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AirPort Express Set Up, Functionality, and Router Compatibility

I am considering purchasing AirPort Express but have some questions related to set up, functionality, and router compatibility. I have a Verizon MI424WR router in my basement, but I plan on setting up my Airport Express in the main level of my house so that I can connect it to speakers on that level. I want to be able to stream music from my Mac, iPhone, and iPad to these speakers through the Airport Express. Ideally I would like to also extend the range of the signal from my Verizon router (which pretty much *****) but the music streaming is more important. Essentially my questions are:

1) Do I need to connect Airport Express to an ethernet port when setting up?

2) Will it be compatible with (i.e., extend the range of) my Verizon router?

3) Do I need to do anything specific to connect Airport Express to my existing wireless network?

I'm something of a novice with technology so please dumb it down for me if you can. Thanks.

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Posted on Nov 23, 2012 2:42 PM

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Kappy

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Posted on Nov 23, 2012 2:53 PM

You will need to configure the AEX to work in Bridge Mode by setting the Network Type for Wireless to "Join an existing network." Provide the name assigned to your network in your router's configuration along with the password for your network. This is the only configuration method that may allow it to connect to your existing third-party router.

Under Base Station tab in Airport Utility enter a name for the AEX and a password for accessing the AEX