Airport with ONLY Airtunes

I have one Airport Express, Is it possible to connect it with my computer and use it for airtunes without using it for wireless internet. I already get my wireless internet from my D-Link router. I just want my Airport Express for my powered speakers. How do I do this. My iMac does not detect the Airport Express unless I plug in an ethernet cable or make it a remote station.
Thanks for the help.

Reset the Airport Express (AX).
Resetting AirPort Express
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108044
Use the assistant to configure the AX to join an existing wireless network.
iFelix

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BDAqua,
Thanks for the response.
Apple has used the term "Digital Audio" to identify this machine. System Profiler has the following information:
Machine Name:          Power Mac G4
Machine Model:          PowerMac3,5
CPU Type:          PowerPC G4 (2.1)
Number Of CPUs:          1
CPU Speed:          800 MHz
L2 Cache (per CPU):          256 KB
Memory:          768 MB
Bus Speed:          133 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          4.3.3f2
Serial Number:          XBxxxxxMK9
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I'm using iTunes 9 and I recently just bought AirPort Express. I have used it before in the past put the problem I have now is that I cannot select the Express network for my speakers. Does Airport Express only work with iTunes 10 or 11?

Hello Hornet12,
Indeed, iTunes 10.2 or later will be required to utilize AirPlay.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4437
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hi duane,
thanks for the quick reply. excellent info.
i noticed that your email said more than the post, did you edit out the last statement, as that was what i was going to comment on...?
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Hello Birdman325. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Because my home network is PW protected, I would have thought it could not "connect" to it on its own, but from just plugging it in to the wall outlet, I never get solid green, just flashing yellow, which apparently is bad.
Not necessarily. A flashing amber status light generally indicates that the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) is not connected to a network. Since the default configuration of the AX is a wireless Internet router, the flashing status light would be normal.
Anyways, I use the software (updated over the net of course) to set up and it is looking for a "base station" (which is confusing to me because I don't have an Apple base station, I have a linksys router and the stupid Airport Express box plugged into the wall).
The AirPort utilities are specifically designed to work only with AirPort base stations, so it would be normal for it to try to "find" base stations.
At any rate, it "finds" the Apple base station and appears to treat it as an unsecured Apple network, with some funny id.
Again, normal. Remember the default configuration of a powered AX is a wireless Internet router ... since you don't have it connected to the Internet, the utility will find it as a stand-alone wireless network that is unsecured.
While I am able to get a message that it is ready to use (and I no longer see "Apple XXXX" as one of the available networks when I scan for available networks) the light on the Airport Express never stops blinking yellow, and it has done something to my home network because my laptop now is unable to keep a wireless connection to the router.
Let's double-check your AX's settings ...
Perform a "factory default" reset of the AX
o (ref: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108044)
To set up AirTunes on the AirPort Express Base Station (AX), either connect to the AX's wireless network or temporarily connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then, use the AirPort Admin Utility to check these settings:
AirPort tab
o Base Station Name: <whatever you wish or use the default>
o Wireless Mode: Join an Existing Wireless Network (Wireless Client)
o Wireless Network: <select the existing Linksys wireless network>
Music tab
o Enable AirTunes on this base station (checked)
o Enable AirTunes over the Ethernet port (optional)
o iTunes Speaker Name: <whatever you wish>
o iTunes Speaker Password (optional)
In iTunes:
iTunes > Preferences... > Advanced > General
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Does the airport express only broadcast either 2.4ghz OR 5ghz at any one time?
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I'm thinking about getting the Apple TV for both video and for playing my music on my home stereo system. I currently have an old amp with only analog audio capabilities, but the new ATV looks like it only supports digital optical out, and the digital to analog converters I've looked for seem pretty expensive. How can I get the audio from my music collection (iTunes) to play wirelessly through ATV through my amp?
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<http://startech.com/Cables/Audio-Video/HDMI/>
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Could she use the old airport with modem built in?
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Airport Extreme - Only the 802.11n only (5 ghz) works
Posted: Sep 21, 2008 2:50 AM Reply Email
I just bought an new Airport extreme Base station, and i am not very good with network settings. I am experience an weird problem.
I follow the instruction to set up the Airport extreme. I get the green light on the extreme, everything went well up to that point. but then when i try to connect to the internet wirlessly, it won't let me.
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Message was edited by: Adrian Crook

Configure Airport with an existing wi-fi network.

I''m trying to configure my new Airport express. I already have a wi-fi at home and my router is not an apple one.
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I want to send my music from my ipod.
I was able to connect (wireless) my ipod to ihome iw2.
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My ipod is the only apple machine I have for now.
I find a discussion between Bob Timmons and Gunnar Lind few days ago who have the same problems as me, except that Bob give him some tips to perform with mac, so I'm blocked...
I'm french speaking, but read well english... so pardon me for my english writing if it's not perfect!
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