Airport Express Compatability

Hey, i just bought my first Mac, which is and iBook G3 M9018LL/A. I am a total newb at Apple and Airport and was wondering if Airport Extreme is compatible with my mac or is there a previous version.
M9018LL/A
Mac OS 9.0.x

Congrats on your first purchase. I think you would be referring to the original Airport card (802.11B only) that can be found here: http://www.welovemacs.com/ibkap.html
Here's the specfications of your mac: http://support.apple.com/specs/ibook/iBookEarly2003.html

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All-in-one modem-routers vs Airport Express: compatibility

Hi,
I just recently purchased an Airport Express 802.11n for my friend as a birthday gift, she would use it mainly for music streamng purpose.
Her first router was linksys WAG120N. Day 1, I set it up by making AX connects wirelessly to my WAG120N and then from AX to Speakers with audio cable, no problems were found.
Then after a while,the wireless speakers just disappeared from 2 Iphones and a PC running itune connecting within the same WLAN(not visible, light still green, internet access with LAN from AX still works)
After several days of trying to figure out the problems, I found this thread
https://discussions.apple.com/message/11971848?messageID=11971848
which is the exact same case, so then i knew it was compatibility issue.
I took it back to my place which WLAN is running with wrt54g+DD-WRT, everything seems to be ok. wireless speakers can be connected after trying a few times, each time few hours apart without touching the AX. so I knew wrt54g is good for AX.
I know that in that thread the problem was fixed by using D-link router(dont know which model).
I dont really like D-link,
Apple base routers are expensive, AX was enough as a gift.
All-in-one is easier for her.
and I want Wireless-N for my friend(and for the future) so I bought a new all-in-one modem-router Belkin surf
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=511881
The exact same problem happens
so now I'm very frustrated, and in need of a list of compatible wireless-N all-in-one modem-router
So far the list that I have
NOT working
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Belkin Surf
working
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Thanks

Hello,
I have the same problem.
I have a new Apple Express updated to the latest version of the firmware 7.1.6. The AE is part of my wireless home network which is built with a Cisco WAG120N router running the latest firmware 1.0.0.16.
On this network I have 2 Samsung plasma TV's, 2 Samsung Blu Ray players, 2 Asus W7 laptops, 1 HP Colour Laser Printer, 2 iPhone's 4 and 1 iPad III. Everything only wireless connected and all works fine, no problems, good performance very stable, I can watch HBO GO via Internet directly on the big Samsung’s without any issue.
I purchased the AE to play my iTunes music on my home hifi system without cables and changes albums without leaving the couch.
My problem is that I don't get the AE stable to work.
The AE utility running under W7 only occasionally locates the AE, god thanks it did the first time so I could install it. To connect to the AE I have to type in the IP address in configure other in the utility. Then I change nothing and just do an update whereby the AE is reset I believe.
After that my AE works for about half an hour then it stops. In iTunes it most of the time shows error 15006, sometimes it just stops. After connecting again with the utility via the IP address and doing a dummy update with works again at least most of the time for another half hour. All this time I am able to see the AE in my Cisco network tool (Magic) as up and running and is the light on AE green.
I changed all settings one by one in my Cisco router to the way it is described in Apples troubleshooting documents. I even took it out of the DHCP scope of my router and gave it it's own fixed IP address. I have not took it out of my wireless network as that would kill my ability to play my music via iMatch and iCloud anymore.
I have this problem with both W7 PC's and the iPad. I have not tried the iPhones.
I don't know what to do anymore and am very disappointed about the Apples support on this subject. Is this their way of forcing customer to go buy a Time Capsule!
Somebody out there with an idea or hopefully the solution?
Many thanks in advance.
Rob

Airport Express compatability with Vonage

I just switched from a pc to an imac 20". I use an airport wireless router. It appears that my internet connection is broken when I receive or try to make a call via my Vonage phone system.
All advice is greatly appreciated.

