How do I connect my AirPort Express to my modem?

How to use AirPort Express for AirPlay 2 with existing router

  1. Plug the AirPort Express into the wall and wait until it boots up.
  2. Go into your Wi-Fi settings on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and join the new AirPort network.
  3. Click on the Other Options button.
  4. Select “Add to an existing network.”

How do I connect my AirPort Extreme to my new modem?

There’s no on/off switch – it turns on when you plug it in. If you want to connect the AirPort Extreme to the Internet, purchase a Cat5 ethernet cable and use it to connect the AirPort Extreme to your DSL or cable modem. Plug the cable in to the AirPort Extreme’s Internet WAN port (it has a little O symbol above it).

Will AirPort Express work with any router?

Yes, if you can connect the AirPort Express to the non-Apple router using a permanent, wired Ethernet cable connection.

Does Apple AirPort extreme need a modem?

If you are using your AirPort Extreme to connect to the Internet, you need a broadband (DSL or cable modem) account with an Internet service provider (ISP), or a connection to the Internet using an existing Ethernet network.

Why won’t my AirPort Express connect to the Internet?

Unplug the AirPort Express and plug it back in: Wait for it to restart. When the light turns green, it has restarted and connected to the Wi-Fi network. You may need to quit and restart iTunes. Reset the AirPort Express: You can do this by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the device.

Can I connect AirPort Extreme to another router?

The Airport Extreme can only extend the wireless signal from another Apple wireless router. You cannot use it as a WiFi extender.

Is the Apple AirPort a router?

The new AirPort Extreme is a true dual-band router, offering Wi-Fi coverage on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands at the same time.