Do I need to purchase an airport express card if I have a sony vio that is 3 years old?

Do I need to purchase an airport card? 

The AirPort Extreme card is designed to work only with certain Mac models. There is neither a version that works with PC, nor does your Vaio require it. If your Vaio does not have built-in wireless, one option would be to get a wireless USB adapter.

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  • Purchasing an Airport Express card...Is this the right move?

    Hey Folks,
    I've recently been given an older iMac (it's the all in one purple one from around 99-2000) i talked to two different apple employees in two different stores (chicago and milwaukee) the concensus sounds like i need to purchase the "airport express card" and open up the hatch and install it manually in order to get the wirless internet that is already hooked up in my apartment builing. Is this the right purchase? i'm not clear on if this mac is airport ready, and am worried that 120 bucks later i will find out the hard way, any suggestions/advice?
    thanks everyone!

    Jason my model is most certainly the Mac Rev C, i copied and pasted the information available below, turns out it is the Grape Imac, what does this mean for my wireless connectivity, and does this change my purchasing options, thank you so much for you help!
    CPU
    CPU: PowerPC 750
    CPU Speed: 266 MHz
    FPU: integrated
    Bus Speed: 66 MHz
    Data Path: 64 bit
    ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM
    RAM Type: 144 pin SO-DIMM
    Minimum RAM Speed: 100 MHz
    Onboard RAM: 0 MB
    RAM slots: 2
    Maximum RAM: 256 MB
    Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction
    Level 2 Cache: 512 kB backside, 1:2
    Video
    Monitor: 15"
    VRAM: 6 MB SGRAM
    Max Resolution: 24 bit 1024x768
    Storage
    Hard Drive: 6 GB
    ATA Bus: EIDE
    Optical Drive: 24x CD-ROM
    Input/Output
    USB: 2
    Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini
    Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini
    Speaker: stereo, SRS
    Microphone: mono
    Networking
    Modem: 56 kbps
    Ethernet: 10/100Base-T
    Miscellaneous
    Codename: Lifesavers
    Gestalt ID: 406
    Power: 80 Watts
    Dimensions: 15.8" H x 15.2" W x 17.6" D
    Weight: 40 lbs.
    Minimum OS: 8.5.1
    Maximum OS: 10.3.9
    Introduced: January 1999
    Terminated: April 1999

  • If i already own a mac laptop and apple tv do i need to purchase the airport express as well?

    we already own a macbook, ipad, apple tv and iphone...do we need to purchase airport express as another item?

    If you already have a router, then AEX is unnecessary, unless:
    You like to stream music from your macbook to your home theater without running your apple tv or tv, period - AEX has an optical audio line out amd can stream lossless signal from iTunes.
    Your iPad won't be able to do that because it will require Apple Tv in the middle whcih is, I assume, already connected to your home theater anyway.
    or
    you want to have other speakers around the house or outdoors to play music from your macbook too
    I use AEX to play in my garage, plus it extends the coverage of my WIFI a bit furter around that side of the house.

  • IF I BUY THE NEW 24" IMAC WITH A 3GB AIRPORT DO I NEED TO GET AN AIRPORT EXPRESS?

    IF I BUY THE NEW 24" IMAC WITH A 3GB AIRPORT DO I NEED TO GET AN AIRPORT EXPRESS?

    All Macs have a built in Airport card. You can connect to the internet either using an ethernet cable back to your modem/router, or by wi-fi. If you already have a modem/router which provides a wifi network you don't need anything in addition to the Mac. If you don't have a router providing a wifi network then you will need one - it doesn't have to be an Apple one though they are probably the most suitable.
    You say 'a 3GB Airport' - do you mean a Time Capsule? - that is a router providing wifi.

