topic Re: Extending Cisco Wireless with Apple AirPort Extreme? in Wireless

Extending Cisco Wireless with Apple AirPort Extreme?

recent2Cisco — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:12:18 GMT

I have a Cisco 3702i access point and a 2504 LAN controller. I would like to extend the wireless signal if I can; I have a back room that I would like to have a better signal in. I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried to use an Apple AirPort Extreme to extend their wireless or if this is even possible? Thanks.

Re: Extending Cisco Wireless with Apple AirPort Extreme?

Philip D'Ath — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 05:36:36 GMT

That would be a bad idea. Get another AP and attach it to your WLC.

Re: Extending Cisco Wireless with Apple AirPort Extreme?

patoberli — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 12:45:08 GMT

If the signal is encrypted (WPA2 for example), then the answer is no, it's not possible. Use another Cisco AP for this.

Re: Extending Cisco Wireless with Apple AirPort Extreme?

Saravanan Lakshmanan — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:46:14 GMT

Any 3rd party AP configured as workgroup bridge mode or wgb is supported to extend the wireless network.

Using Non-Cisco Workgroup Bridges
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-1/configuration-guide/b_cg81/b_cg81_chapter_01110110.pdf