Re: Setting up an Airport Express

[Jim Noble <yahoo-groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave McLaughlin wrote:
> Hi Jim,
> Actually, I got it working but had to install a wifi dongle in the PC.
This
> is a desktop, not a laptop.
>

Odd - shouldn't need to. It should find the AE if both it and the PC are
on the same network.

> I can't see how the Airport Express can work with my existing Netgear
WiFi
> router as I can't see any way to make it see the AP as it is
effectively an
> AP itself. Or am I missing something here.

You need to put it in bridge mode. (You can then have a local wired
client to the AE as well).

> Would I be able to set it up if I
> used it on a cabled connection first, then move it to the room I want?
>

That's probably the way I'd do it.


> The fun part will be in getting a second one to use as a second sound
output
> in the bedroom. According to all the blurb I should be able to do
this.
>

Yep. Should work.

Jim

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