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
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Jun 22, 2013 1:23 PM in response to fraz3188by John Galt,The problem may be that an Express can "wirelessly extend" another AirPort network, but an additional Express can only "join" that network. However, in this configuration it should be possible to send the same AirPlay stream to both of them simultaneously.
Also, can you provide a complete, thorough description of your network? Which configuration in the above article best describes your network?
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Jun 22, 2013 1:42 PM in response to John Galtby fraz3188,I have a modem hooked up to an ethernet hub. From the hub I have an ethernet plugged into the first AirPort Express. In that AirPort Express under the Wireless tab the Network Mode is in Create a wireless network, and under the Network tab the Router Mode is on Off (Bridge Mode). Under the AirPlay tab the Enable AirPlay is checked
The second AirPort Express is just plugged into an outlet with no ethernet hook ups. In that AirPort Express under the Wireless tab the Network Mode is in Extend a Wireless Network, and under the Network tab all the options are greyed out and unclickable. Under the AirPlay tab the Endable AirPay is unchecked. (I have tried checking that box and unchecking the box to see if either has an effect on AirPlay from the original AirPort Express, and either way it does not work). Checking the box just creates a seperate AirPlay channel.
Let me know if you need any other info.
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Jun 22, 2013 3:45 PM in response to fraz3188by John Galt,Checking the box just creates a seperate AirPlay channel.
That is normal.
You must check that box to enable AirPlay. That Express will then appear as an option for AirPlay streaming. You can select multiple devices for iTunes, but for your main speaker output such as in System Preferences, you have to decide which one you want to use.