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Extending the Range of an 802.11n Network

Extending the range of an 802.11n network is simpler if you’re connecting another 802.11n device. Connecting two Apple 802.11n wireless devices makes the WDS setup process more straightforward.

To extend the range of an 802.11n network:

1Open AirPort Utility and select the device that will connect to the Internet. See the previous sections of this document for instructions about setting up your wireless device, depending on your Internet connection.

2Choose Base Station > Manual Setup, or double-click the device’s icon to open the configuration in a separate window. Enter the password if necessary.

3Click the AirPort button, and then click Wireless.

4Choose “Create a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then select the “Allow this network to be extended” checkbox.

5Next, select the device that will extend this network and choose Base Station > Manual Setup, or double-click the device’s icon to open its configuration in a separate window. Enter the password if necessary.

6Choose “Extend a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then choose the network you want to extend from the Network Name pop-up menu.

7Enter the network name and password if necessary.

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Contents

Apple AirPort Networks Contents Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Extending the Range of Your AirPort Network Printing with an Apple Wireless DeviceSharing Your Computer’s Internet Connection Getting Started To start Internet sharing on a computer using Windows NAT Firewall Security for AirPort Networks at HomeClosed Network Security for AirPort Networks in Businesses and Classrooms Password Protection and EncryptionTransmitter Power Control MAC Address Access Control Radius Support Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA and WPA2 WPA and WPA2 Personal WPA and WPA2 Enterprise Configuring and Sharing Internet Access Setting Up the AirPort Extreme NetworkSetting Advanced Options Setting AirPort preferences Using AirPort UtilityTo set AirPort preferences If you don’t see your wireless device in the list To set up your wireless device manually If you can’t open the wireless device settings Setting Up the AirPort Extreme Network AirPort Network Designs Other Information Wireless Device SettingsChange the Device Password Give the Device a Name Naming the AirPort Extreme Network Wireless Network SettingsSetting the Wireless Mode Set Device Options Password-protect Your Network Choosing the Radio ModeChanging the Channel Setting Wireless Options Use the Wireless Options pane to set the following Setting Additional Wireless Options Setting up a Guest Network Configuring and Sharing Internet AccessYou’re Using a DSL or Cable Modem How It Works What It Looks LikeWhat You Need for a DSL or Cable Modem Connection What to Do AirPort Network Designs AirPort Network Designs AirPort Network Designs AirPort Network Designs Setting Dhcp and NAT Options AirPort Network Designs Setting Up Client Computers Setting Dhcp Only OptionsTo configure TCP/IP on client computers using Mac OS X Next, choose Dhcp from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu To configure TCP/IP on client computers To configure TCP/IP on client computers using Windows AirPort Network Designs What You Need for an Ethernet Connection You’re Using an Existing Ethernet Network What to Do AirPort Network Designs AirPort Extreme Ethernet WAN port Time Capsule Setting Advanced Options To set up roaming Setting Up Roaming To extend the range of an 802.11n network Extending the Range of an 802.11n Network To shorten the range of your AirPort network Controlling the Range of Your AirPort Network Using Wi-Fi Protected Access To help protect your network and wireless deviceKeeping Your Network Secure To set up a WPA or WPA2 Personal network To set up a WPA or WPA2 Enterprise network To set up the access control list Setting Up Access Control To set up authentication using a Radius server Using a Radius Server AirPort Network Designs To set up inbound port mapping To set up logging To set up a default hostLogging To set up Back to My Mac on your wireless device Using Back to My Mac on your Wireless NetworkTo set the time automatically To manually set IPv6 options Setting up IPv6To adjust IPv6 firewall settings Customizing the IPv6 firewall To share a hard disk on your network Sharing and Securing USB Hard Disks on Your Network Connecting a USB Printer to an Apple Wireless Device Using a Time Capsule in Your NetworkTo use a printer on your network To allow client access to your network Adding a Wireless Client to Your 802.11n NetworkTo change the name of your USB printer On a computer using Mac OS Solving ProblemsOn a computer using Windows AirPort Utility Help More Information About AirPortWorld Wide Web IP Addresses How Information Reaches Its DestinationPackets and Traffic Hardware Addresses Rules for Sending Information Protocols Using the AirPort Extreme Base StationBase Station Interfaces AirPort Express Interfaces Using the Time CapsuleUsing the AirPort Express Time Capsule Interfaces Apple Wireless Device Functions Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary