Trying to add my Airport Express to Wireless home router

I have set up my airport express so that I can stream music to my speakers. I have just had wireless installed with a seperate router. I want to add AE to this so I can have internet access and send music to my speakers - How do I do this?

Ask in the Airport forum maybe would be a start. No manual at all?

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  • PROBLEM: Trying 2 add an AIRPORT EXPRESS to an already existing AIRPORT EXTREME network

    I'm trying 2 add an AIRPORT EXPRESS to an already existing AIRPORT EXTREME network in my home.
    I see the EXPRESS in ARPT UTILITY but when I click on "CONTINUE" or "MANUAL", the only option I'm given is to SWITCH networks, which I do not want to do.
    I am using a MACBOOK PRO (MAC OS X 10.6.8)
    Can someone offer me help with this?
    Thanks!

    Hi, I have a similiar setup.  When you click onto the express, and it asks you to switch networks, it's not actually asking you to "change" networks.  It's just actually switching to the xpress.  When the xpress comes up, you'll input the name of your existing network, which you set up and named for the extreme.  You'll have to change the extreme to "participate in a network", which is what you'll also do for the xpress.  In the extreme under the WDS tab, you'll input the wds mode as "wds main".  And then put a check mark in the "allow wireless clients".  Where it says wds remotes, you'll input the the airport id's for the xpress's.  In each of the xpress's, you'll set up as participating in a wds network.  In the xpress's, under the wds tab, you'll set the wds mode to remote, and check
    mark in the allow wireless clients.  You'll have to input the airport id of the extreme in the wds main block.  Under the internet icon on top, in internet conect tab for connect using: airport (wds), connect sharing: off (bridge mode).
    Remember to insure that the express's show the same channel as the extreme, if you're using 802.11n (80211b/g compatible).  Of course the security that you decide to use should also be the same.

  • I'm trying to add my airport express to my network. The airport utility shows a message that its gathering info about my network then suddenly an unexpected error message appears. Why is that?

    i'm trying to add my airport express to my network. The airport utility shows a message that its gathering info about my network then suddenly an unexpected error message appears. Why is that?

    Until Bob Timmons gets back to you, first decide what you would like the Express to do. I understand you want it for AirPlay remote speakers, which you can certainly do.
    I am assuming that you are not using an Apple AirPort router; if that's not the case stop here and let me know.
    If your existing router is not an Apple AirPort Base Station, the Express:
    can "join" an existing wireless network as a client, for the sole purpose of streaming music. If that's what you want to do, do not connect it to your router with an Ethernet cable.
    can "extend" an existing wired network to serve as an additional wireless access point, which can also stream music. If that's what you want to do, connect its WAN port to an available LAN port on your router using an Ethernet cable.
    Then, "hard reset" the Express according to the instructions below, and configure it. The prompts should be self-explanatory. If you run into trouble, describe which of the above two configurations you decided upon, and the point at which you're getting the "unexpected problem".
    To "hard reset" an AirPort Base Station: make sure it's powered up, then gently press and hold its tiny reset button. Don't apply any more force than required to feel a tactile click.  Keep it depressed for five to ten seconds, long enough for its LED to flash amber rapidly. Release the reset button. Then, the LED will glow amber steadily for about a minute. Then, it will flash amber, slowly, about once every second or two, waiting for you to configure it with AirPort Utility.

  • Trying to connect my airport express to my home WIFI

    Hi,
    I have been trying to connect a airport express to my home WIFI connection for the purpose of wirelessly transmitting itunes to my Alfresco area using my iphone as a remote.
    The problem i currently have is that the airport does not seem to pick up my wireless broadband.
    My router is a Netgear dgnd3700.
    The procedure i followed so far is : 1. Reset the airport back to factory settings.
                                                       2. Plug the ethernet cable in and open airport utility.
                                                       3. Tick the circle saying " join existing network ". Here's the problem, my wireless network does not show up.
    I can type in the name of my network and also the password but the airport is not picking up the signal .... i cant choose a network.
    I can create a new network no worries and connect devices to it but that's not what i'm after. I'd like to join my existing network so i can transmit itunes to my amp.
    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.
    Any help would be great ... i'm about to give up and think it was abad idea ....

