Apple AirPort Express 802.11n (1st Generation) User Manual

AirPort ExpressSetup Guide

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Plugging In Your AirPort Express Before you plug in your AirPort Express, first connect the appropriate cables to t

Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 When you plug the AirPort Express AC adapter into the power outlet, the status light flashes green for one second,

12 Chapter 1 Getting Started What’s Next After you plug in AirPort Express, you use AirPort Utility to set it up to work with your Internet conn

2 13 2 Using AirPort Express In this chapter you’ll find explanations of the different ways you can use AirPort Express. This chapter gives example

14 Chapter 2 Using AirPort Express What It Looks LikeHow to Set It Up 1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your AirPort Express using the Ethern

Chapter 2 Using AirPort Express 15 Using AirPort Express on an Existing Wireless Network and Stream Music to Powered Speakers or Your Home Stere

16 Chapter 2 Using AirPort Express How to Set It Up 1 Connect your AirPort Express to your home stereo or powered speakers using a digital fiber

Chapter 2 Using AirPort Express 17 Using AirPort Express to Share a USB Printer When you connect a USB printer to your AirPort Express, all of t

18 Chapter 2 Using AirPort Express How to Set It Up 1 Connect the printer to the AirPort Express USB (d ) port using a USB cable. 2 Use AirPort

Chapter 2 Using AirPort Express 19 Optional Audio Cable and Power Cord You can purchase the optional AirPort Express Stereo Connection Kit to co

3 21 3 Setting Up Your AirPort Express This chapter provides information and instructions for using the AirPort software to set up your AirPort Exp

22 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your AirPort Express on where you are in your house. Choose the name of the AirPort Express you want to use from the spe

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your AirPort Express 233 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your AirPort Express and your wireless network.On a comput

24 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your AirPort ExpressIf you are using AirPort Express to connect to the Internet, you need a broadband (DSL or cable modem)

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your AirPort Express 25Before you use AirPort Utility to set up your base station, connect your DSL or cable modem to the AirP

26 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your AirPort ExpressAllowing Wireless Clients Access to Your NetworkIf your network is password-protected using WPA Persona

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your AirPort Express 27Setting Advanced OptionsTo set advanced options, you can use AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Exp

4 294 Tips and TroubleshootingYou can quickly solve most problems with AirPort Express by following the advice in this chapter.If the AirPort Express

3 Contents 5 Chapter 1: Getting Started7 About AirPort Express 8 About the AirPort Software 9 What You Need to Get Started 10 Plugging In Your Air

30 Chapter 4 Tips and TroubleshootingIf You Can’t Play Music on Your Stereo from iTunesCheck the following:Â Make sure your AirPort Express is plug

Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 31On a Macintosh computer:Â Use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to select the network created by AirPort

32 Chapter 4 Tips and TroubleshootingIf Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes AmberThe Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, your AirPo

Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 33 The network name reverts to Apple Network XXXXXX (where X is a letter or number). The AirPort Express passw

34 Chapter 4 Tips and TroubleshootingTo select your printer on a computer using Mac OS X v10.5:Â Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then cli

Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 35AirPort Express Placement ConsiderationsThe following recommendations can help your AirPort Express achieve ma

36 Chapter 4 Tips and TroubleshootingItems That Can Cause Interference with AirPortThe farther away the interference source, the less likely it is

5 375 Learning More, Service, and SupportYou can find more information about using AirPort Express on your hard disk, on the web, and in onscreen help

38 Chapter 5 Learning More, Service, and SupportObtaining Warranty ServiceIf your AirPort Express appears to be damaged or does not function proper

39AppendixAirPort Express SpecificationsAirPort Specifications Frequency Band: 2.4 or 5 gigahertz (GHz) Radio Output Power: 20 dBm (nominal) Sta

4 Contents 27 Setting Advanced Options 29 Chapter 4: Tips and Troubleshooting35 AirPort Express Placement Considerations 36 Items That Can Cause

40 Appendix AirPort Express SpecificationsSize Height: 3.7 inches (94 mm) Width: 2.9 inches (75 mm) Thickness: 1.12 inches (28.5 mm)Hardware

Appendix AirPort Express Specifications 41Â When you are using your AirPort Express, it is normal for the case to get warm. The AirPort Express ca

43Regulatory Compliance InformationWireless Radio UseThis device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency ra

44This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connecto

45Taiwan: Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products. Mo

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1 5 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing AirPort Express. Read this guide to get started using it. AirPort Express is based on an Instit

6 Chapter 1 Getting Started With AirPort Express, you can:Â Create a wireless network in your home, and then connect to the Internet and share t

Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 About AirPort Express AirPort Express has three ports, located on the bottom side:Â Ethernet (G ) port for connectin

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started About the AirPort Software AirPort Express works with the AirPort software included on the AirPort Express CD. AirP

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 What You Need to Get Started To set up AirPort Express using a Macintosh, you must have the following:Â A Macintosh