This printer should work. Start by following the advice at:
Printer troubleshooting for AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express
Also, use the Airport Admin Utility to check the firmware version running on your Airport Express. If it is 6.2, install 6.1.1 from:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airportexpressfirmware611formacosx.html

Will airport express be compatable with windows vista

will airport express be compatable with windows vista

vista will not be compatable because I do not have the capability in vista to download AirPort Utility 5.6.1 for Windows, which is a requirement for the ethernet connection to the Airport Express. Is that correct?
No, sorry for the confusion.
You would need 5.6.1 on the PC only if you intend to use that to initially setup and configure the Express. I understand that you will be using the Mac to setup the Express, correct?
5.6.1 is not needed if all the Vista machine will be doing is connecting using Ethernet or wireless to the network. You don't have to install anything on the Vista machine if all it will be doing is connecting to the Express.

I have just purchased and installed a new Airport extreme base station but now the Airport Utility cannot see my old Airport Express. Are their compatibility issues and do I need to purchase a new Express?

I have just purchased and installed a new Airport extreme base station but now the Airport Utility cannot see my old Airport Express. Are their compatibility issues and do I need to purchase a new Express?

When you can, take a look at the old AirPort Express and locate the model number in the faint print on the side of the device.
If you see A1084 or A1088, this is an older Express version that is no longer supported by the current version of AirPort Utility that you are using with the new AirPort Extreme.
If that is the case, your Express is at least 6 years old...probably older...so it is about time to treat yourself to a new version with much faster speeds and more features.

How do I know if my mac is compatable for airport express?

Stupid question I know but I have a minimac osx 10.3.9 when checking
under system profile this is the info I get: hardware: airport card: no information found.
I take it this means I cannot use airport express

Not sure about your question... The AirPort Express (AX) is a 802.11b/g wireless router.
...I have a minimac osx 10.3.9 when checking
under system profile this is the info I get: hardware: airport card: no information found.
I take it this means I cannot use airport express
That indicates that your Mac mini does not have a wireless card installed. Therefore you would not be able to make a wireless link to an AirPort Express (AX).
However... you could connect your Mac mini via Ethernet to a LAN port on a wireless router. Then configure an AX to join the wireless network as a wireless client. The Mac mini would then be able to stream music through the wireless router to the AX.

Compatibility APPLE TV (2ndG) & AIRPORT EXPRESS (A1084) ??

Just to make sure:
I have iTunes library on the MacBook.
AEX is model A1084 (old model)
Select my AEX wifi network from my MacBook Airport
AppleTV will detect the same wifi network provided by my old AEX A1084 model??
So my MacBook and AppleTV would be on the same network and able to stream video from MacBook to Apple TV 2ndG ??
Thanks
PD Question before buying AppleTV...

An Apple TV will work on any WiFi network so an AirPort Express is not required.
For the most part an ATV and an AirPort are 2 completely different devices. An Apple TV is intended to be connected to a TV and a home theater receiver for streaming audio and video. Even for audio the artwork will be displayed on the TV screen as well as all the menus.
An AirPort Express is a wireless network adapter for setting up a or extending a WiFi network. As a bonus it has an audio out jack which is used with AirPlay which is built into iTunes and iOS devices for an external speaker. It can also be used to create a wireless printer using it's USB port.
http://www.apple.com/ca/appletv/
http://www.apple.com/ca/airportexpress/

Airport express 1st generation compatibility issues

is airport express gen 1 compartible with which Mac OS?

Your tag line mentioned the you were using the Mavericks operating system.
Please look at the side of your AirPort Express device to locate the model number. A 1st Gen AirPort Express is model number A1264, and it is compatible with Mavericks and just about any other Mac operating system as well.
If you see A1084 or A1088, this is not a 1st Gen version of the AirPort Expess. It is a much older wireless "b/g" version. Mavericks will not support this older version of the Express.
Apple began the "Generation" naming with the A1264 "n" version of the Express.

