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border.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing AirPort Express. Read this guide to get started using it. You can use AirPort Express to share your broadband Internet access with wireless computers on your network, play iTunes music on your home stereo, and much more. Your AirPort Express comes with AirTunes, a way to play iTunes music through remote speakers.
border.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM • Set up a wireless connection to your Ethernet network. AirPort and AirPort Extremeequipped Macintosh computers or Windows XP or 2000 computers can then have access to an entire network without being connected with a cable. • Extend the range of your network by adding AirPort Express to your existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express wireless network (this is called a Wireless Distribution System, or WDS).
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border.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM About the AirPort Software AirPort Express works with the AirPort software included on the AirPort Express CD. AirPort Setup Assistant Use the AirPort Setup Assistant (or the AirPort Express Assistant if you are using Windows XP) to set up your AirPort Express to connect to the Internet, play iTunes music on your home stereo or powered speakers, and share a printer.
border.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM What You Need to Get Started To set up AirPort Express using a Macintosh, you must have the following: • A Macintosh computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed • Mac OS X v10.3 or later • iTunes 4.7 (included on the AirPort Express CD) or later To set up AirPort Express using a Windows PC, you must have the following: • A Windows PC with 300 MHz or higher processor speed • Windows XP Home or Professional • iTunes 4.
border.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Plugging In AirPort Express Before you plug in your AirPort Express, first connect the appropriate cables to the ports you want to use, including the Ethernet cable connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you will connect to the Internet), the audio cable connected to your stereo (if you will use AirTunes to play music from iTunes) and a USB cable connected to a compatible USB printer (if you will print to a USB printer).
border.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM When you plug AirPort Express into the wall, the status light flashes green and then glows amber while it starts up. Once it has started up completely, the status light glows solid green. AirPort Express Status Lights The following table explains AirPort Express light sequences and what they indicate. 10 Light Status/description Off AirPort Express is unplugged. Flashing green AirPort Express is starting up.
border.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM What’s Next After you plug in AirPort Express, you use the AirPort Setup Assistant on a Macintosh computer to set it up to work with your Internet connection, stereo, USB printer, or existing network. If you are using a computer with Windows XP, use the AirPort Express Assistant to set up AirPort Express. If you are using a computer with Windows 2000, use AirPort Admin Utility.
border.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM 1 Using AirPort Express In this chapter you’ll find explanations of the different ways you can use AirPort Express. This chapter gives examples of how your setup might look, depending on how you use AirPort Express. It also gives a brief explanation of what you need to do to get your AirPort Express network up and running quickly.
border.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Using AirPort Express With Your Broadband Internet Service When you set up AirPort Express to provide network and Internet access, Macintosh computers with AirPort and AirPort Extreme Cards and 802.11b and 802.11g wirelessequipped computers can access the wireless AirPort network to share files, play games, and use Internet applications like web browsers and email applications.
border.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM How to Set It Up 1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your AirPort Express using the Ethernet port (G). 2 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant on a computer using Max OS X, or the AirPort Express Assistant if you are using a computer with Windows XP, to create a new network. (See page 26 for more information.) Computers using AirPort and computers using other wireless cards or adapters connect to the Internet through AirPort Express.
border.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Using AirPort Express With AirTunes to Play iTunes Music on Your Stereo You can connect your AirPort Express to your stereo with a Toslink-to-mini digital fiber optic cable or a mini-stereo-to-dual-RCA cable, and use AirTunes to wirelessly play music from iTunes.
border.book Page 16 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM How to Set It Up 1 Connect your AirPort Express to your home stereo or powered speakers using a digital fiber optic cable or analog mini-stereo-to-dual-RCA connected to the stereo mini-jack (-). Note: You cannot use powered USB speakers with AirPort Express. Use only powered speakers with a stereo mini-jack connector. 2 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant for Mac OS X or the AirPort Express Assistant for Windows XP to create a new network.
border.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Using AirPort Express on an Existing Wireless Network to Stream Music to Your Home Stereo You can also connect AirPort Express to a wireless network and use AirTunes to play music on your stereo from iTunes. Connecting AirPort Express to your existing network allows you to place AirPort Express in another room, within range of your network.
