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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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.)

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.

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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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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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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.

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, CD drive, 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 wirelesscapability
  • 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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3.5

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Greatness in a little white box

    • Written by from Bradford

    Well worth the money! I bought this as a quick fix to extend the wireless network in the old house I live in. The problem I'd been having with my wireless router was that due to the density of the walls the wireless signal was not reaching all parts of the house, and so the only way of using the internet/network in some areas was via ethernet cable for each and every device that needed it. However, this little box has changed all that! I now have a single ethernet cable running into the Base Station, and this provides wireless coverage where I need it. It also is great for broadcasting music wirelessly to a stereo, which is a benefit as I use a MacBook Pro, and don't want potential trip hazards everywhere!

    As for setting up the device, things couldn't be easier. It worked straight out of the box (although was an unsecured network), and once the software had been installed on my Mac and PC, I was able to set a WEP or WPA/WPA2 password to secure everything. It also works fine connecting with a PS3!

    A light on the back of the Base Station displays different colours depending on the status of the device, and any problems can be sorted from the Apple software that you install on your Mac or PC. Broadcasting to your connected speakers is also simple, with a quick and easy change of settings in iTunes.

    All in all an excellent piece of kit, with little to fault!     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fast, easy, simple - or should that be express?

    • Written by from LONDON

    Easy to install, 100% more reliable than the BT Home Hub we were using before. I think it's a little quicker but that could just be some Apple magic in the air.

    Airtunes will revolutionise the way we listen to music at home and can't understand why it's not standard on all Apple routers. Printed from the garden yesterday and we live on the upper ground floor of a central London apartment complex.

    All I need to do now is find a way of getting it out of the sideboard and on display because it's a funky little bit of kit. Thanks Apple.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    easy peasy!

    • Written by from Southampton

    insert the c.d., install the stuff! follow on screen instructions, to join your existing network have the way you are encrypted to hand and your w.e.p key or whatever. and you done.

    O.k, not the most technically detailed description, but then I'm not. works a treat     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works well don't forget Rouge Amemba

    • Written by from crowthorne

    Its great in Itunes (I have 3 round the house) also Spotify on Ipad (new version with airplay) for your mac / pc spotify you need to download airfoil from rouge ameba (weird name but it works really well) …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Airport Express extends my network

    • Written by from Shefford

    Ordered it on Monday. Arrived on Wednesday. Plugged it in and ran airport utility which extended my network and access to internet in remote part of house is now really fast. Did not even need to read the manual. It just works. But that is what you get with Apple. Things just work.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Airport Express

    • Written by from London

    A high quality product and easy to set up. I’m very fussy when it comes to sound and the quality, I have a high end amplifiers and speakers around the house, the airport express produces good quality sound for the MP3/digital format. If I am sitting down I might prefer to put on a CD however, now I’m in my 30’s this isn’t such a issue. Combine this with Match etc and you will be is seventh heathen.

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  • Can I use Airport Express work with IPad?

    • Asked by David H from Sacramento
    • 14-Apr-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-Apr-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
    • 16-Oct-2010

    4 Answers

    Best Answer

    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
    • 22-Oct-2010

  • print from iphone via airport express

    • Asked by Scott D from Batavia
    • 08-Jan-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-Oct-2011

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