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AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Introducing the new AirPort Express Base Station, now with 802.11n wireless. Easily create a wireless network at home. Enjoy your iTunes music library in virtually any room of your house. Share a USB printer without obtrusive cables. And do it all with the latest wireless technology.

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Customer Rating

4.0

(Based on 558 reviews)

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$99.00

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Overview

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Up to 5x the performance, 2x the range

AirPort Express now uses next-generation 802.11n wireless technology1 to deliver up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.2

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Easy wireless networking

The easy-to-use AirPort Utility — available for both Mac OS X and Windows — guides you through the setup process step by step. Use AirPort Express to create a new wireless network3 or to extend the range of your existing AirPort-based network.

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Print without wires

Print documents, photos, and more from any room in the house to one central USB printer. (See system requirements.)

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Really rock the house

Play the music from your computer's iTunes library through a set of speakers or stereo in just about any room in your home — wirelessly. (See system requirements.)

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Take it with you

Lightweight and compact, AirPort Express is built for mobility, so you can create an instant wireless network at your hotel, job site, or wherever you need one.

Connect. Print. Listen. Wirelessly.
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Works with Apple TV, iPhone, and more

AirPort Express works flawlessly with Apple TV, iPhone, iPod touch, and all your other Wi-Fi devices that use the 802.11a/b/g/n wireless standards.

What's in the Box

  • AirPort Express
  • CD with AirPort Utility (Mac and Windows), 802.11n Enabler (for Intel Core 2 Duo and Xeon-based Macintosh computers except 17-inch 1.83GHz iMac and Mac mini), Bonjour for Windows
  • Printed and electronic documentation

System Requirements

For setup and administration:
  • Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.4 or later, Ethernet or wireless networking capability
  • PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista, CD drive, Ethernet or wireless networking capability
For wireless client access:
  • Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability
  • PC with 802.11a/b/g/n
For shared printing:
  • USB printer
  • Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later
  • PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows included on AirPort Express CD
For iTunes music streaming:
  • Stereo or powered speakers
  • Audio cable
  • iTunes 4.6 or later
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  1. (1) The AirPort Express Base Station is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification and is compatible with IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g.
  2. (2) Based on a comparison with Apple's 802.11g products. Comparison assumes AirPort Express network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Speed and range will be less if an 802.11a/b/g product joins the network. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort- or AirPort Extreme-enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions.
  3. (3) Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort Express.

Customer Rating

4.0

(Based on 558 reviews)

Most Recent Reviews

  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    Just Excellent!

    Written by AB from Columbia

    Apr 23, 2009

    I have two airport express, one that I bought and another that I received as a gift. They are just a great piece of hardware. One Read moreairport express is used just to stream music to a portable device via AirTunes (analog) and the another one I used to stream music too but digital (toslink) to my AV receiver and give network access to my media player. Highly recommended.

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    Great Product !!!!

    Written by SH from Orlando

    Apr 22, 2009

    Bought the Airport Express on September 2008. Since I always read and appreciate good reviews. I Decided to use it for a whiRead morele before I put in my 2 Cents. From my experience the veredict is... Airport express is by FAR the BEST product in it's category !!!! I have two laptops ( one mac and a PC), a printer and my home theater system all hooked up to it and never had a problem. I definitely recomend it !!!

    P.S. You guys should REALLY add Airtunes to all your other related products. It's the coolest feature...

    (20 of 21 people found this review useful)

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    Compact yet reliable simple to work with

    Written by QD from Tulsa

    Apr 20, 2009

    I have taken this device all over the U.S. and have not had one issue with connectivity. I couldn't explain how excited I am abouRead moret the ease of use. I often use the express to join other networks so that I can keep my printer attached and print wirelessly. Cool tool and mac software makes it easy.

    (13 of 15 people found this review useful)

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    Awsome

    Written by TF from Rogersville

    Mar 17, 2008

    wi-fi that can fit in my pocket, an iPod charger, and much more.....well worth the money I shelled out for it...I highly recommendRead more it to anyone that travels...or anyone with a wi-fi device in general!!! 4.99/5.00

    (2250 of 3168 people found this review useful)

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    outstanding product

    Written by MS from Cincinnati

    Mar 18, 2008

    WOW! i just bought my airport express hotness at the apple store in cincinnati (best apple store in the world! - JD in the back Read moreis the MAN!). i hooked it up to my existing airport extreme network, and it was set up and connected in about 37 seconds. this thing rocks! i have my samsung laser printer hooked up to and my bose computer speakers connected in my room, and this thing works like a charm! go get one - you can use it as a charger for your iPod or iPhone too! the fact that they didn't raise the price makes it an even better deal. this thing is genius...

    (1881 of 2719 people found this review useful)

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  • AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

    5.0

    Just as advertised

    Written by DJ from Parker

    Mar 19, 2008

    I am amazed at the ease of installation on windows pc in a matter of minutes I had fast wireless, and it has really good range mucRead moreh better that I thought.

    (1804 of 2690 people found this review useful)

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