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Contents 5 Getting Started 7 Ports on Your AirPort Express 9 AirPort Express Status Lights 10 Using AirPort Express 10 The AirPort Express Network 12 Setting Up AirPort Express 12 System Requirements 14 Setting up AirPort Express 14 Setting Advanced Options 16 Using AirPort Express to Stream Music 18 Tips and Troubleshooting 18 Best Locations for AirPort Express 3
Contents 5 Getting Started 7 Ports on Your AirPort Express 9 AirPort Express Status Lights 10 Using AirPort Express 10 The AirPort Express Network 12 Setting Up AirPort Express 12 System Requirements 14 Setting up AirPort Express 14 Setting Advanced Options 16 Using AirPort Express to Stream Music 18 Tips and Troubleshooting 18 Best Locations for AirPort Express 3
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19 Avoiding Interference 19 Problems and Solutions 25 Learning More, Service, and Support 25 Onscreen Help on Your Computer 25 Online Resources 26 Obtaining Warranty Service 26 Finding the Serial Number of Your AirPort Express 27 Specifications and Safety 28 AirPort Express Safety Tips 30 Regulatory Compliance Information 4
19 Avoiding Interference 19 Problems and Solutions 25 Learning More, Service, and Support 25 Onscreen Help on Your Computer 25 Online Resources 26 Obtaining Warranty Service 26 Finding the Serial Number of Your AirPort Express 27 Specifications and Safety 28 AirPort Express Safety Tips 30 Regulatory Compliance Information 4
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.... 5 You can use AirPort Express to share your Internet connection with AirPlay, an easy way to other devices. Your AirPort Express also comes with all your AirPort Express Base Station, it creates two high-speed Wi-Fi networks: ÂÂ a 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) network for 802.11n and 802.11a devices Your wireless devices join whichever network provides the best performance and compatibility. When you set up your wireless devices, including Mac and Windows computers, and...
.... 5 You can use AirPort Express to share your Internet connection with AirPlay, an easy way to other devices. Your AirPort Express also comes with all your AirPort Express Base Station, it creates two high-speed Wi-Fi networks: ÂÂ a 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) network for 802.11n and 802.11a devices Your wireless devices join whichever network provides the best performance and compatibility. When you set up your wireless devices, including Mac and Windows computers, and...
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... an AC power source Next to the ports is a reset button for connecting to an existing Ethernet network 10/100Base-T Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) port G For connecting Ethernet devices such as printers or computers, or for troubleshooting your AirPort Express. The status light on the back: 10/100Base-T Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port < For connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network USB port d For connecting a USB printer Analog and optical digital audio stereo mini-jack - Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
... an AC power source Next to the ports is a reset button for connecting to an existing Ethernet network 10/100Base-T Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) port G For connecting Ethernet devices such as printers or computers, or for troubleshooting your AirPort Express. The status light on the back: 10/100Base-T Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port < For connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network USB port d For connecting a USB printer Analog and optical digital audio stereo mini-jack - Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
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... AirPort Express power cord into a power outlet, the status light glows amber during startup, and then flashes amber during setup. The status light glows green after your iTunes library) ÂÂ A USB or Ethernet cable connecting a printer to the USB or Ethernet port (if you'll print to it using AirPort Express) After you connect the cables for all the devices you plug the AirPort Express power cord into the power port and a power outlet. Before you plug in your AirPort Express, first connect...
... AirPort Express power cord into a power outlet, the status light glows amber during startup, and then flashes amber during setup. The status light glows green after your iTunes library) ÂÂ A USB or Ethernet cable connecting a printer to the USB or Ethernet port (if you'll print to it using AirPort Express) After you connect the cables for all the devices you plug the AirPort Express power cord into the power port and a power outlet. Before you plug in your AirPort Express, first connect...
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... indicate. Flashing amber AirPort Express is on page 23. Solid green AirPort Express is not set up or cannot establish a connection to find out the cause. See "If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber" on and working properly. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Solid amber AirPort Express is unplugged. Flashing amber and green There may be a problem starting up . Light Status/description Off AirPort Express is starting up . AirPort Express will restart and try again. Use AirPort Utility to the network or the Internet.
... indicate. Flashing amber AirPort Express is on page 23. Solid green AirPort Express is not set up or cannot establish a connection to find out the cause. See "If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber" on and working properly. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Solid amber AirPort Express is unplugged. Flashing amber and green There may be a problem starting up . Light Status/description Off AirPort Express is starting up . AirPort Express will restart and try again. Use AirPort Utility to the network or the Internet.
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... 1 Getting Started Using AirPort Express With AirPort Express, you can: ÂÂ Create a password-protected wireless home network, and then connect to the Internet and share the Internet connection with computers and other wireless devices can then access the network without being connected by a modem and creating a wireless 2.4 and 5 GHz network. It's also connected to the Internet by a cable. ÂÂ Connect a USB or Ethernet device, such as iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV. ÂÂ Create a guest network, with or without password protection...
