Apple AirPort Express with Air Tunes M9470LL/A [OLD VERSION]
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Manufacturer: Apple ComputerAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows
Model: M9470LL/A
Product features:
- Enjoy your iTunes music library in virtually any room of your house
- Share a single broadband Internet connection and USB printer without inconvenient and obtrusive cables
- Create an instant wireless network on the go
- Access an AirPort Express wireless network
- Compatible with Windows XP or 2000; Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Apple AirPort Express with Air Tunes M9470LL/A [OLD VERSION]
Customer Review: High in value, if you can use most of its features
Summary: 4 Stars
Apple has been one of the most loyal supporters of Wi-Fi wireless technology. Launched in July 1999, the original AirPort Base Station was the first commercial 802.11b access point product. Then in January 2003, Apple launched the first commercial 802.11g access point called AirPort Extreme Base Station. Apple has done it again with AirPort Express, the most inexpensive device that combines wireless access point, wireless printing, and wireless audio media streaming.
Pros:
- Extremely compact -- one of the most portable Wi-Fi access points in the market.
- Print wirelessly to USB printer (not all USB printers are supported, however).
- Supports 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA, 128-bit WEP, MAC address filtering, NAT firewall, RADIUS authentication (does not fully support 802.11i).
- Expandable via WDS -- add it to existing AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station to expand the coverage area.
- AirTunes technology allows you to stream audio from computer (running iTunes) to home theater system (analog or digital connection).
- Excellent audio quality (no signal degradation if digital audio connection is used).
- Easy to use configuration software runs on Mac OS X and Windows.
Cons:
- MAC address filtering is buggy (may cause connection to drop).
- Lacks an extra Ethernet port.
- Lower signal level than some competing products.
- Audio cables not included.
- No SPI firewall.
- Cannot control AirTunes via remote (few third party solutions exist, however).
- No web-based configuration tool (Linux users are out of luck).
The AirPort Express is extremely compact, about the size of AC adapter. Featuring only a single LED indicator and 3 ports (ethernet, audio output, USB port), it may be somewhat underwhelming at first but it packs a lot of features.
Although AirPort Express works well as a standard wireless access point, it shines when used with another AirPort base station (either AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express). Adding AirPort Express to another AirPort bas station can greatly increase the wireless coverage. This is made possible by WDS standard, which lets up to 5 base stations unify to expand the coverage area while sharing one Internet connection. WDS has few additional limitations. First, you may need to download and update each base station with the latest firmware to be able use more robust WPA security instead of WEP. Second, all the base stations must use the same wireless channel (802.11b and 802.11g cannot hop frequency). Third, WDS will use a bit of wireless bandwidth for network maintenance overhead. And finally, you can have only 1 relay station. That is, remote base stations must be within the proximity of "main" base station or one relay station.
Much has been said about its AirTunes technology, which lets you stream audio from computers running iTunes. While the feature is limited (i.e., works only with iTunes and no remote control capability), it works very well with excellent audio quality. If you are fortunate enough to own a supported Bluetooth device (e.g., Palm T3, Sony Ericsson or Nokia Bluetooth phone), Bluetooth-enabled computer, and third party software (e.g., Salling Clicker), you maybe able to control iTunes remotely. I would prefer to see one-vendor-solution from Apple, however. Another notable omission is lack of video output. It would have been nice if AirPort Express can display music information on TV.
Although AirPort Express lacks extra ethernet port, its WAN ethernet port (for connecting to DSL, cable modem, T1, etc.) can function as a LAN ethernet port. Of course, this scenario would work only if AirPort Express is acting as a remote base station (via WDS) instead of Internet gateway.
Another nice feature is USB port, which can be connected to USB printer for printing wirelessly. It is worth noting that not all the printers are supported, so check your printer's manufacturer for compatibility.
For such a tiny product (not much larger than most computer AC adapter), the AirPort Express packs a lot of feature. Considering all the features, it is pretty competitively priced (assuming you will be using most of the features).
Description of Apple AirPort Express with Air Tunes M9470LL/A [OLD VERSION]
Enjoy your iTunes music library in virtually any room of your house. Share a single broadband Internet connection and USB printer without inconvenient and obtrusive cables. Create an instant wireless network on the go. Extend the range of your current wireless network. How many devices do you need to do all this? Just one. Presenting AirPort Express. Featuring AirTunes for playing your iTunes music wirelessly on your home stereo or powered speakers, AirPort Express brings not only the Internet but your music to wherever in your home you like to enjoy them most ? whether you use a Mac or Windows PC. Unmatched in its ease of use, it delivers data rates up to 54 megabits per second, fits in the palm of your hand so you can take it wherever you go.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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