... it flashes amber and has the error Extended Network, and says that it cannot extend the wireless network.
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That's correct. The terminology 'extend' appears to be an understandable source of confusion.
'Extend' is applicable only to wireless networks created by an AirPort Base Station. It is preferable to create a 'roaming network' and from your description, that is what you are intending to accomplish. You don't want to 'extend' and it can't be done anyway.
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Assuming that you want to use your Express to create an additional wireless access point, read the following. If you want to use the Extreme, just substitute Extreme for Express:
Disconnect the Express's Ethernet cable.
Start with a 'hard reset': While the Express is powered, press and hold the its tiny reset pushbutton and hold it depressed continuously, about five seconds, until its LED flashes rapidly. After it resets it will be flashing amber, slowly.
You should also see the following in your Mac's Wi-Fi menu:
Select it.
Using a suitable Ethernet patch cable, connect the Express's WAN port to a LAN port on your router.
Launch AirPort Utility if it is not already running. It should configure the Express automatically. The salient parameter to verify is that is is configured to 'Create a wireless network' not 'Extend a wireless network'. Verify that in AirPort Utility.
It should look like this
Ensure the Wireless Network Name, Security, and Password are all completely identical to your existing wireless network, if you already have one created by an Apple AirPort base station, or any other manufacturer.
That's correct. The terminology 'extend' appears to be an understandable source of confusion.
'Extend' is applicable only to wireless networks created by an AirPort Base Station. It is preferable to create a 'roaming network' and from your description, that is what you are intending to accomplish. You don't want to 'extend' and it can't be done anyway.
Best Way To Extend Xfinity Wifi Signal
Assuming that you want to use your Express to create an additional wireless access point, read the following. If you want to use the Extreme, just substitute Extreme for Express:
Disconnect the Express's Ethernet cable.
Start with a 'hard reset': While the Express is powered, press and hold the its tiny reset pushbutton and hold it depressed continuously, about five seconds, until its LED flashes rapidly. After it resets it will be flashing amber, slowly.
You should also see the following in your Mac's Wi-Fi menu:
Select it.
Using a suitable Ethernet patch cable, connect the Express's WAN port to a LAN port on your router.
Launch AirPort Utility if it is not already running. It should configure the Express automatically. The salient parameter to verify is that is is configured to 'Create a wireless network' not 'Extend a wireless network'. Verify that in AirPort Utility.
It should look like this
Ensure the Wireless Network Name, Security, and Password are all completely identical to your existing wireless network, if you already have one created by an Apple AirPort base station, or any other manufacturer.
Click Update, then allow the Express to reset.
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