IPad + Airport Express - do I need WiFi?

Is it possible to stream music directly from the iPad through an Airport Express without having an existing WiFi router?

Ric Pike wrote:
Thanks Matt. Yes, the APE would be plugged directly into the receiver. The real debate was whether I would require another wireless router but it sounds like I won't.
Correct.
You need an iPad, an AirPort Express and cable to go from the audio outout of the AirPort Express to the input of the stereo.
Do you have to configure the APE using a computer?
No.
As mentioned, you can use the AirPort Utilitiy for iOS.
-> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/airport-utility/id427276530?mt=8

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    I've gone through the discussion forum but can't find an answer. I have also tried to manually set up the connection .. same result.
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    You must use the 5.6 utility.
    How to load 5.6 into ML.
    1. Download 5.6 for Lion.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
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    Leave the package open on the desktop so you can see the file. AirportUtility56.pkg
    2. Download and install unpkg.
    http://www.timdoug.com/unpkg/
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    Now drag the AirPortUtility56.pkg file over to unpkg.. and it will create a new directory of the same name on the desktop.. in finder, open the new directory, drill down.. applications, utilities .. there lo and behold is Airport utility 5.6 .. drag it to your main utilities directory or just run it from current location.
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  • Tried to use my two airport express to extend my wifi network on a windows pc but no success

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  • Problème de connection Airport Express avec réseau wifi

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  • HT1731 How does one configure a NEW (unconfigured) AirPort Express to join a WiFi network that has a non-broadcasted SSID?

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  • I have a Time Capsule as my main WiFi router in my home.  I'd like to extend my WiFi service to my guest house located approx 100 feet away. Will the AirPort Express fill this need?  Is the AirPort Extreme a better fit?

    I am using a Time Capsule in conjunction with my IMAC 27" system as my main WiFi router in my home.  I would like to extend my WiFi service to my guest house which is located about 100 feet away.  Can I use the Airport Express to provide this extended range?  Would I be better served to use the Airport Extreme?  Thanks!

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    If you can, then either an AirPort Express or AirPort Exreme could  be used to provide additional wireless signal coverage in the guest house.
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    I would like to use 2 Airport Express base stations in my home to extend my wifi.  Do they need to be on seperate channels?

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    - Wireless Mode: Join an Existing Wireless Network (Wireless Client)
    - Wireless Network: <select the existing Netgear wireless network>
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    I'm having a really annoying problem with my Airport network. Here's the configuration:
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    Run speed tests each time and make sure you are not trying to "extend" a weak signal. "Extending" a weak signal makes it stronger, but no faster that what it receives.
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    You're right about that.
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    I wonder if those devices are really using the Express you think they are. That's the problem with multiple base stations. There are ways of addressing this question but not with the current AirPort Utility version.

  • I want to buy airport express, but i need to know if my sony smart tv can connect with it?, i want to buy airport express, but i need to know if my sony smart tv can connect with it?

    i want to buy airport express for my ipad and iphone, but i need to know if my sony smart tv and my sister's phone can connect with it?

    It would be difficult to guarentee that all wireless devices can connect to the AirPort Express Base Station (AX), so at best, your Sony Smart TV and your sister's phone SHOULD be able to connect ... as the AX is basically no different than any other manufacturers wireless router.

  • Can I use an additional airport express to extend my wifi network

    Hi,
    I have an airport express running my wifi network but I have black areas in farthest away areas. If I buy a further express would that extend my network ? If so what would I need to do !
    Tnx

    Hi Matt
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    Tnx again

  • AirPort Express not seen by wifi devices, but router wired devices OK

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    If yes, you can extend the network either by using wireless or an Ethernet cable with a second AirPort Express.....either the A1264 or A1392 model. A wired connection is the way to go, if possible, since it provides better performance.  But, wireless might work OK for you if you want to try that.
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