The affordable Apple Airport Express is faster and better as it powerful enough to run a home Wi-Fi network and also small enough to be a mobile device. It connects up to 10 users, prints from anywhere and streams your music. As for Mac users, AirPort Utility is located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. And Windows users can access AirPort Utility by selecting Start > All Programs > AirPort.
AirPort Express makes creating a wireless network as easy as drinking a cup of coffee.
- Firstly, connect your DSL or cable modem to the Ethernet port on your AirPort Express.
- Secondly, open AirPort Utility, select your AirPort Express, and click Continue.
- Thirdly, follow the onscreen instructions to create your new network.
Streamlining Music
Take your iTunes library beyond your computer with AirPort Express and AirTunes.
- Firstly, connect your AirPort Express to your home stereo or powered speakers.
- Secondly, plug AirPort Express into an electrical outlet.
- Thirdly, open AirPort Utility, select your AirPort Express, and click Continue.
- Fourthly, follow the onscreen instructions.
- Finally, open iTunes and choose your stereo or speakers from the pop-up menu in the lower-right corner of the iTunes window.
Connecting a printer
Connect a printer to the AirPort Express USB port and access it remotely.
To enable printing using Mac OS X v10.3 or v10.4
- Firstly, open Printer Setup Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder).
- Secondly, select the printer from the list.
To enable printing using Mac OS X v10.5
- Firstly, choose System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Print & Fax.
- Secondly, click Add (+) and select your printer from the list.
- Thirdly, click the Add button.
Internet Access
AirPort Express connects people to each other through the web including, emails, share photos, movies, and other files. The AirPort Express includes a built-in firewall that creates a barrier that is automatically turned on between your network and the Internet, protecting your data from malicious Internet attacks. It will ensure that only people with the correct password can join your wireless network. A wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access (fees may apply). There are some ISPs that are not currently compatible with AirPort Express.
