Questions & Answers for AirPort Express Base Station
412 Questions from the Community
-
Best Answer
Yes it supports IPv6. In its tech specs apple states that the Airport Express is compatible with "NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, SNMP, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels)."
- Answered by Dean S from Encino
- Jun 21, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
what wire do you use with an airport express base station to link to an amplifier?
what wire do you use with an airport express base station to link to an amplifier?
- Asked by Jeremy L
- Nov 10, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
If I currently am using the previous version airport express to extend my network with the newest airport extreme is this a worth while upgrade?
If I currently am using the previous version airport express to extend my network with the newest airport extreme will i see any imporvment to my connections in anyway if I upgrade to this new one? speed wise or distance wise perhaps? Or is it not worth upgrading?
- Asked by Andrew Y from Staten Island
- Jun 14, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can this new airport express drive offers AirPrint service to iPhone/iPad etc driving a non-airprint capable printer via USB port?
Use AiPort Express to serve AirPrint to any USB printer?
- Asked by Shu Chee T
- Jul 25, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best Answer
No, it cannot. At this time, the AirPrint capability has to be preconfigured by the manufacturer of the printer.
- Answered by Colin O from Rochester
- Jul 26, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
If I were to start my own wireless network, whould I still need a modem or could I plug my ADSL2 line straight into it?
If not, which modem would be best? I believe we have a splitter from the phone line to the ADSL...
- Asked by Rob V from Perth
- Jun 12, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Answer
You would still need an ADSL modem. Previously I used a Zoom ADSL
modem, which worked great, but now I just use the wireless router my ISP sent me (just turning off the wireless function of course and using the airport instead)- Answered by Paul J from London
- Jun 14, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
What exactly is the AirPort Express?
Am not familiar with this product and the description is a little unclear. Is this basically a wireless router? Any help would be appreciated!
- Asked by Joseph P from New Rochelle
- Jun 11, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best Answer
Yes, this is a wireless router. Apple has offered three wireless routers, the more expensive (costs about twice a much) and powerful AirPort Extreme, the Time Capsule that combines a big hard drive for backup (using OS X's Time Machine feature) with an AirPort Extreme, and this one, AirPort Express. AirPort Express had the added feature of handling iTunes streaming, but otherwise, seemed to have less power and capability than the AirPort Extreme, albeit for a lot less money. This is an upgrade of AirPort Express, and it appears to come closer the AirPort Extreme than the previous AirPort Express. Apple users have found it much easier to set up and use these routers than non-Apple brands, for the same reason that other Apple products tend to be easier to set up and use than others. I don't own ANY wireless router but have been studying them before making a purchase decision for a long time now, and will be eager to see the answers that get posted here to the questions some asked about the difference between this new AirPort Express model and the AirPort Extreme.)
- Answered by Larry S from Brookline
- Jun 13, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Is the Airport Express 110/120
- Asked by Morris H from Colorado Springs
- Aug 25, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can this be used as a wireless router for a home network?
I am interested in buying this but before i do i need to know. I am gathering that it can be but it would be nice to have yes or no answer and not a maybe before i buy one. Thank You
- Asked by Joshua W from Sweet Springs
- Jun 11, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best Answer
Yes you can use this as a wireless router for a home network. When setting up the AirPort Express, choose the option, "Create a Wireless Network".
- Answered by Dean S from Encino
- Jun 21, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can I use this to extend my dual band Time Capsule WiFi network round my house?
- Asked by Scott G
- Jun 11, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Answer
It works with anything that supports AirPlay to hear audio through the audio jack which supports both analog & optical output.
- Answered by Michael H from Arlington Heights
- Jun 30, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
can I connect the airport express to any cable modem ?
pls answer I need to know
- Asked by Jayden D from Waipahu
- Jul 9, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best Answer
as long as you have an ethernet cable or a cable to etheney adapter, it should work
- Answered by Matthew B from Carstairs
- Aug 17, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Will it connect wirelessly without the need of a ethernet cable?
Will this connect wirelessly to my router or do you have to have a ethernet cable plugged into the back? Many thanks
- Asked by Josh D
- Jun 18, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best Answer
Yes it will. It has the ability to create, extend, or join a network. It will only extend the network if you have the Time Capsule or Extreme Base Station.
- Answered by Victoria H from Shorewood
- Jun 20, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
does airport express only work for apple products or can it be use for multi products like xbox 360 or ps3???
- Asked by Bradley P from Rancho Cucamonga
- Sep 13, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best Answer
"Any Wi-Fi-enabled device that uses the 802.11a/b/g/n specification" can use the AirPort Express Base Station. It will work on both Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
- Answered by Dennis B from Foster City
- Sep 16, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can I use airport express on my direct tv DVR ?
- Asked by Walter J from Conyers
- Sep 26, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
How many devices can connect to this device?
- Asked by Aaron B from Lititz
- Jun 12, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best Answer
50, according to the product page. The previous generation only had 10, so this new one has a definite improvement in that area.
- Answered by Timothy M from Hillsboro
- Jul 3, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Will having a printer in the USB port of the AirPort Express allow me to print via AirPrint?
- Asked by C Lee S from Westerville
- Jun 11, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best Answer
You will need an AirPrint enabled printer. Not just any printer hooked to USB will work. And most AirPrint enabled printers, however, have wi-fi built in and do not need to be connected via USB.
- Answered by Daniel H from Dayton
- Jun 18, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Is this different from the 2 Airport Express units I already have that plug right into the wall to extend my Airport Extreme's wifi signal?
The two that I already have plug right into the wall & work great (and are out of sight). This new one seems like it needs to be plugged in with a cord. The cord is a problem, I was planning on putting one in every room, but cords all over the place would present a domestic issue.
- Asked by Dale F from Huntington Beach
- Jun 13, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
What's the max resolution coming out of the optical port? Does this support higher than 16/48?
- Asked by Shaun K from San Ramon
- Jun 11, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Answer
It will support any audio that iTunes can play.
- Answered by Michael H from Arlington Heights
- Jun 30, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can i still use this as a wireless access point to an existing network?
i am looking to turn a single ethernet connection in my dorm room to a wireless hotspot, i am almost positive the old airport express could do this but can this new model do it as well?
- Asked by Brandon B from Sheboygan Falls
- Jun 11, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best Answer
Yes it can. Apple says that it can "Act as a single Wi-Fi interface to any computer or almost any other devices such as game consoles that has an Ethernet port but doesn't itself have built-in Wi-Fi"
- Answered by Dean S from Encino
- Jun 21, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
-
Can both ethernet ports be used when extending or joining an existing network?
The only limitation I have with the current generation of Airport Express is the fact that I can only plug in one wired device when using it to extend or join a current network. If someone gets one of these and has an existing network, could you please find out if both ports are usable or if you need to buy an external hub to connect 2 wired devices to the network.
- Asked by Julian A from Gilbert
- Jun 11, 2012
- Flag as inappropriate
Best Answer
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
- Flag as inappropriate