Airport Extreme Question

[LuminousLime]

Hey there,

I just purchased an airport extreme after using an E4200 for a week (range was awful) and I'm wondering, with the settings and equipment I have, what the best setup is.

1) I have Cat5 wiring all over my house
2) Modem is in the basement (very far down & router doesn't reach the whole house from this point)
3) The modem I'm currently using is Virgin Media's Superhub (acting as a router & modem) - I fear that the extreme will also be to weak to provide the entire house with wifi.

I tried setting up the AE before, but it can't recognise the Superhub through Cat5 and it always reverts to 'connect via wireless to router' - is there a way of getting around this / a different setup I can try?
Detailed instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

LuminousLime

 

[miles01110]

You probably have to put the router/modem unit in "modem" mode so the AEBS acts as the router.

 

[Crazy Badger]

The Super Hub needs to be in "modem only" mode and then connected to the Airport using the 1st port (nearest the power)

 

[LuminousLime]

Sorry maybe I didn't explain very well. I want to keep using 2 routers, one simply isn't enough for the house.

 

[miles01110]

Sorry maybe I didn't explain very well. I want to keep using 2 routers, one simply isn't enough for the house.

Then you need to get another Apple router/networking device. Apple devices only extend the networks of other Apple devices. Alternatively, you could ditch the AEBS and buy a cheap wireless repeater (or router set in repeater mode).

Plus, it seems that you haven't been able to see if the AEBS will be sufficient or not. I'd try that first.

I fear that the extreme will also be to weak to provide the entire house with wifi.

 

[LuminousLime]

I'm quite happy for the device to create a new network - but by using the Cat5

 

[miles01110]

I'm quite happy for the device to create a new network - but by using the Cat5

Then put the AEBS in bridge mode. This turns the AEBS into an access point, "extending" your wireless coverage. If you want the AEBS to be the router - i.e. handing out IP addresses on your LAN, you have to put the modem/router in "modem only" mode as Crazy Badger suggested.

 

[LuminousLime]

Hmm okay, let's try it again. Do I need to change any settings on my VM Superhub / disable DHCP on the AE?

 

[Weaselboy]

Hmm okay, let's try it again. Do I need to change any settings on my VM Superhub / disable DHCP on the AE?

You can leave the Superhub as it is, then use the AE in bridge mode and connect it to the CAT5. This will give you two, separate wireless access points.