Apple AirPort Express v4.2 User Manual

AirPort ExpressSetup Guide

10 Getting Started When you plug AirPort Express into the wall, the status light flashes green and then glows amber while it starts up. Once it has

Getting Started 11 What’s Next After you plug in AirPort Express, use the AirPort Setup Assistant to set it up to work with your Internet connectio

12 1 Using AirPort Express In this chapter you’ll find explanations of the different ways you can use AirPort Express. This chapter gives example

Using AirPort Express 13 Using AirPort Express With Your Broadband Internet Service When you set up AirPort Express to provide network and Internet

14 Using AirPort Express How to Set It Up 1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your AirPort Express Ethernet port (G ). 2 Use the AirPort Setup Ass

Using AirPort Express 15 What It Looks LikeOptical digital audio input portororToslink-to-mini digitalfiber optic cableorMini-stereo-to-RCAcableSte

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

Using AirPort Express 17 Using AirPort Express on an Existing Wireless Network to Stream Music to Your Home Stereo You can also connect AirPort Exp

18 Using AirPort Express To join the wireless network, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar on a Macintosh. On a computer using Windows XP o

Using AirPort Express 19 You can also connect your AirPort Express to the Internet and provide Internet access to computers that join the network.

20 Using AirPort Express Optional Audio Cable and Power Cord You can purchase the optional AirPort Express Stereo Connection Kit with Monster Cable

Using AirPort Express 21 Using AirPort Express to Share a USB Printer When you connect a USB printer to your AirPort Express, all computers on the

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

Using AirPort Express 23 Extending the Range of an Existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express Network You can connect an additional AirPort Expres

24 Using AirPort Express How to Set It Up 1 You must have an existing AirPort network created by an AirPort Extreme Base Station or an AirPort Expr

Using AirPort Express 25 Using AirPort Express With Your AirPort Extreme Network The illustration below shows a wireless network with all of the ab

26 1 Setting Up AirPort Express This chapter provides information and instructions for using the AirPort Express software to set up your AirPort

Setting Up AirPort Express 27 Â Connect your AirPort Express to your existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express network and extend the range of your

28 Setting Up AirPort Express Using the AirPort Setup AssistantTo set up and configure your AirPort Express to use AirPort for wireless networking and

Setting Up AirPort Express 29 You will be asked a series of questions about the type of network you want to use and the services you want to set up. T

3 Contents 4 Getting Started9 Plugging In AirPort Express 12 Using AirPort Express13 Using AirPort Express With Your Broadband Internet Service 14

30 Setting Up AirPort Express Configuring and Sharing Internet AccessIf you plan to share your Internet connection with wireless-enabled computers on

Setting Up AirPort Express 31 Connecting to an Existing Wireless NetworkYou can use the AirPort Setup Assistant to join an existing wireless network.

32 Setting Up AirPort Express Setting Advanced OptionsTo set advanced options, use AirPort Admin Utility.You can use AirPort Admin Utility to configur

33 1 AirPort Express on the RoadAirPort Express can store settings for different locations so you can easily move it from place to place.AirPort Expre

34 AirPort Express on the Road To create a new profile:1 Open AirPort Admin Utility, select your AirPort Express in the list, and click Configure.2 Cl

35 1 Tips and TroubleshootingYou can quickly solve most problems with AirPort Express by following the advice in this chapter.The AirPort Express Soft

36 Tips and Troubleshooting Make sure to choose your AirPort Express from the speakers pop-up menu in iTunes. Make sure you are using iTunes 4.6 or la

Tips and Troubleshooting 37 5 In the dialog that appears, make the following changes:Â Reset the AirPort Express password. Â Turn encryption on to act

38 Tips and Troubleshooting To return AirPort Express to the factory settings:m Use the end of a straightened paper clip to press and hold the reset b

Tips and Troubleshooting 39  If the printer is not in the list, click Add. Choose Bonjour from the pop-up menu. Select the printer and click Add.To

4 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing AirPort Express. Read this guide to get started using it. You can use AirPort Express to share

40 Tips and Troubleshooting  Avoid placing your AirPort Express in areas surrounded by metal surfaces on three or more sides.  If you place your Air

41 1 Learning More, Service, and SupportYou can find more information about using AirPort Express on your hard disk, on the web, and in onscreen help.

42 Learning More, Service, and Support Onscreen Helpm To learn more about using AirPort, open AirPort Admin Utility and choose Help > AirPort Help.

43 1 AirPort Express SpecificationsAirPort Specifications Wireless Data Rate: Up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps) Range: Up to 150 feet (45 meters

44 AirPort Express Specifications  Operating Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 m) Maximum Storage Altitude: 15,000 feet (4572 m)Size and Weigh

AirPort Express Specifications 45 Â Never force a connector into the ports. If the connector and port do not join with reasonable ease, they probably

46 AirPort Express Specifications Do Not Make Repairs YourselfAbout HandlingYour AirPort Express may be damaged by improper storage or handling. Be ca

47 Communications Regulation InformationFCC Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the f

Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer, Inc., Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-97

Getting Started 5 Â Set up a wireless connection to your Ethernet network. AirPort and AirPort Extreme-equipped Macintosh computers or Windows XP or

6 Getting Started About AirPort Express AirPort Express has three ports, located on the bottom side:Â Ethernet port (G ) for connecting a DSL or ca

Getting Started 7 About the AirPort Software AirPort Express works with the AirPort software included on the AirPort Express CD. AirPort Setup Ass

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

Getting Started 9 Plugging In AirPort Express Before you plug in your AirPort Express, first connect the appropriate cables to the ports you want t