    If it is the old G version Express you cannot use 6.3 utility.
    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
    Click to open the dmg but do not attempt to install the pkg.. it won't work anyway.
    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/
    Run unpkg on the desktop.. If your Mac refuses to run the software, because it wasn’t downloaded from the Apple store, go to security in preferences and allow other software to work.. this is limitation of trade methinks. You can set back later if you like.
    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.
    You cannot uninstall version 6 (now 6.3 if you updated) so don't try.. and you cannot or should not run them both at the same time.. although I have had no problems when doing so.
    For screen shots see this post.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4668746?tstart=0

  • Trying to add another Airport Express to a network

    One of 2 Airport Expresses that we use to extend signal got wet, and apparently isn't going to work again now that it's dry, so we bought a new one.  I have gone into Airport Utility, and I see the Time Capsule, the non-working Airport Express, and the working Airport Express. 
    We've plugged in the new Airport Express, but nothing shows up in the utility.  The light on the new Airport Express is flashing amber.
    What am I doing wrong?  How do I add this to the network?

    Please check out the following Apple Support article for details on using additional AirPort base stations to extend your wireless network.

  • Airport express with wireless NetGear router

    Hello everyone...
    I received an Airport Express for Christmas. I was immediately able to set up a wireless network at the home I was visiting by plugging in the ethernet cable and a few simple set up steps. After bringing it home, I was able to set it up with the stereo in my bedroom to run iTunes throughout my apartment.
    The problem is that I can't get the Airport Express to work through the wireless network already set up in my apartment. If I do the iTunes thing, I can't connect to the internet while it's playing--so it seems to be creating its own network but not connecting with the current wireless internet available in the room.
    I did the full reset (unplugged the airport, pushed and held the reset button while plugging it back in until it flashed green three times). From reading other posts I understand that I do have a wireless router capable of handling the WDS (WGR614 v6) but for some reason I am unable to set it up!
    Someone please help so i can stream iTunes and surf the net at the same time!

    thanks for the link, however my router does not show up in the airport utility. I am not using an airport base station, I am using a Netgear as stated in the original question.
    +> 1. Click the AirPort status menu in the menu bar and choose the wireless network created by the base station you want to set up as the main base station.+
    This I was able to do, obviously...
    +>Open AirPort Utility. Select the main base station...+
    There are no stations listed and I have tried clicking "other" and entering the IP address I believe my router is using, but to no avail.

  • Airport Express as wireless internet router

    I have a Mac G4 and a Windows PC, and connect to the Internet via DSL. I would use an Airport Express module as the modem for the incoming DSL signal, and connect the Airport Express by ethernet to the Windows PC. How do I receive the Airport signal at the Mac G4 -- the G4 has no internal wireless capability. I have a Hawking wireless adaptor (usb) that is badly recognized by the G4. What wireless receiving device is acceptable? Another Airport Express module?

    Hello JimBee. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
    I would use an Airport Express module as the modem for the incoming DSL signal, and connect the Airport Express by ethernet to the Windows PC.
    I'm a bit confused about your statement above. The AirPort Express Base Station (AX) does not have a built-in DSL modem. Is your DSL modem actually a combination modem/router? What is its make/model number?

  • Help!! Trying to add an Airport express to my linksys wireless router

    its for wireless music etc
    i can connect to the linksys network fine but how do i add the air port

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  • Can I add an Airport Express into an existing Non Airport Wireless Network?

    Hi -
    Is there any way I can add an Airport Express into an existing Linksys wireless (802.11g) network?. I would not mind switching completely over to Airport but I want to maintain a hybrid (part wired part wireless) configuration as I have now.
    thanks for any assistance!!
      Windows XP Pro  
    home built PC   Windows XP Pro   WRT54GS Lynksys 4 port + wireless G

    Hi skyelaird and welcome to the Discussions
    Is there any way I can add an Airport Express into an
    existing Linksys wireless (802.11g) network?.
    Yes.
    You would need to configure the Airport Express to join an existing wireless network (client mode).
    In this mode you can share a USB printer and stream AirTunes, however the ethernet port would be inactive.
    iFelix

  • I'm trying to activate my Airport Express to a wireless network powered by an Airport Extreme.  I get an error message that says I need to Use Airport Utility 5.6.  My system is currently running Airport Utility 6.1

    'm trying to activate my Airport Express to a wireless network powered by an Airport Extreme.  I get an error message that says I need to Use Airport Utility 5.6.  My system is currently running Airport Utility 6.1

    Is your AirPort Express an older 802.11g model? If so, you will need to install v5.6 if you are running OS X Lion or 5.6.1 if running OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard. Unfortunately, the iOS version of the AirPort Utility cannot administer these older base stations.

  • I have tryed to connect an AirPort Express to my wireless network. But I alwais get the errocode -4. Can anybody help. I have reset the AirPort Express and updated the software.

    I have tryed to connect an AirPort Express to my wireless network. But I alwais get the errocode -4. Can anybody help. I have reset the AirPort Express and updated the software.

