Set up first generation airport express?

I have just bought new Airport Extreme and would like to use  first generation express to extend the network (even if it slows down the extended region a bit) but the utility does not let me configure it. Any ideas will br apreciated!

Let's make sure that you have a 1st Gen AirPort Express.
Please look on the side of the Express for the model number. The 1st Gen is A1264.
Is this what you have?
Which version of the AirPort Utility are you using?

Similar Messages

  • HT1218 How can I make my first generation AirPort Express work with Mountain Lion? I have a 13" MacBook Pro (non-retina).

    How can I make my first generation AirPort Express work with Mountain Lion? I have a 13" MacBook Pro (non-retina).

    Hi guys, recently had the same issue. You require an older version of Airport Utility to configure the older Airport Express. It can be found here.
    http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=airport%20utility%205.6%20for%20lion&sour ce=web&cd=1&ved=0CFMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsupport.apple.com%2Fkb%2FDL1482&ei=Ip MBUPLwLoq42wW4puXMBA&usg=AFQjCNGOFUPMM0ZjsKeyj5CcL2oe9Eaf7A

  • Can my first generation airport express be used with airplay using iOS 7.1.2? It stopped working after one of the big iOS updates.

    I have a first generation Airport Express.  Although it appears on the Airplay screen on my iPad and iPhone 5 (using iOS 7.1.2) the music does not play through the Airport Express.  The Airport Express does function correctly when I stream music via iTunes from my desktop computer, so I know that the device is working.  The Airport Express firmware version 7.6.4 is up to date.   

    Hello lorifromminn,
    The article linked below details some useful troubleshooting steps and information that can help get AirPlay working on your iPad.
    iOS: Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4215
    Cheers,
    Allen

  • How do I control a first generation airport express with 10.8.2?

    How do I control a first generation airport express with 10.8.2?
    I have an old airport express that one of my machines running mountain lion will not support.  If I upgrade all of my systems to mountain lion, is there any way I can still control and configure the airport express?

    You may need Airport Utility v. 5.6
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
    It does work with Mountain Lion.

  • Does the first generation Airport Express work on newer Macs and IOS devices?

    I would like to know if an older Airport Express(M9470LL/A) will work on:
    Macbook Air 2011
    iPhone 4
    iPod Touch 2nd Gen
    iPhone 3Gs

    Check again very carefully and make sure that you are downloading the correct AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion
    You likely downloaded AirPort Utility 5.6.1 for Mac, which is only for Snow Leopard and Leopard operating systems.....so it will not run on Lion.

  • Second Generation Airport Express (MC414LL/A with two ethernet ports))

    The link http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/AirPort_Express_Setup_Guide.pdf (page 7) still points to the first generation Airport Express (802.11n - Part FB321LL/A).
    Can anyone provide a working link to the User Manual?
    Is WDS supported on this dual mode device?

    The new manual is now available.
    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/airport_express_80211n_2nd_gen_setup_guide.p df

  • HT4587 1st generation AirPort Express - unable to set up

    I have 1st generation AirPort Express but can't set it up again after a long time of not being used because it appears the new airport software is not compatible with the original AirPort Express - can anyone help please?

    A1088 is not a 1st Gen Express "n" wireless device, so that might help explain the issue here.
    The much older version of the Express that you have cannot be administered by the newer operating systems on Macs.....Mavericks, Mountain Lion, and Lion.....which will work with the 1st Gen A1264 Express.
    If you have an older Mac running the Leopard (10.5.x) or Snow Leopard (10.6.x) operating systems, or a PC, you can use one of those computers to configure and administer the older Express model.

  • I can't access my 1st generation airport express devices using airport utility

    I have a new Motorola Surfboard Extreme wireless cable modem & router set-up on my main internet cable line. To it i've connected 1st generation airport express using an ethernet and extended it with another 1st generation airport express so i can connect to itunes and a remote printer.  When I go to Aiport Utility to perform the set-up, i'm told i need to update to version 5.6.  When installing Aiport Utility 5.6 I receive an error prior to completion which prevents me from performing the set-up or even seeing the two airport express devices in the program.  Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

    By "1st generation" AirPort Express are you referring to the 802.11g or 802.11n model? Version 5.6 of the AirPort Utility would be required to administer the older 802.11g Express.
    If you do have an 802.11g model, are you actually running OS X 10.7.5 on your Mac?

