AirPort Express Base Station

Featuring an all-new design, AirPort Express now supports simultaneous dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi. Set up your wireless network quickly and easily using your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. Create a network just for guests. Stream music to any room in the house. And print from any room in the house, too. All with the latest wireless technology.
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Features

Easy Wi-Fi setup using iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Connect your DSL or cable modem to AirPort Express and create your new wireless network in just a few taps from your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. If you're using OS X Lion, use the built-in AirPort Utility on your Mac. Setup is just as fast and just as easy.

Simultaneous dual-band 802.11n.

AirPort Express lets Wi-Fi-enabled devices connect to your network on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands. Which means every connected device automatically uses the best band available for the fastest possible performance.

Stream music with AirPlay.

AirPlay takes the music from the iTunes library on your computer or iOS device and sends it wirelessly to any connected stereo or speakers in your home (audio cable sold separately). Play music on one set of speakers - or if you have more than one AirPort Express connected to speakers, play your music from iTunes on all of them at the same time.

Print wirelessly from any room.

On the back of AirPort Express is a USB port that’s made for your printer. Just plug it in and instantly, it’s like having a printer in every room. And since AirPort Express works with Mac and PC, everyone in the house can take advantage of one centrally available printer.*

Compatibility and security.

AirPort Express is compatible with devices using the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. So no matter what Wi-Fi device you’re using, it will work with AirPort Express. AirPort Express also features a built-in firewall to protect your network from malicious Internet attacks. The firewall is automatically turned on, so you don’t have to do a thing.

Create a guest network.

Set up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password just for your guests. Simply enable the guest networking feature, and your guests can access the Internet but not other parts of your primary network, such as your computers, printers, and LAN-attached hard drives.

What's in the Box?

  • AirPort Express Base Station
  • Printed Documentation
  • Power Lead

System Requirements

  • Ethernet or wireless networking capability
  • OS X Lion v10.7.3 or later and AirPort Utility 6.1
  • OS X v10.5.7 or later and AirPort Utility 5.6.1
  • Windows 7 or later and AirPort Utility 5.6.1
  • From an iOS device: An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later and the AirPort Utility app

Manufacturer

  • Wireless printing over USB requires a compatible printer and OS X v10.2.7 or later, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.
  • Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer or device, 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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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    fantastic upgrade

    • Written by from kamloops

    Same size as my apple tv. The new airport express adds many of the features previously only available to the Extreme. A Ethernet port as well to hook up to a wired computer or a switch is finally included as well. Very easy to set up and works perfectly. I'm in 800SQ FT home though. anything over you should still consider an Extreme for the range. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Router?

    • Written by from East Stroudsburg

    Knowing the extremes Apple, Inc. goes to, this is once again one great product of Apple. I had a Linksys router, which almost cost my house to be in flames. The Linksys must have overheated and caught on fire - burning a hole in my cherry wood desk that has my 'Apple Collection' including vintage Macs. I would have died if anything would have happened to them. I saw online about this product and was persuaded to purchase it! It is so small, fits perfectly on my desk, and lastly became well fit in with my Apple Collection! The setup was quick and easy; Any old person could set it up! Great job again, Apple! :) …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Better than the last one!

    • Written by from Philadelphia

    It is worth the price tag and to be honest, it is better than the previous AirPort. Easy to set up and working flawlessly.

    922 of 1161 people found this useful

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Addition

    • Written by from Orange

    We use several Apple devices in my household. I have an Airport Extreme set up in my office, that alone was great. I will lose 1 bar on the other end of my house, I just installed my new Airport Express in the center of my home ( 2 step process with airport utility) now I have full bars in my entire house. You just cant beat that....
    It has been a great addition to our apple family.     …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Minor confusion for set up

    • Written by from Chicago

    Now that I have the product up and running it's fine. However, the instructions are not written very well. They tell you to plug in all the cables to the airport express and then plug into the outlet. It will glow solid amber and then blink amber until set up and connection are complete and it turns solid green. Well, I did exactly what it said and it was still blinking amber after several hours. There is nothing in the instructions saying that this should take maybe 5 minutes max. So I called, and the sales clerk wasn't entirely sure, but after awhile he suggested that I go online and create my network name and password first. I did this via my iphone since I had already disconnected my previous wireless router. After that everything was perfect and took no time at all. Not sure why the instruction booklet doesn't call this out. Kind of crucial to do this before unhooking everything. Device syncs awesome and I have already been able to print wireless from my iphone and my mac. I love convenience. …More

    13 of 15 people found this useful

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    DONT BUY THIS

    • Written by from Miami

    I buyed this 2 months ago, at an apple store in NY, to expand my wifi network , the router of my wifi network is the airport extreme. IT DOES NOT WORK , IT WORKS 20 MINUTES AND THEN STOPS WORKING FOR 10 MINUTES. sometimes doesnt even works. its very unstable. i mean it ! DONT BUY THIS. …More

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  • Will the Airport Express extend the guest network of an Airport Extreme?
    • Asked by Anthony M from Albuquerque
    • Jun 11, 2012

    4 Answers

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    Talked to Apple Support today on this issue. They said that the bridged Airport Express will not extend the Guest Network of the Extreme. She suggested that I create a request (complaint?) regarding this feature. She seemed to believe that it could be offered in the future as a software patch/update. …More

    • Answered by Brian T from Los Altos
    • Aug 11, 2012
  • I'm staying at a hotel with wired internet access in hotel rooms but would like to use my WiFi ipad3, if i buy an airport express will this be poss?
    • Asked by Nuala L from Waltham
    • May 13, 2013

    1 Answer

  • Will airport express make my iMac 11.2 wifi and be able to use iPad also or do i need an airport Extreme?
    • Asked by Jane K from Atchison
    • May 6, 2013

    1 Answer

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    Jane, I believe the reason you haven't received an answer yet is that the ideas behind your question are confused.

    Yes, your iPad is arrives ready to work with wifi; however, your iPad requires an external wifi "network," composed of both a "modem" and a "router." A router is a switching device allowing more than one computer to access your modem at the same time. So, want really to do, Jane, is to add a router to your modem — not to your iMac.

    With a router, your modem can share access with another device, such as your iPad (though not your iPhone, which uses something else, i.e., not a modem, to connect to the Web).

    As a bonus, your new router will allow you to print wirelessly from your iMac -- though not from your iPad (unless you buy special software turning your iMac into a print server for your iPad, another topic altogether).

    Apple offers three routers that might work for you. One is the AirPort Express. Another is the AirPort Extreme. And a third is the Time Capsule. (The Time Capsule also has a hard drive built right in to make backups from your iMac easier, and, if you ever swap out your iMac for a MacBook Air, you'll definitely appreciate that feature.)

    But you'll definitely need to visit your local Genius Bar for personal guidance on the best choice from your three Apple options for your particular situation.

    In my own case, for example, I use an AirPort Extreme router hooked directly to my cable modem, and use print server software to print wirelessly from my iPad. But that may not be the best way for you to go. Check your Genius Bar first!!     …More

    • Answered by Sandy U from Appling
    • May 8, 2013

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