  • Airport Express Card Installation Problem

    I purchased an Airport Express card for my PowerMac G5 (Dual 1.8ghz)...after installing the card and rebooting the computer, I just got a black screen. I know the "late 2005 Models" particularly the October 2005 models are not able to use the Express card....but mine was purchased in Feb. 2005.
    I really need wireless capabilities and I'm stuck on what my options are. Apple customer service said my computer is "airport express ready" and should take the card....but no matter how many times I try to install, I get a black screen.
    Has anyone had a similar problem or have any solutions....I'm moving to a place where I will not be able to directly connect through a hard line (Ethernet)...Thank you in advance!
    Message was edited by: artfixation

    The AirPort Extreme card is compatible with your Power Mac G5.
    One or more of the following is true:
    The AirPort Extreme card is defective.
    The card is installed incorrectly.
    The Power Mac's motherboard is defective and failing to recognize the card.

  • 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.

  • I just purchased the airport Express to use in hotels while traveling to create a wireless network from the hotels wired dsl.  A friend said to set up the network from home prior to traveling.  How do I set this up?  Thanks.

    I just purchased the airport Express to use in hotels while traveling to create a wireless network from the hotels wired dsl.  A friend said to set up the network from home prior to traveling.  How do I set this up?  Thanks.

    In addition to RyanJC's comments, the 802.11n AirPort Express Base Station (AXn) can store up to five different http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108081 configuration profiles. You will need to use the AirPort Utility to create & save these profiles.
    To create a new profile:
    Open AirPort Utility, select your AX from the list, and then, click "Manual Setup."
    From the AirPort Utility menu, select "Base Station," and then "Manage Profiles."
    Click "+" to create a new profile; give it a name, and then, click OK.
    Set options, such as network name, passwords, Internet connection method, etc.
    When done setting the options, click Update.
    To switch profiles:
    Open the AirPort Utility, select your AX from the list, and then, click "Manual Setup."
    From the AirPort Utility menu, select "Base Station," and then "Manage Profiles."
    Click on the desired profile, and then, click OK to apply the new profile and restart the AX.
    Just remember to switch to the desired configuration profile before removing power from the AX.

  • Ive recently purchased an airport express

    Ive recently purchased an airport express and attached an external hard drive. I have set it up as per instructions and it appears in my aiport utility but when I try and open the hard drive in i photo to access the library, it is not under the shared bit. Not sure what ive done wrong. Can anyone help please?

    The AirPort Express will not support a hard drive. It only supports a USB printer.
    You need an AirPort Extreme if you want to connect a hard drive.
    If you really meant to say that you have an AirPort Extreme, make sure that the drive is formatted in Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
    Some drives require using a powered USB hub with the AirPort Extreme....even if the hard drive has its own power supply.

  • Why do I need to reset my Airport Express multiple times a day?

    I purchased an Airport Express (AE) in 2008.  Ocassionaly since I've owned the device, I've had a problem connecting to it via iPod touch, iPhone, Macbook Pro, Macbook, etc.  I would see the AE in my wifi router list, I just couldn't connect to it.  I simple reboot always seemed to fix the problem.  As time has passed, I found myself having to reboot it more and more often.  Within the past few months, it seems to be a daily occurance.  Within the past couple weeks, I've had to reboot it multiple times a day.  I have also performed a facory reset via the button and via airport utility - neither seem to affect the issue.
    I like the AE for the simple fact that it has AirTunes abilities, this is quite frankly the only reason I have it.  I would like to replace it, but I fear another unit would have similar issues.
    Is anyone else having these same problems on a 2+ year old AirPort Express?  if so, is there a fix action?  thanks.

    Hi, I'm having the same problem and have to reboot my Airport Express at least once a day. It is extremely frustrating.
    Firmware is 6.5
    Hopefully someone can help us

  • I have a internet connection thru a cable modem but the signal is not strong to reach one of other rooms, so i purchased a airport express so how do i connect it to the exisiting modem do i have to install the cd that came with it, the modem is connected

    I have a existing internet connection thru a motorola SBG900 cable modem connected to my imac, i purchased a macbook pro but the signal is not strong, so i purchased a airport express but i dont know how to install it, do i have to install the CD on my macbook pro or the imac.  i live in a four bed room house distance between the imac and macbook pro is around 25 -30 feet.
    Thanks
    Yesh

    Hello:
    This article will give you basic guidance.
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.7/en/mchlp2875.html
    Barry

  • I am considering purchase of Airport Express to extend / improve my network at home. I have read that AE will not work with a non apple set up. Does this mean my BT Homehub will not work with AE?