  • How do I set up iPad with airport express to stream music to stereo without internet connection?

    how do i set up iPad and airport express to stream music to stereo without using internet connection.

    Your 4th gen iPad does have the necessary software to connect to the AirPort Express but not to administer it. To do the later, you would need to install the AirPort Utility applet.
    You said that your iPad can "see" the AirPort's wireless network, but can't connect. What happens exactly when you attempt to do so? Do any of your other wireless devices have any trouble connecting to the Express? Did you configure the Express for a closed network ... that is, not to broadcast its Network Name?

  • How can I set up an older airport express using the newest airport utilities?

    How can I set up an older airport express using the newest airport utilities? Seems like there isn't an option to set this up.  Normally you could add/set up this in the airport setup assistant- but that doesn't exsist any longer.
    Thanks for any suggestions 

    How can I set up an older airport express using the newest airport utilities?
    Unfortunately you can't, since Apple dropped support of the older AirPorts with AirPort Utility 6.x.
    Using some workarounds....not supported by Apple.....you might be able to download and install an older version of AirPort Utility that would allow you to administer the older AirPort.
    See this thread for more details and instructions:
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/21397085#21397085

  • How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes

    Saw somewhere that supposedly there were some apple written guidlines on the above topic. I have searched all over for them. Anyone know where I can get a copy to read through. Just trying to educate myself a bit and sety up another room with access to itunes, radio, etc with high quality speakers and amp off my express.

    Here you go ...
    How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes

  • 1st generation airport express base station not showing up in network utilities

    when i plug it in the amber light appears and sometimes blinks and/or sometimes steady. needless to say my desktop imac is not picking up its signal. what do i need to do to make it work or is it just not compatible with  my new mac?

    Your new iMac should not have any issues connecting to the 1st generation AirPort Express Base Station (AX).
    When having difficulties accessing the AirPort thru the AirPort Utility, try the following, in order checking accessibility with the utility after each step:
    Check the local connection. If you are trying to access the AirPort wirelessly, make sure that you are connected to its wireless network before running the AirPort Utility to administer it. If you are still unable to access it with the utility, temporarily connect your computer directly using an Ethernet cable to one of the base station's LAN ports.
    Power cycle the base station. Remove the power adapter's plug from the power outlet, and then, wait 15 seconds before plugging it back in.
    Perform a "factory default" reset on the base station.

  • What is the ip port number for a 1st generation airport express

    I have recently upgraded my home wireless router from a Linksys EA2700 to a EA6500.  The EA2700 worked fine with my 1st generation Airport Express.  Since I have mavericks on my laptop (Airport Utility 6.x is incompatible with Airport Express/b/g) I used Airport Utility 5.6.1 on my Windows 7 laptop.  When I goto select my home wireless network in the APU drop down menu to select a network, my home wireless network never shows.
    Linksys says it might be a problem with port forwarding and they need to know the ip port number of  1st Generation Appler Express. 
    Thanks. -Rob

    AirPort Utility can be used to configure and change the settings on any of the AirPorts.
    If you have a Mac, AirPort Utility is here:
    Macintosh HD > Applications > Utiltiies > AirPort Utility
    If you have a PC, AirPort Utility for Windows is on the disk that came with the AirPort Express

  • ITunes Automatically Change EQ Setting Based On Which Airport Express Streaming?  I have two Airport Expresses running at my house. Both are connected to different types of speakers. Neither speaker set has its own equalizer, and both require a different

    I have two Airport Expresses running at my house. Both are connected to different types of speakers. Neither speaker set has its own equalizer, and both require a different EQ setting to sound just right. Does anyone know of a way to have iTunes automatically change its EQ setting based on which Airport Express it is streaming to?

    I'm in the same boat. I have a 6 zone amplifier running with 6 airport expresses to different rooms inside and outside the house. Each has it's own acoustic characteristics. I'd really love to be able to set each airport to equalize based on my SPL frequency sweep I did for each room.
    Setting the eq in itunes won't do it as that is global plus I have many more sources for auiod other than itunes that use the AEs directly.

  • I have a second generation airport express and i cant manage to extend my wifi

    I have a second generation airport express and i cant manage to extend my wifi

    So im going to need another airport express to extend my wifi wireless
    That is correct. 
    One AirPort will connect to your router with a short Ethernet cable and be configured to "create" a wireless network. 
    The second AirPort will be configured to "extend" a wireless network.

Maybe you are looking for