Connecting Your Airport Extreme: A Simple Guide

If you want to connect your Airport Extreme to your eero network, you'll need to disable the wireless and routing functions on your Airport device. To do this, make sure your computer is only connected to the Airport device and not to the network of another router or modem. Then launch Airport Utility and select AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme from the window and press edit. Select the ‘Wireless’ tab and find the drop-down menu under ‘Network Mode.’ Then select ‘Off’ to disable any wireless networks created by your Time Capsule or Extreme. Next, select the ‘Network’ tab. Under the ‘Router Mode’ drop-down, select ‘Off’ (Bridge Mode). This setting means that IP address assignment is passed onto your eero, which you’ll connect as your primary router.

Connecting to an eero network

To connect an Airport Extreme to an eero network, you'll need to disable the wireless and routing functions on your Airport device. First, make sure your computer is only connected to the Airport device and not to the network of another router or modem. Turn off Wi-Fi to make sure you're only connected to your AirPort device. Then launch Airport Utility and select AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme from the window and press edit. Select the 'Wireless' tab and find the drop-down menu under 'Network Mode'. Then select 'Off' to disable any wireless networks created by your Time Capsule or Extreme. Next, select the 'Network' tab. Under the 'Router Mode' drop-down, select 'Off' (Bridge Mode). This setting means that IP address assignment is passed onto your eero, which you'll connect as your primary router.

Then use an Ethernet cable to connect one of your eeros to your Time Capsule or Airport Extreme's WAN port. After a moment or two, your eero will assign the Time Capsule or Airport Extreme its own IP address and the AirPort hard drive should appear on any device connected to your eero network.

To connect to an eero network, you'll need to download the eero app on your phone. You can find it on the Apple App Store or Google Play. The app will guide you through setting up your gateway eero in three easy steps. First, unplug your old modem and router from power. If you have other wireless equipment connected to your modem, unplug it as well. Connect your Gateway eero device to your modem using the Ethernet cable that came in the box. You can use either of the Ethernet ports on the back of your eero. Plug your Gateway eero device into a power outlet, then reconnect your modem to power. Your eero device's status light will start flashing white. Once your eero has been detected, you will be prompted to select a location for your eero (this is how you will identify each eero on your network). If prompted, you may need to enter your eero's serial number, which is located on a sticker attached to the bottom of your eero. Once that is done and the gateway eero is flashing blue, go to your phone, create and verify an account and it will walk you through setting up the new network, where you can set the SSID/Password for whatever you want it to be.

Using an Ethernet cable

To connect an Airport Extreme to your eero network, you will need to disable the wireless and routing functions on your Airport device. First, make sure your computer is connected only to the Airport device and not to the network of another router or modem. Turn off Wi-Fi to make sure you are only connected to your Airport device. Then, launch Airport Utility and select Airport Time Capsule or Airport Extreme from the window. Press edit, select the 'Wireless' tab and find the drop-down menu under 'Network Mode'. Select 'Off' to disable any wireless networks created by your Time Capsule or Extreme.

Next, select the 'Network' tab. Under the 'Router Mode' drop-down, select 'Off' (Bridge Mode). This setting means that IP address assignment is passed onto your eero, which you will connect as your primary router. Then, use an Ethernet cable to connect one of your eeros to your Time Capsule or Airport Extreme's WAN port. After a moment or two, your eero will assign the Time Capsule or Airport Extreme its own IP address and the Airport hard drive should appear on any device connected to your eero network.

If you are using an iPad, the Airport Utility app should be automatically installed. For iPads provided by the customer, this application can be easily downloaded from the App Store. If the router is connected to the internet, its icon should be green. If it's not, the icon will be orange. Select the image of the router to view its settings and select Edit. In the Airport Extreme menu, select Advanced, then DHCP, then NAT, and finally Router Mode. Confirm that DHCP and NAT are selected. If they aren't, select them at this time. Use the Back button and then select Done.

Finally, press 'Update' and your Time Capsule or Extreme will reboot and save your changes. At this point, disconnect your laptop, re-enable your Wi-Fi, and connect your laptop to your eero Wi-Fi network.

