Readers ask: How To Set Up Airport Express?

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.

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.

How does Apple AirPort Express work?

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’t connect to AirPort Express?

Unplug the AirPort Express. Disable the WiFi on the Mini. In Network Preferences, set Ethernet as the default connection using DHCP. Connect the Mini to the LAN port for the AirPortExpress.

Is Apple AirPort Express a WiFi extender?

Unfortunately, the AirPort Express can only wirelessly extend the signal from another Apple router, so it will not be able to connect to your provider’s router and provide more wireless signal coverage using a wireless connection.

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.

How do I know if AirPort Express is working?

Hold down the option key on the Mac while you click on the fan shaped AirPort icon at the top of the screen. Look for the BSSID. That is the AirPort ID of the device to which the Mac is connected. It should be the AirPort ID of the “exending” device.

How do I restore AirPort Express?

Unplug the AirPort Express from the power outlet and press and hold the reset button. While still holding down the reset button, plug the device into a power outlet. Hold down the reset button until you see the light flash green four times. Let go of the button and the device will reset itself.

Why did Apple stop making AirPort express?

Last week Apple made official news we’d suspected for a very long time: It’s discontinued the AirPort line of network routers. Apple says once its current stock of supplies is depleted, that’s it. Apple hasn’t needed its own line of networking gear for many years, but let’s remember how truly disruptive AirPort was.

Is AirPort Express outdated?

Apple releases firmware security update for discontinued AirPort Express, Extreme, and Time Capsule Base Stations. While Apple’s AirPort lineup has long been discontinued, the company is still supporting the devices with software updates. Read more about updating your AirPort’s firmware in this support document.

Is Apple AirPort Express obsolete?

Apple is ceasing production of its AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule Wi-Fi routers. “We’re discontinuing the Apple AirPort base station products. They will be available through Apple.com, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers while supplies last.”

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.

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.