Questions & Answers for AirPort Express Base Station
412 Questions from the Community
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Will this set up communication between a wireless printer and an iPad without outside network?
I have no wi-fi and want to set up a wireless printer to print stuff from my iPad. Can I do it with this router?
- Asked by Theresa J G from New York
- Oct 21, 2012
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yes of course you can. almost all wifi routers will support this air print go to the apple website then go to the airport express webpage then it will desplay all of the fetures of this router
- Answered by B P
- Nov 1, 2012
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What size is the audio connector on airport express
What cable do I need to connect to airport express audio out to the RCA phono connection on HiFi input. can you tell me the size of the audio out connection.
- Asked by Gregory S
- Dec 23, 2012
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3.5 mm standard stereo or mini-toslink socket. You need a 3.5 mm to dual-RCA (phono) Y lead, which most electronics shops should be able to sell or manufacture for you.
- Answered by Sabahattin G
- Dec 27, 2012
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So I can hook my iPhone up to this and it will make a wifi hot spot?
I have an iPhone with an unlimited Internet plan. I am in the market to get an Internet service in my house for my iPad and Xbox. If I could use my Internet from my phone that would be amazing.
- Asked by Kelsey L from Pasco
- Feb 2, 2013
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I want to have 2 Extremes. One will be plugged into the modem and the other downstairs connected to a powerline ethernet adapter. Any issues?
- Asked by Frank B from San Diego
- Nov 15, 2012
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Can it(airport base station) convert a 3G USB modem to wifi?
- Asked by Emmanuel A
- Jun 25, 2012
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I have the old AirPort Express, and I can (using personal hotspot) wirelessly tether my iPhone 4, and send the signal through my house. I have nothing plugged into the AirPort Express, and it works amazing. I think your question relates to using the USB port on the AirPort Express. My guess is "no".
Now, for those of you wondering why I don't simply use my personal hotspot iPhone 4 as the router and disregard the AirPort Express? The reason is because the iPhone 4 drops any connected devices after a few minutes of inactivity. With the 'pulsing' ping of the Airport Express, it stays connected all of the time. For anyone who wishes to do the same, keep in mind that the AirPort Express counts as a device connection. When I turn-on my whole system, 3 devices appear as 3 connections on my "Personal Hotspot" banner. One is the Airport Express, another is my MacBook Pro, and the third is my wireless printer. There is a maximum of 3 devices that can be connected by wifi using the setup that I'm using. When I need to connect my Apple TV, I just turn-off the printer to free-up a device.- Answered by Jason S from Barrie
- Jul 18, 2012
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Is the LAN port Gigabit ethernet?
- Asked by Dustin F from Vancouver
- Jun 11, 2012
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Only the Extreme has gigabit ethernet ports, the express is limited to 10/100mbps
- Answered by Stephen O from Mount Gilead
- Jun 12, 2012
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can I replace my old airport base station (from 7 years ago) with an airport express?
the new airport express looks like it could be a replacement for it from the specs, but I'm not sure what the difference between the two airport models are.
- Asked by Piangporn J from Pearl River
- Jan 24, 2013
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Can I use the new Airport Express to extend my Wifi network? If yes, can it now extend both the 2.5 and 5 Mhz bands simultaneously?
- Asked by Markus C from Menlo Park
- Jun 11, 2012
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It can extend your wifi network, but only if you have another apple AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme or TimeCapsule connected via ethernet to your modem/router.
- Answered by Anayat C from London
- Jun 12, 2012
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is this compatable with BT home hub?
i have numerous apple products and a couple of laptops and an office computer & I want to know how to link up the airport system to enable it to work with all the products, i phones, i pads, i pods and playstations etc and stream music.
Do I need to connect it with a cable to phone line ? or will it pick up signal wirelessly ?- Asked by Melanie B
- Nov 4, 2012
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Easy answer yes, just connect an Ethernet cable from your home hub to the Airport Express and you should have a wireless network up and running shortly after that
- Answered by Fergus C from Newcastle-upon-tyne
- Nov 22, 2012
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Power Supply voltage question
Does this Airport Express have a 110/220 switch mode power supply for international use?
- Asked by David C from San Francisco
- Jun 14, 2012
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As per the specs it does (100-240 range): www.apple.com /airportexpress/specs/ (remove space between .com and "/" as Q&A doesn't allow to write full address)
- Answered by Marcelo M from Buenos Aires
- Aug 25, 2012
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Can I use the new Airport Express to create a guest network using Snow Leopard and AirPort Utility 5.6.1?
- Asked by Kluuni O from Akron
- Jan 4, 2013
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Can one of the ethernet ports be used to plug in a printer instead of the USB port?
- Asked by Roger A S from Hudson
- Jun 15, 2012
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Absoutely , as long as the printer is configured properly there would be no issues. Usually best bet to create a static connection to the printer if it is to stay always connected and on as they usually do(they go to deep sleep but are always on) You get the best trouble free operation that way
- Answered by Todd L from Burnaby
- Feb 24, 2013
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is the dual band feature turned on right out of the box or do I have to make some setting adjustments?
- Asked by John H from Chino
- Nov 19, 2012
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Does the new 2T time capsule replace the airport express base station?
- Asked by Roman L from Edmonton
- Jan 28, 2013
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Hi, I've failed to link my PS3 network using the old airport express. Will this one work with minimal hassle? Thanks
- Asked by Law E from Chai Wan, Hk
- Jun 19, 2012
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Hello. This 2012 Airport Express model does support wireless 802.11 a. However, I believe you are referring to 802.11 ac. The current 2012 Airport Express does not support this type of network but it can support any a/b/g/n network.
- Answered by Aaron B from Lititz
- Jun 12, 2012
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connecting Airport express to modem, does the ethernet cord com with the purchase
connecting Airport express to modem, does the ethernet cord
com with the purchase- Asked by Alvin S from Atlanta
- Dec 3, 2012
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no, the airport express does not come with an ethernet cable you will have to purchase one separately. you should be able to find one for a few dollars at an electronics or computer shop or even the office department of your local department store.
- Answered by Joshua B from Sydney
- Dec 27, 2012
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Does the USB port power third party peripherals?
I wish to use the airport express to stream (airplay) music to a hi-fi system.
In order to connect the airport express (digital optical out) to the amp (analogue RCA phono) I will need to use a digital to analogue converter.
The majority of these are mains powered but I am looking at a USB powered one and I need to know if the USB port on the airport express will be able to power a digital to analogue converter as it appears its main function is to connect to a printer.- Asked by Steven H
- Dec 22, 2012
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Can i use 2 airport express, the other one as a repeater or extender?
- Asked by Jerson C from Wood Village
- Jan 1, 2013
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