Disabling wireless networks

To connect an Airport Extreme to your eero network, you must first make sure your computer is connected only to the Airport device and not to the network of another router or modem. Turn off Wi-Fi to ensure you are only connected to your Airport device. Then launch Airport Utility and select AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme from the window and press edit.

Select the 'Wireless' tab and find the drop-down menu under 'Network Mode'. Then select 'Off' to disable any wireless networks created by your Time Capsule or Extreme. Next, select the 'Network' tab. Under the Router Mode' drop-down, select 'Off' (Bridge Mode). This setting means that IP address assignment is passed onto your eero, which you’ll connect as your primary router.

After a moment or two, your eero will assign the Time Capsule or Airport Extreme its own IP address and the AirPort hard drive should appear on any device connected to your eero network.

Once done, press 'Update' and your Time Capsule or Extreme will reboot and save your changes. At this point, disconnect your laptop, re-enable your Wi-Fi, and connect your laptop to your eero Wi-Fi network.

Using the Airport Utility app

To connect an Airport Extreme to your eero network, you'll need to disable the wireless and routing functions on your Airport device. Make sure your computer is connected only to the Airport device and not to the network of another router or modem. Turn off Wi-Fi to make sure you're only connected to your Airport device. Then launch the Airport Utility app.

IPads fulfilled by LRS will have this app automatically installed. For iPads provided by the customer, this application can be easily downloaded from the App Store. If the router is connected to the internet, its icon should be green. If it's not, the icon will be orange. Select the image of the router to view its settings and select Edit. In the Airport Extreme menu, select Advanced, then DHCP, then NAT, and finally Router Mode. Confirm that DHCP and NAT are selected. If they aren't, select them now. Use the Back button and then select Done.

Then, select the 'Wireless' tab and find the drop-down menu under 'Network Mode'. Select 'Off' to disable any wireless networks created by your Airport Extreme. Next, select the 'Network' tab. Under the 'Router Mode' drop-down, select 'Off' (Bridge Mode). This setting means that IP address assignment is passed onto your eero, which you'll connect as your primary router.

Finally, use an Ethernet cable to connect one of your eeros to your Airport Extreme's WAN port. After a moment or two, your eero will assign the Airport Extreme its own IP address and the Airport hard drive should appear on any device connected to your eero network. Press 'Update' and your Airport Extreme will reboot and save your changes. At this point, disconnect your laptop, re-enable your Wi-Fi, and connect your laptop to your eero Wi-Fi network.

Connecting to an eero Wi-Fi network

To connect an Airport Extreme to an eero Wi-Fi network, you must first ensure that your computer is connected only to the Airport device and not to the network of another router or modem. You can do this by turning off Wi-Fi. Then, launch Airport Utility and select AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme from the window. Press edit and select the 'Wireless' tab. From the drop-down menu under 'Network Mode, select 'Off' to disable any wireless networks created by your Time Capsule or Extreme. Next, select the 'Network' tab. Under the 'Router Mode' drop-down, select 'Off' (Bridge Mode). This setting means that IP address assignment is passed onto your eero, which you’ll connect as your primary router.

Then, use an Ethernet cable to connect one of your eeros to your Time Capsule or Airport Extreme’s WAN port. After a moment or two, your eero will assign the Time Capsule or Airport Extreme its own IP address and the AirPort hard drive should appear on any device connected to your eero network.

Once done, press ‘Update’ and your Time Capsule or Extreme will reboot and save your changes. At this point, disconnect your laptop, re-enable your Wi-Fi, and connect your laptop to your eero Wi-Fi network.

If you are using an iPad, the Airport Utility app should be automatically installed. If not, it can be downloaded from the App Store. If the router is connected to the internet, its icon should be green. If it's not, the icon will be orange. Select the image of the router to view its settings and select Edit. In the Airport Extreme menu, select Advanced, then DHCP, then NAT, and finally Router Mode. Confirm that DHCP and NAT are selected. If they aren't, select them and then select Done.

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