Okay, I am new to the whole Apple thing and just had a question. In a few months I am going to be buying a Macbook Pro and an iPod touch. I am also going to be buying Audioengine A5 speakers. My question is, what is Airport Express? I guess the Audioengine A5 speakers will work with this but I am not quite sure how. Will I not have to have speakers plugged into the Macbook Pro if I get Airport Express? Just confused as to what Airport Express does and the advatages of having it...Thanks
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Airport Express is a wireless router that has a plug for speakers on it. This allows you to plug a stereo into it (the AE) and send music from iTunes to wherever those speakers are. The point is to use iTunes wirelessly to any stereo. Any speakers with a 1/8" mini-jack will work (including your Audioengine).
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Nope, I am not. Just pointing out a wealth of information that is at the fingertips.
AirPort Express is basically a wireless router that is the same size as the MacBook/Pros power adaptor.
From the Airport Express page:
However, the appropriate cable is included with the speakers:
In a nutshell, no cables are provided for you.
However, the appropriate cable is included with the speakers:
Thanks for all of your help. One more question, if I want to run the internet through Airport Express in my house, what else do I need to buy? Do I need to buy an ethernet cable? Currently I am using a Belkin Wireless G router in my house. Thanks
Just unplug you Belkin and connect the existing ethernet cable from you modem/whatever to the Airport Express.
Run Airport Utility (preinstalled on your mac) to configure it following the manual and input whatever settings you need from your internet service provider.
Run Airport Utility (preinstalled on your mac) to configure it following the manual and input whatever settings you need from your internet service provider.
Well, two things...either you can run another ethernet cable from your modem to the Airport Express. (Also would work running one from the existing Belkin)
Or you can use the Airport Express in 'G' mode so it works with all your computers.
Or you can use the Airport Express in 'G' mode so it works with all your computers.