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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

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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

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.

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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), 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
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  1. (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. (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. (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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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    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!     …More

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    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.     …More

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    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     …More

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    4.0

    Excellent
    • Written by SW from Inverurie
    • 16-Mar-2010

    Set up took a matter of minutes from a wired connection to having my own wifi network.

    I am in love with AirTunes, particularly when coupled with the Remote application for iPhone. Listening to music feels so free now.

    My only disappointment with it so far is that only music can be streamed via AirTunes. When I watch movies or TV programmes I have bought from iTunes, their audio is only played through my MacBook's speakers. I've sent Apple feedback about this.

    If your electronics/entertainment thus far centres around Apple (iTunes, iPhone, iPod Touch...), this is a great addition.

    As an extra note, it's crazy to think that this is a router. Look at the design of other routers; bulky, antennae, blinking lights everywhere, cables?! If every company took as much pride in their design as Apple, everyday life would be that much more pleasing to the senses.     …More

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    Best thing to happen to music since ITunes!
    • Written by RS from Crawley
    • 11-Mar-2010

    Although perhaps not immediately clear, the point of the Express Base station is to act as a network router; within that function is the ability to print and stream music wirelessly.
    My desired set up was to plug one base station into my modem and use it as a wireless router for the internet and have a set of speakers plugged into this for downstairs. The other was for upstairs, solely for speakers.

    It should be explained that even with the Airport Utility aiding you, this is essentially the setup of a wireless network and isn't easy even for the seasoned user. In addition, I sourced an old version of the base station which didn't have 802.11n. This wasn't a problem, this one went downstairs attached to the modem and stereo while the other (with 802.11n) went upstairs as a node.

    What I did initially (which may be the issue others are having with their own setups) was try to set up the network up alongside the one i already had established (an 802.11 G network). Obviously this wasn't compatible as the Mac couldn't run 802.11n and 802.11g together. I abandoned the 802.11g network and now have my Mac using 802.11n all the time.

    I now have a fantastic wireless internet setup as well as Airtunes in perfect working order letting me listen to music all around the house. In combination with the remote app for IPhone, i have a comprehensive wireless remote as well! Its probably the best thing to happen to music since ITunes...     …More

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    Amazing when used with Apple TV and iPhone
    • Written by GB from Halesowen
    • 07-Mar-2010

    Connected in minutes without a problem and with ease to my Extreme base. Apple TV connect to TV and surround-sound AMP whilst Express bases connected to separate
    hi-fis and the DNLA function of my Panasonic V10 (this will add be fab functionality when BBC iplayer is released for Panasonic TVs until them the DNLA and Viera cast functions are pretty poor compared to Apple TV. The remote app on the iPhone allows me to select playlists, stream music and choose multi speakers without the need to turn on my TV or computer.     …More

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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
    • 138 of 149 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, and don't let anyone tell you other wise. I have a first gen Airport Extreme upstairs and an Airport Express downstairs using WDS attached with an ethernet cable to the XBOX 360. My son-in-law says there doesn't seem to be any hickups using the program "Call to Duty".... Saved running an ethernet cable to the second floor.... …More

    • Answered by RS from Cypress
    • 22-Oct-2009
    • 27 of 30 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
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