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TheMac19
Nov 29, 2004, 01:27 PM
Sorry if this has been beat to death, but i have searched in earnest without finding the answer I'm looking for...

QUESTION: Will an Airport Express share a broadband internet connection - that is 1 IP address - with multiple computers, both mac and pc; XP pro & home?

My situation- i am moving to an apartment with three friends, all of us have newish laptops. 1 powerbook, 1 ibook, 1 Sony Vaio with XP Pro and 1 misc. PC with XP home. (all have wireless cards) We are arranging to get broadband cable internet access, which will provide us with one ip address. I already have an Airport Express - So will it really be that easy, is AP Express the magic answer that will let us all be online, as well as stream AirTunes and share a printer, dispite the three different operating systems?

Thank a million in advance.



emw
Nov 29, 2004, 01:56 PM
Yes.

Plug Airport Express into the wall, plug the broadband connection into the Airport Express, plug the stereo connection kit to your stereo, follow setup instructions, and go.

It is standards-based 802.11g, and supports older 802.11b, so both Macs and PCs will be able to connect.

Enjoy.

daveL
Nov 29, 2004, 03:27 PM
I second that emotion. It behaves the same way as any other wireless router., plus you get AirTunes and USB printer sharing.