border.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM To join the wireless network, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar on a Macintosh. On a computer using Windows XP or Windows 2000, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you see your AirPort network name (SSID), and choose it from the list if there are multiple networks available. There are also other ways you can connect your AirPort Express to your home stereo.
border.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM You can also connect your AirPort Express to the Internet and provide Internet access to computers that join the network. Connect your AirPort Express to your home stereo, and computers on the network with AirPort Extreme Cards or computers with compatible 802.11g cards can use iTunes to play music on the stereo.
border.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Optional Audio Cable and Power Cord You can purchase the optional AirPort Express Stereo Connection Kit with Monster Cables to connect your AirPort Express to your home stereo or powered speakers. The kit includes analog mini-stereo-to-dual-RCA connectors, a Toslink digital fiber optic cable, and a power cord.
border.book Page 21 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Using AirPort Express to Share a USB Printer When you connect a USB printer to your AirPort Express, all of the computers on the wireless network can print to it.
border.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM How to Set It Up 1 Connect the printer to the AirPort Express USB port ( ) using a USB cable. 2 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant for Mac OS X or the AirPort Express Assistant for Windows XP to create a new network or join an existing one. Wireless computers can print to the printer using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later, or Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
border.book Page 23 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Extending the Range of an Existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express Network You can connect an additional AirPort Express to extend the range of your existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express network. Adding a base station or AirPort Express to an existing network creates what is known as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
border.book Page 24 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM How to Set It Up 1 You need to have an existing AirPort network created by an AirPort Extreme Base Station or an AirPort Express connected to the Internet. This base station is called the main base station and shares its Internet connection with your AirPort Express. 2 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant for Mac OS X or the AirPort Express Assistant for Windows XP to create a new network. (See page 26 for more information.
border.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Using AirPort Express With Your AirPort Extreme Network The illustration below shows a wireless network with all of the above examples in a single wireless network.
border.book Page 26 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM 1 Setting Up AirPort Express This chapter provides information and instructions for using the AirPort Express software to set up your AirPort Express. Use the diagrams in the previous chapter to help you decide where you want to use your AirPort Express, and what features you want to set up on your AirPort network. Then use the instructions in this chapter to easily configure AirPort Express and set up your AirPort network.
border.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM You can use AirTunes to play music from iTunes and share a USB printer in any type of network you set up, whether it is a new network or you are joining an existing network. 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. Using AirTunes, you can stream your iTunes music to either AirPort Express, depending on where you are in your house.
border.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM n On a Macintosh computer using Mac OS X v10.3 or later: Open the AirPort Setup Assistant, located in Applications/Utilities, and follow the onscreen instructions. n On a computer using Windows XP: Open the AirPort Express Assistant, located in Start > All Programs > AirPort Express Assistant. 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.
border.book Page 29 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM If you are using AirPort Express to connect to the Internet, you need a broadband (DSL or cable modem) account with an Internet service provider. Fees may apply. If you received specific information from your ISP (such as a static IP address or a DHCP client ID), you may need to enter it in the AirPort Setup Assistant or the AirPort Express Assistant. Have this information available before you set up your AirPort Express.
border.book Page 30 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Configuring and Sharing Internet Access If you plan to share your Internet connection with computers on your network, you need to set up your AirPort Express as an AirPort base station. Once it is set up, computers access the Internet via the AirPort network. The base station connects to the Internet and transmits information to the computers over the AirPort network.
border.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network You can use the AirPort Express Assistant to join an existing wireless network. When you connect your AirPort Express to your home stereo, computers on your wireless network can use AirTunes to play music on the stereo from iTunes. If you connect a USB printer to your AirPort Express, all of the computers on the network can print to it.
border.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Setting Advanced Options To set advanced options, use AirPort Admin Utility. You can use AirPort Admin Utility to configure advanced base station settings, such as advanced security options, closed networks, DHCP lease time, access control, WAN privacy, power controls, renaming a USB printer, setting up port mapping, and more. To set advanced options: 1 Choose the wireless network you want to change.