... 1 Getting Started Using AirPort Express With AirPort Express, you can: ÂÂ Create a password-protected wireless home network, and then connect to the Internet and share the Internet connection with computers and other wireless devices can then access the network without being connected by a modem and creating a wireless 2.4 and 5 GHz network. It's also connected to the Internet by a cable. ÂÂ Connect a USB or Ethernet device, such as iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV. ÂÂ Create a guest network, with or without password protection...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 iPhone or iPod touch Computer or iPad 2.4 GHz AirPort Express 2.4 or 5 GHz to Audio Out port Powered speakers to Ethernet WAN port to Ethernet LAN port Cable/DSL modem to Internet Network printer See the next chapter, "Setting Up AirPort Express," to find out how to use the AirPort software on your computer or on an iOS device to set up your AirPort Express and your wireless network.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 iPhone or iPod touch Computer or iPad 2.4 GHz AirPort Express 2.4 or 5 GHz to Audio Out port Powered speakers to Ethernet WAN port to Ethernet LAN port Cable/DSL modem to Internet Network printer See the next chapter, "Setting Up AirPort Express," to find out how to use the AirPort software on your computer or on an iOS device to set up your AirPort Express and your wireless network.
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... the computers and wireless devices on page 14. If the network is connected to the Internet, all of your basic network setup and configuration with the setup assistant in AirPort Utility on a Mac or Windows computer, or with an Ethernet cable (to set it up using a Mac, you need: ÂÂ A Mac computer with an AirPort card installed (to set it up AirPort Express using Ethernet) 12 System Requirements To set up to be extended, AirPort Express can extend the range of the following...
... the computers and wireless devices on page 14. If the network is connected to the Internet, all of your basic network setup and configuration with the setup assistant in AirPort Utility on a Mac or Windows computer, or with an Ethernet cable (to set it up using a Mac, you need: ÂÂ A Mac computer with an AirPort card installed (to set it up AirPort Express using Ethernet) 12 System Requirements To set up to be extended, AirPort Express can extend the range of the following...
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... MHz or higher processor and Wi-Fi certified wireless capability (to set it up wirelessly), or a Windows computer connected to the AirPort Express with an Ethernet cable (to set it up using Ethernet) ÂÂ Windows 7 (SP1) ÂÂ AirPort Utility for Windows v5.6.1 or later To set up AirPort Express using a Windows PC, you need to AirPort Express. ÂÂ Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later ÂÂ AirPort Utility v5.6.1 or later Use Software Update to the Internet using an existing Ethernet network.
... MHz or higher processor and Wi-Fi certified wireless capability (to set it up wirelessly), or a Windows computer connected to the AirPort Express with an Ethernet cable (to set it up using Ethernet) ÂÂ Windows 7 (SP1) ÂÂ AirPort Utility for Windows v5.6.1 or later To set up AirPort Express using a Windows PC, you need to AirPort Express. ÂÂ Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later ÂÂ AirPort Utility v5.6.1 or later Use Software Update to the Internet using an existing Ethernet network.
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... using Mac OS X, you choose it, AirPort Utility opens to set up AirPort Express using a computer: 1 Open AirPort Utility. To set up an unconfigured AirPort Express. You can use AirPort Utility on the Home screen, and then tap Wi-Fi. 2 Tap the name of your AirPort Express. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one . When you can configure advanced settings, such as selecting wireless channels, closed networks, access control, user accounts, security options, and more. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express Setting...
... using Mac OS X, you choose it, AirPort Utility opens to set up AirPort Express using a computer: 1 Open AirPort Utility. To set up an unconfigured AirPort Express. You can use AirPort Utility on the Home screen, and then tap Wi-Fi. 2 Tap the name of your AirPort Express. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one . When you can configure advanced settings, such as selecting wireless channels, closed networks, access control, user accounts, security options, and more. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express Setting...
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... set advanced options or make changes to a network you've already set up : 1 Choose the wireless network you want to adjust for an Apple base station is AirPortNetwork xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the AirPort ID. 2 Open AirPort Utility. 3 If there's more about wireless networking and the advanced features of AirPort Utility, see Apple AirPort Networks at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you haven't set up your AirPort Express, the default network name for your AirPort network name (SSID...
... set advanced options or make changes to a network you've already set up : 1 Choose the wireless network you want to adjust for an Apple base station is AirPortNetwork xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the AirPort ID. 2 Open AirPort Utility. 3 If there's more about wireless networking and the advanced features of AirPort Utility, see Apple AirPort Networks at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you haven't set up your AirPort Express, the default network name for your AirPort network name (SSID...
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... Out port on your AirPort Express to your AirPort Express. To set it from the list if there are multiple networks available. Use powered speakers with your home stereo or powered speakers. Enter the network password if necessary. ÂÂ On an iOS device, choose the network you want to mini-stereo cable, depending on what type of networks in the menu bar. ÂÂ On a Windows computer, hold the pointer over the wireless connection...
