AirPort Express Setup Guide
Contents 5 7 8 9 9 Getting Started Ports on Your AirPort Express AirPort Express Status Lights Using AirPort Express The AirPort Express Network 11 11 12 13 Setting Up AirPort Express System Requirements Setting up AirPort Express Setting Advanced Options 14 Using AirPort Express to Stream Music 16 16 17 17 Tips and Troubleshooting Best Locations for AirPort Express Avoiding Interference Problems and Solutions 3
21 21 21 22 22 Learning More, Service, and Support Onscreen Help on Your Computer Online Resources Obtaining Warranty Service Finding the Serial Number of Your AirPort Express 23 24 Specifications and Safety AirPort Express Safety Tips 25 Regulatory Compliance Information 4
Getting Started 1 AirPort Express provides simultaneous dual-band wireless 802.11n Wi-Fi networking for all your wireless devices, including Mac and Windows computers, and iOS devices such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV. 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 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices, such as iPhone, iPod touch, and older computers ÂÂ a 5 GHz network for 802.11n and 802.
Status light Reset button Link lights Power Analog/Optical Audio Out Ethernet WAN Power cord (Your power cord may look different.
Ports on Your AirPort Express AirPort Express has five ports 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 G 10/100Base-T Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) port For connecting Ethernet devices such as printers or computers, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network d USB port For connecting a USB printer - Analog and optical digital audio stereo mini-jack For connecting AirPort Express
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 the WAN port (if you’ll connect to the Internet) ÂÂ An audio cable connecting your stereo to the audio out port (if you’ll use AirPlay to play music from your 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 al
Using AirPort Express With AirPort Express, you can: ÂÂ Create a password-protected wireless home network, and then connect to the Internet and share the Internet connection with computers and other wireless devices, such as iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV. ÂÂ Create a guest network, with or without password protection, to give wireless Internet access to friends and visitors. Devices that connect to the guest network only have access to the Internet. ÂÂ Connect your AirPort Express to your Ethernet network.
iPhone or iPod touch 2.4 or 5 GHz to Audio Out port Computer or iPad AirPort Express 2.4 or 5 GHz to Ethernet WAN port Cable/DSL modem to Ethernet LAN port to Internet Powered speakers 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.
Setting Up AirPort Express 2 Use AirPort Utility on your computer or Wi-Fi settings on an iOS device to do one of the following: ÂÂ Set up your AirPort Express to create a new network that wireless computers and devices can use to connect to the Internet. ÂÂ Set up your AirPort Express to join an existing network. If the network is connected to the Internet, all the computers and wireless devices on the AirPort network can use the Internet connection.
ÂÂ Windows 7 (SP1) ÂÂ AirPort Utility for Windows v5.6.1 or later To set up AirPort Express using an iOS device, you need: ÂÂ An iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later You need iTunes v10.4 or later in order to play audio from your computer to a stereo connected to AirPort Express. You can use AirPort Express with any wireless device that’s Wi-Fi certified.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one. Wi-Fi settings can only be used to set up an unconfigured AirPort Express. Setting Advanced Options To set advanced options, use AirPort Utility on your computer or download AirPort Utility from the App Store. You can configure advanced settings, such as selecting wireless channels, closed networks, access control, user accounts, security options, and more.
Using AirPort Express to Stream Music 3 If you connect AirPort Express to your stereo or powered speakers, you can use AirPlay to play music from iTunes on any computer or from an iOS device on your network. To set it up: 1 Connect the Audio Out port on your AirPort Express to your home stereo or powered speakers. Use a digital fiber optic cable, an analog mini-stereo-to-dual-RCA cable, or a ministereo to mini-stereo cable, depending on what type of connectors your stereo uses.
If you have more than one AirPort Express, you can connect one to the stereo in your living room and connect another to the powered speakers in your den, for example. Using AirPlay, you can stream your iTunes music from any computer or wireless device on the network to any AirPort Express in your house. You can also stream music to more than one AirPort Express simultaneously using iTunes, but only one device at a time can stream music to an AirPort Express.
Tips and Troubleshooting 4 You can quickly solve most problems with AirPort Express by following the advice in this chapter. Best Locations for AirPort Express The following recommendations can help your AirPort Express achieve the best wireless range and network coverage. ÂÂ Place your AirPort Express in an open area where there are few obstructions, such as large pieces of furniture or walls. Place it away from metallic surfaces.
Avoiding Interference The following items can cause interference with Wi-Fi communication: ÂÂ Microwave ovens ÂÂ Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage ÂÂ The original coaxial cable that may come with a satellite dish. 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 operate in the 2.4 GHz range.
ÂÂ Make sure you’ve chosen your AirPort Express from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in the iTunes window on your computer, or from the AirPlay pop-up menu on your iOS device. ÂÂ Make sure you’re using iTunes v10.4 or later on your computer.
5 In the dialog that appears, make the following changes: ÂÂ Reset the AirPort Express password. ÂÂ Turn on encryption to activate password protection for your AirPort network. If you turn on encryption, enter a new password for your AirPort network. 6 Click OK. AirPort Express restarts and loads the new settings. If Your AirPort Express Isn’t Responding Unplug it from the power outlet and plug it back in.
If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber The Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, your AirPort Express may be out of range of an AirPort network, or there may be a problem with your Internet service provider. If you’re connected to the Internet with a DSL or cable modem, the modem may have lost its connection. Even if the modem seems to be working properly, try disconnecting the modem from its power supply, waiting a few seconds, and then reconnecting it.
Learning More, Service, and Support 5 You can find more information about using AirPort Express in onscreen help and on the web. Onscreen Help on Your Computer To learn more about using AirPort, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort Utility Help. Online Resources For the latest information about AirPort Express, go to www.apple.com/airportexpress. To register your AirPort Express, go to www.apple.com/register.
Obtaining Warranty Service If your AirPort Express appears to be damaged or doesn’t function properly, follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. If your AirPort Express still doesn’t function properly, go to www.apple.com/support and click Check Your Service & Support Coverage for information about obtaining warranty service. Finding the Serial Number of Your AirPort Express The serial number is printed on the bottom of your AirPort Express.
Specifications and Safety 6 AirPort Specifications ÂÂ Frequency Band: 2.4 and 5 gigahertz (GHz) ÂÂ Standards: 802.11n Wi-Fi Interfaces ÂÂ RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN (<) ÂÂ RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (G) ÂÂ Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 (d) ÂÂ Analog/digital optical 3.5 mm mini-jack (-) ÂÂ Simultaneous dual-band 802.
AirPort Express Safety Tips ÂÂ The only way to completely shut off power to your AirPort Express is to disconnect it from the power source. ÂÂ Your AirPort Express is a high-voltage component. Do not open it for any reason, even if it’s unplugged. If your AirPort Express needs service, see “Learning More, Service, and Support” on page 21. ÂÂ Never force a connector into a port. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you position the connector correctly in relation to the port.
Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the AirPort Card in this device is below the FCC and EU radio frequency exposure limits for uncontrolled equipment. This device should be operated with a minimum distance of at least 8 inches (20 cm) between the AirPort Card antennas and a person’s body and must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
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