Hey guys, I've always wondered precisely what these things can do with AirTunes... does the wall plug it gets plugged into need to be near a wired internet connection or not?? I'm vair vair confuzzled.
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New Airport Express with 802.11n Next Week?
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No, you set it up to use your current wireless network, or set it up as your router(connect your modem to it's ethernet port). Then make sure your mac is on the same network as the APX, or use the APX's network, then connect a set of speakers or a stereo up to the APX. Then look in itunes, in the lower right hand corner of the window will be a dropdown box that has "computer" in it, click on that and select the APX. Your itunes will now be streamed wirelessly to the APX, hence the name AirTunes.
I'm guessing that's concurrent/active users. Either way, get a 'real' router if you are worried. This isn't meant to pipe an OC3 through it.
No WPA2 when joining an existing network?
The fine print in the Tech Specs seems to say that you can't use WPA2 when using the Express to join an existing network. WPA2 is what I use and I'm not crazy about rolling back. I would mainly use the Express for Airtunes and printing.
Am I misreading something? Is this something that a software upgrade could fix?
The fine print in the Tech Specs seems to say that you can't use WPA2 when using the Express to join an existing network. WPA2 is what I use and I'm not crazy about rolling back. I would mainly use the Express for Airtunes and printing.
Am I misreading something? Is this something that a software upgrade could fix?
Just called Regent Street and they didn't even know it existed (Not great when you have to tell a company what they actually sell)
Safe to assume this will be a US only thing for the foreseeable future
Really hate it when companies do this.
Nope, it's available in Hong Kong Store. Just like it did 2 weeks ago when I "tried" to purchase it.
http://store.apple.com/800-908-988/.../RSLID?mco=31F247B0&fnode=home&nplm=MB321ZP/A
No sarcasm needed. It's very easy to see how real-world usage in a household could easily saturate 10 clients, especially if you include mobile/wifi devices.
Just came out to the local apple store and picked up one today. My old Belkin router was giving my girlfriend and me troubles since we both have built in N-wireless. Its my first time using AE. The installation gave me a bit of trouble at the beginning when the light kept showing up amber after I plugged it in and connect with the ethernet. I installed airport utility and it couldnt detect any wireless device no matter how many "rescan" i did. Then i reset my DSL router and AE, hooked them back in and long behold GREEN light. Airport utility detected it and the set up process from there was extremely easy. After I chose the option of replacing my current router with AE, it then asked me if I wanted to save my password, then 10 sec later, Im online. its GREAT. My girlfriend and I really noticed the speed difference. But im still waiting to see if she keeps getting disconnected or not.
Then I hooked up my printer. It was very easy and fast. I had to download the driver to my mbp and downloaded airport utility/bonjour to my girlfriend's vista + printer driver and we were printer after 5 minutes.
I have yet to test out airtunes, but expecting it to be as effortless. Overall, its a great product so far and I recommend it to those who are struggling with their old router.
Then I hooked up my printer. It was very easy and fast. I had to download the driver to my mbp and downloaded airport utility/bonjour to my girlfriend's vista + printer driver and we were printer after 5 minutes.
I have yet to test out airtunes, but expecting it to be as effortless. Overall, its a great product so far and I recommend it to those who are struggling with their old router.
Sure you could saturate it if they were all doing things concurrently. How often are you using 5 machines and 3 iPhones simultaneously? Never, or close to it I'd imagine.
I just ordered the AE to extend the range of my Extreme. A little disappointed that didn't have a gigabit adapter but a minor thing. There was no educational discount as someone mentioned but if you a re a member of MOAA you get a 10% discount on it:
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/BEPPStore?qprm=356060
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http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/BEPPStore?qprm=356060
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So now that the Aiport range is all 802.11n compliant, all iMacs and laptops have been for some time... are the iPhone and iPod Touches next?
Yess... got one!!!
Yeeee... just got one from the local store. Me happy.
After some playing around I've noticed some things:
Yeeee... just got one from the local store. Me happy.
After some playing around I've noticed some things:
- Extending the range of an existing Airport network works, but is divided into two modes: WDS-mode which only supports B/G (11/54Mbps). Main station and remote station connect at max 54Mbps. "Extend network"-mode is exclusive to N-mode, no B/G devices can connect.
- Powering up is noticeable slower than the older Express model. Can take up to little more than a minute, depending on the configuration.
- Some will like this one: Ethernet connector can be used in "Join existing network" mode. Also works works with WDS and "Extend network" mode.
- Network range is about the same of an Airport Extreme.
I just grabbed one to use while on the road in hotels where they don't have wireless but wired connections in the rooms. i can then untether from the desk and sit where I wish, plus I can run my touch as well if I wish. Good little tool and it's so highly portable. I'm diggin it.
I can think of lots of reasons to buy another one or two for my house and office. Great device.
I can think of lots of reasons to buy another one or two for my house and office. Great device.