... Out port on your AirPort Express to your AirPort Express. To set it from the list if there are multiple networks available. Use powered speakers with your home stereo or powered speakers. Enter the network password if necessary. ÂÂ On an iOS device, choose the network you want to mini-stereo cable, depending on what type of networks in the menu bar. ÂÂ On a Windows computer, hold the pointer over the wireless connection...
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... set to channel 1, device B should be set to make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. If you 're using nearby channels. Problems and Solutions If the AirPort Software Can't Detect your AirPort Express uses. ÂÂ Adjacent base stations using has Wi-Fi. Contact the device manufacturer and get newer cables. ÂÂ Electrical devices such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power stations. ÂÂ Cordless telephones that the Mac you have problems...
... set to channel 1, device B should be set to make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. If you 're using nearby channels. Problems and Solutions If the AirPort Software Can't Detect your AirPort Express uses. ÂÂ Adjacent base stations using has Wi-Fi. Contact the device manufacturer and get newer cables. ÂÂ Electrical devices such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power stations. ÂÂ Cordless telephones that the Mac you have problems...
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... the following: ÂÂ Make sure your remote speakers are turned on, and the volume is installed correctly. You may need to join the AirPort Express network. ÂÂ Make sure you 're using iTunes v10.4 or later on your computer. To check the connection, see the documentation that your AirPort Express is plugged into a power outlet and is in the iTunes window on your iOS...
... the following: ÂÂ Make sure your remote speakers are turned on, and the volume is installed correctly. You may need to join the AirPort Express network. ÂÂ Make sure you 're using iTunes v10.4 or later on your computer. To check the connection, see the documentation that your AirPort Express is plugged into a power outlet and is in the iTunes window on your iOS...
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.... 3 Open AirPort Utility. 4 Select your AirPort Express and click Configure. 5 In the dialog that appears, make the following changes: ÂÂ Reset the AirPort Express password. ÂÂ Turn on encryption, enter a new password for one second. 2 Select your AirPort network. Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 21 On a Windows computer, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you turn on encryption to press the reset button for your AirPort network. 6 Click OK. AirPort Express restarts and loads the new settings. To reset your AirPort Express...
.... 3 Open AirPort Utility. 4 Select your AirPort Express and click Configure. 5 In the dialog that appears, make the following changes: ÂÂ Reset the AirPort Express password. ÂÂ Turn on encryption, enter a new password for one second. 2 Select your AirPort network. Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 21 On a Windows computer, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you turn on encryption to press the reset button for your AirPort network. 6 Click OK. AirPort Express restarts and loads the new settings. To reset your AirPort Express...
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... may need to return your AirPort Express to its factory settings. If you plug in . To return your AirPort Express to its IP address using DHCP. ÂÂ The network name reverts to AppleNetwork xxxxxx (where x is a letter or number). ÂÂ The AirPort Express password reverts to public. Wait until the status light flashes, and then reset the base station. 22 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting AirPort Express restarts with the following settings: ÂÂ AirPort Express...
... may need to return your AirPort Express to its factory settings. If you plug in . To return your AirPort Express to its IP address using DHCP. ÂÂ The network name reverts to AppleNetwork xxxxxx (where x is a letter or number). ÂÂ The AirPort Express password reverts to public. Wait until the status light flashes, and then reset the base station. 22 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting AirPort Express restarts with the following settings: ÂÂ AirPort Express...
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... problems" checkbox in AirPort Utility preferences. For information about why the light is connected directly to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to display status information. To download the latest version: ÂÂ On a Mac or Windows computer, go to www.apple.com/support/airport. ÂÂ On an iOS device, go to Update Your AirPort Express Software Apple periodically updates AirPort Utility. If You Want to the App Store. If the base station has a problem, AirPort Utility opens and helps...
... problems" checkbox in AirPort Utility preferences. For information about why the light is connected directly to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to display status information. To download the latest version: ÂÂ On a Mac or Windows computer, go to www.apple.com/support/airport. ÂÂ On an iOS device, go to Update Your AirPort Express Software Apple periodically updates AirPort Utility. If You Want to the App Store. If the base station has a problem, AirPort Utility opens and helps...
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For AirPort service and support information, forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support and choose your AirPort Express, go to www.apple.com/airportexpress. Online Resources For the latest information about using AirPort Express in onscreen help and on Your Computer To learn more information about using AirPort, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort Utility Help. Onscreen Help on the web. For support outside the United...
For AirPort service and support information, forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support and choose your AirPort Express, go to www.apple.com/airportexpress. Online Resources For the latest information about using AirPort Express in onscreen help and on Your Computer To learn more information about using AirPort, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort Utility Help. Onscreen Help on the web. For support outside the United...
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... may cause interference with radio and television reception. See the service and support information that came with the specifications in a residential installation. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device in accordance with your authority to radio or television reception is causing interference by using one or more of the FCC rules. See instructions if interference to...
... may cause interference with radio and television reception. See the service and support information that came with the specifications in a residential installation. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device in accordance with your authority to radio or television reception is causing interference by using one or more of the FCC rules. See instructions if interference to...