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
Easy wireless networking
The easy-to-use AirPort Utility — available for both
Print without wires
Print documents, photos, and more from any room in the house to one central USB printer. (See system requirements.)
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.)
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.
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
- (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
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
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
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
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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes
Perfect
Written by EW from Tonopah
Dec 1, 2009
The title of my review tells it all. I used the AirPort Express to extend my home network via a 1TB-Time Capsule. Coverage in my home is excellent in all areas. Set-up was simple. Money very well spent. Good job Apple. …More
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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes
failed after 10 months -hassle to deal with
Written by RB from Vero Beach
Nov 30, 2009
Was nice when it worked but every couple months I would have to go through Airport Utility setup to get it to play my music from itunes on remote speakers. Very un-Apple like instability issues. Finally stopped working for good today and I spent a couple hours trying every fix I could find on various forums. Should be covered under warranty but can't reach a human at Apple. Will be easier to just plug my ipod into the powered speakers (by the way, must use powered speakers with airport express) that used to plug into the airport express. …More
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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes
works most of the time
Written by WS from COLORADO SPRINGS
Nov 30, 2009
I bought three of these and connected to my old air port extreme it worked most of the time but then started stopping in the middle of streaming music from my Mac which is the main reason I bought it. So i bought a new airport extreme thinking that the range was an issue. improved my speed on the Mac but did not fix the streaming problem to the the airport expresses. it is an intermitant problem that Apple should really look into. so far i have seen nothing on line to reflect that they have. I have the latest firm ware downloads and though the system is great when it works it is still annoying when it cuts out for no good reason. I have one hooked up to my home theater system 40feet away from the Airport extreme. one connected to my upstairs system and one in the kitchen next to the Mac simply acting as a range extender. super about 90% of the time …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
- 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
- 80 of 82 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
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
- Oct 10, 2009
- 15 of 18 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
- 29 of 29 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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Can i play 24 bit 96 sample rate music from my MacBook pro to my hi fi system?
- Asked by TB from Newport
- Dec 2, 2009
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I don't have a stereo system (or external speakers) connected to my TV. Can I use AP Express to create a home theater experience without a stereo?
- Asked by GG from Los Angeles
- Dec 1, 2009
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Does the AirPort Express Base Station have a dual-band WiFi radio to avoid interference from my microwave oven when I stream iTunes?
- Asked by LB from Boise
- Dec 1, 2009
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what is the voltage range on this product if i bought it from the states?
- Asked by KP from Philadelphia
- Dec 1, 2009
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Can I have both internet and streaming music (from itunes) and photo's to an HD TV by using an airport express with the TC as my base router?
- Asked by JB from ANTIOCH
- Dec 1, 2009
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will airport express base station power speakers like the logitech z-5,usb 2.0 speakers?
- Asked by RE from Holtville
- Dec 1, 2009
