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The Apple AirPort Express is a small, wireless router device that allows users to set up an Internet access point. It works with all popular flavours of Wi-Fi and is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems. The AirPort Express can be used to extend Wi-Fi from a wireless router and can also act as an access point for up to 50 networked users. It offers audio output capability, allowing users to stream music from iTunes or Apple Music to connected speakers or stereo systems. The device was discontinued in 2018 but continues to be supported by Apple.
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AirPlay 2 support
To set up the AirPort Express as an AirPlay 2 streaming target, you will need to connect it to a router. This can be done by turning the AirPort Express into a Wi-Fi adapter, plugging it into a device with an Ethernet or USB port, and hardwiring the sound system in.
The AirPort Express can then be connected to a speaker or printer, or both. Once the AirPort Express is running, launch the AirPort Utility on your Mac to complete the setup.
The AirPlay 2 support is a unique feature of the AirPort Express, as the AirPort Extreme does not have a 3.5mm mini-jack socket and therefore cannot be used to turn a speaker into an AirPlay speaker.
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Wireless router
There are various types of wireless routers, including dual-band and tri-band routers. Dual-band routers have two Wi-Fi radios, usually operating at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, allowing both old and new devices to connect. Tri-band routers have three Wi-Fi bands, typically one 2.4 GHz band and two 5 GHz bands, and automatically assign connected devices to the Wi-Fi radio with the least congestion and highest performance. Some wireless routers have USB ports, which can be used to connect devices such as printers or external hard drives to the network.
The Apple AirPort Express is an example of a small wireless router that allows users to create a wireless internet access point. It was discontinued in 2018 but can still be purchased from select retailers. The AirPort Express can be used to extend Wi-Fi coverage and act as an access point, allowing up to 10 devices to connect to the network. It also has iTunes capabilities, allowing users to stream music wirelessly to connected speakers.
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iTunes capabilities
The Apple AirPort Express is a small, wireless router device that allows you to set up an Internet access point. It is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems and can provide wireless Internet access for up to 10 users.
One of the key selling points of the AirPort Express is its iTunes capabilities. It has a 3.5mm audio mini-jack socket and a mini-TOSLINK optical digital transmitter, allowing connection to an external digital-to-analog converter (DAC) or amplifier with an internal DAC. This means you can plug it into any speakers and wirelessly stream music in digital or analog format from the iTunes library on your desktop or laptop computer.
The AirPort Express was the first AirPlay device to receive streamed audio from a computer running iTunes on the local network. It can also be used to output the audio of protected video content within iTunes, while maintaining audio sync with the image displayed on-screen. This feature is available for video content in formats supported by QuickTime Player, such as HTML 5 video in Safari.
Additionally, the AirPort Express can be used in combination with a Sonos multi-room audio system, allowing you to simultaneously stream music to multiple AirPort Express devices or an Apple TV connected to a TV.
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Wired network
The AirPort Express is a discontinued Wi-Fi base station product from Apple Inc. It is a small device that can be used to set up an internet access point. It works with all popular flavours of Wi-Fi, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n. It is also compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
The AirPort Express can be used to extend a wired network. To set up the AirPort Express, you need to run the AirPort Utility on your iPhone, Mac, or PC. If you use an Apple router, such as the AirPort Extreme, you already have the AirPort Utility installed on your computer. The AirPort Express can then be used to extend your wired network to parts of a house with weak signals. It can also be used to connect devices that do not have built-in Wi-Fi adaptors, such as printers, game consoles, and sound systems, by plugging them into the AirPort Express via Ethernet or USB.
The AirPort Express has two Ethernet/LAN ports. One is for connection to a PC, Ethernet hub, or a networked printer. When connected to an Ethernet network, the AirPort Express can function as a wireless access point for up to 50 networked users. The AirPort Express can also be used in combination with a part of a Sonos multi-room audio system.
In addition to its use as a wired network extender and wireless access point, the AirPort Express offers audio output capability. It has a 3.5mm mini-jack socket that enables you to connect the device to a music or speaker system. This allows you to stream music or audio from an iPhone, iPad, iPod, or iTunes via your computer, and using AirPlay, play it on the connected speakers or stereo system.
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Discontinuation
Apple officially discontinued the Apple AirPort Express in April 2018, but the product may still be available as new or refurbished from select online and physical retailers. Apple's statement to 9to5Mac read:
> We’re discontinuing the Apple AirPort base station products. They will be available through Apple.com, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers while supplies last.
The AirPort Express was discontinued alongside the AirPort Extreme and both models of the AirPort Time Capsule. Apple's decision to exit the consumer router market was not entirely unexpected, as Bloomberg reported in November 2016 that the company had disbanded its wireless router division.
The AirPort Express was a Wi-Fi base station product that allowed users to set up an Internet access point and stream music from their iPhone, iPad, iPod, or iTunes via their computer. It was also able to function as a wireless access point when connected to an Ethernet network.
Some users have lamented the discontinuation of the AirPort line, calling it a "dumb discontinuation" and a "huge mistake" by Apple. Despite the availability of AirPrint printers, which have replaced the need for networking USB printers with AirPort Express, some users continue to seek out the product on eBay.
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Frequently asked questions
The AirPort Express is a discontinued Wi-Fi base station product from Apple Inc. It is a small device that can let you set up an Internet access point.
The AirPort Express can be used to extend Wi-Fi from your wireless router and it can also act as a wireless access point for up to 50 networked users. It can also be used to stream music from your iPhone, iPad, iPod or iTunes via your computer, and using AirPlay, play it on a connected powered speaker, stereo, or home theatre system.
To set up the AirPort Express, you'll need to run the AirPort Utility on your iPhone, Mac, or PC. Once set up, the AirPort Express will wirelessly connect to your home network router and can share that wireless connection with up to 10 wireless devices.
The AirPort Express has a 3.5mm mini-jack socket that enables you to connect the device to a music system and use it as an AirPlay speaker. It can also be connected to a printer and this enables you to use AirPrint with any printer (so you can print from an iOS device).
