airport extreme vs. express? Main differences? Suggestions?
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Honestly, it all depends on what you need the router for. If you want decent connection speeds and the ability to wirelessly stream music to your stereo, I'd go with the express. ?You can also take it anywhere to set up a wireless network. However, the new Airport Extreme has its perks as well. Although not as portable and a bit more expensive, it has a far greater range, you can attach an external hard drive and use it as a Network Accessible Storage device without setting up a server. You also get N-Speeds with newer intel models. To be honest though, unless you are streaming video content or constantly download movies and other huge files, N speeds aren't necessary, at least not yet. Another flaw is that the N standard isn't quite figured out yet and though it may always remain constant for your current computer, it may not for future hardware. I must also point out that anyone connecting to your network without a compatible N-speed card or using wireless G standards forces you to switch your airport settings to a lower speed- 802.11g and 802.11n cannot run on the same channel. Therefore, if you want constant N-speeds, you have to update the rest of your wireless computers (if you have any). Both are great buys, in the end it becomes down to what you will utilize most.
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I meant no, it won't work with airport/airport express. I think I said airplay.
1185615
Nope, only the Airport Express has airtunes... You can run airtunes if you add one to your network though.
2135605
I apologize, I don't know what an express port slot is. It looks like there are a lot of ports on it for various purposes.
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Good point. I am on the verge of buying 2 of the airport express. One for the living room and the other for my bedroom. The one difference I would see is that airport express has only a single Analog out (RCA jack).. while compared to this squeeze box - as optical out and L/R output. Before I drop $200 on two of the airport express , curious to know how squeeze box is better than airport express.
979107
I've been using an Apple Airport Express with excellent results. Easy to set up as well.
998093
There is no other differences between the two models other than the express keys. Thank you.
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I'm curious, has anyone tried both the Apple Airport Extreme 5th Gen, and Linksys e4200? Feature wise they appear the same, but what about in terms of reliablity
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Only other thing I can think of is that you want to make sure that the airport express that you buy, will handle 802.11 a/b/g/n. I have some older ones that are five or six years old that do not have the capability to work with the newer devices.
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You will need to have a wireless connection to set up the Airport Express. You'll need to leave your wireless network. set up the airport Express and set what ever SSID your network uses and add your encryption key. Unless you are using an Airport Extreme you won't be able to more than WPA 1 personal with it. BTW it works great.
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MANUFACTURER RESPONSE: Thanks for asking! We have not done any testing of our USB 3.0 hubs on the current generation of Airport Extreme routers as they are still only equipped with USB 2.0. At this time we cannot recommend this hub for use with the Airport.
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Yes. I have an apple airport express connected to a nano adapter to extend my airport extreme's network (same name and same password).
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I have no idea what an "express card" is. I returned the Dell the next business day after I received it. Tje hard drive was loaded with junk and appeared to be a used computer. I am happy eith my new HP Pavillion.
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AirPort Extreme does not work with a non Apple product or router. I just had this same problem & called Apple. I am returning the AirPort Extreme and getting a dual band router with an extender that is the same make as the router. Then they will work together....I hope.
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It all depends on your router. I had to go to the APPLE Airport Extreme because my home is three stories.
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Yes I bought an Apple Airport Express and I set it up as a bridge. It works great!
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I own th extreme 2. The main differences I could see were NO cable adjustments are needed on the extreme model, and the addition of middle pulleys on the extreme. I viewed both of these as significant upgrades, and opted for the more expensive machine. I have not been dissatisfied.