AirTunes on Windows PC, no existing network/router.

I want to set up my AirPort Express to stream music from my Windows PC in one room to the stereo in another (it's a small apartment, and the APE is definitely in range). That's all. I have no existing wireless network set up, and no router.
So far, I have gotten it to MOSTLY work, but it was only playing half-second snippets sporadically. The connection is strong, but it does seem to drop out a bit, although I can't tell if it's a problem that would affect the music streaming, as I haven't gotten it to work yet.
The only adivce I can find anywhere about this problem is pertaining to adding the APE to an existing network - is that the only way this will work?
Thanks in advance!
AirPort Express Windows XP Pro

Dr Van Halen,
I just asked about the same questions in my post. Were you able to get your music streaming from your PC to your receiver through just your APE or did you have to add another device to make the wireless connection.
I'm just confused as to how the APE streams music from your PC without a wireless device between each other?!
Thanks,
jimmy_h

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The "Extend a wireless network" setting mentioned in other posts in this thread will not work unless you are connecting to another Apple wireless network.
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Perform a Factory Default Reset on the AirPort Express as follows:
Power off the Express and wait a minute or two
Hold in the reset button on the Express and keep holding it for an additional 9-10 seconds while you simultaneously plug the Express back in to power
Release the reset button and allow 40-45 seconds for the Express to restart
Temporarily, connect an Ethernet cable from your Mac to the Express
Open AirPort Utility 5.6, select the Express, and click Manual Setup
Click the Base Station tab below the row of icons to assign a name and device password to the Express and adjust Time Zone settings
Click the Wireless tab and adjust as follows:
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Wireless Network Name = Same name as your main wireless network
Enter a check mark if you want to be able to connect an Ethernet device to the Express
Wireless Security = Exact same setting that your main wireless router is using
Wireless Password = Same password as the main wireless network
Verify Password
Click the Update button.
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Wait 40-45 seconds for the Express to restart. If your settings are correct, you will have a green light on the Express. You can now locate it where it will be needed, assuming that it will be able to receive a good wireless signal at that location.

Airtunes with an Existing Network

OK, here's the deal. I have:
1 pre-existing wireless network that is public.
1 Airport express (which is only connected to the power strip and to my stereo)
1 stereo that I'd like to connect via Airtunes.
I can connect to my Airport network just fine. When on this network, I can't get online (which makes sense, since there is no ethernet going into my APE), but I can stream music to my stereo. When I am on the public network, I can connect to the Internet but I can't stream music (which also makes sense).
Is there some way that the APE can function as a network extender, allowing me to stream music and be online simultaneously? All FAQs and instructions for doing this assume that the existing network (the one that is connected) is an Airport network (this is not), and that the user can gain access to the settings for the router (which I also cannot).
Failing any of the above, is there some additional hardware I can pick up to make this work? Maybe something that connects to a wireless network and gives me an ethernet jack to plug into?
Thanks for all your help,
Daniel
Seattle, WA

Is there some way that the APE can function as a
network extender, allowing me to stream music and be
online simultaneously?
Yes, via WDS.
All FAQs and instructions for
doing this assume that the existing network (the one
that is connected) is an Airport network (this is
not), and that the user can gain access to the
settings for the router (which I also cannot).
Therefore you can not use WDS.
In theory you could configure the Airport Express to be a client on the public wireless network (configure it as a client does not require an Airport network or access to the router). However then anyone on the public network could stream AirTunes through your Airport Express. This also assumes there is no login via a browser required for the network (which is the case with some public wireless networks).
Failing any of the above, is there some additional
hardware I can pick up to make this work? Maybe
something that connects to a wireless network and
gives me an ethernet jack to plug into?
In theory, though I have not tried it, you could use something like an ethernet wireless bridge such as the Linksys WET54G to connect to the public wireless network and then connect the Airport Express to the WET54G and use it that way.
Assign static addresses to the Airport Express base stations.
iFelix

Join existing network overwritting router settings

Hi there,
Trying to set up the express to run airtunes (only) and I know that I have to set the express up as a client of my existing wifi network by joining my existing network but in doing this (by following the setup wizard) the express is not actually joining the network but is becoming the router which is what I do not want.
I'm uk based have sky netgear router.
Any help greatly appreciated.

Welcome to the discussion area!
I suggest that you start over by holding in the reset button on the AirPort Express (AX) until the amber light blinks rapidly and then keep holding another few seconds before releasing the reset button.
Temporarily, connect an ethernet cable from your computer to the AirPort Express and open AirPort Utility to select the AX. If you are asked, you want to return the AX to factory default settings.
Then click Continue to follow the guided setup. On about the third page of setup instructions, you will be asked how you want to configure the AX. You want to choose the "Join a wireless network" option at this point.
The name of your wireless network created by your Netgear router should appear as a choice to "join", so select that network. Then you must enter the exact same type of Security settings that your Negear is using and password so the AX will "join" your wireless network correctly as a client.
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If you have entered the security and password information correctly, the AX will restart in 20-25 seconds and the light will turn green.
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How to use Airport Extreme to create a second wireless network with different IP addresses behind an existing modem/router?

