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| From | Andy Hewitt <thewildrover@icloud.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | uk.comp.sys.mac |
| Subject | Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. |
| Date | 2020-07-24 18:40 +0000 |
| Organization | A noiseless patient Spider |
| Message-ID | <rff9un$ts6$1@dont-email.me> (permalink) |
| References | <rferkc$2n5$1@dont-email.me> <240720201049563994%nospam@nospam.invalid> <rfetvl$hol$1@dont-email.me> |
jbrennand <brennand@ntlworld.com> wrote: > On 24/07/2020 15:49, nospam wrote: >> In article <rferkc$2n5$1@dont-email.me>, jbrennand >> <brennand@ntlworld.com> wrote: >> >>> Using the most recent Extreme as wifi router (VM Hub in modem mode) with >>> a couple of Express's as extenders. Been fine for years. >>> >>> Just fired up today to discover that my 5GHz wifi network is not >>> working. iPhones and Macbook Air saying "No Internet Connection" The >>> 2.4 GHz band is working fine - albeit slower!. Nothing has changed in >>> the settings, and all looks ok in Airport utility. >>> >>> Is this an internal failing in the Extreme or just some setting needs >>> playing with? I am not particularly Networking savvy - I set em up once >>> and then leave 'em for years! >>> >>> Any ideas before I start looking for replacements (non-Airport) on Amazon? >> >> you could try a factory reset and also make sure you're on the latest >> firmware. >> >> otherwise, look at synology, which is the closest to the apple ui, and >> without that awful proprietary app. >> > Cheers. Its totally up to date on Firmware - a factory reset is the > last resort as my lad is wired into it for all his gaming gear :-( > > Synology looks good but I am drawn to the Ubiquiti range (ex-Airport > Apple guys in high places there)- Their Ubiquiti Amplifi HD Mesh router > is the coolest Apple'esque Router I have ever seen - lovely piece of kit > - well specced too. The Mesh points are a bit pricey to add on though. > > Thoughts? I got this kit: https://www.ebuyer.com/982490-tp-link-mercusys-ac1200-whole-home-mesh-wi-fi-system-3-pack-halo-s12-3-pack- Been in a couple of weeks now, and has been a revelation over standard WiFi, I wish I’d bought them years ago. They’re much better than using Power Plugs too. -- Andy H
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Airport Extreme networks issue. jbrennand <brennand@ntlworld.com> - 2020-07-24 15:35 +0100
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2020-07-24 10:49 -0400
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. jbrennand <brennand@ntlworld.com> - 2020-07-24 16:16 +0100
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. Ian McCall <ian@eruvia.org> - 2020-07-24 16:25 +0100
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. jbrennand <brennand@ntlworld.com> - 2020-07-24 17:10 +0100
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2020-07-24 11:31 -0400
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. jbrennand <brennand@ntlworld.com> - 2020-07-24 17:09 +0100
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2020-07-24 12:35 -0400
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. Andy Hewitt <thewildrover@icloud.com> - 2020-07-24 18:40 +0000
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. jbrennand <brennand@ntlworld.com> - 2020-07-24 19:51 +0100
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. Andy Hewitt <thewildrover@icloud.com> - 2020-07-24 19:19 +0000
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. Jaimie Vandenbergh <jaimie@usually.sessile.org> - 2020-07-24 21:21 +0000
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. jbrennand <brennand@ntlworld.com> - 2020-07-25 01:44 +0100
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. Chris Ridd <chrisridd@mac.com> - 2020-07-25 09:00 +0100
Re: Airport Extreme networks issue. jbrennand <brennand@ntlworld.com> - 2020-07-25 15:12 +0100
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