![]() ![]() But don't bother if you have Vista until Apple updates the software. Having said that, it is a breeze to set up via a Mac and works like a dream witih Vista once it's up and running. The documentation is very poor, too, with this: I had to do extensive Googling first to track down the fact that I couldn't set it up with Vista and second to identify the device's IP address and default password. I had to use a Mac to get it working, though once it's set up as a client to your existing wireless network, you can stream from iTunes on a Vista PC to the Airport Express. It installs and you can run it, but it returns error messages if you try and connect to the Airport Express. If you are a Vista user and you don't have access to a Mac, you will not be able to get this working.Īpple hasn't yet stirred itself to release a version of Airport Express Assistant that works with Windows Vista - you can't set it up via Windows' own networking software and nor does the Airport Admin Utility work under Vista. However here is what an apple tech had to say: AirPort Express is compatible with powered speakers connected to the audio minijack. In AirPort Utility, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your wireless device. On your Mac, click the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar and choose the device. However in your case you can use Airport Extream. Plug your device’s power plug into an electrical outlet. AirPort Utility 5.6.1 allows you to configure and manage the new AirPort Express with simultaneous dual band 802.11n. Vista has very little drivers for equipment sad but true. These directions are from the Apple Support Web Site: Click Continue to allow your AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule to restart.Click Update to install the new settings. The model number of a 1st Generation AirPort Express is A1264. ![]() Its hard to see with gray lettering on a white background, so you may need good lighting and reading glasses. Please look on the side of the AirPort Express for the model number. When you have moved through all of the selection windows you will be able to select Update. So, its not really a 1st Generation version of the product as far as Apple is concerned.Move through subsequent windows to make changes to your passwords or other settings as desired, clicking Continue after each one.Select "Restore the previous settings" and select OK.A window indicating that the device has been reset will appear.Select the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule and click Continue.Open AirPort Utility in Applications > Utilities on a Mac using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows.From the AirPort menu bar item, choose the network created by the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule (the network name does not change).The light (LED) will begin flashing amber, indicating that the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule is in soft reset mode. Press and hold the reset button with a pen or pencil for 1 full second, then release it.Connect the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule to power.There directions to do this from the Apple web site are: You need to perform a soft reset of your router. ![]()
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