Questions & Answers for AirPort Extreme
527 Questions from the Community
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Does Airport Express or Airport Extreme Time Capsule allow me to use iTunes HomeSharing on my Apple TV without using an internet connection?
The Reason I ask is because I am using Home Sharing over my Wi-Fi and it is extremely slow to upload a movie and I am not sure if it uses up my data?
- Asked by Cameron Kyle S from Johannesburg
- 14/11/2014
- Flag as inappropriate (Does Airport Express or Airport Extreme Time Capsule allow me to use iTunes HomeSharing on my Apple TV without using an internet connection?)
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Does airport extreme support IGMP for multicasting on the LAN?
- Asked by Karl A from Kenner
- 11/07/2013
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If I attach a large (3T) external drive, partitioned as 3 drives) via USB, will it backup multiple computers on the network using Time Machine?
- Asked by Forrest J from Ankeny
- 14/06/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (If I attach a large (3T) external drive, partitioned as 3 drives) via USB, will it backup multiple computers on the network using Time Machine?)
AnswerYes, you should be able to see the drives using the Airport Utility or Finder under Shared. I don't think you need to partition the drive unless you want to, as multiple machines can all go to the same partition, and having a larger partition means more space for backups.
- Answered by Jigs G from Washington
- 10/09/2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (If I attach a large (3T) external drive, partitioned as 3 drives) via USB, will it backup multiple computers on the network using Time Machine?)
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what device is best for boosting wireless signal
- Asked by Frederick D from Schererville
- 15/01/2015
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What modem can I buy to use with Airport Extreme router
- Asked by Elizabeth M from San Francisco
- 15/06/2016
- Flag as inappropriate (What modem can I buy to use with Airport Extreme router)
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USB hub connected to Airport Extreme. Can you suggest an auto switching usb hub?
I have a USB printer & backup HDD connected to my Airport Extreme & the printer keeps going off line as the HDD is being accessed & have to reboot the hub each time.
- Asked by John O from Rozelle
- 1/12/2013
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Will The Apple Extreme replace the BT Home Hub (Black one)
I am on BT Infinity and have a Home Hub (think it is HH3 - the black one) and I am having major issues using my Apple TV's (ATV 2 and ATV3) with the HH due to constant network drop outs. Will The Extreme replace my HH ) I have a BT modem connected to the Hh which I could connect to the extreme).
- Asked by Jason F
- 14/06/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Will The Apple Extreme replace the BT Home Hub (Black one))
AnswerI've replaced our home hub 3 with an AirPort Extreme and it works just fine, a big improvement, no more loss of network.
- Answered by Philip F
- 29/05/2015
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I have the AT&T Uverse with their modem installed, would switching theirs for the Extreme work or no?
I heard that this works best with other companies who don't offer modems.
- Asked by Luis I from Inglewood
- 28/10/2014
- Flag as inappropriate (I have the AT&T Uverse with their modem installed, would switching theirs for the Extreme work or no?)
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Is there an option to get internet from another WIFI device (as a cable modem) instead of connecting the modem via Ethernet to the Airport Extreme?
I would like to use an airport extreme and get the internet connection from another router via WIFI instead of connecting it to the ethernet port, in other routers this option is called WISP. Is there this kind of functionality in the airport?
- Asked by Luis M from San Lorenzo
- 18/06/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Is there an option to get internet from another WIFI device (as a cable modem) instead of connecting the modem via Ethernet to the Airport Extreme?)
AnswerNo way to do this directly from the cable modem as AE does not support bridging or wisp, only works with another airport devices.
- Answered by Luis M from San Lorenzo
- 5/06/2015
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Can iOS devices AirPrint to attached printers?
- Asked by Joe M from Media
- 12/06/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Can iOS devices AirPrint to attached printers?)
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will it increase film downloading time on first generation apple tv
Internet wifi signal is slow
- Asked by Stella V
- 14/08/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (will it increase film downloading time on first generation apple tv)
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what does the amber light vs the green light on the router mean?
It's been suggested that it means the router has an update. If that's correct, how do I get the update?
- Asked by William B from Amherst
- 25/10/2015
- Flag as inappropriate (what does the amber light vs the green light on the router mean?)
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I am asking for a friend who has no internet at home. If she buys AirPort Extreme will she be able to get on the internet with an iPad?
- Asked by Susan S from Rensselaer
- 25/09/2014
- Flag as inappropriate (I am asking for a friend who has no internet at home. If she buys AirPort Extreme will she be able to get on the internet with an iPad?)
Best Answer:No. She needs internet connection through a network provider.
- Answered by Umair A from Moorestown
- 27/09/2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (I am asking for a friend who has no internet at home. If she buys AirPort Extreme will she be able to get on the internet with an iPad?)
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Does the latest Airport Extreme have a wps button?
- Asked by Rebecca Y from Los Angeles
- 8/04/2014
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Is the airport extreme POE capable?
- Asked by Gary L from Lyons
- 20/03/2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Is the airport extreme POE capable?)
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Yes. I have four separate computers all configured to print at one printer.
- Answered by Joseph T from Oakdale
- 14/01/2017
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I hook up two computers to the AirPort Extreme network and a printer?)
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At my work I do not have any wi fi for my iPad. Is this product portable? and would it give me the same quality of wifi anywhere i went?
- Asked by Steven C from Milton
- 15/06/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (At my work I do not have any wi fi for my iPad. Is this product portable? and would it give me the same quality of wifi anywhere i went?)
Best Answer:Wifi access points such as this are not portable. You would need to get an iPad capable of cellular data service or get a portable wifi hotspot from someone like verizon or att. Generally when your talking about wifi its going to be wireless internet stationary in one general area.
- Answered by Patrick N from Summertown
- 26/06/2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (At my work I do not have any wi fi for my iPad. Is this product portable? and would it give me the same quality of wifi anywhere i went?)
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Is the USB port 3.0?
- Asked by Joachim B from Draper
- 11/06/2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Is the USB port 3.0?)
Best Answer:No, it's USB 2.0
- Answered by Mark R
- 11/06/2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Is the USB port 3.0?)
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