AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n

Introducing the new AirPort Express Base Station, now with 802.11n wireless. Easily create a wireless network at home. Enjoy your iTunes music library in virtually any room of your house. Share a USB printer without obtrusive cables. And do it all with the latest wireless technology.

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Overview

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Up to 5x the performance, 2x the range

AirPort Express now uses next-generation 802.11n wireless technology1 to deliver up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.2

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Easy wireless networking

Set up and manage your Wi-Fi network with just a few taps or clicks from your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac — using built-in tools and the free AirPort Utility for iOS 5 and OS X Lion. AirPort Express can create a new wireless network3 or extend the range of your existing AirPort-based network..

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Print without wires

Print documents, photos, and more from any room in the house to one central USB printer. (See system requirements.)

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Really rock the house

Play the music from your computer's iTunes library through a set of speakers or stereo in just about any room in your home — wirelessly. (See system requirements.)

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Take it with you

Lightweight and compact, AirPort Express is built for mobility, so you can create an instant wireless network at your hotel, job site, or wherever you need one.

Connect. Print. Listen. Wirelessly.
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Works with Apple TV, iPhone, and more

AirPort Express works flawlessly with Apple TV, iPhone, iPod touch, and all your other Wi-Fi devices that use the 802.11a/b/g/n wireless standards.

What's in the Box

  • AirPort Express
  • CD with AirPort Utility (Mac and Windows), Bonjour for Windows
  • Printed and electronic documentation

System Requirements

For setup and administration:
  • Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later, Ethernet or wireless networking capability
  • PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista, CD drive, Ethernet or wireless networking capability
For wireless client access:
  • Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability
  • PC with 802.11a/b/g/n
For shared printing:
  • USB printer
  • Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later
  • PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows included on AirPort Express CD
For iTunes music streaming:
  • Stereo or powered speakers
  • Audio cable
  • iTunes 4.6 or later
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  1. The AirPort Express Base Station is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification and is compatible with IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g.
  2. Based on a comparison with Apple's 802.11g products. Comparison assumes AirPort Express network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Speed and range will be less if an 802.11a/b/g product joins the network. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort- or AirPort Extreme-enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions.
  3. Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort Express.
 

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awsome

    • Written by from Rogersville

    wi-fi that can fit in my pocket, an iPod charger, and much more.....well worth the money I shelled out for it...I highly recommend it to anyone that travels...or anyone with a wi-fi device in general!!! 4.99/5.00 …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    outstanding product

    • Written by from Cincinnati

    WOW! i just bought my airport express hotness at the apple store in cincinnati (best apple store in the world! - JD in the back is the MAN!). i hooked it up to my existing airport extreme network, and it was set up and connected in about 37 seconds. this thing rocks! i have my samsung laser printer hooked up to and my bose computer speakers connected in my room, and this thing works like a charm! go get one - you can use it as a charger for your iPod or iPhone too! the fact that they didn't raise the price makes it an even better deal. this thing is genius... …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Just as advertised

    • Written by from Parker

    I am amazed at the ease of installation on windows pc in a matter of minutes I had fast wireless, and it has really good range much better that I thought. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best Part of my Stereo System

    • Written by from Fairbanks

    I've had my Airport Express for many years. It has always worked perfectly as the best component of my home audio system. Without my Airport Express, I would still be flipping CDs in and out of a CD player and angry with my kids with their stacks of CDs laying around. Being a family of musicians, we are constantly streaming music from various devices, such as our iPhones, iPod Touches, laptops or one of the iMacs. The music sounds fabulous coming out of my vintage Advent loudspeakers, which is always clean and detailed. …More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Wireless - Not compatible iPad printing without new printer

    • Written by from Cape Elizabeth

    This is a great product and I would be ecstatic about it except for the fact that we cannot print from our iPads or iPhones without a new printer. Our old wireless rotor blew up and we jumped at the idea of wireless printing from all our Apple devices that we own (now 6 total). There needs to be a fix for this issue. No need for us to go buy another printer for $100+ when we just bought a $100 wireless rotor. There has to be a way to make this work. PLEASE HELP! 5 stars if this works some how! …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    work fantastic and have for many years!!

    • Written by from Acton

    We love these. Have two already and about to buy another. We use to 1) extend our home network. 2) play music from computer through stereo speakers and 3) optimize hotel room use when traveling.

    Absolutely no complaints.     …More

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  • Can I use Airport Express work with IPad?

    • Asked by David H from Sacramento
    • 15/04/2010

    3 Answers

    Best Answer

    Yes, you'll be able to connect with your iPad. Anyone who travels with an iPad should also consider carrying the Airport Express, especially if you don't have a 3G capable iPad. …More

    • Answered by Robert C from Littleton
    • 15/04/2010

  • For streaming music to my home stereo, how is this (AirPort Express) different to Apple TV .... from what I can tell it does the same thing?

    • Asked by Alan S from Chicago
    • 17/10/2010

    4 Answers

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    You need to be careful in comparing the two. If you want to stream to your stereo, AE and ATV might both work but might not depending on your setup. For example, if your stereo is not hooked up to your TV, the new ATV second generation will NOT work because all you have is an HDMI output connector. ATV first generation has RCA and digital audio out jacks and the AE has a mini analog/digital plug output jack. …More

    • Answered by Jeffrey S from Oviedo
    • 23/10/2010

  • print from iphone via airport express

    • Asked by Scott D from Batavia
    • 9/01/2011

    2 Answers

    Best Answer

    Hi
    After studying a lot of answers to this similar question, I've found the answer, that is NO. iPhone and iPad can't directly send docs or jpg ... to print via AirPort express, but there is a way to do that, using AirPrint Activator 2 app which works completely well on my iMac.
    I hope this answer helps those are looking for the right solution.     …More

    • Answered by Farid H from Boise
    • 14/10/2011

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Does airport express have capabilities 24/96 and 24/192 High resolution capability to stream music?

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  • 20/04/2012
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