    The ZyXEL P-2601HN-F1, as you know, is a combination DSL modem & 802.11n wireless router (or gateway device).
    For your goal you will want to take a look at this Apple Support article for details on how to configure an AX for iTunes.
    If you are still having difficulties with the AX joining the ZyXEL's wireless network, you can try the following:
    Temporarily disable wireless encryption.
    If you are hidding the SSID, disable that feature.
    Change the Mode Select setting to: 802.11g Only
    Change the Channel Selection from "Auto" to a set channel, like 1, 6, or 11

  • HT4259 Trying to set up airport express to extend my wireless network. Primary base station is a time capsule. Even when I plug in the airport express to mac it cannot find it.

    Trying to set up airport express to extend my Wi-Fi network. Primary base station is a time capsule. Tried searching for airport express using Wi-Fi status, no luck. Even tried plugging airport express into iMac, still no luck. Airport express showing solid amber light. Thanks for any help.

    Airport express showing solid amber light
    Unfortunately, this can mean one of two things:
    1) The Express is locked up and will need a Factory Default Reset procedure to try to return the device back to its original default settings so that it can be reconfigured again.
    2) The Express is defective. If you cannot get the Express back to a slow, blinking amber light after a Factory Default Reset, the Express will need to be replaced.
    Try the Factory Default Reset a few times and report back on your progress.
    Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ

  • Please help, 2 days trying to set up Airport express

    Hi all
    I hope someone can help.
    Bought an Apple Airport Express mainly because I want to stream my iTunes music from my laptop to my amp & stereo system which is situated in same room as PC but too far away for wires etc.
    I DO NOT need to have wifi internet thru my Express just music.
    Laptop: Compaq Presario CQ70
    OS: Windows Vista
    Location: Greece
    When I "simply plug in the express (as per Apple's instructions) I just cant get it to do anything, I cant find it on my wireless connections on PC, it doesnt reboot.
    Sometimes it can be found on a scan, but mostly not, I have tried to set it up with the software & with an ethernet lead connected, this seems to work but then it kills my wireless internet connection??????????? Does anyone know why it does this. Then when I try to reconnect to that wireless connection with my PC it tells me that the settings are incorrect & do not match those of my PC & I have to delete that connection & make a new one & then I get my wireless internet back.
    I have tried resetting the Express with a paper clip & still not successful.
    I have seen some pictures on the net with a "extreme Base station" too do I need one of these too just to stream music??
    I do hope someone can help as I have bought & installed a great new speaker set up on top of this room & so desperately want to try out my iTunes music on them.

    Hi Lexvo. Thanx for getting back to me. Have answered your questions in red (hope it posts in red) & italic
    If I understand it right, you already have a wireless network set up and now you want to add the Airport Extreme. I have a normal wireless router (Conn-x Thomson) & I want to add the Airport Express to stream music (NB I dont have an Extreme base station; refer to my initial post r.e do I also need an extreme or am I just ok with the Express, I ONLY WANT TO STREAM MUSIC)
    In a nutshell:
    With the Airport Configuration utility, you should be able to find the Express. The airport config utility only shows me a "rescan" button, all other dropdowns are pale grey & not selectable, I guess this happens until you "find" the base station. Then you can configure your Express by letting it join the existing network. I can only do this is if I hook up my PC - Express by ethernet & then do manual set up, but I did select "join an existing network" & it still cuts out my wireless internet. The Express is plugged in my wall & still flashing Amber even after 3hrs
    What I think is happening:
    I think what you are doing is kind of creating a separate wireless network. If you do so, you constantly have to switch between two networks. That's why your wireless internet connection looks to be disappeared. See above paragraph I dont think I am.
    I assume you have a wireless router? (or modem/router?) Yes as above
    Have a look at below taken from Apple Support & I have put what happens in red
    Using AirPort Setup Assistant
    Plug AirPort Express into a power outlet. I do this & it just sits there & flashes, I cannot find it anywhere on my PC. Apple gives the impression that this is just plug & play, but I am not getting that.
    On your computer, join the wireless network created by AirPort Express. Cant be seen anywhere
    Open AirPort Setup Assistant. Mac users: Find it in /Applications/Utilities/. Windows users: On the Start menu, point to All Programs and click AirPort. Yes but, the airport config utility only shows me a "rescan" button, all other dropdowns are pale grey & not selectable, I guess this happens until you "find" the base station.
    When you see the Introduction screen, click Continue.
    Select "Set up a new AirPort Base Station" and click Next.
    When the AirPort Setup Assistant confirms that it has found your AirPort Express, click Continue. (If your AirPort Express wasn't found, click Try Again.)
    Select "Connect to my current wireless network."

