If I purchase the Airport Express, does it allow me to get free internet or do I need a plan?

I am planning to get an Apple Airport Express. However, I was wondering if you need an internet plan or does it supply its own internet?

Once you have the AirPort Express, you will need to do the following:
1) Sign up for an Internet connection plan with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
2) Connect the AirPort Express to a broadband modem
Most Internet Service Providers will supply you with a modem free of charge if you sign up for a year or more of service.

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    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.
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    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.

  • Hi, The Airport Express does not work with iOS 7.0.4, I appreciate your help to resolve this event. Thank you,

    Hi, The Airport Express does not work with iOS 7.0.4, I appreciate your help to resolve this event. Thank you,

    Please locate the model number of the AirPort Express and post back that information.
    The model number is located on the side of the AirPort Express. It begins with an "A" followed by four numbers.
    We are not sure what you mean by "does not work".  Does this mean that the AirPort Express worked at one time and has just recently stopped working?
    Have you installed a newer operating system on your iOS device recently?
    Or, is this a new AirPort Express that you are trying to configure for the first time?
    If yes, what service will the AirPort Express perform on your network?
    Please remember that we cannot see your network, so we only know as much about your problem as you can tell us.

  • I just purchased a wireless connection for my Tivo but the signal strength from my airport express does not allow the tivo to load data. How do I increase the signal strength?

    I just purchased a wireless N network adapter for the TIVO premier and am trying to use my apple airport express to connectand it  is in the another room. I am only receiving one  bar of strength on my network adapter. How can I raise the signal strength of my airport express.

    There are several things that might help, not all of which would be feasible depending on your situation:  (1) Move the TiVo unit and AirPort Express closer together.  (2) Use another AirPort Express to "extend" the network of the first AirPort Express.  Put the second AirPort Express half way between the first AirPort Express and the TiVo unit.  (3) In the general case, Power-Line equipment might allow the TiVo unit to get a good signal, but it's likely that the Ethernet port of your AirPort Express is probably connected to your broadband modem, so that solution wouldn't work for you.  (4) Changing the band or channel that the AirPort Express is using might help.  If the TiVo unit is connection on the 5 GHz band, try one of the three-digit channels, which are allowed to use higher power.

  • I have a 5 year old Dell PC and purchased the Airport Express last year.  After one of the iphone 4s updates I lost the contact and cannot reestablish.  I have even tried to hard wire from my router to the airport express and I cannot connect.

    I have a 5 year old Dell PC and purchased Airport Express last year.  I used my iphone 4s to connect and it has been working until recently I lost connection after one of the iphone updates.  I cannot make contact with the unit.  I have even used an ethernet cable that I hooked to my router and still won't work.  I cantinually get this message from Airport Utility.  An error has occurred and I can not do anything else.

    If you have the AirPort Express setup in Bridge Mode, try changing the Connection Sharing setting to "Share a public IP address"
    AirPort Utility - Manual Setup
    Click the Internet icon
    Connection Sharing = Share a public IP address
    Update
    You will probably get a message about a Double NAT error. Click to "ignore"
    This setting might allow mutliple devices to connect and may not. It's worth a try...I have about a 60-70% success rate at hotels with this setting.
    Unfortunately, as you note....hotels have become a lot smarter about connections to their network. At some point, they probably will not even allow another router to connect at all.

  • Airport Express does not allow ethernet connection to internet

    I use my Airport Express to stream music to my speakers from iTunes, but I find that I cannot access the Internet via the ethernet modem connection. What is the deal?

    Hello Stonegroove. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
    In order to use the Ethernet port on the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) to access the Internet, the AX would have to be configured as part of a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

  • 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.
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    you want to have other speakers around the house or outdoors to play music from your macbook too
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  • Purchasing an Airport Express card...Is this the right move?

    Hey Folks,
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    VRAM: 6 MB SGRAM
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    Input/Output
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    Minimum OS: 8.5.1
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  • Can the Airport Express connect wirelessly to a current modem and be the wireless connection for an external??

