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
Arturmm

Q: Do I need PC or Mac to set up airport express? Or can I set up via iPad.

I don't use PC or Mac. I have only I phone and iPad. To use air play speakers away from home. I like to use iPad to set up airport express . Is it possible to do it without laptop or desktop?

AirPort Express 802.11n (1st Gen), iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Feb 11, 2014 7:02 PM

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Q: Do I need PC or Mac to set up airport express? Or can I set up via iPad.

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  • by Allan Eckert,Solvedanswer

    Allan Eckert Allan Eckert Feb 11, 2014 7:08 PM in response to Arturmm
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    Feb 11, 2014 7:08 PM in response to Arturmm

    If you go to the App Store in iTunes you will discover there is an iOS version of Airport Utility for both the iPhone and iPad.

     

    Allan

  • by Bob Timmons,Helpful

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Feb 11, 2014 7:11 PM in response to Arturmm
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    Feb 11, 2014 7:11 PM in response to Arturmm

    You do not even have to have the iOS version of AirPort Utility installed on an iPad to set up the Express. But, you will need it if you want to go back in later and make any changes.

     

    Hold in the reset button on the Express for 10 seconds and release. Allow a full minute to restart.

     

    On the iPad home screen, Tap Settings, then Tap WiFi

     

    Under the heading of Setup a new AirPort Base Station, tap on AirPort Express and follow the prompts.