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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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... as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Getting Started 1 AirPort Express provides simultaneous dual-band wireless 802.11n Wi-Fi networking for 802.11n and 802.11a devices Your wireless devices join whichever network provides the best performance and compatibility. When you set up your AirPort Express Base Station, it creates two high-speed Wi-Fi..., share a network printer, and connect to play your iTunes music through your Internet connection with AirPlay, an easy way to other devices. You can use AirPort Express to share your home stereo or remote speakers. 5
... as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Getting Started 1 AirPort Express provides simultaneous dual-band wireless 802.11n Wi-Fi networking for 802.11n and 802.11a devices Your wireless devices join whichever network provides the best performance and compatibility. When you set up your AirPort Express Base Station, it creates two high-speed Wi-Fi..., share a network printer, and connect to play your iTunes music through your Internet connection with AirPlay, an easy way to other devices. You can use AirPort Express to share your home stereo or remote speakers. 5
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... connecting a USB printer Analog and optical digital audio stereo mini-jack - Ports on Your AirPort Express AirPort Express has five ports on the front of AirPort Express shows its current status. 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...
... connecting a USB printer Analog and optical digital audio stereo mini-jack - Ports on Your AirPort Express AirPort Express has five ports on the front of AirPort Express shows its current status. 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...
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...; 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. There 's no on/off switch. Before you plug in your... AirPort Express, first connect the appropriate cables to the ports you want to use-including: ÂÂ An Ethernet cable connecting your DSL or cable modem to ...
...; 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. There 's no on/off switch. Before you plug in your... AirPort Express, first connect the appropriate cables to the ports you want to use-including: ÂÂ An Ethernet cable connecting your DSL or cable modem to ...
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... light sequences and what they indicate. Solid green AirPort Express is starting up. AirPort Express will restart and try again. Light Status/description Off AirPort Express is not set up . See "If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber" on and working properly. Flashing amber and green There may be a problem starting up or cannot establish a connection to...
... light sequences and what they indicate. Solid green AirPort Express is starting up. AirPort Express will restart and try again. Light Status/description Off AirPort Express is not set up . See "If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber" on and working properly. Flashing amber and green There may be a problem starting up or cannot establish a connection to...
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...; Connect your Ethernet network. Wireless-equipped Mac and Windows computers and other wireless devices, such as iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV. ÂÂ Create a guest network, with computers and other wireless devices can then access the network without password protection, to give wireless Internet access to your AirPort Express to friends and visitors.
...; Connect your Ethernet network. Wireless-equipped Mac and Windows computers and other wireless devices, such as iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV. ÂÂ Create a guest network, with computers and other wireless devices can then access the network without password protection, to give wireless Internet access to your AirPort Express to friends and visitors.
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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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... (to set it up wirelessly), or a Mac computer connected to join an existing network. System Requirements To set up AirPort Express using a Mac, you need: ÂÂ A Mac computer with an AirPort card installed (to set it up using Ethernet) 12 If the network is set up to be extended..., AirPort Express can do one of the following: ÂÂ Set up your AirPort Express to create a new network that network. You can extend the range of your network and configure advanced options, see "...
... (to set it up wirelessly), or a Mac computer connected to join an existing network. System Requirements To set up AirPort Express using a Mac, you need: ÂÂ A Mac computer with an AirPort card installed (to set it up using Ethernet) 12 If the network is set up to be extended..., AirPort Express can do one of the following: ÂÂ Set up your AirPort Express to create a new network that network. You can extend the range of your network and configure advanced options, see "...
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... wireless capability (to set it up wirelessly), or a Windows computer connected to the AirPort Express with an Ethernet cable (to set it . Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express 13 To set up AirPort Express using an existing Ethernet network. If you received information from your computer to a stereo...to enter it up using Ethernet) ÂÂ Windows 7 (SP1) ÂÂ AirPort Utility for Windows v5.6.1 or later To set up AirPort Express using AirPort Express to connect to get the latest version of AirPort Utility. If you're using an iOS device, you need: ÂÂ An ...
... wireless capability (to set it up wirelessly), or a Windows computer connected to the AirPort Express with an Ethernet cable (to set it . Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express 13 To set up AirPort Express using an existing Ethernet network. If you received information from your computer to a stereo...to enter it up using Ethernet) ÂÂ Windows 7 (SP1) ÂÂ AirPort Utility for Windows v5.6.1 or later To set up AirPort Express using AirPort Express to connect to get the latest version of AirPort Utility. If you're using an iOS device, you need: ÂÂ An ...
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..., user accounts, security options, and more. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express If you're using Mac OS X, you choose it, AirPort Utility opens to set up your AirPort Express. Setting up AirPort Express To set up AirPort Express using an iOS device: 1 Tap Settings on the Home screen, and ...then tap Wi-Fi. 2 Tap the name of your AirPort Express. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for ...
