![]() If you’re connecting either an AirPort Extreme or a Time Capsule to your eero network, you’ll have to disable the wireless and routing functions on either your Airport device or your eeros. This way, you’ll be able to control your network’s advanced features via the eero app.īridging your AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule: We recommend that you bridge your AirPort device, which essentially turns it into a network-enabled hard drive and gigabit switch.First, unplug all the Ethernet cables to disconnect it from your existing network.Next, connect your laptop to your Time Capsule or Extreme using an Ethernet cable plugged into one of the AirPort’s LAN ports. ![]() Make sure your computer is connected only to the Airport device and not to the network of another router or modem. Plug an external hard drive or even a USB flash drive (preferably not a flash drive if you intend on using it heavily) into the USB port. Quite a few routers especially higher-end ones include USB ports. 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.Then launch Airport Utility and select AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme from the window and press edit.We recommend turning off WiFi to make sure you’re only connected to your AirPort device. Many routers don’t include built-in hard drives, but they do offer something almost as good. Under the ‘Router Mode’ drop-down, select ‘Off’ (Bridge Mode). Once done, press ‘Update’ and your Time Capsule or Extreme will reboot and save your changes.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.At this point, disconnect your laptop, re-enable your Wi-Fi, and connect your laptop to your eero Wi-Fi network.
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