This item has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available.
The AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes from Apple is a compact wireless base station. The device can act as an Internet router for up to 10 users, or can be used to extend the range of an existing wireless network.
The AirPort Express also supports wireless printing for USB printers. It also has a hybrid analog/digital audio jack, allowing you to connect it to a stereo system or surround sound receiver. You'll be able to use it to stream music wirelessly to the stereo from any computer in your network that has iTunes installed.
| Base Station | |
|---|---|
| Standards | Draft 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a |
| Network Protocol | TCP/IP |
| Data Rate |
802.11g: 54Mbps 802.11b: 11Mbps |
| Frequency Range | 2.4GHz or 5GHz |
| Channel Support |
Channels 1-11, 36-48, and 149-165 approved for use in the United States and Canada Channels 1-14 and 36-64 approved for use in Japan Channels 1-13 and 36-140 approved for use in Europe Channels 1-13, 36-64 and 149-165 approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand |
| Security |
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) Wireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption MAC address filtering NAT firewall Support for RADIUS authentication 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST Time-based access control |
| Antenna | Internal |
| Operation Distance | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Transmitted Power | 20dBm |
| Power Over Ethernet | None |
| Ports |
1x 10/100Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) 1x USB 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) audio minijack for analog or optical digital sound |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows XP, Vista; Mac OS X v10.4 or above for configuration and AirTunes Mac OS X v10.2.7 or above for USB printing |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.7 x 3 x 1.1" (9.4 x 7.5 x 2.9cm) |
| Weight | 0.42 lb (0.19kg) |