Hi,
I have an existing modem/router from my ISP that does DHCP and NAT with base IP 192.168.1.1 distributed in the wireless network. I use this wireless network for our private devices. I could turn off the DHCP server in this first router, but there isn't a separate setting to turn off NAT.
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Can anyone help in how to get the 'double NAT issue' resolved?
Thanks!

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As I said above.....since the modem/router and AirPort are bridged, devices on the modem/router wireless will be able to "see" devices on the AirPort wireless, and vice versa.....
If they can see the HD connected to the AirPort Extreme, will they be able to access it
Yes, unless you plan to password protect the drive connected to the AirPort Extreme.
or will they still need the password needed to get onto the AirPort Extreme network?
The modem/router and AirPort Extreme are bridged. They are on the same network. All devices are on the same network when the modem/router and AirPort are bridged. Not sure how else that I can say this.
Also, because it is bridged, I shouldn't have any problems accessing the HD I will have connected to the AirPort Extreme from an external location?
Accessing devices from a remote location is never easy....and a topic for a different post/discussion. If you have a "static" Internet IP address from your provider, and have all the details on how to forward ports on your modem/router, you are off to a good start.
Apparently there is some addressing issues because devices can be seen as "Double IP" because the modem/router would have allocated IP's as well as the AirPort allocating IP's thus making connections slower until resolved
When you "bridge", all IP addresses are issued by one device. There will be no conflicts on the network, since they are bridged.
Once again, in very simple terms, you have two doors (access points) that open into the same room (network). One "door" is the modem/router and the other "door" is the AirPort Extreme. They are on the same network....("room") because they are bridged.

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I like to inform you that customer are using belkin N150 wifi router in his room( For wifi) but he want to extend his network with the help of airport express through existing network (wifi).Is it possible to extend network by the airport express?Please give the suggestion or step to configure the airport express through existing WIFI network.
I am waiting for your reply as earliest.
Thanks,
Dipankar Das

.Is it possible to extend network by the airport express?
Yes, if the AirPort Expess will connect to the Belkin router using a permanent wired Ethernet cable connection.
No, if you want the AirPort Express to connect to the Belkin router using wireless.
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Yes. Simply hook up the Internet port of the WRT to the internet jack. Then plug your computer to a LAN port. Configure your WRT going to http://192.168.1.1/ (default password is "admin" unless you have changed that).
1. Set the router to "Automatic Configuration - DHCP".
2. Save Settings.
That should do it. You should be able to check the Status tab and see that the router got an IP address from your campus network.
For the security of your network and your computer I highly recommend to do the following things as well. Don't forget to save the settings for each page where you make changes.
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- change the SSID to something else than "linksys" on the Wireless tab.
- turn off the SSID broadcast after you have connected your computer for the first time wireless. (Wireless tab)
- turn on wireless security (on the wireless security subtab). Choose WPA2 Personal if possible (i.e. your computer allows it). Else WPA Personal. Choose TKIP or TKIP+AES depending on the setting before. Enter a pre-shared key (a stronger password or passphrase). You must enter the identical key in your computer when you connect the first time.
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Unfortunately, I need to connect both devices (Extreme and Timecapsule) via wireless. The ADSL router is not conveniently located to allow me to cable them directly. They are both being used to drive a bank of non networkable printers and external harddrives via the USB ports on each.
My frustration with myself is I had it setup, but failed to record for future, the trick in how to unhide the "join network option". I then had a failed firmware update from Apple and then needed to reset the routers and bang the settings were gone.
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If Airport express is connected to an existing network hosted on Linksys router, will it discover the network printers already on the network?
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If Airport express is connected to an existing network hosted on Linksys router, will it discover the network printers already on the network?
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Using Airtunes while connected to an existing Wi-Fi network ?

