Connection problems when I use multiple Airport Expresses

I have one Mac that I use to stream music to multiple Airport Express's. Its seems that when I connect to 3 expresses things work fine. If I connect to 4 the sound cuts out on all speakers.
Is 3 the limit or am I doing something wrong?

Yes you can but....
With the apex in the ceiling you may get a signal loss from your main wireless system. To be able to do what you want in a whole home sound system they all need to be on the main wireless system. You also have to plug them in to a wall outlet which may be an issue with your fire regulations with them inside the walls/ceiling. With airplay you have some limitation also. If she has an ios device and likes say pandora she can only do it to one set of speakers/APex. Only itunes from a computer can do multiple/house party sound. I have 2 APex in my house and love them all. If your main wifi is out of range for some of the new APex's you can run 1 cat5/6 (APex is 10/100) and make a new network and bridge the rest to it. As long as your new wire is connected to your main network you will stay on the same network.
So now you get sound and a roaming wifi through out the house. (that's what I did but not in the ceiling.)
Sonus are good but $$$. by then rewire!

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Goal
- play music on my iMac and in one other sound system(I'am aware of the one
system limit )
- I have multiple Airport Express units(3) for different sound systems and wish
to select the room using iTunes.
Reality
if I reset all the airport express units in the house(3) I can initially see the units. On going through the setup I'am able to configure each unit to be part of my wireless network and get the airport express to power cycle. However after this process only the last AE unit is visable via itunes. If I use the airport utility it can find no units when scanning. If I power cycle one of the non visible units it becomes visable but I cannot play music to the unit and trashes the connectivity to the one working AE unit.
What am I doing wrong ?

Sorry - I led you astray unnecessary in my last posted message. The reference I provided was for setting up a remote base station. That is not applicable to your situation, so please ignore.
In your case, you want to use the Airport Utility to configure each Airport Express so that it "join" (and not "extends") your existing wireless network.
What I suggest you do is:
1. get each Airport Express into a known default state by doing a factory default reset per these instructions. Hold down the reset button for 10-15 seconds, until you see four green flashes in rapid succession
2. put all Airport Express devices, and the wireless Mac you are using to configure the Airport Expresses, into the same room as the wireless router you are using
3. configure one Airport Express at a time, and as I said above use the Airport Utility to configure each Airport Express to "join" the existing wireless network - ie select your Airport Express device as shown in the Airport Utility, click the "Continue" button (not the Manual setup button), and follow the instructions. The name of the wireless network you are joining is the same as the name of the wireless network your existing wireless router is creating. Make sure you also specify the same security protocol (WEP/WPA) and wireless network password as your Mac requires to connect to your existing wireless network.

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Sorry - I led you astray unnecessary in my last posted message. The reference I provided was for setting up a remote base station. That is not applicable to your situation, so please ignore.
In your case, you want to use the Airport Utility to configure each Airport Express so that it "join" (and not "extends") your existing wireless network.
What I suggest you do is:
1. get each Airport Express into a known default state by doing a factory default reset per these instructions. Hold down the reset button for 10-15 seconds, until you see four green flashes in rapid succession
2. put all Airport Express devices, and the wireless Mac you are using to configure the Airport Expresses, into the same room as the wireless router you are using
3. configure one Airport Express at a time, and as I said above use the Airport Utility to configure each Airport Express to "join" the existing wireless network - ie select your Airport Express device as shown in the Airport Utility, click the "Continue" button (not the Manual setup button), and follow the instructions. The name of the wireless network you are joining is the same as the name of the wireless network your existing wireless router is creating. Make sure you also specify the same security protocol (WEP/WPA) and wireless network password as your Mac requires to connect to your existing wireless network.

Is It Possible To Connect PS2 To Internet Using The AirPort Express

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i was wondering if it is possible for me to connect my PS2 Slimline to the ethernet port on the AirPort Express and then connect my AirPort wirelessly to my router and get PS2 online
Is it possible to do this?

Callumpy, Welcome to the discussion area!
Yes but only if your AirPort Express (AX) uses WDS to wirelessly join a network.
If your wireless network is created by another AX or an AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) it shouldn't be a problem.
If your wireless network is created by any other product, it probably won't work since most 3rd party devices are not compatible with Apple's WDS.

