Apple MB321LL/A - Manuals

Chapter 1 Getting Started 8 Before you plug in your AirPort Express, first connect the appropriate cables to the ports you want to use—including: Â An Ethernet cable connecting your DSL or cable modem to the WAN port (if you’ll connect to the Internet) Â An audio cable connecting your stereo to the ...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Using AirPort Express With AirPort Express, you can: Â Create a password-protected wireless home network, and then connect to the Internet and share the Internet connection with computers and other wireless devices, such as iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV. Â Create a guest net...

2 11 Use AirPort Utility on your computer or Wi-Fi settings on an iOS device to do one of the following: Â Set up your AirPort Express to create a new network that wireless computers and devices can use to connect to the Internet. Â Set up your AirPort Express to join an existing network. If the net...

Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express 12 Â Windows 7 (SP1) Â AirPort Utility for Windows v5.6.1 or later To set up AirPort Express using an iOS device, you need: Â An iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later You need iTunes v10.4 or later in order to play audio from your computer to a stereo c...

Chapter 2 Setting Up AirPort Express 13 3 Follow the onscreen instructions for creating a new network or joining an existing one. Wi-Fi settings can only be used to set up an unconfigured AirPort Express. Setting Advanced Options To set advanced options, use AirPort Utility on your computer or downl...

3 14 Using AirPort Express to Stream Music If you connect AirPort Express to your stereo or powered speakers, you can use AirPlay to play music from iTunes on any computer or from an iOS device on your network. To set it up: 1 Connect the Audio Out port on your AirPort Express to your home stereo or...

Chapter 3 Using AirPort Express to Stream Music 15 If you have more than one AirPort Express, you can connect one to the stereo in your living room and connect another to the powered speakers in your den, for example. Using AirPlay, you can stream your iTunes music from any computer or wireless devi...

4 16 Tips and Troubleshooting You can quickly solve most problems with AirPort Express by following the advice in this chapter. Best Locations for AirPort Express The following recommendations can help your AirPort Express achieve the best wireless range and network coverage. Â Place your AirPort Ex...

Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 17 Avoiding Interference The following items can cause interference with Wi-Fi communication:  Microwave ovens  Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage  The original coaxial cable that may come with a satellite dish. Contact the device manufacture...

Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 18 Â Make sure you’ve chosen your AirPort Express from the AirPlay pop-up menu ( ) in the iTunes window on your computer, or from the AirPlay pop-up menu on your iOS device. Â Make sure you’re using iTunes v10.4 or later on your computer. If You Can’t Hear Music Pl...

Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 19 5 In the dialog that appears, make the following changes: Â Reset the AirPort Express password. Â Turn on encryption to activate password protection for your AirPort network. If you turn on encryption, enter a new password for your AirPort network. 6 Click OK.Ai...

Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 20 If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber The Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, your AirPort Express may be out of range of an AirPort network, or there may be a problem with your Internet service provider.If you’re connected to the Internet...

Chapter 5 Learning More, Service, and Support 22 Obtaining Warranty Service If your AirPort Express appears to be damaged or doesn’t function properly, follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. If your AirPort Express still doesn’t function properly, go to www.a...

6 23 AirPort Specifications  Frequency Band: 2.4 and 5 gigahertz (GHz)  Standards: 802.11n Wi-Fi Interfaces  RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet WAN ( < )  RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN ( G )  Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ( d )  Analog/digital optical 3.5 mm mini-jack ( - )  Simultaneous dual-...

Chapter 6 Specifications and Safety 24 AirPort Express Safety Tips  The only way to completely shut off power to your AirPort Express is to disconnect it from the power source.  Your AirPort Express is a high-voltage component. Do not open it for any reason, even if it’s unplugged. If your AirPort...

25 Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferenc...

26 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the AirPort Card in this device is below the FCC and EU radio frequency exposure limits for uncontrolled equipment. This device should be operated with a minimum distance of at least 8 inches (20 cm) between the AirPort Card antennas...

29 Disposal and Recycling Information This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options.For information about Apple’s recycl...