Using Airtunes while connected to an existing Wi-Fi network ?

Question

Hi,
my Imac gets internet access through its airport card connected to a non airport wi-fi station (NeufBox).
I would like to stay connected to the internet while using Airtunes on my Airport Axpress.
I used the utility to connect the Airport Express to the existing Wi-Fi Network. I specified the mac adress of the Airport Express in my internet provider's device. But it doesn't work. I have internet, but airtunes doesn't appear in my speakers list in Itunes.
If I connect to the Airport express directly (and not through the existing network) then I have acess to airtunes. But not to the internet anymore !
Is there anyway for the Airport Express to access internet and use airtunes at the same time ?
thanks

Answer 1

Hello laptom. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Is there anyway for the Airport Express to access internet and use airtunes at the same time ?
Yes, you will just need to reconfigure your AirPort Express Base Station (AX) to "join an existing wireless network" as a wireless client.
Here's how:
Either connect to the AX's wireless network or temporarily connect directly, using an Ethernet cable, to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then using the AirPort Utility in "Manual Setup" mode, make the following changes:
AirPort > Wireless
o Wireless Mode: Join a wireless network
o Network Name: <existing NeufBox's wireless network>
o Wireless Security: <select the encryption type of the existing wireless network>
o Wireless Password: <enter the existing wireless network password>
o Verify Password: <re-enter the existing wireless network password>
Music
o Enable AirTunes (checked)
o iTunes Speaker Name: <enter desired speaker name>
o iTunes Speaker Password: (optional)
o Verify Password: (optional)
o Click Update to write the new settings to the AX
In iTunes:
iTunes > Preferences... > Advanced > General
o Look for remote speakers connected with AirTunes (checked)