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ABADGE

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jun 30, 2011
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Derby, UK
Hi all.

I am looking for advice on the best way to set up my network. I have 1 x Extreme base station & 2x Express (n compatible) + 1x Express (b&g only, the older model). I also have run cat5e through my house linking to 2 gigabit switches.

I currently have the Extreme allowing the network to be shared & the Expresses 'extending' the wifi network. However I got curious about the 5ghz availability of the Extreme (I have published this also) & started looking into extending this. I then found various advice suggesting to hard wire the Express which would created a 'roaming' network & would be much better than extending via wireless.

Would I notice a big improvement if I changed my setup to this?
 
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