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Airport Utility router configuration
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It is probably an error in the diagram. An extending AirPort cannot connect to another Extender but only the main base station.
IME it's a frequent error in the AE network config. Just give it a few mins and it will revert. Try stop/start for the Airport Utility and it should correct itself.
I get this sometimes and all my "other" AEs are set to bridge to the main AE via LAN.
UPDATE :
Here's a screen grab of two typical error diagrammes - both within the same 5 mins - both are wrong !
AND
Suddenly it's all right again !
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I am sure because it is hard coded into the firmware for an extending AirPort to never connect to an extending AirPort but rather the main. Now if OP had the one in Join mode by mistake it can connect to an extender.
I've had an extending Extreme connect to another extending Extreme before. Made a lovely loop that caused all kinds of problems. Fixed it by manually setting up the network with WDS.
I mean it is not the best setup you can do.
It's better to hardwire the Airport Express/Extreme(s) to the main router, or use the "extend a wireless network" function.
BTW, it's no longer possible to use WDS with last generation Apple devices and Airport Utility.
It's better to hardwire the Airport Express/Extreme(s) to the main router, or use the "extend a wireless network" function.
BTW, it's no longer possible to use WDS with last generation Apple devices and Airport Utility.
There's no performance difference when using WDS or extending a network. The throughput speeds are still halved. The extend a wireless network feature is just WDS for dummies. While a wired roaming network would be best, there really isn't any way to have an Ethernet cable cross a busy street.
That must of been really fun. I am saying that in most scenarios an extending AirPort should never connect to another extender. However, if the one is in "Join A Network" mode then it can connect to an extender as a regular client.