AirPort Express

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Very disappointed

    • Written by from Scottsdale

    68 of 112 people found this useful

    Bought this to supplement the WiFi range of my combination cable modem/router and to enable by wireless network printer. Using all Apple products (iMac, iPads, and iPhones), this was a very easy device to set up. After unpacking and connecting to the appropriate ports, the installation was fairly intuitive and I was up-and-running in less than 10 minutes. The initial use of this device was successful with both a working wireless printer and improved WiFi range, although only slightly improved. After two days, though, the printer stopped wirelessly responding on my network. This was despite my not changing any settings, then trying to get it back on-line unsuccessfully.

    Since the WiFi range was minimally improved and the wireless printer function was not enabled, considering the $100+ investment with tax for an unreliable accessory, I brought back the device and got my money back..

    Was this useful? Very disappointed

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Doubled My Internet Speed!

    • Written by from Cincinnati

    30 of 36 people found this useful

    I had the older wall-plug Airport Express and just upgraded to this one today, and my internet speed doubled. My speeds went from 12 mb/s to 24 mb/s somehow. Very happy with this purchase.

    Was this useful? Doubled My Internet Speed!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Terrific!

    • Written by from Calgary

    31 of 38 people found this useful

    This is serious competition to D-Link and Linksys routers... I love the Apple TV like design. It looks so simple and elegant and yet it is so powerful!

    Was this useful? Terrific!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Easy setup - Fast

    • Written by from Manchester

    25 of 27 people found this useful

    Easy to setup. I successfully connected wirelessly with my apple TV, macbook, 2 iPhones, nook and a netbook. Airstream works great along with the airplay to my apple TV.

    There are over 30+ wireless networks in the area and no problem with interference!!

    Was this useful? Easy setup - Fast

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade from the old Airport Extreme (the one shaped like a flying saucer)

    • Written by from Fair Oaks

    31 of 39 people found this useful

    This is an upgrade from my old Airport Extreme (the one shaped like a flying saucer).  I was frustrated by Internet connectivity that was slow with frequent hang ups.  The new Airport Express is a dramatic improvement, connectivity to the Internet on my iPod and iPad is easily twice as fast. Setup using my iPad took about a minute. Signal range is comparable to my old Extreme, easily reaching all rooms in my two bedroom home, and extending out to a deck about eighty feet in the backyard (the Express is near a rear window).  If available, consider a fully warranted, reconditioned Airport Express.  The quality of the design is an additional pleasure. 

    Was this useful? Upgrade from the old Airport Extreme (the one shaped like a flying saucer)

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Looks Beautiful.

    • Written by from Champaign

    31 of 39 people found this useful

    It's designed is classic Apple Design, Compliments my printer and Feels like a sister to my AirPort Extreme. Good Stuff.

    Was this useful? Looks Beautiful.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Power plug to large

    • Written by from Little Rock

    25 of 27 people found this useful

    I read some have problem with their power plug being to large to use cat 5 into WAN port. Google "YL-113L" for a smaller power plug that may work. The product has been great as my new travel router so far. Using an old Case Logic CD case I carry the router, cat 5 and power cables.

    Was this useful? Power plug to large

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade!

    • Written by from YOUNGSVILLE

    24 of 25 people found this useful

    Bought this today to because my old express wasn't reaching the back side of the house and did not want to buy the extreme. Hooked it up and used my old settings and then turned the old express into an extender. Took less than ten minutes for everything! Good work Apple!

    Was this useful? Great upgrade!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Fios!

    • Written by from New York

    36 of 50 people found this useful

    This is what I needed after trying 3 different routers and 1 antenna to my network. Works seamlessly with Fios!