Hi,
my Imac gets internet access through its airport card connected to a non airport wi-fi station (NeufBox).
I would like to stay connected to the internet while using Airtunes on my Airport Axpress.
I used the utility to connect the Airport Express to the existing Wi-Fi Network. I specified the mac adress of the Airport Express in my internet provider's device. But it doesn't work. I have internet, but airtunes doesn't appear in my speakers list in Itunes.
If I connect to the Airport express directly (and not through the existing network) then I have acess to airtunes. But not to the internet anymore !
Is there anyway for the Airport Express to access internet and use airtunes at the same time ?
thanks

Hello laptom. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Is there anyway for the Airport Express to access internet and use airtunes at the same time ?
Yes, you will just need to reconfigure your AirPort Express Base Station (AX) to "join an existing wireless network" as a wireless client.
Here's how:
Either connect to the AX's wireless network or temporarily connect directly, using an Ethernet cable, to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then using the AirPort Utility in "Manual Setup" mode, make the following changes:
AirPort > Wireless
o Wireless Mode: Join a wireless network
o Network Name: <existing NeufBox's wireless network>
o Wireless Security: <select the encryption type of the existing wireless network>
o Wireless Password: <enter the existing wireless network password>
o Verify Password: <re-enter the existing wireless network password>
Music
o Enable AirTunes (checked)
o iTunes Speaker Name: <enter desired speaker name>
o iTunes Speaker Password: (optional)
o Verify Password: (optional)
o Click Update to write the new settings to the AX
In iTunes:
iTunes > Preferences... > Advanced > General
o Look for remote speakers connected with AirTunes (checked)

Do I need to setup my AirPort Express on a modem before trying to connect it wirelessly to my time capsule existing network?

I have an airport express that I used in another location. I brought it home and want to use it with my existing network and time capsule to do AirTunes. I can't get the Express to show up in my airport utility to even set it up. Do I need to connect it to my time capsule with an ethernet cable first to configure, or should it be showing up as a device to add to my network automatically?

1. i would restore the express to factory defaut by holding the reset button on the unit with a paperclip while you are powering it on
2. if it restored, you should be able to see it in your wifi icon at top of screen as "airport express"
or you can see it in airport utility
3. then if you want to connect it wirelessly to your time capsule, you would choose "extend network" and put in relevant security and password....this would make the express a wireless access point, fed by your time capsule(main router)
if you chose to do it wired which is a better way if you have access to ethernet port at wall, you would choose "create a wireless network" and then under the "network" tab you would choose "Bridge Mode".....this would make the express a wired access point, fed by your time capsule(main router)

Bridge does not work for wireless clients - connecting to existing network.

Hi - I really hope somebody can help out here, after hours of trial & error, I have finally given up
I need to connect my Airport Extreme Base Station to my existing network. I have a linksys router (192.168.15.1) connected to my modem and this linksys router acts as DHCP server too.
I suppose I have to use "bridge mode" for that to work. But should the linksys be connected to the AEBS using the AEBS's WAN or LAN port?
If I use "bridge mode", then wired computers to the AEBS works fine - getting an IP from the linksys etc. BUT, the wireless clients will have a self-assigned IP and not get through to the internet. It's like the AEBS will not allow wireless clients to "get through" unless AEBS itself is handing out IP addresses.
Page 36 of this manual ( http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/DesigningAirPort_Networks10.5-Windows.pdf ) shows the setup I want. But in the picture, it says "Ethernet WAN port" but the text says: "The Apple wireless device (in this example, a Time Capsule) uses your Ethernet network to communicate with the Internet through the Ethernet LAN port ( <--> )." I don't know which one to use, WAN or LAN - they show WAN but say LAN?
When I set it up as "share an IP address", the AEBS status tells me "double nat" and to change from "shared IP" to "bridge mode". I do that, and everything seems fine - for the wired clients. Now the wireless clients cannot connect, Airport on the MacBook Pro just say "Connection failed" and the MacBook says "Invalid password" (translated from danish), even though I set the Airport Utlity to save the password in keyring, so it should be correct... If I disable wireless encryption, the wireless clients will connect but get a self-assigned IP, and therefor not work (cannot get online)...
It seems the only way I can get wireless to work, is if I set AEBS up as DHCP, but then it won't be on the "same network" as the linksys (192.168.15.1), but rather on 10.0.x.x as I select. If I select 192.168.x.x within AEBS, I'm also getting some error messages, conflict/subnet thing.
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Thanks!!

I've given up and had to go back to running "Double NAT" which also reports as a "problem" within the AEBS, but I just "ignore" it so the light will always be green.
It still ***** though, as "Double NAT" is also a reason for "Back to my Mac" not working properly, but how the ** am I supposed to avoid Double NAT when the wireless will not work in bridged mode?!

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I've had an Airport Express for about 3 years...recently needed to reconfigure because of upgrade to my Belkin wireless router security.
I need the steps to join an existing network as a client, including providing the WPA password. I've been throught the setup guides...have gotten as far as a) connecting to the network using the Windows utility
b) seeing the AEBS in the Airport Admin utility
....but from this point, I'm lost.
Windows XP Home, SP2.
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Hello showbizkid41. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
To set up the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) as a "Wireless Client," using the AirPort Admin Utility, 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, try these settings:
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