TOPIC Can two Base Stations exchange information on a wireless connection? I want to expand my wireless network with another Base Station that is more than 150 feet away. Will this work?
DISCUSSION
Unfortunately, AirPort Base Stations can not talk to each other wirelessly. However, if two Base Stations are connected via Ethernet, then it is possible to have data from a client on Base Station A delivered to a client on Base Station B through the Ethernet connection. With AirPort software 1.1 and greater it is possible to configure multiple Base Stations to create a single wireless network, otherwise known as active roaming. Active roaming is configured using the AirPort Admin Utility. To set up active roaming, make sure that you: Along with active roaming, if you also want the Base Station to assign IP addresses using DHCP: Important: Apple recommends against using NAT when roaming is enabled. Wireless computers should be assigned real IP addresses either manually or via DHCP.
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Product Area: | AirPort |
Category: | AirPort Base Station |
Sub Category: | Setup |
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