Apple AirPort Express v4.2 Setup Manual

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• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, 16 Using AirPort Express How to Set It Up 1 Connect your AirPort Express to your home stereo or powered speakers using a digital fiber optic cable, analog mini-stereo-to-dual-RCA, or mini-stereo to mini-stereo (depending on what type of connectors your stereo uses) connected to the stereo mini-jack (- ). Note: You cannot use powered USB speakers with AirPort Express. 2 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant to create a new network. (See page 26 for more information.) 3 Open iTunes on your computer and choose your stereo or speakers from the speakers pop-up menu in the lower right of the iTunes window. Wireless computers within range of A

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, 35 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. Make sure that the AirPort antenna is securely connected to the card (you should hear a click when the antenna is c

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, 30 Setting Up AirPort Express Configuring and Sharing Internet Access If you plan to share your Internet connection with wireless-enabled 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. Before you use the AirPort Setup Assistant to set up your base station, connect your DSL or cable modem to the AirPort Express Ethernet port (G). If you are usin

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, Tips and Troubleshooting 37 5 In the dialog that appears, make the following changes: Â Reset the AirPort Express password. Â Turn encryption on 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 to load the new settings. Your AirPort Express Isn’t Responding Try unplugging it and plugging it back in to a power outlet. If your AirPort Express stops responding completely, you may need to r

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, 43 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 802.11g specification Interfaces  RJ-45 Ethernet LAN connector for built-in 10/100Base-T (G)  Universal Serial Bus (USB) printing (d)  Analog/digital optical 3.5mm mini-jack  AirPort Extreme Environmental Specifications  Operating Temperature: 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 3

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, 18 Using AirPort Express 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. If your computer has an AirPort Extreme Card installed, or a compatible wireless card for Wind

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer, Inc., Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-974-2000. Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. VCCI Class B Statement Europe — EU Declaration of Conformity Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC, 89/336/ EEC, 1999/5/EC. For more information, see www.apple.com/euro/compliance. European Union — Disposal Information T

• 20 Using AirPort Express 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. Â Conne

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, Setting Up AirPort Express 27 Â Connect your AirPort Express to your existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express network and extend the range of your wireless network using the AirPort Express as a wireless bridge. This is known as a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). 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, for example. Using AirTunes, you can stream your iTunes musi

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, 22 Using AirPort Express How to Set It Up 1 Connect the printer to the AirPort Express USB port (d ) using a USB cable. 2 Use the AirPort Setup Assistant 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 (with Service Pack 2). To use the printer from a computer using Mac OS X: 1 Open Printer Setup Utility (located in Applications/Utilities). 2 Select the printer from the list. If the printer is not in the list, click Add and choose

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, Using AirPort Express 25 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. How to Set It Up  Use the AirPort Setup Assistant to create a new network, join an existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express network, and take advantage of all the AirPort Express features. DSL or cable modem to Line Out port to USB port to Internet to Ethernet port Family Room Living Room AirPort Extreme Base Station

• AirPort Express Specifications 45 Â Never force a connector into the ports. If the connector and port do not join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port. Â If you are using the optional power cord, avoid dangling AirPort Express f

• 41 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/reg

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, 44 AirPort Express Specifications  Operating Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 m)  Maximum Storage Altitude: 15,000 feet (4572 m) 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. You may need to provide this address to your ISP to connect AirPort Express to the Internet. Using AirPort Express  The

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, Using AirPort Express 15 What It Looks Like Optical digital audio input port or or Toslink-to-mini digital fiber optic cable or Mini-stereo-to-RCA cable Stereo receiver Computer with iTunes Line Out port RCA-type left and right audio input ports

• 33 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 five 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 passwo

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, Getting Started 7 About the AirPort Software AirPort Express works with the AirPort software included on the AirPort Express CD. AirPort Setup Assistant The AirPort Setup Assistant helps you set up your AirPort Express to connect to the Internet, play iTunes music on your home stereo or through powered speakers, and share a printer. You can also bridge your AirPort Express to your existing AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express wireless network to extend the range of your network using WDS. AirPort Admin Utility AirPort Admin Utility is an advanced tool for setting up and managing AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, Getting Started 9 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). Once you have connected the cables for all the devices you plan to use, connect the AC plug adapter if necessary. Plug AirPort Express into the wall. There is no on switch. AC plug ad

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, 34 AirPort Express on the Road 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. To edit an existing 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 Select a profile in the list and click

• Apple AirPort Express v4.2, 12 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.

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