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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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... on your network, share a network printer, and connect to play your iTunes music through your home stereo or remote speakers. 5 When 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 ... iPod touch, and older computers ÂÂ a 5 GHz network for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices, such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Your AirPort Express also comes with all your Internet connection with AirPlay, an easy way to other devices.
... on your network, share a network printer, and connect to play your iTunes music through your home stereo or remote speakers. 5 When 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 ... iPod touch, and older computers ÂÂ a 5 GHz network for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices, such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Your AirPort Express also comes with all your Internet connection with AirPlay, an easy way to other devices.
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... 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 - Ports on Your AirPort Express AirPort Express has five ports on the front of AirPort Express shows its current status.
... 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 - Ports on Your AirPort Express AirPort Express has five ports on the front of AirPort Express shows its current status.
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... 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 plan to the Internet or a network. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you plug in your... An audio cable connecting your stereo to the audio out port (if you'll use AirPlay to play music from your AirPort Express is set up and connected to 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...
... 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 plan to the Internet or a network. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you plug in your... An audio cable connecting your stereo to the audio out port (if you'll use AirPlay to play music from your AirPort Express is set up and connected to 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...
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... green There may be a problem starting up . AirPort Express Status Lights The following table describes AirPort Express status light sequences and what they indicate. See "If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber" on and working properly. Solid amber AirPort Express is unplugged. AirPort Express will restart and try again. Flashing amber AirPort Express is on page 23. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Light...
... green There may be a problem starting up . AirPort Express Status Lights The following table describes AirPort Express status light sequences and what they indicate. See "If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber" on and working properly. Solid amber AirPort Express is unplugged. AirPort Express will restart and try again. Flashing amber AirPort Express is on page 23. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Light...
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... computers on the network can print to it. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started The AirPort Express Network The following illustration shows an AirPort Express 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...
... computers on the network can print to it. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started The AirPort Express Network The following illustration shows an AirPort Express 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...
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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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...Mac, you need: ÂÂ A Mac computer with an AirPort card installed (to set it up wirelessly), or a Mac computer connected to your AirPort Express with Wi-Fi settings on an iOS device. System Requirements To set up AirPort Express using Ethernet) 12 If the network is connected to the Internet...can use the Internet connection. You can do one of the following: ÂÂ Set up your AirPort Express to create a new network that network. Setting Up AirPort Express 2 Use AirPort Utility on your computer or Wi-Fi settings on an iOS device to do all the computers and ...
...Mac, you need: ÂÂ A Mac computer with an AirPort card installed (to set it up wirelessly), or a Mac computer connected to your AirPort Express with Wi-Fi settings on an iOS device. System Requirements To set up AirPort Express using Ethernet) 12 If the network is connected to the Internet...can use the Internet connection. You can do one of the following: ÂÂ Set up your AirPort Express to create a new network that network. Setting Up AirPort Express 2 Use AirPort Utility on your computer or Wi-Fi settings on an iOS device to do all the computers and ...
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...Fi certified. ÂÂ Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later ÂÂ AirPort Utility v5.6.1 or later Use Software Update to play audio from your AirPort Express. Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express 13 You can use AirPort Express with an Internet service provider, or a connection to the Internet using a Windows ..., you may need 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 the Internet, you need: ÂÂ An iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch with an ...
...Fi certified. ÂÂ Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later ÂÂ AirPort Utility v5.6.1 or later Use Software Update to play audio from your AirPort Express. Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express 13 You can use AirPort Express with an Internet service provider, or a connection to the Internet using a Windows ..., you may need 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 the Internet, you need: ÂÂ An iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch with an ...
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..., access control, user accounts, security options, and more. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express It's located in /Applications/Utilities/ 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 ... menu in All Programs on a Windows computer. 2 Select your AirPort Express and click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one . Setting up AirPort Express To set up AirPort Express using an iOS device: 1 Tap Settings on the Home screen,...
..., access control, user accounts, security options, and more. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express It's located in /Applications/Utilities/ 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 ... menu in All Programs on a Windows computer. 2 Select your AirPort Express and click Continue. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one . Setting up AirPort Express To set up AirPort Express using an iOS device: 1 Tap Settings on the Home screen,...
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...features of the AirPort ID. 2 Open AirPort Utility. 3 If there's more than one base station in Wi-Fi Settings. 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 AirPort Utility, see your AirPort network name (...in the menu bar. ÂÂ On a Windows computer, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you see Apple AirPort Networks at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you don't see it, click Rescan. 4 If you're prompted for a password, enter it from the list...
