HT202192: Wi-Fi base stations: How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes

Learn about Wi-Fi base stations: How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes
meekx

Q: airport express

I am unable to open up software that will enable me to config system I get an erroe message.

I am using Windows Vista Home

airport express, Windows Vista

Posted on Feb 17, 2012 6:18 AM

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  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Feb 17, 2012 8:16 AM in response to meekx
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    Feb 17, 2012 8:16 AM in response to meekx

    Be sure that you running Vista with at least Service Pack 2 or higher. Then, download and install AirPort for Windows, with Administrator priviledges on your Vista PC.

  • by meekx,

    meekx meekx Feb 18, 2012 1:47 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Feb 18, 2012 1:47 AM in response to Tesserax

    Have downloaded Airport for Windows. where do you find Administration priviledges if you cant open software?

     

    Peter

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    Tesserax Tesserax Feb 18, 2012 11:15 AM in response to meekx
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    Feb 18, 2012 11:15 AM in response to meekx

    Right-click on the AirPort Utility, and then, choose the option "Run as administrator" from the pop-up menu.

  • by meekx,

    meekx meekx Feb 19, 2012 11:16 AM in response to meekx
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    Feb 19, 2012 11:16 AM in response to meekx

    Have followd your instructions but I do not get a pop up menu with "Run as administrator"

    What next?

     

    Meekx

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Feb 19, 2012 11:51 AM in response to meekx
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    Feb 19, 2012 11:51 AM in response to meekx

    The version of Vista that I have available to me is Vista Ultimate. I don't know if the "Run as administrator" option is available in all versions, but I believe it is.

     

    Just to be sure. You are able to install the AirPort Utility, but not launch it correct? If so, and you right-click on the AirPort Utility icon, do you not get the "Run as administrator" option in the pop-up menu?

  • by meekx,

    meekx meekx Feb 19, 2012 12:28 PM in response to Tesserax
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    Feb 19, 2012 12:28 PM in response to Tesserax

    I am afraid the answere is no. I am running Vista Home. When I right click the onlyreal choice I get of changing any thing is through properties?

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Feb 19, 2012 12:34 PM in response to meekx
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    Feb 19, 2012 12:34 PM in response to meekx

    Unfortunately the problem may be that the AirPort Utility does not support this particular version of Vista. However the operating system requirements on the link that I provided earlier only call out that you are running Vista with Service Pack 2 installed ... is that your current configuration? If it is, then you may need to borrow another computer to do the administration of the base station.

  • by meekx,

    meekx meekx Feb 20, 2012 11:59 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Feb 20, 2012 11:59 AM in response to Tesserax

    Hi

    I have already gone down that line,  setting up system with a laptop with exactly same Widows Vista Home and getting it to work,I then transfere set up using a stick, but once on my computer the same thing happens.

    I get the following message.

     

    THE INSTALLER ENCOUNTERED ERRORS BEFORE AIRPORT COULD BE CONFIGURED.

     

    YOU SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED

     

    any ideas

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Feb 20, 2012 12:06 PM in response to meekx
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    Feb 20, 2012 12:06 PM in response to meekx

    I would suggest creating a new user account on your laptop. Log-off, and then, log-on with the new user account. Try installing the AirPort Utility while logged-in with this new user account.

  • by meekx,

    meekx meekx Feb 21, 2012 4:30 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Feb 21, 2012 4:30 AM in response to Tesserax

    As I have a continous green light on my airport express plug in, could the problem be with iTunes? do I need to sync with wi-fi and how do I get multipal speakers at the moment it only plays through computer

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Feb 21, 2012 8:14 AM in response to meekx
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    Feb 21, 2012 8:14 AM in response to meekx

    do I need to sync with wi-fi and how do I get multipal speakers at the moment it only plays through computer

    AirPlay can use either wired or wireless media to stream iTunes ... so Wi-Fi isn't absolutely necessary. To stream to more than on AirPlay device simultaneously, you would just select the Multiple Speakers option in the AirPlay menu.

     

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  • by meekx,

    meekx meekx Feb 21, 2012 11:30 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Feb 21, 2012 11:30 AM in response to Tesserax

    sometimes i get the icon when I open iTunes but not always,when I click on icon it shows only speakers on computer as ticked. Where is the airplay menu? dont say in Airport Utilities

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Feb 21, 2012 11:34 AM in response to meekx
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    Feb 21, 2012 11:34 AM in response to meekx

    By AirPlay menu, I am referring to the menu that shows up when you click on the AirPlay icon indicated on the graphic I provided. If iTunes finds any AirPlay speakers it will show up in this menu along with the Computer option.