AirPort Extreme. Adjust the settings on the simple AirPort app on Mac, iOS or other so that it connects to the internet through this port. Disable the wireless on your router and voila! You can then connect all of your devices to the wireless network coming from the AirPort Extreme.
- Answered by Damian C from Canberra
- 28/09/2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (I want to replace the free standard router provided by talk talk. Is the AirPort Extreme just plug and play or will I need specific settings?)
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Does naming the 5GHz and 2.4GHz networks the same thing (default setting) cause AirPlay and AirPrint problems?
I have had problems with HomeSharing, AirPrint, AirDrop, AirPlay, and iTunes wifi syncing and I was wondering if the dual-band capabilities of the AirPort Extreme might have anything to do with it. I know some of the devices in the house are older and may not be able to use 5GHz or 802.11ac.
- Asked by Todd B from Columbia
- 5/01/2015
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