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  1. L

    Some devices not finding the IP address of my local network

    Hey! Since a week I've thrown out our old router as base station and replaced it with a Time Caspule and a supplementary AirPort Express. Since then, I've been using the network to browse the internet with devices like my iPhone and MacBook. My family does the same with their MacBooks, iPhones...
    • lrnzmr
    • Thread
    • airport express connect time capsule wi fi
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Networking
  2. W

    iTunes not connecting to AirPlay (AE)

    So, I recently updated my 2011 iMac to 10.13.6 from 10.9.... Anyway, iTunes (12.6) now won't connect to my AirPort Express. I get "An error occurred while connecting to the AirPlay device “Back Room”. An unknown error occurred (10)." which is about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Anyone know...
  3. W

    MacOS High Sierra & Airplay

    So, I recently updated my 2011 iMac to 10.13.6 from 10.9.... Anyway, iTunes (12.6) now won't connect to my AirPort Express. I get "An error occurred while connecting to the AirPlay device “Back Room”. An unknown error occurred (10)." which is about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Anyone know...
  4. G

    iPad music streaming question

    I am currently using 4 older Airport Express devices, the older ones shaped like a Chiclet, to stream music throughout my house from a PC using Airfoil. I stream music from Tidal, Amazon Music and music files on the computer and a NAS. I would like to replace using the PC/Airfoil and get a...
    • grelcar
    • Thread
    • airplay 2 airport express streaming tidal
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iPad
  5. kirbyrun

    HomeKit AirPlay 2 Over HomeKit Doesn't Reach Multiple Speakers

    So, I have my Apple TV (4th gen) set up in HomeKit in my living room. Then I have my old Airport Express set up with some speakers plugged in in the dining room. When I say, "Hey, Siri, play Bruce Springsteen on all speakers," music comes out of the dining room speaker, but not the Apple TV...
  6. H

    Create seperate network

    Actual setup: VDSL Router (Vodafone NZ) with DHCP for internal network 192.168.1.xxx . This router also provides a wireless guest network. Two Airport Extreme in Bridge mode and a "private" wireless network. Nevertheless, as all devices in the same IP range, guests can access hardwired devices...
    • hobro
    • Thread
    • airport express network
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Networking
  7. zoiko192

    Opinion - Best distribution Network Airports Wi-Fi Apple in my house

    I would like to know your opinion, about my distribution of Wi-Fi networks in my house. I live in a department The walls are made of concrete All points are in high places. Utilities: 1x Airport Extreme 3x Airport Express (2nd Gen) 1x Airport Express (1st Gen) 3x Powerline PLC v200 UTP cat6...
    • zoiko192
    • Thread
    • airport express airport extreme
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Networking
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    iOS 11.4 AirPlay to AirPort Express disconnects constantly

    Anybody else seeing iOS devices automatically disconnect AirPlay audio from their AirPort Express on their own? Ever since the 11.4 update, it stays connected to the AEBS while audio is playing, but if leave it for 10 minutes after it stops, and it defaults back to playing through the iPad's...
  9. Mac_Fag

    Price Advice Thinking of selling my 2004 AirPort Express. How much should I sell it for?

    I have a 2004 AirPort Express that I do not need anymore, and I need some advice on how much I should sell it for. It still fully works but cannot be configured with AirPort Utility nowadays. I will include AirPort Utility 5 with it on disk. Any advice on a good price for it would be great...
  10. D

    AirPort Express Wifi Extender

    Go lightly I'm new to this tech stuff. :) Basically, i am looking to extend my wifi signal (Plusnet router in the front room) using an Airport Express to offer a better/stronger signal in the house and stream music. Any advice on setup is appreciated. I've read I can't do this unless the...
    • Damobolton
    • Thread
    • airport express airport express router airport express wifi network audio play
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  11. skipcooney

    Can Airport Express play with Mesh WiFi

    I am updating my home WiFi from an old Airport Extreme to a Netgear Orbi Mesh WIFi system. In my old setup I have been using the Airport Extreme with an Airport Express in client mode connected to an old stereo receiver, allowing me to Airplay music to the receiver. Now I am wondering is there...
  12. G

    Airport: Will Apple issue fix for latest WPA2 exploit 'KRACK'?

    I guess that is the $64K question. With the Airport teams scattered to the wind, will Apple issue a fix for the latest exploit or will we all be taking our Airports to the nearest recycling center? (To add to the wishlist, since Airplay2 is apparently just a software change, it would be really...
    • gmanWA
    • Thread
    • airport express airport extreme
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Networking
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    A bit overkill?

    Hello! This is my setup I am currently using. I will soon add 2 more AirPort Express. What do you think?
    • djrooni
    • Thread
    • airport airport express airport extreme setup time capsule
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Networking
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    Can an AirPort Express be used to extend wifi from a non-apple router to an imac?

    I live in an apartment with a lot of walls in between me and the router so my imac and even my iphone are constantly disconnecting from the wifi. I just got an AirPort Express to extend it but now that I'm trying to figure out how to set it up I'm seeing a lot of posts saying that you have to...
  15. V

    Time Capsule without ethernet nor private wifi

    Hi, I have an Airport Time Capsule 3TB. I want to use it for backup of 4 Macs and as a shared hard drive. The problem is that I have no access to the ethernet wire and the WIFI I use is share with the rest of the people of my co-working space, so I don't feel like it is safe to use it. How do I...
  16. sleepydinosaur

    VPN in an Apple household (help)

    My current network is as follows: Airport Express (2nd Gen) to cable modem. LAN port on AEX to AppleTV and wireless for another ATV, 2 iPhones and 1 Android Phone. I want: Since ISP's can now sell our browsing history off I want to protect against that. All my googling leads me to needing a...
  17. ppenn

    Airport Extreme worth it?

    My airport express is not enough anymore in my new house. Is the Airport extreme worth it (using the express as an extender)? Or are there better options for the price?
  18. T

    AirPort Extreme 4th Generation?

    Hi All I built a new house for my family 1 year back. I already have 2 Airport Express Base Stations and wished I could get a new AirPort Extreme. Some Internet research advised me to wait for a new generation. But it seems that Apple has decided to stay with the 3rd Generation. Would you...
  19. Giuanniello

    Airport Express firmware update - howto?

    As a matter of accident I saw the light on my AirportExpress blinking orange, the network is working fine, opened Airport Utility and found out there is a firmware update available but when I click on it nothing happens, it doesn't allow me to update it, how can I work around it? I don't mind...
  20. Applebik

    Wi-Fi: No Hardware Installed on MacBook Pro 2015. Need help from Expert Mac Users/Devs

    This question is from a experienced mac user (me) who has literally searched the entire web and still hasn't got the answer. So to start I got a MacBook Pro 2015 on Sierra. Two weeks earlier, one moment the Wi-Fi was working and four hours later there was the no hardware installed problem. I can...
    • Applebik
    • Thread
    • airport airport express kext macbook pro macbook pro 2015 wi-fi wi-fi : no hardware installed wi-fi issue wifi not working
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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