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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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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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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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.)

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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.

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.

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, 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 wireless capability
  • 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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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n

    5.0
    Awsome
    • Written by TF from Rogersville
    • Mar 17, 2008

    wi-fi that can fit in my pocket, an iPod charger, and much more.....well worth the money I shelled out for it...I highly recommend it to anyone that travels...or anyone with a wi-fi device in general!!! 4.99/5.00 …More

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n

    5.0
    outstanding product
    • Written by MS from Cincinnati
    • Mar 18, 2008

    WOW! i just bought my airport express hotness at the apple store in cincinnati (best apple store in the world! - JD in the back is the MAN!). i hooked it up to my existing airport extreme network, and it was set up and connected in about 37 seconds. this thing rocks! i have my samsung laser printer hooked up to and my bose computer speakers connected in my room, and this thing works like a charm! go get one - you can use it as a charger for your iPod or iPhone too! the fact that they didn't raise the price makes it an even better deal. this thing is genius... …More

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n

    5.0
    Just as advertised
    • Written by DJ from Parker
    • Mar 19, 2008

    I am amazed at the ease of installation on windows pc in a matter of minutes I had fast wireless, and it has really good range much better that I thought. …More

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Most Recent Reviews

  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n

    1.0
    Pretty weak
    • Written by JS from Fairbanks
    • Feb 8, 2012

    It worked great for about a year and then it just died. Light stays lit solid Amber all the time. For the price I can get a linksys and at least it will work. Come on Apple, on year!? …More

    3 of 9 people found this useful

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n

    5.0
    Playing music to my whole-house home stereo system, not connected to a TV
    • Written by CR from Dallas
    • Feb 8, 2012

    Success! After discussing my stereo project with an Apple person on the phone, I purchased their product, “Airport Express.” ($100) It actually can serve as a couple of different purposes – setting up a wireless network if you don’t have one, extending one you have one, or in its simplest form, stream music to your stereo wirelessly.
    It took about 5 minutes to hook up and load the software. Now on the iPhones, iPad or iMac, when playing music on your iTunes list, there is a button in the lower right of these devices which gives you a speaker output option. So there are two – the device itself or “Airport Express”. Very cool. The Airport sits next to the stereo and has audio out into the RCA in on my amplifier/tuner. Now, I can go to the stereo, power it up, make sure the input is on the proper selector, set the volume to a reasonable amount, and walk away. Pick up my iPhone or iPad and select the iPod app which controls the iTunes music on the device. Select a song, artist, album, genre, playlist, etc. and press play. The Volume can also be controlled from the device so with the stereo knob set to a reasonable level, I can dial it back on the iPhone or turn it up louder.     …More

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n

    2.0
    Forget about music stream and the usb port
    • Written by FL from Lexington
    • Feb 6, 2012

    It is small, sexy and etc. You can easy setup your network where there is no wifi available, but forget about audio stream, JUST CAN`T HANDLE THE STREAM. Every time I have no audio because it`s out of buffer. Therefore, this p2 output should not exist. Really, I am very upset with that, it is not Apple style to sell things that don`t work with quality assurance.

    Another thing is the USB, you can ONLY AND ONLY connect your printer. You can charge any device or use mass storage devices on it.

    That is why I am giving two start for this product.

    I will return it as soon as I can.     …More

    7 of 18 people found this useful

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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
    • Oct 10, 2009

    14 Answers

    Best Answer

    Yes. It can work as a repeater, or as just another node in the wireless network. This setting is very easy to set/change. …More

    • Answered by JB
    • Oct 11, 2009
  • Can I use Airport Express work with IPad?
    • Asked by DH from Sacramento
    • Apr 14, 2010

    3 Answers

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    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 RC from Littleton
    • Apr 14, 2010
  • Does iPad work with AirTunes via AirPort Express?
    • Asked by ML from Bossier City
    • Apr 4, 2010

    8 Answers

    Best Answer

    Although the capability is not available at this time, the iOS 4.2 Software Update for the iPad, among other features, will allow you to "[w]irelessly stream videos, music, and photos from iPad to the new Apple TV, and stream music to AirPlay speakers or receivers, including AirPort Express." This software update, according to Apple, should be released some time in November. …More

    • Answered by LR from Westport
    • Sep 11, 2010

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When I go to a a hotel with free wifi will this increase the strength of the wireless wifi?
  • Asked by BD from Duryea
  • Nov 25, 2011
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