    Was this useful? Perfect for Fios!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Better than best

    • Written by from Vancouver

    27 of 32 people found this useful

    This thing was a dream to set up. I've been using a Linksys router for years and you have to log onto the Linksys web site based on a hyperlink (192.168.1.1) with an ethernet cable from you computer, and you have to spend quite a bit of time figuring out the many screens with security and network name with passwords and and and and..... I set this thing up in about 2 minutes doing it all on my iPad. Wirelessly. Don't waste your time on another way to hook up to the internet wirelessly, and for the record it does much more than just that.

    Was this useful? Better than best

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Works Great except with Nest

    • Written by from Johns Creek

    30 of 38 people found this useful

    I love this product. It was very easy to setup and extended my network off my Airport Extreme. However, it isn't compatible with Nest thermostats. So I had to disconnect it. The Apple Extreme works fine.

    Was this useful? Works Great except with Nest

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    I don't get it

    • Written by from Petaluma

    61 of 100 people found this useful

    The new design is bad. One of my favorite things about the previous versions of the Express was that it was a self-contained, super portable little router. I could slip it in my laptop case and take it with me on the road and not even feel any extra weight or notice much extra space taken up. Now this new version adds a long power cord into the mix. It's much less portable. I have returned the unit and am sticking with my old Airport Express.

    Was this useful? I don't get it

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Imporved Upgrade Indeed

    • Written by from Shorewood

    22 of 22 people found this useful

    The second generation of the AirPort Express Base Station provides and awesome improvement over the preceding generation device. This device has fully completed my home network and I am proud to say Apple had created a working that machine that follows their saying "It simply, just works..."

    Thanks you Apple for all the hard work and this Amazing, Beautiful new device.

    Was this useful? Imporved Upgrade Indeed

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Well worth the price!

    • Written by from Fishkill

    22 of 22 people found this useful

    I live in a 1 BR condominium and find that the new Airport Express base station perfectly meets my needs. It is sleek, compact, and very easy to setup on a Mac! This unit has exceeded my expectations in terms of quality and performance!

    If you need a good router for a small area, this is the one to buy!

    Well done, Apple!

    Was this useful? Well worth the price!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Airport express as a repeater

    • Written by from Widnes

    30 of 39 people found this useful

    superbly easy to set up in bridge mode as a repeater for the time capsule. just connect it through the Lan ( wired or homeplugs network) into the airport express Wan port, and connect the ethernet to you pc / Mac ethernet. Use airport utility and select bridge mode and set the network name and WPA2 password on the wireless tab to the same as the main wireless on the time capsule / airport extreme. Your wireless devices will pick up the strongest wireless signal. awesome network coverage now !!!

    Was this useful? Airport express as a repeater

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    FANTASTIC!

    • Written by from Tunkhannock

    24 of 27 people found this useful

    This router replaced my Belkin router that I only had for a few months. It would always drop its connection and Airplay would never work so I had to keep unplugging it to restart it. With Apples AirPort Express I no longer have these problems. My Internet is always connected and Airplay is always there when I need it. Thanks Apple!

    Was this useful? FANTASTIC!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Kicks A!

    • Written by from LYNCHBURG

    22 of 23 people found this useful

    i ditched my old router for this bad boy and wow, this thing has a solid connection and my speed dramaticly increased , its a very easy set up with advanced features if you use the utility app .. well worth the money. Thanks apple

    Was this useful? Kicks A!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic product

    • Written by from Brantford

    28 of 35 people found this useful

    Very easy set up.
    Significant wireless improvement over my old device.
    Works superbly with all my devices.
    On top of that, can enjoy the benefits of AirPlay.

    Was this useful? Fantastic product

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product!

    • Written by from South Boston

    26 of 31 people found this useful

    This device works perfectly as a router and was so easy to set up...All you had to do essentially was plug it in! I even love how the wireless printing works! Once it's connected, you can print from it! Great product.

    Was this useful? Excellent product!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    great product

    • Written by from Lawrence

    29 of 37 people found this useful

    it works great, love that you can setup a guest network...was the easiest setup possible. great product.

    Was this useful? great product

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