    I have poor router connection to my iphone in one part of my three storey home. I have a BT Homehub router. I am considering purchase of Airport Express to improve my network connection. Will AE function with the Homehub.  I have read that it may not! Any advice please?
    Geoff Snr

    The AirPort Express will work with the Homehub if you establish a permanent Ethernet connection from one of the LAN <-> ports on the Homehub to the WAN "O" port on the AirPort Express.
    The AirPort Express will not work if you are planning to connect the Express to the Homehub wirelessly to extend the network.

  • Need help setting up Airport Express A1084 in Windows 7 via Netgear WNDR4500 wireless router

    Hello All. I bought a used Airport Express A1084 off the net. Never had one before. My intention is to remotely control (via my iPhone using Apples Remote app or possibly XBMC) a "pc with music" and stream thru the AE connected to a boombox. I want to be able to take AE and boombox to the front yard, back yard, garage, or wherever my Netgear WNDR4500 will reach.
    So far I have hit the reset on the AE and while holding, plugged it in to power (still holding) until the green light blinked. I let it go. Waited for it to complete booting (slow blinking yellow/amber light). The AE did not show up in Airport Utility ver 5.6.1. I uninstalled that version and installed older Airport Utility ver 5.4.2. Same results. I power cycled the router, turned off the Norton 365 firewall, and still get nothing. At one point though, I walked away for a while (an hour or so), came back and saw the AE listed in the left window pane of Airport Utility. I thought maybe I just didn't wait long enough so I clicked Manual Setup and it started to read the AE but Errored 10057. I tried again and got same error. I refreshed and the AE was gone.
    Can someone tell me how to correct this so I can confirm I didn't buy a "brick"?
    Thanks in advance,
    Tom

    Just so you are aware, the A1084 AirPort Express is a 802.11b/g wireless router that can only operate on the 2.4 GHz band. Regardless, it can be configured to join the wireless network provided by the Netgear as long as that network is configured to be backwards compatible with 802.11g clients. However, in the long run for performance, you do NOT want any non-"n" wireless clients connecting to your Netgear's network.
    The 5.6.1 version of the AirPort Utility for Windows does not support the non-"n" version of the AirPort base stations. You would need to use an earlier version that will still run on Windows 7.
    One thing to try would be to temporarily connect the Express directly to your PC using an Ethernet cable, and then, try accessing it with the AirPort Utility. If you are still unable to do so, you may have gotten yourself a defective unit.

  • I need to connect an Airport Express to an exisitng Wi-Fi Netgear Router. 1) My PC do not detect the Airport Express, 2) AE is flashing amber all the time... Please if someone can help?

    I need to connect an Airport Express to an exisitng Wi-Fi Netgear Router. 1) My PC do not detect the Airport Express, 2) AE is flashing amber all the time... Please if someone can help?

    Before I bought it I did the same question at the Apple Store, and they told me "You can extend your existing Wi-Fi Signal with Airport Express wireless...
    You cannot extend wireless from any brand except another apple router.. the store might have assumed you were using an apple main router. Most people who buy express buy them to extend an extreme or time capsule.
    You are correct .. in the setup documents it does say 5.6.1 is adequate to do the setup.. my bad.. !!

  • I now have internet thru AT&T Uverse with their wireless router.....do I still need to use my Airport Express for my 2 MACS or can I just unplug it?

    I now have internet thru AT&T Uverse with their wireless router.....do I still need to use my Airport Express for my 2 MACS or can I just unplug it?

    You can just unplug the express and use the Uverse wireless or ethernet directly to it.

  • HT1515 do you need to connect the airport express to a router via ethernet or can it do it using wireless?

    do you need to connect the airport express to a router via ethernet or can it do it using wireless?

    There are 3 Apple routers....AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule. Details here:
    http://www.apple.com/compare-wifi-models/
    Do you have one of these products in the living room? 
    If no, you can only use the AirPort Express by connecting to the router in the living room using an Ethernet cable at all times.

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