Streaming audio through the Ethernet?
Any thoughts about streaming audio through the Ethernet port in the Extreme? Is this possible?
I figure the answer will be no, but I have to ask. Could I convince someone in the know to see if they can figure it out if possible at all? Additionally Apple have had the tendency to test drive features unofficially, which can be turned on if one knows what to do. Slight chance that the device has the hardware needed for the audio feed (minus the port) which would be switched off? Or they be testing the idea of using the Ethernet for audio feed? I know the odds are slim, but I'm not convinced it can't be done, don't tell me it can't, unless you have the appropriate background to know that it isn't. Sorry if that sounds harsh, Thanks.
WHAT I'VE DONE SO FAR:
I've been looking all over the place and only found reference to some hardware which if I was to buy I'd just get a second Express (seems ridiculous), oh and excessive amounts of reviews on the Express. So no is probably the answer but I have to ask.
OUR SCENARIO:
Our stereo and Extreme (802.11n) are quite close to each other. The Extreme wirelessly backs up two laptops and controls the ADSL (if we can call it that, it's pretty crusty service we have) and soon will have a Skype handset attached too. Works beautifully I might add, good going Apple. We use an older Express to stream to the stereo. Seems a waste. To add to this we constantly interrupt the music my unplugging it to use the printer in the other room. No there is no room near the stereo or extreme to put the printer. I'd love to leave the express in the other room to be turned on when needed. Coincidently. If my MBP is streaming to the express and someone switches it off, iTunes locks up indefinitely. Might seem surprising but it amazes me how often people forget to mention this to me so I can switch it over to computer before they turn it off. Something about Apples way that causes out of sight out of mindedness...
ADDITIONAL DRIBBLE:
Alternatively I find an old second hand one, but still just seems wrong on principal. If the printer had a Wi-Fi card in it, and the Stereo had a Wi-Fi card in it all this would be so much simpler. And don't get me started on the car. I'd like to update the car Media HD while it's parked in the garage without plugging anything into it. Mind you unless it could remain on standby one would still have to go turn the key. Mind you I could just put in a iPod touch cradle.
I figure the answer will be no, but I have to ask. Could I convince someone in the know to see if they can figure it out if possible at all? Additionally Apple have had the tendency to test drive features unofficially, which can be turned on if one knows what to do. Slight chance that the device has the hardware needed for the audio feed (minus the port) which would be switched off? Or they be testing the idea of using the Ethernet for audio feed? I know the odds are slim, but I'm not convinced it can't be done, don't tell me it can't, unless you have the appropriate background to know that it isn't. Sorry if that sounds harsh, Thanks.
WHAT I'VE DONE SO FAR:
I've been looking all over the place and only found reference to some hardware which if I was to buy I'd just get a second Express (seems ridiculous), oh and excessive amounts of reviews on the Express. So no is probably the answer but I have to ask.
OUR SCENARIO:
Our stereo and Extreme (802.11n) are quite close to each other. The Extreme wirelessly backs up two laptops and controls the ADSL (if we can call it that, it's pretty crusty service we have) and soon will have a Skype handset attached too. Works beautifully I might add, good going Apple. We use an older Express to stream to the stereo. Seems a waste. To add to this we constantly interrupt the music my unplugging it to use the printer in the other room. No there is no room near the stereo or extreme to put the printer. I'd love to leave the express in the other room to be turned on when needed. Coincidently. If my MBP is streaming to the express and someone switches it off, iTunes locks up indefinitely. Might seem surprising but it amazes me how often people forget to mention this to me so I can switch it over to computer before they turn it off. Something about Apples way that causes out of sight out of mindedness...
ADDITIONAL DRIBBLE:
Alternatively I find an old second hand one, but still just seems wrong on principal. If the printer had a Wi-Fi card in it, and the Stereo had a Wi-Fi card in it all this would be so much simpler. And don't get me started on the car. I'd like to update the car Media HD while it's parked in the garage without plugging anything into it. Mind you unless it could remain on standby one would still have to go turn the key. Mind you I could just put in a iPod touch cradle.
Macbook Pro C2D 17", Mac OS X (10.5), AirPort Extreme (802.11n)