...features of the AirPort ID. 2 Open AirPort Utility. 3 If there's more than one base station in Wi-Fi Settings. 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 AirPort Utility, see your AirPort network name (...in the menu bar. ÂÂ On a Windows computer, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you see Apple AirPort Networks at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you don't see it, click Rescan. 4 If you're prompted for a password, enter it from the list...
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... wireless connection icon until you want to your network. Use powered speakers with your stereo uses. To set it from the list of connectors your AirPort Express. Note: You cannot use USB speakers with a stereo mini-jack connector. 2 To join the wireless network: ÂÂ On a Mac, use ...AirPlay to play music from iTunes on any computer or from an iOS device on your AirPort Express to join from the list if there are multiple networks available. Enter the network password if necessary. ÂÂ On an iOS device, choose...
... wireless connection icon until you want to your network. Use powered speakers with your stereo uses. To set it from the list of connectors your AirPort Express. Note: You cannot use USB speakers with a stereo mini-jack connector. 2 To join the wireless network: ÂÂ On a Mac, use ...AirPlay to play music from iTunes on any computer or from an iOS device on your AirPort Express to join from the list if there are multiple networks available. Enter the network password if necessary. ÂÂ On an iOS device, choose...
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... 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 use from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ). Using AirPlay, you can connect one device at a time can stream your iTunes...music from any computer or wireless device on the network to any AirPort Express in your AirPort Express from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in your den, for example. If you have more than one AirPort Express, you can stream music to an AirPort Express. 3 Use AirPlay to stream music to your stereo or speakers: ...
... 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 use from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ). Using AirPlay, you can connect one device at a time can stream your iTunes...music from any computer or wireless device on the network to any AirPort Express in your AirPort Express from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in your den, for example. If you have more than one AirPort Express, you can stream music to an AirPort Express. 3 Use AirPlay to stream music to your stereo or speakers: ...
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...GHz cordless phone, or other source of furniture or walls. Keep as much space as possible between AirPort Express and the cables. ÂÂ Place your AirPort Express so the cables are few obstructions, such as large pieces of interference. 18 Tips and Troubleshooting 4... You can help your AirPort Express achieve the best wireless range and network coverage. ÂÂ Place your stereo equipment, don't surround AirPort Express with AirPort Express by metal surfaces on its side. ÂÂ Don't place your AirPort Express in areas surrounded by following the...
...GHz cordless phone, or other source of furniture or walls. Keep as much space as possible between AirPort Express and the cables. ÂÂ Place your AirPort Express so the cables are few obstructions, such as large pieces of interference. 18 Tips and Troubleshooting 4... You can help your AirPort Express achieve the best wireless range and network coverage. ÂÂ Place your stereo equipment, don't surround AirPort Express with AirPort Express by metal surfaces on its side. ÂÂ Don't place your AirPort Express in areas surrounded by following the...
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...Mac you have problems with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel that operate in the 2.4 GHz range. For best results, use channel 1, 6, or 11 when operating 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 your...
...Mac you have problems with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel that operate in the 2.4 GHz range. For best results, use channel 1, 6, or 11 when operating 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 your...
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... the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in the iTunes window on your computer, or from iTunes on Your Stereo ÂÂ Make sure that your AirPort Express is plugged into a power outlet and is turned up. 20 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting Also make sure the wireless card or adapter is moving) but ...
... the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in the iTunes window on your computer, or from iTunes on Your Stereo ÂÂ Make sure that your AirPort Express is plugged into a power outlet and is turned up. 20 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting Also make sure the wireless card or adapter is moving) but ...
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... 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). If you see your AirPort Network Name (SSID), and then select it. 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. Â...
... 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). If you see your AirPort Network Name (SSID), and then select it. 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. Â...
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... a straightened paper clip to their original values. Wait until the status light flashes, and then reset the base station. 22 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting If you need to reset it back in AirPort Express. To return your AirPort Express to its IP address using DHCP. ÂÂ The network name reverts to AppleNetwork xxxxxx (where x is...
... a straightened paper clip to their original values. Wait until the status light flashes, and then reset the base station. 22 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting If you need to reset it back in AirPort Express. To return your AirPort Express to its IP address using DHCP. ÂÂ The network name reverts to AppleNetwork xxxxxx (where x is...
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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 the base station has a problem, AirPort Utility opens and helps you solve it . On a computer, you 're connected to the Internet with...
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 the base station has a problem, AirPort Utility opens and helps you solve it . On a computer, you 're connected to the Internet with...