What exactly is airport express? does it replace having to have att or verizon internet?

just curious how this gadget works and why or if i should get it? does it replace existing internet services?

It is mainly a wireless router or can be used to extend an existing network from an Airport Extreme Base Station of Time Capsule. It does not replace services from your cable modem.

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What exactly is AirPort Express

Ok this may sound silly but I've read the apple stores description of AirPort Express and am a bit confused, basically I have a windows desktop at home and also an iBook, my desktop is connected to BTYahoo Broadband via a USB modem my iBook has AirPort built in I believe as it picks up a wireless connection when I'm at work. What I want to know is would an AirPort Express allow me to plug my USB modem into my windows desktop and give me wireless access in my iBook at the same time? Does what I'm asking make sense?

What you are asking does make sense - but things don't work quite as you described.
What you need to do is replace your USB interface DSL modem with a "DSL gateway" that provides the ethernet interface required for connection to an Airport Express.
I suggest you read these discussions:
Ian Harris2, "Recommended UK adsl supplier?", 10:58am Jul 2, 2005 CDT
J-Ro, "Recommendations - UK ADSL router for AirPort", 06:47am Sep 23, 2005 CDT

What exactly is Airport Express and AirTunes?

Sounds like a system to send music wirelessly to any HiFi... Is that right and how does it work/what do I need? Would an audiophile be satisfied with the quality of sound? i.e. is this something that would be out of place on a high end audio system or more suited to the more usual integrated stereo systems?.
I am using an Apple TV as a music source and just wondering whether the Airport is a possible alternative.
Does the airport also transmit video?
Thanks!

Sounds like a system to send music wirelessly to any HiFi... Is that right and how does it work/what do I need?
The AirPort Express Base Station (AX) is a combination NAT router, wireless access point, print server, and a target device to receive AirTunes audio streams.
AirTunes uses the Remote Audio Access Protocol (RAOP) to stream music to the AX. RAOP is based on the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) but with an extra challenge-response based authentication step.
For audio playback, you would need the following as a minimum:
o An iTunes host with with either wired Ethernet or wirelessly capability.
o Powered-speakers or an audio receiver with either analog RCA or digital/optical inputs.
o Either a 3.5 mm minijack-to-dual RCA or a 3.5 mm TOSLINK cable.
Would an audiophile be satisfied with the quality of sound? i.e. is this something that would be out of place on a high end audio system or more suited to the more usual integrated stereo systems?
For the AX, the audio is handled by a Texas Instruments PCM2705 digital-to-analog converter which it outputs on a 3.5mm stereo minijack. However, the innermost end of the 3.5mm jack is an optical S/PDIF transmitter.
The AX works only with iTunes v4.6+ and is limited to music files that iTunes can read; ie, 16-bit data only. (An exception is you can use a third-party product like Rogue Amoeba's AirFoil to stream other non-iTunes sources.) These data, though, can be in any file format that iTunes recognizes, from lossy MP3s at the low-quality end of the spectrum to Apple Lossless and lossless AIF or WAV files at the high end. It is also important to note that the AX functions only at a 44.1kHz sample rate. When you play 32kHz or 48kHz data, iTunes sample-rate-converts the data in real time before sending it to the AX.
iTunes uses a QuickTime CODEC to convert audio files to Apple Lossless, and then, uses AirTunes to send them to the AX. In turn, the AX uses built-in software that converts the Apple Lossless to an Encoded Digital Audio format. From there, digital audio is sent to a optical transceiver to convert the electrical signal to an optical one before sending it to the innermost part of the audio port. For analog, the AX has a built-in DAC to convert the Encoded Digital Audio to Analog which is sent to the same audio port.
I am using an Apple TV as a music source and just wondering whether the Airport is a possible alternative.
Unlike the Apple TV, the AX has no means of storing audio content. It is only a "relay" between the iTunes host and the sound playback device. Note: With the latest firmware update, the Apple TV can now use AirTunes to stream to an AX.
Does the airport also transmit video?
No. There are no video CODECs built-in the AX.

My Airport Express does not acknowledge that I have Windows 7 SP1...what can I do when I have tried re-instlling several times?

I have tried several times to uninstall and reinstall v.5.6.1 for PC and still the program does not recognize that my OS is W7 SP1 installed.. any suggestions?
Thanks, Sharon

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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.

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.
Which function are you referring to?

My new airport express does not connect my printer to my computer? My old airport did! then I updated to OS 10.9.2. How do I get it connected?

My new airport express does not connect my printer to my computer. The old airport did. I recently updated to OS 10.9.2. I have since bought a new
HP 6700 all in one wireless printer, got the latest Comcast router. None of which connect to my computer wirelessly. Which do I throw away the printer, router, or Mac? Help

Contact HP for support.
Explain that you are using a Mac, anticipate the inevitable groan, and wait patiently for their resident Mac expert to return from vacation.
Until then download and install its driver here: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=5058338&cc=us&dlc=en &lc=en
Otherwise return the printer and purchase one from a company that visibly supports OS X. HP isn't on that list.

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.

What exactly continue & return statement does

Hi All,
Here i what to know what exactly continue & return statement does?Pls. do explain with an example for each.
Thanx,
M.Ananthu

In this example, break would do the same thing that return does.
import java.awt.*;
import javax.swing.*;
public class demo {
static String[] strings = {
    "", "Mary", "had", "", "a", "test", "little", "lamb"
public static void main(String[] args) {
    for(int j = 0; j < strings.length; j++) {
      if(strings[j].equals(""))
        continue;
      System.out.println(strings[j] + " ");
      if(strings[j].equals("test"))
        return;
}

What exactly the "recovery disc" does?

