FAQ: How To Connect Airport Express To Wifi?

Can I connect Apple AirPort Express to my router?

Yes, I do this at home. If you open the AirPort Utility, go to the Wireless tab and choose ‘Join a wireless network’ then add your current WiFi network and put in the password you can use the AirPort Express for AirTunes at the same time as being connected to the internet.

Why won’t my AirPort express connect to the Internet?

Unplug the AirPort Express and plug it back in: Wait for it to restart. When the light turns green, it has restarted and connected to the Wi-Fi network. You may need to quit and restart iTunes. Reset the AirPort Express: You can do this by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the device.

How do I connect my AirPort Utility to WiFi?

On your device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then tap the name of your base station (for example, “AirPort Extreme 0affff”) listed under “Set up new AirPort base station.” Follow the onscreen instructions. The setup assistant automatically provides the best solution for your network.

Can you use an AirPort Express to extend a wireless network?

If you already have a wireless network in your home and want to extend its range, AirPort Express can help. Just place it in range of your primary base station — an AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule, or another AirPort Express — and near the area where you want your wireless connection.

Can you daisy chain AirPort Express?

You can chain as many AirPorts as you want this way.

What is join a wireless network in AirPort Express?

When “joining” the AirPort performs as a wireles client, just like any other wireless client (computer, printer, etc.) that connects to the wireless network for sharing resources. When extending a network, the AirPort performs as a wireless access point (and wireless Ethernet bridge for the Extreme or Time Capsule).

How do I reset my first AirPort Express?

Hard reset:



Press and hold the reset button for about 5 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. Then release the button. Wait about a minute for the base station to finish restarting. Open AirPort Utility, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.

What is the default password for Apple AirPort Express?

Type 10.0. 0.1 (the default IP to access the admin interface) in the address bar of your internet browser to access the router’s web-based user interface. The default username for your Apple AirPort Express is n/a. The default password is public.

Is Apple AirPort a router?

AirPort Time Capsule



Apple’s Time Capsule is essentially an AirPort Extreme wireless router with a built-in hard drive.

Can’t find AirPort Express in AirPort utility?

Hold in the reset button on the AirPort Express for 8-10 seconds, then release. Allow a full minute for the Express to restart. The utility will open up and suggest a setup. Follow the prompts.

Is AirPort Extreme still a good router?

I’m still using my AirPort Extreme that I bought 7 years ago. Everything still works great. It’s the most reliable router I’ve ever used. The AirPort app (on iOS and macOS alike) is a breeze to use.

Does AirPort Express need to be plugged into Ethernet?

Yes. does the AE need to stay plugged into the modem by ethernet in order to work? Yes, if you want the AirPort Express to act as wireless router and provide a wireless network. Temporarily, use a laptop or desktop and connect the computer to the LAN port on the AirPort Express using an Ethernet cable.

Does AirPort Express slow down network?

AirPort Express – I am getting significantly slower speeds on the AirPort Express. It is supposedly extending both the 5ghz and 2.4ghz networks. It potentially could as long as each band intersects with each other. If you move the Express too far from the Extreme, you will only be extending the 2.4 GHz band.

How do I put AirPort Express in Bridge mode?

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1. Run the AirPort Utility.
2. Select the AirPort Express, and then, select Edit.
3. For a Mac: On the Network tab, change Router Mode to: Off (Bridge Mode) Select Update and allow the base station to restart.
4. For an iOS device: Select Advanced > DHCP and NAT. Change Router Mode to: Off (Bridge Mode)