HT202192: Wi-Fi base stations: How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes

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DanPatel

Q: Hi, I am trying to connect the airport express ver 6.3.1 to my speaker system without luck.The base station has been configured using ipad 4 and has a green light.When I plug in the jack ito the ipad the speakers work but will not stream through the base

Can anybody help?

I have an ipad4 which is connected to my stereo system -plays music fine.Now if I turn on any wireless speakers using bluetooth ,the powered speakers are cut off.Obviously there is a conflict bewteen bluetooth transmission and music through the RCA jack.Is there a set up so that,both the wireless speakers,jambox and the powered speakers can play simultaneously? Any help will be appericiated.Thanks

Posted on Jul 3, 2013 4:29 AM

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  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Jul 3, 2013 7:09 PM in response to DanPatel
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    Jul 3, 2013 7:09 PM in response to DanPatel

    An AirPort Express running firmware version 6.3 must be an old one. The Express is unrelated to Bluetooth, but it is likely that your wireless speaker signal is interfering with the Express's wireless signal. This is a common problem with wireless speakers and the older 2.4 GHz - only Express.

     

    The cure probably going to require upgrading your Express to a newer model, and using the relatively interference-free 5 GHz band.

     

    Read: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Potential sources of wireless interference

     

    NB:

     

    Sources of interference

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    • Wireless speakers that operate in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band.