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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

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

Written by PG from LONDON

25-Mar-2008

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.

464 of 587 people found this useful

AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

easy peasy!

Written by LH from Southampton

19-Mar-2008

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

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Easier than expected

Written by AG from Weedon

05-Jun-2008

After months of deliberation, I decided a few days ago to order an Apple Express. The sole purpose is to stream my iTune music from my PC (windows XP) located in the kitchen all the way to the stereo in the living room on the other side of the house, using my wireless network (I have a Belkin wireless card in the PC and a Belkin wireless modem/router which is actually situated on another floor of the house - long story)

The buying process on the Apple Store was easy enough and I was pleased to see the little package in the postbox when I arrived back home tonight. The question was: Shall I wait until the weekend to have a few hours ahead of me before I start the install or should I just give it a try tonight? I opted for the second option (I've never been known to be a patient man) and here I am, 30 minutes later, music blasting into the living room.

The steps I took:
1) Remove packaging
2) Plug airport to main and stereo (note: cables for the stereo connection are not included, you need to have your own or buy separetely)
3) Turn on computer and launch install CD
4) Launch Airport Programm (I downloaded latest upgrades in the process)
5) Stress a bit when Airport Express is not appearing in list of wireless network and setup is not getting anywhere
6) Turn Airport Express off then on again
7) Hurray, it's recognised! Follow the setup process
8) Launch iTune, select to stream on stereo speakers and it works !!! 30 minutes after opening the package.

It was easier than expected and I am a VERY happy man.

91 of 109 people found this useful

AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Straightforward and uncomplicated

Written by SD from Leicester

09-May-2008

I purchased a Belkin wireless modem/router a few weeks ago and was sadly disappointed as it wasn't very friendly with my Macs. It cost £79.99 too! I don't know why I didn't purchase the AirPort Express Base Station (with 802.11n & AirTunes) initially. It was extremely simple to set-up, I created a wireless network and was streaming music from iTunes to speakers in my bedroom whilst printing wirelessly in about 15 minutes, honestly. If you want to create a small wireless network for your home/business this is ideal. Very small and compact with almost identical looks as the power adaptor for the MacBooks. Another fantastic product from the genii (plural) at Apple.

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Ideal Wireless Bridge

Written by CG from BIRMINGHAM

09-May-2008

I use the AE as a wireless bridge between my Netgear DG834N and the on-board internet radio of my Yamaha RX-V2700 (ethernet connection) - without buying the additional Extreme Base Station. On the Netgear, once you have entered the MAC address of the AE, and the MAC address of the device attached to the AE, into the 'Wireless Station Access List' - plus the MAC/IP address of the AE in the 'LAN/IP' pane - stable connection is assured (and you have joined an 'existing wireless network' on the AE). I made the same successful connection with my ethernet-enabled Xerox Phaser 6180DN printer.

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Works perfectly with pc and mac

Written by TV from Kgs. Lyngby

20-Nov-2008

I bought the Airport Express a week ago and it works perfectly on my network consisting of both Mac's and PC's. I have tried several Belkin and Linksys wireless routers and have always had trouble staying connected with my notebooks (PC's). Now they just stay connected all over the house. At this moment my IBM Laptop (T61p) is connected with 99% signal strength and 144 Mbps where as it would previously be connected with 20-30 Mbps and around 40% signal strength.
And the configuration tool was a joy to use (took only 2 minutes to get everything up and running).
I strongly recommend the Airport Express for users who want a minumum of trouble and a maximum of pleasure using and setting up wireless networks.

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

AirPort Express-Air tunes

Written by DC from preston

02-May-2008

Just bought my AirPort Express to night from the Trafford Centre Manchester, I'm playing music on my Bose sound system in under 20 minutes.

My sole reason for buying this was for the Air Tunes feature, The sound quality is just what I expected from Apple, AWSOME

Set up was very easy, I only say this after having trouble setting up my time capsule last week. Once you get your head around the apple software, set up is child's play. (just plug it in and follow the instructions, I know this is difficult for some people!)


message for the people giving this a poor review READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!!!

Simply, If you have Itunes and a decent sound system,

YOU MUST BUY ONE OF THESE.

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Working fine.

Written by RV from LONDON

30-Oct-2008

Was worried if this would work with my new Virgin Media Cable Broadband, but it arrived this morning and I had it up and running within about 10 minutes. Pretty easy to use, with just one confusing moment to negotiate... (Using the Airport assistant you get to one point where it asks you to choose between two different gobblegook type options about what sort of internet connection you have... the one that worked for me was the default one at the top and the only box that needs filling in, I just left it blank) and everything just worked fine... Easy, again. And people wonder why we buy Macs!

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Networking perfection

Written by AD from HOLYWELL

06-Jan-2009

This machine has blown me away... in its first 15 mins! I got more than I thought I was buying. Let me try and explain........

I just wanted to stream my music to my hi-fi and wasn't 100% sure whether I could do it, without connecting this directly to the router; with an ethernet cable. Despite reading tonnes of reviews before purchase. Let me clarify, you can, in fact the manual has a number of flexible set up options. But if you do connect it to an existing wired/wireless router or modem its even better.

I had.....
Talk talk Wireless router 54g.
Belkin USB hub with my printer and a 160gb Lacie HDD (for Time Machine) hanging off it.

I read the instructions (5mins - very well written). Plugged in ethernet cable, lead for hifi and I took the printer out of the Belkin hub and plugged it into this too. Turned on the power and booted up the Mac.

