Questions & Answers for AirPort Express Base Station

I have done this with a macbook so, yes, it can act as a bridge. However, I couldn't say for certain that your equipment would work in this way.

• Answered by Oliver J
• Aug 31, 2012
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No... the WAN port is for a WAN - it's not a LAN port, so it still only has one LAN connection. It is not a switch. You would need to buy a switch to have multiple wired connections connecting to this Airport Express. I'd suggest at home just a good brand one for about £20 ($30) and at least 10/100 if not 10/100/1000.
Don't use a Hub. I'm not sure many people use them since the early 90s!

• Answered by Bobak F
• Jun 18, 2012
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No. It's for Printing only

• Answered by Bobak F
• Jun 18, 2012
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The AirPort Express is compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n-enabled Mac computers, iOS devices, Apple TV, Windows-based PCs, and other Wi-Fi devices.

• Answered by Dean S from Encino
• Jun 17, 2012
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Yes. Some Apps have the Airplay audio selection of iPad, Airport Express or Apple TV etc whichever you have available, integrated into the app, for others, you can change the output in iTunes, and the audio from whatever app you are using is redirected from the iPad speakers to the selected output.

For example, I watch some TV shows in bed using the iPad and a TV Network's own App, and direct the surround sound to my receiver for terrific audio.

• Answered by Rod N from Surrey
• Jun 30, 2012
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Apple doesn't recommend specific ADSL modems for use with the base station. Any standard ADSL modem with an Ethernet port should be compatible (you cannot connect the modem to the base station via USB). If you're not able to use the AirPort Express Base Station with a particular ADSL modem/configuration, it is unlikely that you would be able to use any other wireless base station with that modem and configuration.

• Answered by Zach L from San Francisco
• Sep 18, 2012
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Sorry but it cannot. Apple says that the "AirPort Express can extend the range only of an AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express, or Time Capsule wireless network."

• Answered by Dean S from Encino
• Jun 21, 2012
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I had the same question and was surprised no one had answered yours, so I went looking for the answer. Here's the information from the set-up guide in the support section for the Airport Express:

If you connect AirPort Express to your stereo or powered speakers, you can use AirPlay to play music from iTunes on any computer or from an iOS device on your network.

To set it up:

Connect the Audio Out port on your AirPort Express to your home stereo or powered speakers. Use a digital fiber optic cable, an analog mini-stereo-to dual-RCA cable, or a mini-stereo to mini-stereo cable, depending on what type of connectors your stereo uses.

Note:  You cannot use USB speakers with your AirPort Express. Use powered speakers with a stereo mini-jack connector.

• Answered by Dr David H from Severn
• Sep 20, 2012
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You will still need your ISP's modem connected to this little guy.

• Answered by Paul D from Hamilton
• Jun 14, 2012
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No, you will not have to pay any more for your Internet connection. The Airport Express takes the Internet connection that you already pay for and makes it wireless (aka "wi-fi").

The Airport Express also allows you to connect a printer to it via USB, powered speakers via a headphone-type plug and another Ethernet device (say, a computer that has no wireless ability) via an Ethernet cable.

• Answered by Neil B from Victoria
• Sep 6, 2012
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