Let me know how it goes, as I may need to set up the exact same arrangement.
Actually, I see you are also in Atlanta. I'll pay you to come over and set this up.
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AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Update Details: Dual-Band, Guest Networks, Remote File Access
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Let me know how it goes, as I may need to set up the exact same arrangement.
Actually, I see you are also in Atlanta. I'll pay you to come over and set this up.
I've been using my old flying saucer AEBS for 5 years on g. This new dual band is going to make me pull the trigger.
Wonder what use my old one could possibly be useful for?
Wonder what use my old one could possibly be useful for?
yes.
I do that with my iPhone
iPhone 802.11b/g -> D-Link cable -> Airport Extreme -> 802.11a/n
If you've updated to 5.4.1 AirPort Utility, everything is waiting on AirPort firmware 7.4.1 (released sometime later today hopefully) and then you will see in AirPort utility a MobileMe tab under Advanced options to enter your MM account information.
I've had a dual band setup for awhile with my Airport Extreme N (5ghz) and my Linksys G (2.4ghz). If you run an ethernet cord from one of the AEBS ports to your Linksys regular ports (not WAN), the b/g network on the Linksys will be assigned IPs by the AEBS and everything will appear as though it's on the same network. If you plug into the WAN port, you'll still have internet on the b/g network but the linksys will give it's own IP range to the devices. You can then set the Linksys and AEBS to have their own names (ie. wifiname-G, wifiname-N). I'd suggest getting the latest firmware for your Linksys (if it's a B/G router) because it supports WPA2 (B router only supports WPA). Hope this helps anyone with an older router and the previous generation AEBS/TC!
To all the people asking about connecting linksys routers to the Airport Extreme to create two separate networks: YES, you can. G device can connect to the linksys and N to the Airport.
You will not be able to separate the two networks (like guest networking) without some more advance configuration (probably need VLANs)
You will not be able to separate the two networks (like guest networking) without some more advance configuration (probably need VLANs)
Don't worry, Apple would roll-out the Firmware pretty soon...
Consider that their AirPort Base and Time Capsule with those new features would complement a solution against HP's Home Media Server.
And it's like killing two birds with a stone.
Upgrade current customer's product, expand both Mac Products and iPhone usage.
Let me know how it goes, as I may need to set up the exact same arrangement.
Actually, I see you are also in Atlanta. I'll pay you to come over and set this up.
Hey, you can read just as easily as I can
But seriously, took 2 mins of searching on linksys's support site.Yep, that's the information I found. Cascading connections. Now I just need to set it up. I only actually need this for my kids Nintendo DS's so it's not a priority, but good to know it's pretty much the same as the other routers I've done it with.
Support.linksys.com FTW.
Thanks for the confirmation.
I though TC was the only officially supported way to do TM over a network. If thus USB drives connected to an AEBS don't support TM, I thought USB drives connected to a TC would also not be supported. But I naturally might be wrong with this. Do you mean any USB-connected drive on a TC works as a TM target? Also for the AEBS?
Yes, metal would be great for surrounding something that contains sensitive radio equipment and antennas.
I wonder if it's possible to set restrictions on the guest network (such as blocking torrent downloads and stuff like that).
Does anyone know if it can be done?
Does anyone know if it can be done?
Dude, Airport Express' USB does not work for Hard Drive.
That's what I recall.
Only for Printer.
Therefore, it's a hardware limitation.
I don't think even upgrading would give you Time Machine support.
It's what Marketing terms call Product Segmentation.
But as for AirPort Extreme, sure, you can use external HDD to work as Time Machine.
RE: georgetang
Uhm, DUDE, it was possible to use a USB attached hard drive with AEBS, TOTALY DUDE. It was NOT possible to use it for Time machine.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/Airport_Extreme_Gigabit_Setup_Guide.pdf Go to page 16.
DUDE, get your facts straight, DUDE.
Uhm, DUDE, it was possible to use a USB attached hard drive with AEBS, TOTALY DUDE. It was NOT possible to use it for Time machine.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/Airport_Extreme_Gigabit_Setup_Guide.pdf Go to page 16.
DUDE, get your facts straight, DUDE.
Sorry, mistyped.
I was saying AirPort Express
I have AEBS and Iomega MiniMax and that's how I use my Time Machine.
And it works, now, I'll add another Iomega MiniMax.
AEBS and Time Machine, previously NOT supported
Well, previously Time Machine was not supported with Airport EXTREME (AEBS). I'm hoping with these updates, that Time Machine will be supported and work.
So if anyone knows definitely, please post. Thanks
Well, previously Time Machine was not supported with Airport EXTREME (AEBS). I'm hoping with these updates, that Time Machine will be supported and work.
So if anyone knows definitely, please post. Thanks
Hey, as far as I have my settings.
AEBS works in Time Machine, using external USB HDD plugged into the USB Port.
When I got my AEBS (802.11n) back in Summer 2007. You need to update the firmware and enable the Disk something function, and mount your external HDD.
You can also assign User who can access the HDD.
oh man, if i was in the market for a router, i'd be getting this. this is sweet! too bad i already have an airport extreme, or i'd be all over this
AEBS and Time Machine
I have been successfully using the AEBS with a USB networked drive, doing Time Machine backups for two separate machines for nearly 6 months (or longer?). They didn't work at first (after TC came out), but then with a firmware update, it was working, even though Apple didn't officially say it was a supported feature. I haven't had a single issue and have restored two different machines after two separate complete HD failures without a hitch. The initial backup (or restore) takes a long time, but after that, it's pretty fast. Searching back in Time Machine takes a minute to initially load, but then, also, is fast.
I have been successfully using the AEBS with a USB networked drive, doing Time Machine backups for two separate machines for nearly 6 months (or longer?). They didn't work at first (after TC came out), but then with a firmware update, it was working, even though Apple didn't officially say it was a supported feature. I haven't had a single issue and have restored two different machines after two separate complete HD failures without a hitch. The initial backup (or restore) takes a long time, but after that, it's pretty fast. Searching back in Time Machine takes a minute to initially load, but then, also, is fast.