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

    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 and AirTunes

    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 and AirTunes

    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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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    4.0

    Works for what I bought it for

    Written by JB from Franklin

    Dec 17, 2009

    I bought the Airport Express to stream music to my stereo receiver from my MacBook. I use Rogue Amoeba's AirFoil to stream audio to the AirPort Express and it works great. It's not cheap, but it is much less expensive than buying a dedicated media server. …More

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    Great range extender

    Written by JG from Fort Lauderdale

    Dec 15, 2009

    I bought the AirPort to be used as an extender for my network and it works like a charm... aside from my Mac Book Pro, my iPhone and my Time Capsule... the best purchase I've ever made. …More

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    1.0

    please save your money!

    Written by MM from TORONTO

    Dec 14, 2009

    I bought 2 of these. What a waste of money. Streaming music rarely works. massive software conflicts between itunes and the airports. If you buy this to stream music get use to hearing silence and reading error message 15000. Every new software version brings new conflicts. Apple support and the folks at the apple store can't help you, they just waste your time. (nice people but they don't know how to fix the problem). But they have all been asked about it before. Not working is the norm.

    PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS ... (censored by Apple) . Throw your money in the garbage instead.     …More

    6 of 37 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
    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
    • Oct 12, 2009
    • 87 of 91 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
    • Oct 1, 2009
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    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
    • Oct 10, 2009
    • 15 of 19 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
    • Oct 6, 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
    • Oct 8, 2009
    • 35 of 35 people found this useful
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