Setup couldn't have been easier. Despite a couple of configuration error messages, which simply required an 'either/or' answer. It worked perfectly. I now have an always on N network with increased range (wireless on the old router is off). Music streaming and better printing flexibility.

On top of that, I plugged my belkin hub back into the old router and now, I've got time machine running on a N network too!!

Absolutely over the moon. Best 64 quid I spent on a PC accessory. This is why I am now an Apple advocate. Simple perfection.

Checked with the other Mac's and PC's in the house and they all connect up to the network exactly the same as they did before AND itunes sees the speakers plugged into it so they can stream music to the hi fi too. Only theirs will be High School musical and Mamma Mia! (groan).

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Great Product

Written by SW from COVENTRY

16-Dec-2008

Having read other reviews I was unsure about the reliability of this product, I have however been using an airport express for nearly 2 years without any issues. I have lost the wireless signal in the past but have found that turning the router and airport off and back on fixes this. I have my stereo plugged into the airport and use itunes to steam music around the house whilst using my ipod touch as a remote control. For £65 this item is a must have.

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Couldn't be easier!

Written by TI from LEEDS

03-May-2008

Took it out, plugged in my Xbox's ethernet cable and stereo's input cable, plugged in the Airport Express, loaded up Airport utility and told it to join existing network and away I was.
I read another review that said they couldn't get the xbox to work, mine is set to join existing network with allow ethernet clients and it works perfectly.
Another great product from Apple!

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

The best product one can buy!!!

Written by SB from Cambridge

23-Feb-2009

I bought this wonderful product from apple and never regretted my decision . Basically I wanted to have a WLAN in my university room here in Cambridge from the LAN connection, and it took no time to setup up (I have Windows VISTA).
What really amazes me is the size and the amount of functionality it supports--You can either connect to an existing WIFI network (with whatever security requirement WEP,WPA/WPA2 etc) , or connect directly from your cable modem to set up a new wireless network or make a ethernet connection wireless. It also has a usb port that supports only printing (not hard drive) and a 35mm audio out jack to wireless-ly stream music from itunes. What is really amazing is that you can use all these at the same time!!!
Wonderful product and setup is a breeze for anyone with a little knowledge.
Highly recommended!!!!

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Wireless Problems Sorted with AirPort Express

Written by JN from London

09-Apr-2009

I had so many troubles using my MacBook with my Sky Wireless router. Using multiple locations for work and home, my MacBook had problems connecting to my existing router. By connecting the router to AirPort Express with an ethernet cable my wireless now works brilliant.

I would recommend this product if you are having troubles with connection. It is also useful when going on vacation or business trips. I take my AirPort with me and create a wireless network wherever i go.

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

JUST BUY IT AND BREATH SLOWLY AGAIN!

Written by MF from PETERSFIELD

26-Jan-2009

I am sooooooo happy. Did I just tell you how happy I am? well here's the story:

A long time ago in a land far away, a little pixie had delivered a large and impressive HP colour Laser Printer, oh try as he might the pixie couldn't get the evil printer to behave properly even though it was on direct output from the iMAC's USB port, upgraded within a nanosecond of upgrade downloads and yes there was a few connectors in the stream but no where near the dreaded 5 Metres of death and destruction.

So one humble day this pixie thought long and hard about how he would ever print a large document again without drop outs, pauses and gobbledegook. And so with a long face and a deep sigh he thought that he would try the Air Port Express.

The UPS man did deliver upon to this pixie the device and after a few clicks here and a plug socket there, the little pixie had paper flying out of his printer like he had never had before, PDF's - a breeze, large Word docs' a mere trifle!

So the moral of this story is "Don't be down just get Apple every time." (and the little Pixie lived happily ever after) and hopes not to suffer from the 1 year death knell!

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Effortless install, excellent performance

Written by MT from GLASGOW

16-May-2008

Couldn't have been easier to set up, and works brilliantly. Incidentally, absolutely no problems connecting to a Nintendo Wii.

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

These things are magic

Written by BH from ipswich

25-Sep-2009

I have three of these in my house, streaming music all over. its so easy to setup it took 5 mins max, you can use them with the Remote app on your iphone, i can control every speaker in my house straight from my iphone. if your thinking of buying one, don't, just buy one!

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

All my Internet Problems have been solved :D

Written by GH from Chorley

27-Feb-2009

This product is brilliant,
I was starting to have connection problems with the BT Business Hub (The signal would go every 5...10...15..20 minutes, so I went on a car drive after college to PC World and saw this I thought ooh that might work and with a talk with the Apple Expert I decided to buy it
Connecting it up to the BT Business hub was so easy in a few simple steps (On my iMac) and it was done
I would recommend this to anyone who has problems connecting to their BT Network works like a charm for both PC and Mac

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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Really Impressed With This !!

Written by AS from Driffield

18-Jan-2009

After moving to University in september last year, i decided i needed a wireless network going in my room. One of the main reasons i purchased one of these was so i could connect the the internet with my Macbook Air. It was annoying me having to plug the ethernet cable into a usb adaptor and using the only usb socket on the MBA. WHen i got this i simply plugged my ethernet cable in the bottom; and i could access the internet straight away, but it was un-secure at this point. After installing the utility software it was quick and easy to make it secure. I now have my macbook air, mac mini and iPhone all running off it with an good range. After reading the manual i discovered i could plug my printer into the bottom of the airport via usb and wirelessly print anywhere in my flat, Great !!! and just when i thought it couldn't get any better i connected a pair of speakers up to it and now i can play my itunes music wirelessly over the network. very impressive

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