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Q: 1st generation AirPort Express - unable to set up

I have 1st generation AirPort Express but can't set it up again after a long time of not being used because it appears the new airport software is not compatible with the original AirPort Express - can anyone help please?

AirPort Express, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Dec 28, 2013 6:57 AM

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Dec 28, 2013 7:06 AM in response to NiceSpinner
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    Dec 28, 2013 7:06 AM in response to NiceSpinner

    Please locate the model number on the side of the Express. It starts with an "A" followed by four numbers.

     

    A 1st Gen AirPort Express is model number A1264.

     

    Is this what you have?

  • by NiceSpinner,

    NiceSpinner NiceSpinner Dec 28, 2013 8:48 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Dec 28, 2013 8:48 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    Hi

     

    The model number is A1088

     

    Thanks

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Dec 28, 2013 9:03 AM in response to NiceSpinner
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    Dec 28, 2013 9:03 AM in response to NiceSpinner

    A1088 is not a 1st Gen Express "n" wireless device, so that might help explain the issue here.

     

    The much older version of the Express that you have cannot be administered by the newer operating systems on Macs.....Mavericks, Mountain Lion, and Lion.....which will work with the 1st Gen A1264 Express.

     

    If you have an older Mac running the Leopard (10.5.x) or Snow Leopard (10.6.x) operating systems, or a PC, you can use one of those computers to configure and administer the older Express model.