Wireless Connectivity problem between BT HomeHub and AirPort Express

Hi Guys,
I'm new here, and have just bought my 1st Apple product!
I'm afraid I haven't had a very good start though, and would really appreciate some assistance please.
My problem is with connecting my Apple AirPort Express ("APX") to my BT HomeHub ("BTHH") wirelessly, whilst also being able to use the internet. I can only get the internet to work, whilst also streaming music from itunes to APX, by connecting the APX to the BTHH via an Ethernet cable. Perhaps I should state my equipment:
*Room #1*
Computer: Laptop
Operating System: Windows XP, Service Pack 2
Modem: BT Homehub (the curved version with blue lights)
Above Connection Method: Wireless.
*Room #2*
Hi-Fi (Linn)
Apple AirPort Express
Above Connection Method: Digital (mini to regular toslink).
*What I Want:*
- To be able to wirelessly connect to the internet (PC to BTHH)
- To be able to wirelessly stream music to the APX from iTunes
- to be able to do both of the above simultaneously.
Problem:
Once my laptop has found the APX network, as soon as I then connect to it, my BTHH internet connection disappears. or the APX disappears and I have to do a factory restet before my computer can discover it again. (It leaves me having access to only one network or the other). Hence, I cannot stream music to the AirPort and use the internet simultaneously. One or the other. I am trying to "Join an Existing Network" via the AirTunes software.
Very depressed as I don't know much about networking and had hoped it would just configure automatically. I have fiddled but it always loses the presence of the AirPort altogether until I do a factory reset for it to reappear as an available wireless network again.
Please please help a struggling newby - anybody got an idiot's, step-by-step guide to the perfect settings? thank you to anybody who can assist.
Message was edited by: kerrnice

Is no one able to help me please?

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Is your AirPort Express Base Station (AX) a 802.11n model? If it is, you can reconfigure it as a wireless Ethernet bridge or ProxySTA. This would allow the AX to join another wireless network and have its Ethernet port enabled for wired clients, like the Xbox 360.
To activate ProxySTA, you must set up the Express to join a wireless network and then enable the Allow Ethernet Clients setting; both settings are located in the Wireless tab of AirPort Utility.

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I currently have an airport express plugged into my router via ethernet to distribute a wireless network. I want to add another airport express in the lounge room to connect to my stereo. Will this work?

Yes.

Problems syncing Airtunes over multiple Airport Express speakers

I've recently purchased a second Airport Express to allow me to stream music over airtunes to two rooms in the house at the same time. However, the music doesn't synchronise - there is a noticeable latency between the two sets of speakers so it sounds awful when you move from one room to another.
Is there any way to address this? I'm wondering if the issue is that one AX is brand new and the other is about two years old (so is only 602.11g, not 602.11n and is also on older firmware).

Unfortunately, you're at the mercy of both the ieee802.11 and ethernet standards here, and without complex timing signals, there isn't much you can do. The latency can be affected by any number of issues. I have found, however, that having both AX's on the same type of networks (such as both on ethernet or wifi) does help. However, I did have my appleTV on wifi and AX on ethernet with no timing issues.

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I too just got time warner. I now have a motorola surfboard sb 6141 attached to my airport extreme. I have had problems with the AE when I was on DSL. I had to unplug it on average every 2 days to reset it as I would loose my WIFI connection. I've updated it to the most recent firmware and I reset it to factory condition when I joined Time warner today.
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Just plugged my Airport Express into a power strip and ran the Ethernet cable to the back of the Yamaha E3 Disclavelier's Ethernet port. Used Apple's Airport Utility to verify it shows up on my network. You can then download the Yamaha Disklavelier App from the App Store and now my iPhone controls the piano. Super easy and way cool!

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can i use multiple airport express's as ap's and have only the one near my amp output my streaming music through the amp from anywhere on that network even if it is connecting to one of the other airport express ap's?

can i use multiple airport express's as ap's
If by "ap's" you mean Wireless Access Points, then the answer is yes.
and have only the one near my amp output my streaming music through the amp from anywhere on that network
Yes.
even if it is connecting to one of the other airport express ap's?
It would matter how they are interconnected. If you are referring to a "roaming" or "extended" network, then again the answer is yes.

