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Set up an AirPort Base Station for fast 802.11n-only use
Authored by: owaters on Dec 24, '08 11:30:37AM

A recommended setup is as follows - this provides a high speed network capable of a/b/g and n connectivity, however you will require a second wireless router (the one provided by your ISP for example).

Setup the second modem/router to provide the connection to your ISP and be running the DHCP server (if required). Setup this router to provide a standard a/b/g wireless network, allowing you to connect non n devices such as your iPhone.

The Airport will be setup in bridged mode and connected to your second modem/router. This will simply function as a highspeed wireless network base station in 'n' only mode. If your country permits 5Ghz with the wide band option selected for high speeds, then make these selections for optimum speed.

This has been tested and the networks functions perfectly with no interference and maintain an extended range, allowing all devices to connect to the same network.



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Set up an AirPort Base Station for fast 802.11n-only use
Authored by: skippingrock on Dec 28, '08 09:59:13AM
The only problem that I found by doing this is that usually the wireless router that the ISP provides is limited and does not allow for the proper configuration of Back-to-my-Mac.

Make sure that you check this listing before you try this configuration if you want to maintain this feature.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1304

My 2Wire wireless router is unfortunately not on this list.

Cheers, skipR

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Set up an AirPort Base Station for fast 802.11n-only use
Authored by: skippingrock on Dec 28, '08 10:01:35AM

What I'm referring to is a router with NAT-PMP (NAT Port Mapping Protocol), or a third-party Internet router with UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) technology is needed for Back-to-my-Mac.



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