Resolved how does airport express work?

[RyanMacm]

I am thinking of purchasing airport express, how does it work? I don't understand it.

 

[GGJstudios]

This will explain it: Apple - AirPort Express

 

[RyanMacm]

This will explain it: Apple - AirPort Express

My question mainly is: Can i setup my wireless network on it, lets say i visit my parents place. can i bring this airport express to my parents place using my own wireless network instead of theirs? is this what this means? or am i wrong? lol.

 

[stridemat]

My question mainly is: Can i setup my wireless network on it, lets say i visit my parents place. can i bring this airport express to my parents place using my own wireless network instead of theirs? is this what this means? or am i wrong? lol.

Depending on their router you could participate in WDS, effectively extending your parents network.

You could also attach the express to the back of your parents router with a crossover cable and then create your own network.

 

[RyanMacm]

Depending on their router you could participate in WDS, effectively extending your parents network.

You could also attach the express to the back of your parents router with a crossover cable and then create your own network.

okay i see. glad i asked before i made the purchase.

 

[GGJstudios]

My question mainly is: Can i setup my wireless network on it, lets say i visit my parents place. can i bring this airport express to my parents place using my own wireless network instead of theirs? is this what this means? or am i wrong? lol.

Yes. For example, I take one with me when I travel, so I can wirelessly connect to the internet in hotel rooms that have only an ethernet cable. I can also use it to play iTunes on any stereo speakers I plug into it. Once you set up your network, that network is usable wherever you plug it in, whether connected to the internet or not.

 

[RyanMacm]

Yes. For example, I take one with me when I travel, so I can wirelessly connect to the internet in hotel rooms that have only an ethernet cable. I can also use it to play iTunes on any stereo speakers I plug into it. Once you set up your network, that network is usable wherever you plug it in, whether connected to the internet or not.

ohh, i see. okay. do you think its worth it for someone who doesn't travel but might end up going to live in a dorm/apt with a school internet? I am thinking about the airport express cos i was wondering if I can create my own network even if I'm using the school network..

 

[GGJstudios]

ohh, i see. okay. do you think its worth it for someone who doesn't travel but might end up going to live in a dorm/apt with a school internet? I am thinking about the airport express cos i was wondering if I can create my own network even if I'm using the school network..

Check with your school, as some forbid wireless networks to be set up.

 

[RyanMacm]

Check with your school, as some forbid wireless networks to be set up.

ok thank u ggj. =]

 

[BigDukeSix]

I have a friend who is wondering if an Airport Express would be a cheaper alternative instead of an Extreme to replace her POS Linksys router in her home. Any thoughts/advice?

 

[BreakGuy]

I have a friend who is wondering if an Airport Express would be a cheaper alternative instead of an Extreme to replace her POS Linksys router in her home. Any thoughts/advice?

If she wants strictly a wireless network, the AirPort Express will work.

 

[Ccrew]

You could also attach the express to the back of your parents router with a crossover cable and then create your own network.

Don't need a crossover, they're auto MDIX