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skippie101
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Q: Is it possible to stream music using Airport Express 802.11n 1st Gen without connecting to the internet in client mode or primary router?

Would like to stream music from my IPhone using Airport Express 802.11n 1st gen, there is no internet connection possible where I am.

iPhone 5s, iOS 9.1

Posted on Nov 21, 2015 4:05 AM

by Tesserax,Apple recommended
Tesserax Tesserax
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You can stream from your iPhone 5s to a 1st gen 802.11n AirPort Express base station without an Internet connection. However, you will not be able to stream iTunes store content with an Internet connection.

Posted on Nov 21, 2015 9:19 AM

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  • by Tesserax,Apple recommended

    Tesserax Tesserax Nov 21, 2015 9:19 AM in response to skippie101
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    Nov 21, 2015 9:19 AM in response to skippie101

    You can stream from your iPhone 5s to a 1st gen 802.11n AirPort Express base station without an Internet connection. However, you will not be able to stream iTunes store content with an Internet connection.

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    skippie101 skippie101 Nov 21, 2015 11:51 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Nov 21, 2015 11:51 AM in response to Tesserax

    Tx for reply, can you possibly give me setup instructions - do not get it right with instruction manual provided.

  • by Tesserax,Apple recommended

    Tesserax Tesserax Nov 24, 2015 8:47 AM in response to skippie101
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    Nov 24, 2015 8:47 AM in response to skippie101

    The set up should be fairly straightforward. You will want your Express to be in its default configuration which is a wireless router that will broadcast an unsecured wireless network with a network name of something like: Apple Network XXXXXX. You can get your Express back to this default configuration by performing a "factory default" reset on it. Note: The Express' status light will continue to flash amber as it is letting you know that some additional configuration steps may still be needed. You can use the AirPort Utility on your iPhone to disable any of these messages.

     

    Once that is completed, your iPhone should now find and give you the option to connect to this wireless network. You would then use your iPhone as you normally would to start the stream.