Time Capsule as router no. 2

rhfreelance · Dec 28, 2012, 04:44 AM

Hi there

I have a router already, but as i have a large home it doesn't cover all rooms. I have a ethernet cable from that router, to the other end of my house. Can I connect Time Capsule to that cable (from the router) and use it as router no. 2?

Thanks a lot in advance,
Rasmus Henriksen

stridemat · Dec 28, 2012, 04:49 AM

Take a look at this link. I have had some success with it.

If not, then what make is the other router? Is it able partake in WDS?

rhfreelance · Dec 28, 2012, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by stridemat

If not, then what make is the other router? Is it able partake in WDS?

Thanks for your answer - I am not sure i understand this

Another question: is the Time Capsule a good solid and secure router to use?

stridemat · Dec 28, 2012, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rhfreelance

Thanks for your answer - I am not sure i understand this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireles...ibution_system

Basically if you have two routers that have WDS then they can automatically act as repeaters / extenders. All Apple routers have this, and only some other manufacturers.

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Originally Posted by rhfreelance

Another question: is the Time Capsule a good solid and secure router to use?

It's as secure as any other, and I find it easier to use with the Airport Utility software installed on your Mac.

rhfreelance · Dec 28, 2012, 05:46 AM

Ah I see, I have a Linksys WRT610N.. Can't find any specifications that mentions WDS..

Okay, great - in case that Time Capsule can reach all rooms, I'll just switch to that one..

stridemat · Dec 28, 2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rhfreelance

Ah I see, I have a Linksys WRT610N.. Can't find any specifications that mentions WDS..

Okay, great - in case that Time Capsule can reach all rooms, I'll just switch to that one..

Have you tried the link in my first post? Basically it forms the same large wireless network.

rhfreelance · Dec 28, 2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stridemat

Have you tried the link in my first post? Basically it forms the same large wireless network.

I haven't got the Time Capsule yet - I just wanted to hear my options when it arrives :-) But I'll defenetly try your guide..

JediMeister · Dec 28, 2012, 11:54 AM

In my experience, the Apple router usually prefers to be the first in line with your modem connection. You will probably want to enable bridge mode (which turns off routing) on the secondary router, so as not to run into a double NAT (Network Address Translation). Weird things can happen with double NAT so it is best to just avoid it entirely.

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rhfreelance macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	Time Capsule as router no. 2 Hi there I have a router already, but as i have a large home it doesn't cover all rooms. I have a ethernet cable from that router, to the other end of my house. Can I connect Time Capsule to that cable (from the router) and use it as router no. 2? Thanks a lot in advance, Rasmus Henriksen
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stridemat Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK	Take a look at this link. I have had some success with it. If not, then what make is the other router? Is it able partake in WDS? __________________
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rhfreelance Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	Ah I see, I have a Linksys WRT610N.. Can't find any specifications that mentions WDS.. Okay, great - in case that Time Capsule can reach all rooms, I'll just switch to that one..
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Dec 28, 2012, 11:54 AM	#8
JediMeister macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2008	In my experience, the Apple router usually prefers to be the first in line with your modem connection. You will probably want to enable bridge mode (which turns off routing) on the secondary router, so as not to run into a double NAT (Network Address Translation). Weird things can happen with double NAT so it is best to just avoid it entirely.
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