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Does Linksys or NetGear generally work best with Mac hardware, or are they fairly even in that respect? I was told by a salesperson yesterday that the NetGear is easier to configure, but that the Linksys provides better security.
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I have my Tivo hardwired to my Airport Extreme in another room. I just bought an AppleTV, thinking I could use the Ethernet port to connect to the Tivo and then wirelessly connect everything back to the Airport Extreme with no cables.
Apple didn't have any official answers except that it's not supported. Can I possibly use my now abandoned Airport Express as a way to put the Tivo's ethernet on the wireless network. I hate to buy more hardware.
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Hello John153. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
In order to enable the Ethernet port of the AirPort Express Base Station (AX), the AX needs to be configured as either a remote or relay base station in a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with either your AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) or the Time Capsule (TC).
I'm afraid I don't quite understand what you are trying to do. I assume that the Tivo has a single Ethernet port and you have this connected directly to the AEBS which, in turn, is connected to the Internet ... correct?
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G4 mac compatability with Airport Express?

I'm still a bit of a ******* when it comes to my AX (and thanks to the 2 people who answered my other question regarding it)
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Where can I update the Assistant for my Powerbook G4 laptop, or is that even possible? - so that it will (hopefully) work with my AX?
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Duane,
I have a similar problem and am wondering how my situation works with your statement of 2wire not working with AX.
Posted: Jul 2, 2007 10:01 AM in response to: bleedingrose19
The AX can not be used to wirelessly extend the wireless network of a 2Wire portal. The 2Wire is not compatible with Apple's WDS.
My original set up worked great with the AX. DSL modem (NON-wireless), to router, to Airport Base (original type) to AX. The old modem and router started dropping everything so I upgraded to a 2wire wireless modem through my DSL provided.
I have my 2wire working and my Airport working but can't get the AX to work.
I've reset the AX time and time again so that it doesn't remember a thing. I want to use the AX as a booster to another part of the house so I can work on my laptop there and my husband can use it with an ethernet wire to his PC like we use to be able to do.
Here is how I have it set up now on a WEP password.
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Hi there to anyone that can help,
Just a few amature questions really before I buy. I have a 2Ghz Core Duo Macbook which is not compatible with 'n' speed wirless internet, therefore I'm not bothering with buying Airport Extreme. I will be plugging the Airport Express into a Netgear router via ethernet cable.
Please could someone answer these for me, thanks:
- Will AirPort Express work with the Airport on my Macbook wirelessly, and therefore I'll be able to play my iTunes music from Express?
- How do you put your iTunes music on Express in the first place?
- Will I be able to able to use the internet and Airtunes at the same time ok?
- How much capacity of music can the Airport Express hold?
Thank you very much for reading. I'll look forward to a reply,
Reason 346

Hi there Tesserax, thanks very much for the reply and welcome.
Sorry I haven't been able to respond as fast as I'd hoped. Your post explained a lot thank you, and yes you're right I must have got the Apple TV information confused with Express
I thought that Express would act as a sharing server. Basically, I have purchased Logic Studio, with Logic Pro 8 included. I want to free up some space on my MacBook before I install it because it takes up a lot of room.
I was thinking of trying to put my iTunes music somewhere else so it is not taking up space on my MacBook hard drive. I have an external hard drive which I could use, but I'd have to keep connecting it everytime I wanted to use my iTunes music.
I saw this on the Apple Airport Extreme product page:
"Instant drive sharing.
New to AirPort Extreme, AirPort Disk turns almost any external USB hard drive into a shared drive. Simply connect the drive to the USB port on the back of your AirPort Extreme and — voila — all the documents, videos, photos, and other files on the drive instantly become available to anyone on the secure network, Mac and PC alike. It’s perfect for file sharing, collaborative projects, and more."
So would I be able to put my iTunes music on the external hard drive, connect it to Extreme, and then tell iTunes that my Library is at that location? So every time I opened iTunes it wouldn't say "Your Library Is Missing", and all my files would be accessible wirelessly? I pressume this doesn't work with just Express?
Thank you for reading.

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