I'm about to reinstall everything on my laptop but would like to know what exactly the "recovery disc" does....
I presume that it formats the HDD with a clean install of the OS and that all the toshiba apps like disc recorder, VAP etc... are NOT installed and have to be installed afterwards??

> {quote:title=Jayjay wrote:}{quote}
> Well, the recovery CD contains a Toshiba image. The Toshiba image is a package and is contains a Windows OS, Toshiba drivers, tools and additional software.
> Simply said it contains everything what you could find preinstalled on the Toshiba notebook.
>
> And Yes; the recovery CD formats the whole HDD (also the partitions) and installs everything again.
> It sets the notebook back to the factory settings
so its just the OS packed with toshiba software and drivers - guess i wont have to download all of the toshiba applicaitions just yet then :)

HT1515 Airport Express indicates it isworking properly - but cannot connect to the internet

I have connected Airport Express to my cable company router via ethernet. Both the router and Airport Express (solid green light) indicate they are working properly. When I connect my laptop directly to the cable router, I can access the network. However, I cannot connect to to the Internet wirelessly from my laptop when I connect Airport Express to the cable router. I get a no internet connection error. When I try to diagnose and repair the problem, the network settings cannot be fixed. What should I do?

A flashing amber light indicates that the AirPort Express (AX) is not connected to either a network or the Internet.
How is your AX connected physically?
Is it: DSL/Cable modem > (Ethernet cable) > AX > (wireless) > Mac?
Did you run the AirPort Setup Assistant?

Having trouble with my Airport Utility not supporting either of my Airports Expresses or Basestation. Do i have to update Firmware of airports or is the issue with my version of Utility which i believe is the latest. Thank you.

having trouble with my Airport Utility not supporting either of my Airports Expresses or Basestation. Do i have to update Firmware of airports or is the issue with my version of Utility which i believe is the latest. Thank you.

AirPort Utility in Mountain Lion will not support the older versions of the AirPort Express.....model numbers A1084 and A1088. Check on the side of the Express for the model number.
In addition, AirPort Utility in Mountain Lion will not support the older "round" or "dome" shaped versions of the AirPort Extreme.
Can you check to see how your devices might be affected?

Airport Express gives out strong signal and IP address, but no Internet

I'm trying to solve an Airport problem for a friend who has an Airport Extreme (802.11g) and an Airport Express. The base station is connected to a cable modem. The Airport Express is used in WDS mode to extend the wireless network. There are two computers involved: a MacBook Pro and a Dell with Windows XP. The Airport Express is needed to extend the signal into the room where the Dell is located.
It had been working fine but stopped working and went into "flashing orange light" mode. I tried hard reset but that didn't help; I had to reset it to factory defaults to get it to even respond to the Airport utility.
After the reset, and after reconfiguring the Airport Express, the Airport Express cannot provide Internet access wirelessly. Here are the specific symptoms:
(a) Computers in the vicinity of the base station (both my friend's MacBook Pro and my own MacBook) can get wireless internet access
(b) The Dell detects a strong signal from the Airport Express (which is only about two feet away from the Dell's USB WiFi adapter) and gets an IP address from it, but no Internet access
(c) My own MacBook, when next to the Dell PC, also detects a strong signal from the Airport Express, but also cannot connect to the Internet
(d) If I connect my MacBook to the Airport Express with an ethernet cable, I can access the Internet
I have tried both with and without wireless encryption and it makes no difference: no wireless Internet access from the Airport Express.
Is this a configuration issue or is it a hardware problem with the Airport Express?

You are going to have to give us more information. How were your iMac and iPhones getting internet access before the AirPort Express? How was your equipment wired up before, and how is it wired up now?

I just bought a new Motorola modem. Do I need to reconfigure my Airport Express? For some reason we have WiFi even though the amber light is blinking.

I just bought a new Motorola modem. Do I need to reconfigure my Airport Express? For some reason we have WiFi even though the amber light is blinking.

Typically, when changing out networking hardware, it is always a good idea to perform a complete power reset of all of your networking equipment.
I would recommend that you do the following as a minimum:
Power-down the modem, AirPort base station, and computer(s).
Power-up the modem; wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it adequate time to initialize.
Power-up the AirPort base station; wait at least 5-10 minutes. Note: The AirPort's status light may continue to flash amber after it has intialized. That is because, there may be some additional configuration items necessary, like setting up wireless security, before the overall setup is completed to get a green status.
Power-up your computer(s).
If the above steps do not solve the problem, start over with step 1 above, but then perform the next steps between steps 1 & 2. above.
Disconnect the AirPort base station from the Internet broadband modem.
While all of the devices are powered-down, perform a "factory default" reset on the base station. This will get it back to its "out-of-the-box" configuration and make setting it up much easier, especially if you use the "Assist me" process within the AirPort Utility. (ref: Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule)
After the base station resets, go ahead and power it back down.
Reconnect the AirPort base station to the Internet broadband modem. For the Extreme and Time Capsule, be sure to connect the cable to the base station's WAN (circle-of-dots) port.
Continue with step 2 in the first set of steps.
In this basic configuration, the AirPort base station will broadcast an unsecured wireless network with a Network Name (SSID) of Apple Network NNNNNN. Network clients, connected to the base station either by wire or wireless, should now be able to access the Internet through the ISP's modem. Once Internet connectivity has been verified, you can use the AirPort Utility to configure the base station for wireless security and any other desired options. Please post back your results.

TS2756 does it matter if you have att iphone hot spot but verizon ipad for wifi connection

does it matter if you have att iphone hotspot but verizon ipad for wifi connection

If you are wanting to use the Verizon iPad as the hotspot you will need a Verizon plan.
If you are going to connect your Verizon iPad to your iPhone AT&T hotspot via WiFi it makes no difference at all.

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