Apple routers are an excellent device for providing internet connection. They definitely work well with the Airport Extreme and iOS devices. But does not limit to them. You can connect any device and have a different connection with the Apple router. You can also connect other devices to your router and extend the range through bridge mode. The bridge mode of the router lets you connect the two router without affecting their performance. The Airport Extreme bridge mode helps you extend the range of the router. This is how you can setup the router in the bridge mode. Let’s have a look at the steps.

Steps to setup Airport bridge mode:

  • Click on the Airport icon on your screen.
  • Then, click on the wireless.
  • Go to the base station and set the password.
  • Then, click on printers and devices.
  • Now, click on the update option and the router will reboot.
  • The light on the router will turn green indicating it is set in bridge mode.

Sometimes you can have an issue where Airport utility not finding Airport extreme. You can easily resolve this error through troubleshooting. First unplug your Airport extreme from the electric socket and wait for a few seconds. Then plug it back, this will perform a power cycle. Now, connect your device to the internet. The error should resolve.

Apple airport base stations can help you set up a Wi-Fi access point with proper security. Let’s have a  look at the steps on setting up Apple Airport extreme wireless router. Follow the stepwise process mentioned below.

Steps to setup Airport extreme:

  • First, connect your device to the airport base station to setup Apple airport utility.
  • On your device, go to the settings.
  • Click on Wi-Fi connected to your phone.
  • There must be an info button next to your Wi-Fi name.
  • Tap on manage this network.
  • Click ok and you can download the airport utility for your device. You would require verifying your credentials before setting it up.

Time capsule is not exclusive to Apple devices. It works well with Android devices as well. You can setup Airport Time capsule setup by yourself through following some simple steps. Here’s how to setup Airport time capsule.

Steps to setup Time capsule:

  • First, you have to plug the time capsule into a power outlet. You will see the lights on the router blinking. When the light are stable and blue, it is ready to be configured.
  • Now, plug the Ethernet cable in the time capsule.
  • Plug the other end of the cable in the modem which you must have received from your local ISP. This will allow the time capsule to access the internet from the device.
  • Then, you have to download the Apple Airport utility app from Apple store
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Then, open the Airport utility app. It will automatically scan for wireless network. Connect to the wireless network by clicking on the icon.

Follow the instructions and complete the setup. You will see the lights on the router turn green when setup is complete.