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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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... you set up 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. You can use AirPort Express to share your Internet ...; a 5 GHz network for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices, such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Getting Started 1 AirPort Express provides simultaneous dual-band wireless 802.11n Wi-Fi networking for all the wireless devices on your network, share a network printer, and...
... you set up 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. You can use AirPort Express to share your Internet ...; a 5 GHz network for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices, such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Getting Started 1 AirPort Express provides simultaneous dual-band wireless 802.11n Wi-Fi networking for all the wireless devices on your network, share a network printer, and...
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Status light Link lights Reset button Power WAN Ethernet Power cord (Your power cord may look different.) Analog/Optical Audio Out USB 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Status light Link lights Reset button Power WAN Ethernet Power cord (Your power cord may look different.) Analog/Optical Audio Out USB 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... network USB port d For connecting a USB printer Analog and optical digital audio stereo mini-jack - Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 For connecting AirPort Express to a stereo or powered speakers Power port For connecting AirPort Express to an AC power source Next to the ports is a reset button for connecting to an existing Ethernet network 10/100Base...
... network USB port d For connecting a USB printer Analog and optical digital audio stereo mini-jack - Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 For connecting AirPort Express to a stereo or powered speakers Power port For connecting AirPort Express to an AC power source Next to the ports is a reset button for connecting to an existing Ethernet network 10/100Base...
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...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 the appropriate cables to the ports you want to ...you'll connect to the Internet) ÂÂ An audio cable connecting your stereo to the audio out port (if you'll use , plug the AirPort Express power cord into a power outlet, the status light glows amber during startup, and then flashes amber during setup. There 's no on/off switch.
...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 the appropriate cables to the ports you want to ...you'll connect to the Internet) ÂÂ An audio cable connecting your stereo to the audio out port (if you'll use , plug the AirPort Express power cord into a power outlet, the status light glows amber during startup, and then flashes amber during setup. There 's no on/off switch.
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.... See "If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber" on and working properly. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Solid green AirPort Express is starting up or cannot establish a connection to find out the cause. Solid amber AirPort Express is on page 23. Light Status/description Off AirPort Express is not set up . Flashing amber AirPort Express is unplugged. AirPort Express will restart and try...
.... See "If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber" on and working properly. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Solid green AirPort Express is starting up or cannot establish a connection to find out the cause. Solid amber AirPort Express is on page 23. Light Status/description Off AirPort Express is not set up . Flashing amber AirPort Express is unplugged. AirPort Express will restart and try...
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...on the network can print to it. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started The AirPort Express is 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 being ...connected by a modem and creating a wireless 2.4 and 5 GHz network. The AirPort Express Network The following illustration shows an AirPort Express connected to powered speakers, so any computer or iOS ...
...on the network can print to it. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started The AirPort Express is 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 being ...connected by a modem and creating a wireless 2.4 and 5 GHz network. The AirPort Express Network The following illustration shows an AirPort Express connected to powered speakers, so any computer or iOS ...
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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. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11
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...Ethernet) 12 If the network is connected to the Internet, all the computers and wireless devices on the AirPort network can do one of the following: ÂÂ Set up your AirPort Express to create a new network that network. To manage your network and configure advanced options, see "Setting ...Advanced Options" on page 14. Setting Up AirPort Express 2 Use AirPort Utility on your computer or Wi-Fi settings on an iOS device to do all of your basic network setup and configuration with the...
...Ethernet) 12 If the network is connected to the Internet, all the computers and wireless devices on the AirPort network can do one of the following: ÂÂ Set up your AirPort Express to create a new network that network. To manage your network and configure advanced options, see "Setting ...Advanced Options" on page 14. Setting Up AirPort Express 2 Use AirPort Utility on your computer or Wi-Fi settings on an iOS device to do all of your basic network setup and configuration with the...
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...need to enter it up using Ethernet) ÂÂ Windows 7 (SP1) ÂÂ AirPort Utility for Windows v5.6.1 or later To set it . If you received information from your AirPort Express. If you're using AirPort Express to connect to the Internet, you need: ÂÂ An iPad, iPhone, or iPod... touch with iOS 5 or later You need iTunes v10.4 or later in order to set up your computer to a stereo connected to AirPort Express. You can use AirPort Express with an Ethernet cable (to play audio from your service provider, such as a static IP address or a PPPoE user name and password...
...need to enter it up using Ethernet) ÂÂ Windows 7 (SP1) ÂÂ AirPort Utility for Windows v5.6.1 or later To set it . If you received information from your AirPort Express. If you're using AirPort Express to connect to the Internet, you need: ÂÂ An iPad, iPhone, or iPod... touch with iOS 5 or later You need iTunes v10.4 or later in order to set up your computer to a stereo connected to AirPort Express. You can use AirPort Express with an Ethernet cable (to play audio from your service provider, such as a static IP address or a PPPoE user name and password...
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...onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one . When you can use AirPort Utility on a Mac, and in the menu bar to choose your AirPort Express. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one ...., security options, and more. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express Setting up AirPort Express To set up AirPort Express using Mac OS X, you choose it, AirPort Utility opens to set up an unconfigured AirPort Express. It's located in /Applications/Utilities/ on your AirPort Express. If you're using a computer: 1 Open...
...onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one . When you can use AirPort Utility on a Mac, and in the menu bar to choose your AirPort Express. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one ...., security options, and more. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express Setting up AirPort Express To set up AirPort Express using Mac OS X, you choose it, AirPort Utility opens to set up an unconfigured AirPort Express. It's located in /Applications/Utilities/ on your AirPort Express. If you're using a computer: 1 Open...
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... more about wireless networking and the advanced features of the AirPort ID. 2 Open AirPort Utility. 3 If there's more than one you want to adjust for your AirPort Express, the default network name for an Apple base station is AirPortNetwork xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six digits of AirPort Utility, see it, click Rescan. 4 If you're prompted...
... more about wireless networking and the advanced features of the AirPort ID. 2 Open AirPort Utility. 3 If there's more than one you want to adjust for your AirPort Express, the default network name for an Apple base station is AirPortNetwork xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six digits of AirPort Utility, see it, click Rescan. 4 If you're prompted...
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...Use powered speakers with a stereo mini-jack connector. 2 To join the wireless network: ÂÂ On a Mac, use USB speakers with your AirPort Express. Note: You cannot use the AirPort status menu in Wi-Fi settings. 16 To set it from the list if there are multiple networks available. Using... AirPort Express to Stream Music 3 If you connect AirPort Express to your stereo or powered speakers, you want to join from the list of networks in the menu bar. ÂÂ On a...
...Use powered speakers with a stereo mini-jack connector. 2 To join the wireless network: ÂÂ On a Mac, use USB speakers with your AirPort Express. Note: You cannot use the AirPort status menu in Wi-Fi settings. 16 To set it from the list if there are multiple networks available. Using... AirPort Express to Stream Music 3 If you connect AirPort Express to your stereo or powered speakers, you want to join from the list of networks in the menu bar. ÂÂ On a...
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...: ÂÂ On a Mac or Windows computer, open iTunes and choose your AirPort Express from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ). Using AirPlay, you want to use from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in your house. Chapter 3 Using AirPort Express to any computer or wireless device on the network to Stream Music 17 You... can also stream music to more than one AirPort Express simultaneously using iTunes, but only one to the stereo in your living room and connect another to the powered speakers in the lower-right corner...
...: ÂÂ On a Mac or Windows computer, open iTunes and choose your AirPort Express from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ). Using AirPlay, you want to use from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in your house. Chapter 3 Using AirPort Express to any computer or wireless device on the network to Stream Music 17 You... can also stream music to more than one AirPort Express simultaneously using iTunes, but only one to the stereo in your living room and connect another to the powered speakers in the lower-right corner...
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... feet (8 meters) from metallic surfaces. ÂÂ Avoid placing your AirPort Express behind furniture or inside cabinets. ÂÂ Don't lay your AirPort Express on its side. ÂÂ Don't place your AirPort Express in areas surrounded by following recommendations can quickly solve most problems with AirPort Express by metal surfaces on three or more sides. ÂÂ...
... feet (8 meters) from metallic surfaces. ÂÂ Avoid placing your AirPort Express behind furniture or inside cabinets. ÂÂ Don't lay your AirPort Express on its side. ÂÂ Don't place your AirPort Express in areas surrounded by following recommendations can quickly solve most problems with AirPort Express by metal surfaces on three or more sides. ÂÂ...
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... nearby channels. For best results, use channel 1, 6, or 11 when operating your AirPort Express uses. ÂÂ Adjacent base stations using has Wi-Fi. Problems and Solutions If the AirPort Software Can't Detect your AirPort Express Make sure that may come with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel that operate in the 2.4 GHz range. For example...
... nearby channels. For best results, use channel 1, 6, or 11 when operating your AirPort Express uses. ÂÂ Adjacent base stations using has Wi-Fi. Problems and Solutions If the AirPort Software Can't Detect your AirPort Express Make sure that may come with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel that operate in the 2.4 GHz range. For example...
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... make sure the wireless card or adapter is turned up. 20 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting You may need to join the AirPort Express network. ÂÂ Make sure you've chosen your AirPort Express from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in range of your computer or wireless device, and that came with your iOS...-up menu ( ) in the iTunes window on your computer, or in the AirPlay pop-up menu on Your Stereo ÂÂ Make sure that your AirPort Express is plugged into a power outlet and is in the iTunes window on your computer, or from iTunes on your computer. If you're using iTunes...
... make sure the wireless card or adapter is turned up. 20 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting You may need to join the AirPort Express network. ÂÂ Make sure you've chosen your AirPort Express from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in range of your computer or wireless device, and that came with your iOS...-up menu ( ) in the iTunes window on your computer, or in the AirPlay pop-up menu on Your Stereo ÂÂ Make sure that your AirPort Express is plugged into a power outlet and is in the iTunes window on your computer, or from iTunes on your computer. If you're using iTunes...
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... 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. If You Forget Your Network or AirPort Express Password You can clear the AirPort network password or AirPort Express password by AirPort Express...
... 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. If You Forget Your Network or AirPort Express Password You can clear the AirPort network password or AirPort Express password by AirPort Express...
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... remove any profiles you've set up: 1 Unplug AirPort Express. 2 Use the end of a straightened paper clip to reset it back in AirPort Express. 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 receives its factory settings: mm Use the end...
... remove any profiles you've set up: 1 Unplug AirPort Express. 2 Use the end of a straightened paper clip to reset it back in AirPort Express. 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 receives its factory settings: mm Use the end...