Identifying Airport Express Models: A Quick Guide

If you're unsure which model of AirPort Express you have, you can identify it by locating the model number on the side of the device. The model number starts with an A followed by four numbers. For example, A1084 or A1088 are older b/g versions of the AirPort Express, while A1264 is the 1st Gen 802.11n version. It's important to know the model number to ensure compatibility with your operating system and other devices.

Locate the model number on the side of the AirPort Express

To identify your AirPort Express model, you will need to locate the model number on the side of the device. The model number starts with an "A" followed by four numbers. For example, A1084 or A1088 are older "b/g" versions of the AirPort Express, while A1264 is the 1st Gen 802.11n version. You may need a magnifying glass to read the model number. Once you have located the model number, you can determine the specific model of your AirPort Express and its compatibility with other devices and operating systems.

Identify if it's a 1st or 2nd generation model

To identify if your AirPort Express is a 1st or 2nd generation model, you will need to locate the model number on the side of the device. The model number starts with an "A" followed by four numbers. A1084 or A1088 are older "b/g" versions of the AirPort Express, which are not compatible with much anymore. A1264 is the 1st Gen 802.11n version, which will work with the Lion, Mountain Lion and Mavericks operating systems. The 1st Gen is single band, while the 2nd Gen is dual band. If you want to extend dual bands, you will need two 2nd Gen Express devices.

Check if it's compatible with your operating system

To check if your Airport Express model is compatible with your operating system, you'll need to identify which model you have. To do this, locate the model number on the side of the device. It will start with an "A" followed by four numbers.

The A1084 and A1088 models are older "b/g" versions of the AirPort Express and are not compatible with much anymore. The A1264 is the 1st Gen 802.11n version and will work with the Lion, Mountain Lion and Mavericks operating systems.

If you have the 802.11a/b/g/Draft N 1st generation, you can connect it to a 2nd generation AirPort Express to extend the range of your WiFi. However, keep in mind that the 1st Gen is single-band, so if you reverse the process and connect the 2nd Gen to the router, you will lose some performance capability.

To get dual-band performance, you will need two 2nd Gen Express devices.

Check if it's dual-band

To check if your AirPort Express is dual-band, you need to identify the model. To do this, locate the model number on the side of the AirPort Express. It starts with an "A" followed by four numbers. A1084 or A1088 are older "b/g" versions of the AirPort Express and are not dual-band. A1264 is the 1st Gen 802.11n version and is dual-band.

Identify if it's an older b/g version

To identify if you have an older b/g version of the AirPort Express, you will need to locate the model number on the side of the device. The model number will start with an "A" followed by four numbers. If the model number is A1084 or A1088, then you have an older b/g version of the AirPort Express. These models are not compatible with much anymore as they do not have the setting or capability to extend a wireless network.

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