What can you do with Apple AirPort Express?
You can use an AirPort Express to extend Wi-Fi from your wireless router and it can also act as an access point. The AirPort Express can access music or audio streamed from an iPhone, iPad, iPod or iTunes via your computer, and using AirPlay, play it on a connected powered speaker, stereo, or home theater system.
Can Apple AirPort be used with PC?
Yes, the AirPort Express is fully compatible with any Wi-Fi enabled device or computer. Windows PC users can download the AirPort Utility for Windows directly from Apple. The AirPort Utility is a free utility designed for setup and management of an AirPort Express Wi-Fi network.
Is the Apple AirPort Express a router?
AirPort Express is a lightweight router designed for music sharing. AirPort Extreme is a more powerful router with additional ports and features. Time Capsule is essentially an AirPort Extreme with a built-in hard drive for wireless file sharing and Time Machine backup. Read: How to set up a Time Capsule.
How do I setup AirPort Express on Windows?
How to Install and Use Airport Utility for Windows
- Visit the Airport Utility download page and click on “Download Airport Utility for Windows.”
- Click Download.
- Click AirPortSetup.exe.
- Select Next.
- Select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next.
- Select Next.
- Select Install.
- Select Finish.
How do I configure AirPort Express?
How to Set Up the AirPort Express Base Station
- Launch AirPort Utility. Once it starts, you’ll see the AirPort Express base station listed in the left pane.
- Complete the fields on the right side. Give the AirPort Express a name and a password that you’ll remember so you can access it later.
- Select Continue.
How do I setup AirPort Express on my computer?
Setup
- Connect your AirPort Express with an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your DSL or cable modem.
- Plug in your AirPort Express to a power outlet and power on any external disk drives or printers that you connected to the AirPort Express.
- Click the Start menu and then select “Programs” and “AirPort Utility.”
Does AirPort Express support lossless?
The AirPort Express models with optical out used to be able to support lossless CD quality, for example playing a lossless CD rip from iTunes.
How do I use my Apple AirPort Express as a WiFi extender?
Click “Manual Setup,” then “Airport,” and then “Wireless.” Choose “Extend a Wireless Network” in the “Wireless Mode” menu. Choose the network name you set earlier and enter the password if you created one. Click “Update.” Adjust your devices as necessary to maximize your network strength wherever you use your computer.