..., user accounts, security options, and more. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express If you're using Mac OS X, you choose it, AirPort Utility opens to set up your AirPort Express. Setting up AirPort Express To set up AirPort Express using an iOS device: 1 Tap Settings on the Home screen, and ...then tap Wi-Fi. 2 Tap the name of your AirPort Express. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for ...
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Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express 15 For more than one base station in the list, select the one you want. If you haven't set up your AirPort Express, the default network name 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...
Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express 15 For more than one base station in the list, select the one you want. If you haven't set up your AirPort Express, the default network name 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...
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... iTunes on any computer or from an iOS device on your home stereo or powered speakers. Using AirPort Express to Stream Music 3 If you connect AirPort Express to your stereo or powered speakers, you can use the AirPort status menu in Wi-Fi settings. 16 To set it up: 1 Connect the Audio Out port on... what type of connectors your AirPort network name (SSID), and choose it from the list of networks in ...
... iTunes on any computer or from an iOS device on your home stereo or powered speakers. Using AirPort Express to Stream Music 3 If you connect AirPort Express to your stereo or powered speakers, you can use the AirPort status menu in Wi-Fi settings. 16 To set it up: 1 Connect the Audio Out port on... what type of connectors your AirPort network name (SSID), and choose it from the list of networks in ...
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... to use from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in your den, for example. 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...of the iTunes window. ÂÂ On an iOS device, choose the AirPort Express you want to an AirPort Express. If you have more than one AirPort Express, you can connect one device at a time can stream your iTunes music from any AirPort Express in your house. 3 Use AirPlay to stream music to your stereo or...
... to use from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in your den, for example. 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...of the iTunes window. ÂÂ On an iOS device, choose the AirPort Express you want to an AirPort Express. If you have more than one AirPort Express, you can connect one device at a time can stream your iTunes music from any AirPort Express in your house. 3 Use AirPlay to stream music to your stereo or...
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... cordless phone, or other source of furniture or walls. Place your stereo equipment, don't surround AirPort Express with your AirPort Express so the cables are few obstructions, such as possible between AirPort Express and the cables. ÂÂ Place your AirPort Express in this chapter. Keep as much space as large pieces of interference. 18 Best Locations for...
... cordless phone, or other source of furniture or walls. Place your stereo equipment, don't surround AirPort Express with your AirPort Express so the cables are few obstructions, such as possible between AirPort Express and the cables. ÂÂ Place your AirPort Express in this chapter. Keep as much space as large pieces of interference. 18 Best Locations for...
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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 the Mac you have problems with a satellite dish. If you 're using nearby ...194;Â Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage ÂÂ The original coaxial cable that may come with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel that your device in the 2.4 GHz range. Contact the device manufacturer and get newer cables. ÂÂ...
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 the Mac you have problems with a satellite dish. If you 're using nearby ...194;Â Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage ÂÂ The original coaxial cable that may come with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel that your device in the 2.4 GHz range. Contact the device manufacturer and get newer cables. ÂÂ...
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... on, and the volume is installed correctly. You may need to join the AirPort Express network. ÂÂ Make sure you've chosen your AirPort Express from 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...
... on, and the volume is installed correctly. You may need to join the AirPort Express network. ÂÂ Make sure you've chosen your AirPort Express from 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...
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... on encryption to activate password protection for one second. 2 Select your AirPort network. 6 Click OK. If You Forget Your Network or AirPort Express Password You can clear the AirPort network password or AirPort Express password by AirPort Express (the network name doesn't change). On a Mac, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to press the reset button...
... on encryption to activate password protection for one second. 2 Select your AirPort network. 6 Click OK. If You Forget Your Network or AirPort Express Password You can clear the AirPort network password or AirPort Express password by AirPort Express (the network name doesn't change). On a Mac, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to press the reset button...
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...base station. 22 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting If Your AirPort Express Isn't Responding Unplug it from the power outlet and plug it to its factory settings. This erases all of the settings you plug in . If you need to reset it back in AirPort Express. If your AirPort Express stops responding completely, you reset your AirPort Express...where x is a letter or number). ÂÂ The AirPort Express password reverts to their original values. AirPort Express restarts with the following settings: ÂÂ AirPort Express receives its factory settings: mm Use the end of a ...
...base station. 22 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting If Your AirPort Express Isn't Responding Unplug it from the power outlet and plug it to its factory settings. This erases all of the settings you plug in . If you need to reset it back in AirPort Express. If your AirPort Express stops responding completely, you reset your AirPort Express...where x is a letter or number). ÂÂ The AirPort Express password reverts to their original values. AirPort Express restarts with the following settings: ÂÂ AirPort Express receives its factory settings: mm Use the end of a ...
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...; 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. Make sure your AirPort Express is flashing amber, open AirPort Utility on your computer or iOS device, and select your base station. For information about why the light is connected directly...
...; 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. Make sure your AirPort Express is flashing amber, open AirPort Utility on your computer or iOS device, and select your base station. For information about why the light is connected directly...