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Peter Kussell

Q: Airport Express Ethernet port used for home entertainment?

I use my Airport Express to extend my network with my 2TB TimeCapsule base station. The Airport Express has one ethernet port. Can I buy some other device with say 3 or 4 ethernet ports and plug it into the one ethernet port on the AP Express to connect all my home entertainment devices? What should I buy if this can work?

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Posted on Dec 30, 2014 4:21 PM

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  • by LaPastenague,Solvedanswer

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Dec 30, 2014 5:21 PM in response to Peter Kussell
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    Dec 30, 2014 5:21 PM in response to Peter Kussell

    As long as you are talking about the N version of the Express.. what is often called Gen1.. then any switch will do the job. The express is only 100mbit.

     

    The cost of network switch is $20-40 depending on the number of ports and if it is older 10/100 or gigabit.. IMHO buy 8 port gigabit.. any brand you want,, they are much the same.. metal case ones are nicer than plastic.. but they are cheap consumer item in any computer store.

     

    If you buy what I suggest, it will be useful well into the future.. the slower 5 port is cheaper but the usefulness of it into the future is questionable..

  • by Peter Kussell,

    Peter Kussell Peter Kussell Dec 30, 2014 6:31 PM in response to Peter Kussell
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    Dec 30, 2014 6:31 PM in response to Peter Kussell

    Amazing useful reply!! So many thanks!  I have one question:

     

    HHow do I know if I have an N- version?

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Dec 30, 2014 8:08 PM in response to Peter Kussell
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    Dec 30, 2014 8:08 PM in response to Peter Kussell

    Look on the side of the Express for the model number.  You want to see A1264.