  • Instructions to add an airport express to your existing network

    Adding your airport express to your existing wireless (none apple) network seems a hard thing to do since the instruction manual doesn’t tell the simple steps to be taken. Changing the network settings once configured causes the same trouble. Many of you will have got the famous 10057 error trying to…
    It took me a while to figure out the solution but I found it and here it is….
    Start with setting your airport to default factory. This is an important step, so don’t skip it.
    1. First of all. Connect your airport express directly to the router of your own wireless network by a normal network cable. Now start your PC and make sure the Airport express utility program is installed (can be found on the installation cd or at the apple website).
    2. Now do a HARD reset of the airport express into factory settings. This will erase every setting you’ve entered and starts with a clean “new” machine.
    a. Push the reset button and keep it pushed. (button is located on the bottom and can be pushed by a paperclip or so)
    b. Now connect your airport to the power outlet so it starts up. Still keep the reset button pushed.
    c. After a few seconds the status led will start flashing orange (amber). Now release the reset button and let the airport completely start up for about 1 minute until it slowly flashes orange (amber). Your factory settings haven been restored and the password is reset to ‘ public ’
    Once your airport has started and flashes amber, proceed with the following steps:
    3. Start on your pc the airport express utility program. If necessary, hit the “look for devices” button.
    4. Your aiport express is shown on the left. Select it by single click and note down the IP address as shown in on the right side in your airport utility program
    5. Under the menu “File”, choose “configure other base station” Don’t bother the strange description, just choose this option. Now enter the IP address of your airport and the password “public” (has been reset to this remember). Hit the OK button.
    6. Now the miracle happens. Your airport is suddenly found and shown. A new screen opens with all settings of your airport express and you can change them.
    a. By default the icon Airport is selected.
    - The first tab is called overview and is not relevant.
    - Go to the second tab, called base station.
    --> Give your airport express a name and add a password
    --> Note: you might want to open the Options Button and unselect the “look for new firmware option”. If you unselect it, you will keep the airport from constantly downloading new firmware forcing you to reboot it almost every week.
    - Now go to the tab wireless
    --> Select in the dropdown “wireless mode” the option “connect with wireless network". Doing so, you instruct the airport not to create a network but to join an existing one (in this case your own network)
    --> Select your own network in the dropdown under “name Wireless network"
    --> Select the security mode (in most cases WPA/2) and enter your network security password. This is the password you have been creating on your network configuration.
    b. Now click the Music Icon
    --> Select the option “activate Airtunes”
    --> Enter a name you want to be shown in Itunes for this airport.
    c. If you want, you can set up your printer on by clicking on the printers icon and fill out the settings.
    d. Now finally hit the button “Update” at the bottom.
    7. A dialog is shown to warn you. Of course you want to proceed, so hit the “next” button.
    8. Now your changes are sent to the airport device.
    LET FOLLOWING STEPS FINISH COMPLETELY:
    First it writes to the device (a dialog screen is shown telling you that).
    Secondly your device is restarted (again a dialog is shown).
    Third step is to try to read the airport express again. A dialog is shown.
    Let it finish and at the end you will get a “error” message telling you it can’t read the airport you just configured. Don’t worry about that. Just close this message.
    9. Close the Airport Utility program on your pc
    10. Disconnect your airport from power and network.
    11. Reboot your airport now anywhere you want in your home and let it start up for about 1 minute until the green led becomes solid.
    Yes, it will work.
    Message was edited by: Carlo Mantels

    Carlos,
    This is an excellent tutorial.  For some Windows users, however, who have not made changes to their network settings and yet still encounter the dreaded 10057 error code, my post below might resolve:
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3289924
    My problem was my Windows PC's TCP/IP settings/configuration, which had become corrupt.  I could use Airport Utility without incident on my Macs, but not via my Windows machine.  Refreshing the TCP/IP settings via the instructions above resolved the issue.
    Kind regards,
    Jason Havens
    Destin, FL, USA

  • How do I add an Airport Express to extend the range of my WIFI network with my iMac as a base station?

    Hi people
    I need help to configure a new Airport Express only to extend the range of my WIFI network.
    My ethernet cable from modem is connected directly in my iMac and I am sharing the internet by WIFI inside home very fine.
    Now, I would like connect my devices on my garden on backyard.
    I can't move my iMac from their place and i just want add a Airport Express between the iMac and backyard to extend the range of WIFI.
    But I can't to configure to that. On Airport Utility appear the Airport Express connected directly to internet globe, but don't work.
    So, what can I do? What is wrong?
    Thanks all and best regards.
    Carlos Sgrillo, from Brazil.

    The AirPort cannot do what you ask.
    The Airport needs to connect to a modem, or another router......not to a computer.
    The Express can only extend a wireless signal that has been provided by another Apple router.

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