Use AirPort Utility to configure the AirPort Express as part of a Roaming network.Connect an Ethernet cable (Cat6) from a LAN port of the primary Wi-Fi base station to the Ethernet port of the AirPort Express.Plug AirPort Express into the power outlet.Connect your AirPort Express to your home stereo or powered speakers.The Assistant will automatically configure the Roaming network Ensure that the AirPort base station Ethernet cables are connected as above.It extends the range of an existing Roaming Wi-Fi network and provides AirPlay streaming. The AirPort Express is connected to the primary Wi-Fi base station with Ethernet.
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Different usage scenarios for the AirPort Express, and how to set them upĬonnecting to an existing Wi-Fi network as part of a roaming networkĬonnecting Apple Airport Express To Existing Wifi If you will be using more than one Wi-Fi base station, it may be helpful to read the article Extending the range of your wireless network by adding additional Wi-Fi base stations. You will need to know whether you are using an AirPort Express (802.11b/g) or an AirPort Express (802.11a/b/g/n).