Problem with two extremes in home network

Hi,

I have just gotten a new ISP and have some problems with my two airport extreme routers (one is time capsule). My setup is: ISP-router (dchp and nat) -> extreme1/time capsule wired bridge mode -> extreme 2 wired bridge mode.

The problem is that the second extreme 2 does not provide a wireless signal. It does also not show up in the airport utility BUT it provides internet through the rj-45 ports.

What is the problem? Must the second extreme have be connected directly to the dchp-router?

I have, by the way, experience with shutting down the router function in the ISP-modem, but then I get a double-nat warning on the first extreme - and also some frustrating fall-outs where my system looses the entire IP-address, and I have to reboot the extreme1/time capsule to get up and running again.

Thanks for suggestions.

Morten

 

Thanks for fast reply.

Now, if I keep my ISP-modem as router, why will my second extreme not provide wireless signal?

That is, why can I not have the following setup:

1: ISP, router enabeled. 192.168.0.1 etc.
2: TC-extreme, wired, bridge mode, wireless 2.4/5 mhz all working as it should.
3: Extreme 2, wired to TC-extreme, bridge mode, NO wireless, but wired internet. Does not show up in Airport utility either.

My basic goal is to cover my house with my own two extremes - but it is alright that the ISP functions as router (dhcp and nat).

Must the second extreme be wired directly into the ISP-router? Can it not be wired to the first tc-extreme being in bridge mode?

Morten

 

Thanks, guys. A simple reboot fixed the problem.

BTW: What is the difference between wirering the second extreme to the first and directly into the router? Any at all - or is there a penalty (ping or otherwise)?

I could, namely, wire it directly through an extension of the cable with a simple double-connector.

Morten