AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes
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
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
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.)
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.
Print without wires
Print documents, photos, and more from any room in the house to one central USB printer. (See system requirements.)
Easy wireless networking
The easy-to-use AirPort Utility — available for both Mac OS X and Windows — guides you through the setup process step by step. Use AirPort Express to create a new wireless network3 or to extend the range of your existing AirPort-based network.
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), 802.11n Enabler (for Intel Core 2 Duo and Xeon-based Macintosh computers except 17-inch 1.83GHz iMac and Mac mini), Bonjour for Windows
- Printed and electronic documentation
System Requirements
For setup and administration:
- Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.4 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
- (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.
Most Useful Reviews
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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes
Greatness in a little white box
Written by DN from Bradford
27-Mar-2008
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! …More769 of 888 people found this useful
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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. …More459 of 582 people found this useful
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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 …More448 of 638 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes
Be wary, serious AirTunes fault.
Written by BT from Plymouth
18-Nov-2009
I adore apple products because they're easy to set up and use. This device should be no different. I have two 'Airport Express Base Stations', one in my lounge connecting to my modem using the Ethernet port, the other is upstairs connecting a games console to the network allowing it to go online, again via Ethernet port. Furthermore, laptops (apple and windows-based) and a PC connect to this network wirelessly and both 'Base Stations' are also connected to hi-fi's in each room to take advantage of AirTunes.
Once set-up, i have had no issues with the wireless networking (main) aspect of the Apple Express. However, the AirTunes is completely unusable, songs regularly stutter or drop out for 20-30 seconds at a time, making it a complete waste of time.
If you need a reliable wireless network, get this. If you want to use the AirTunes feature now, or at any point in the future, forget about it. …More13 of 17 people found this useful
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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes
Most unreliable product I've owned
Written by NO from Manchester
10-Nov-2009
As others have pointed out, when it works it's a dream; especially when used with Apple Remote. The problem is that ever since I've owned it, it doesn't work properly several times a week and now is not working at all, as many others have experienced after owning it for a year or so. Either my MBP will not recognise it in a scan (despite the base station being feet away with a green light) or when Itunes does recognise it it won't play and I get that error 15006 message.
I think it's an indictment that so many of the reviews point to the same problem yet what looks like a newer version has come out and still people are reporting similar problems. A blot on an otherwise blissful Apple experience for me, in general. …More15 of 21 people found this useful
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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes
Youve done it again!
Written by AB from Tring
08-Nov-2009
I love this little device! I got 2 to replace my failing small wireless access point which i use for my iphones and macbooks. Its the best little device! I love airtunes too! Thanks apple! I would recommend this this to anybody who wants a small access point for internet access, network extension etc. …More
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Can I use the AirPort Express Base Station as a WiFi repeater to extend coverage in my home?
- Asked by SS from Encino
- 10-Oct-2009
Best Answer
Yes...you can go into the settings for the AirPort Express and tell it how you want it to be used. You select 'Extend' and it's all setup. I just did it this weekend and it took all of 5 minutes from the time I opened the box. …More
- Answered by MW from Holland
- 12-Oct-2009
- 72 of 73 people found this useful
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Could I use this to connect my XBOX 360 to the internet via either RJ-45 or USB?
- Asked by MR from Alicante
- 01-Oct-2009
Best Answer
Yes, but only if the airport express is extending an existing airport network. In other words, if you already have an airport extreme, time capsule, or another airport express it is possible to do this. It's just, however, not the easiest or most reliable option in my opinion. …More
- Answered by RS from Syracuse
- 11-Oct-2009
- 15 of 17 people found this useful
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Can I use AirPort Express Base Station to connect to my existing home wi-fi network (USR Wireless Router) and share my HP LaserJet P1005 printer?
- Asked by CR from Kandana
- 06-Oct-2009
Best Answer
Yes, as long as you know the credentials for joining a device to your current wireless network. You would setup the Airport Express to "Join Your Wireless Network" like a computer or laptop. You can then connect your printer to the USB port on the Airport Express making it available to any computers on the same network. (NOTE: the USB port on the Airport Express is not "hot-swappable" which means you should connect the printer first and then power on the Airport Express)
The only issues that can occur include the security on your current wireless network not allowing the Airport Express to join it correctly if at all. I recommend using WPA-PSK security with a password of 8 or more characters (required). Wireless networks that are set to use a 10-character or 5 character passwords are most-likely using the older WEP security which doesn't always work well with the newer hardware in the Airport products.
Hope this helps. …More- Answered by KR from Folsom
- 09-Oct-2009
- 26 of 26 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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Is it possible to stream music / slideshows from iPod Touch (as a remote control / source) to a stereo rsp. TV via AirPort Base Station?
- Asked by JF from GREBENHAIN
- 23-Nov-2009
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Does this connect wirelessly to my existing network or do i have to connect it with the network cable??
- Asked by GM from Crawley
- 23-Nov-2009
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Can i use multiple airport exress to extend to my existing wifi network.
- Asked by FG from Rooty Hill
- 23-Nov-2009
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Can i use Airport Express Base station without ethernet but still plug aprinter and speakers into it?
- Asked by JD from raeford
- 23-Nov-2009
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Will the AirPort Express work with a 17" iMac with a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo? If not, what should I buy to connect wirelessly? Thanks!
- Asked by KS from SAINT PAUL
- 23-Nov-2009
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if i'm using an airport express to extend my wifi network and put it in range of my 802.11n network can it output 802.11b/g for my iphone and ps3
- Asked by MK from melbourne
- 22-Nov-2009
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if i dont have an internet connection, can i use airport express?
- Asked by GD
- 22-Nov-2009
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Can I route Apple TV output to another room using Airport Express ?
- Asked by SM
- 21-Nov-2009