Can I connect multiple Mac's using the Airport Express?

As subject. I have got an Intel iMac and a MacBook. Can I connect them using the Airport Express? Or in another word, to create a network among them that I can see the other Mac on one Mac?
Sorry, if I raised a silly question. But really like to know.
Many thanks in advance.
Gary

Can I connect them using the Airport Express?
Yes
Or in another word, to create a network among them that I can see the other Mac on one Mac?
Yes

Connecting to multiple Airport Express base stations at the same time?

I want to be able to use wireless internet and stream music to my stereo at the same time, but I only have a single internet connection behind my stereo and it's connected to the Pay TV. My options seem to be getting a new line installed behind the stereo so I can insert this into the same Airport Express base station I use for my music, or buying a second Airport Express base station and connecting it to one of the other internet connections in the room, then connecting to both Airport Express base stations at the same time.
Is this possible? Are there other alternatives?
Many thanks

Nate, Welcome to the discussion area!
Once you have a network, you can connect multiple AirPort Express (AX) to that network (wirelessly or via Ethernet). When your computer joins that network it can access all the AX.
You could take your current internet connection and run it into an inexpensive router with multiple Ethernet ports (not the AX). If this is a wireless router then your AXs could be located elsewhere and connect as wireless clients to that network. Once you computer joined that network it could stream music to the AXs.

Connection multiple airport express

Network Description:
I have an AP base station connected directly to a cable modem. The AP base station is connected directly to a router that is cabled directly to a Mac Mini.
I also have 2 AP Express that I am trying to connect to my stereo system in the bedroom and for wireless access in another part of the house.
With the above connection I am able to connect without problems to the Internet .
The AP express that is connected for wireless access shows up on the Airport Admin Utility as it was configured it some weeks back. I am also able to connect to the Internet wirelessly from my G4 PowerBook.
Problem:
1) The AP Express constantly blinks yellow and not green as per the manual. I am able to see the unit, connect back to the base station etc. It has IP address 10.0.1.3 ad is set to WEP 128. Why?
2) The second AP Express shows up in the Admin Utility list (it is currently hard wired to the router so I can update the security and re-name the unit). However, it asks for a password and when I enter what I think is the password (from a previous set-up) it comes back with a mesage that there is a configuration error. Is there a default password for AP Express?
Other Question:
Are there any instructions to connect a Windows XP computer connected to a NetGear router to AP express? I am trying to extend the range for wireless access of a PC laptop in my office.
Ravi

Problem 1: Since this Airport Express has an IP address, it doesn't make sense that its status light is still flashing yellow. Since the device otherwise seems to be functioning properly, I would just ignore it. If it drives you crazy, then do a factory default reset of the device and try reconfiguring it from scratch.
Problem 2: the default admin password is simply the word "public" without the quotes. Again, a factory default reset would be a good place to start, to make sure all previous settings have been cleared out.
Re your Question: You cannot use an Airport Express to wirelessly "extend" the wireless range of any Netgear wireless router product. Netgear's routers don't support it.

Connecting to multiple Airport Express base stations for internet and TV?

I want to be able to use wireless internet and stream music to my stereo at the same time, but I only have a single ethernet connection behind my stereo and it's connected to the Pay TV. My options seem to be an ethernet splitter (maybe - any ideas?), getting a new ethernet connection installed behind the stereo so I can insert this into the same Airport Express base station I use for my music, or buying a second Airport Express base station and connecting it to one of the other internet connections in the room, then connecting to both Airport Express base stations at the same time.
Is this possible? Are there other alternatives?
Many thanks

Nate, Welcome to the discussion area!
Once you have a network, you can connect multiple AirPort Express (AX) to that network (wirelessly or via Ethernet). When your computer joins that network it can access all the AX.
You could take your current internet connection and run it into an inexpensive router with multiple Ethernet ports (not the AX). If this is a wireless router then your AXs could be located elsewhere and connect as wireless clients to that network. Once you computer joined that network it could stream music to the AXs.

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