HT1515 can I make the Airport Express secured so no one else can use it?

Can I make the Airport Express secured so no one else can use it?

Choose a security protocol, WPA2 personal suggested. Then choose and install a strong password. Only users who are cognizant of your password will be able to connect to your wifi network. Of course, you'll need to do this via your Airport Utility application.

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    Then, you could add an AirPort Express to "extend a wireless network" to provide more wireless coverage for the network that the Extreme or Express would be creating.
    Remember that the Express can only "extend" the quality of signal that it receives, so it must be located where it can receive a strong signal from the "main" AirPort.
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  • HT3728 I do not need another wireless network but want to use the airport express for printer access only.  Can this be done and how?

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    You can configure the AirPort Expess to "Join a wireless network" and enable the Ethernet port so that Ethernet devices will be able to connect.
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    Bernadine65 wrote:
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    Sure.  
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    MacBook Pro that  my Airport Express WiFi profile was created crashed. Can i reset the Airport Express either to an iPad or Windows 7 computer?

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  • HT1126 Can I connect the Airport Express directly to my wireless router?

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    I want to buy the airport express to use in Manila which has 220v standard. Can I plug the airport express directly or should I use a power transformer?
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    It is a worldwide capable, auto-ranging 100 ~ 240v device - you just need the right cable/adapter. Apple sells a travel adapter kit if you need one.

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    ccathcart wrote:
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