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
Beckewing
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Q: Air Port Express~

Okay...this kinda look like a stupid question...but I was thinking the Airport express was like Apple TV..with a WiFi connection to you internet. Is this true or does it have to have a cable to my Wifi router.

   I was just wanting to use this at the other end of the house so I could have a stronger WIFI signal outside. It's pointless if it's got to be hooked into my router. Am I missing something??

Airport Express, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1)

Posted on Aug 31, 2012 4:18 PM

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Q: Air Port Express~

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  • by Ed81969,

    Ed81969 Ed81969 Aug 31, 2012 4:25 PM in response to Beckewing
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    Aug 31, 2012 4:25 PM in response to Beckewing

    You can use your Airport Express at the other end of your house, but you will need a base station. I am not sure if you can do with any router, but certainly you can share with another Airport Extreme.

    Check out this article for more details: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4145

    Good Luck.

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 31, 2012 5:40 PM in response to Beckewing
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    Aug 31, 2012 5:40 PM in response to Beckewing

    You want the AirPort Express to "extend a wireless network" to provide more wireless coverage..using wireless only....,but it can only do this if it is connected to another Apple router.

     

    The "extend" feature is an Apple to Apple function. It would be extremely unlikely that it would work with another brand.