    I'm confused, I purchased the Airport Express and GDrive external hard drive at the Apple store. I already own a wireless modem that works fine (AT&T).  I want to extend the wireless signal to the downstairs where the office is and keep the Airport Express in the office (connected wirelessly to the modem upstairs) plugged into the new GDrive to make that wireless. I want the G Drive in the safe location of the office and that was the sole reason I purchased the Airport Express.  Is it possible??

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           Compare Apple Wi-Fi base stations          AirPort Express    AirPort Extreme    Time Capsule   
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  • Airport Express does it or not?

    The Airport Express does receive only or it transmit as well for the internet with an external modem.Thx

    Yes, the AE will transmit and receive wireless signals. Let's take a look at what it is:
    1. It is a router
    2. It is a wireless access point
    3. It is an iTunes client
    4. It is a print server
    You can choose to use any combination of these features to make it work for you.
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  • Will the airport express solve my playstation 3 drama???

    Hello. I am in dire need of assistance with getting connected to the playstation network. Here's my situation. My wife and I rent the inlaw suite (apartment) connected to my wife's grandmothers house. Currently we have FIOS for our internet. The FIOS modem/router is in the main part of the house down in the basement. I am able to connect to the internet with my macbook on our network, however my ps3 slim struggles to receive 35-40% signal strength and will not connect. Two nights ago, it actually, successfully passed both the obtaining an IP address, and connecting to the internet tests, but timed out after trying to get the 3.15 system update. Today I purchased a Belkin Wireless N router in hopes of finally being able to enjoy online gaming. No such luck. The guy at bestbuy suggested the Belkin, however after reading a few forums and speaking to someone at Sony, I found out that playstation doesn't support N routers. Only B and G. So, my question to the people out there is this...what router should I get that is easy to setup, given my arrangements? If I purchased the airport express, would I be able to connect my ps3 to either my exsisting network, or a new network on its own?
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    Bryan

    Welcome to the discussions!
    The AirPort Express would not be compatible with the Fios router to "extend" or "boost" the wireless signal, so no help on that front.
    The Express can "join" a wireless network and provide an ethernet signal at its port to in theory, if the Playstation accepts an ethernet connection, you could connect that way. The big downside here is that the Express will have a weak wireless signal to receive and some of the signal will be lost in the conversion to ethernet, so I would not recommend this approach.
    If the Playstation will accept an ethernet connection, you might take a look at a pair of ethernet powerline adapters. One device would plug into an AC socket near the Fios router and the other plugs into AC near the Playstation. The AC wiring in your home transmits the ethernet signal. This would provide a much stronger and faster signal than wireless.
    Best of all would be run an ethernet cable directly from the Fios router to the Playstation, but this is probably not feasible. Powerline would be the next best bet.

  • I just purchased Apple TV AND AIRPORT EXPRESS. I am questioning if  I need it when I already have a Netgear Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit XAVB2001. Does the Airport Express do the same thing?

    I just purchased Apple TV AND AIRPORT EXPRESS. I am questioning if  I need it when I already have a Netgear Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit XAVB2001. Does the Airport Express do the same thing?

    Thank you so much.  Any specifics I should know about prior to connecting? The goal is to watch  Netflix from my iPad or iPhone 5 on my tv (located in different room from where Comcast internet modem is hard wired to main computer in house).  Movies would depend on wireless transmission to a smart tv not connected to modem.

  • 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?
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    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.
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  • Where can I purchase a replacement CD for the Airport Express Base station A1264?

    Where can I purchase a replacement CD for the Airport Express Base station A1264?
    I'd like to sell my Airport Base Station, but I believe I need a CD with the software on it for the new owner. Anyone know where I can find one?
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    I doubt it is available.. and since a new Mac doesn't even have an optical drive.. there is no need whatsoever today for the cd.. it is all available in the OS or download. In fact the stuff on the cd will now be totally out of date.

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