Setting up 1st get Airport Express as music streamer with new 24" iMac (Big Sur)

How do I do it?

iMac 24″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Sep 26, 2021 1:38 AM

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u33446z Author

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Sep 26, 2021 10:13 AM in response to Bob Timmons

Sure. I performed a factory reset on the Airport Express. Then, after several minutes Airport Utility recognised the AE and I was able to add the AE to my existing network.

u33446z Author

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Sep 26, 2021 7:08 AM in response to u33446z

Sorted!

Bob Timmons

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Sep 26, 2021 7:28 AM in response to u33446z

If you could post your solution, it would likely help other users who might have the same question. Thanks.

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