You'll definitely notice a speed improvement, especially if your modem/router is only 802.11b
It's quite easy to do this with the Express, and the way you described it is exact. There's just an additional step of disabling DHCP on the Express, which is done by setting Connection Sharing to Off (Bridge mode) in AirPort Utility.
The easier solution is to set your Express in bridge mode.
So what is the best solution?
But not the best solution.
I have no idea what he is talking about. The only issue is double NAT mentioned in post #2. And, that is easily avoided by putting either the AE or the DSL router into bridge mode.
I'm guessing (s)he means that putting the DSL router into bridge mode is better,(snip)
Could be... I guess he thought a snipe hunt was more fun than actually providing a solution.![]()
Just to join in on this conversation, am I right in thinking this setup will/should work:
- Router from ISP with Wireless Disabled.
- Apple Airport Express Plugged into ISPs Router via RJ45 Cable.
- DHCP Disabled on Airport Express.
Everything in my flat will be connected to the Airport Express Wireless and nothing connected to the ISPs Router apart from the Airport Express via Cable.
Is that the best way of doing things?