border.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM 1 AirPort Express on the Road AirPort Express can store settings for different locations so you can easily move it from place to place. AirPort Express can store up to 5 different configurations, known as profiles. A profile contains settings for your AirPort Express, such as the iTunes speaker name and password, and network information, such as network name and password.
border.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM To create a new profile: 1 Open AirPort Admin Utility, select your AirPort Express in the list, and click Configure. 2 Click the Profiles icon in the toolbar. 3 Click Add to create a new profile, give the profile a name, then click OK. 4 Set options, such as network name, remote speaker name, passwords, and the Internet connection method. 5 When you are finished setting the options, click Update.
border.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM 1 Tips and Troubleshooting You can quickly solve most problems with AirPort Express by following the advice in this chapter. The AirPort Express Software Can’t Detect the Proper AirPort Hardware Make sure that the computer you are using has an AirPort Card or an AirPort Extreme Card installed. If you recently installed the card, shut down your computer and make sure the card is properly installed.
border.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM You Can’t Play Music on Your Stereo From iTunes Make sure your AirPort Express is plugged in to a power outlet, is in range of your computer, and that you have connected the appropriate cables. You may need to join the AirPort Express network. Make sure to choose your AirPort Express from the speakers pop-up menu in iTunes. Make sure you are using iTunes 4.6 or later.
border.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM • On a computer using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you see your AirPort Network Name (SSID), and choose it from the list if there are multiple networks available. 3 Open AirPort Admin Utility (in Applications/Utilities on a Macintosh, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP or Windows 2000). 4 Select your AirPort Express and click Configure.
border.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber The Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, AirPort Express may be out of range of an AirPort network, or there may be a problem with your Internet service provider. If you are connected to the Internet with a DSL or cable modem, the modem may have lost its connection to the network or the Internet.
border.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM If you need to return your AirPort Express to the factory settings and remove any profiles you have set up: 1 Unplug AirPort Express. 2 Use the end of a straightened paper clip to hold the reset button while you plug in AirPort Express.
border.book Page 40 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM For more information about setting up a printer on a computer using Windows, see “To use the printer from a computer using Windows:” on page 22. I Want to Update My AirPort Software Apple periodically updates AirPort software to improve performance or add features. It is recommended that you update your AirPort Express to use the latest software. To download the latest version of AirPort Express software, go to www.apple.com/airport.
border.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Items That Can Cause Interference With AirPort The farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem. The following items can cause interference with AirPort communication: • Microwave ovens • DSS (Direct Satellite Service) radio frequency leakage • The original coaxial cable that came with certain types of satellite dishes. Contact the device manufacturer and obtain newer cables.
border.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM 1 Learning More, Service, and Support You can find more information about using AirPort Express on your hard disk, on the web, and in onscreen help. Online Resources For the latest information on AirPort Express, go to www.apple.com/airport. To register AirPort Express (if you didn’t do it when you installed the software on the AirPort Express CD), go to www.apple.com/register.
border.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Onscreen Help n To learn more about using AirPort, open AirPort Admin Utility and choose Help > AirPort Help. Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. If the unit still does not function, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service.
border.book Page 44 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM 1 AirPort Express Specifications AirPort Specifications • Wireless Data Rate: Up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps) • Range: Up to 150 feet (45 meters) in typical use (varies with environment) • Frequency Band: 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) • Radio Output Power: 15 dBm (nominal) • Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11b, and 802.
border.book Page 45 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Size and Weight • Height: 3.7 inches (94 mm) • Width: 2.9 inches (75 mm) • Thickness: 1.12 inches (28.5 mm) • Weight: 6.63 ounces (188 grams) Hardware Addresses The AirPort has two hardware addresses printed on the side of the case: • AirPort ID: The address used to identify AirPort Express on a wireless network. • Ethernet ID: This also known as the MAC address.
border.book Page 46 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM About Operating and Storage Temperatures • When you are using your AirPort Express, it is normal for the case to get warm. The AirPort Express case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the unit to the cooler air outside. Avoid Wet Locations Warning To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use your AirPort Express in or near water or wet locations.
border.book Page 47 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Communications Regulation Information FCC Declaration of Conformity 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.
border.book Page 48 Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:47 AM Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
