Wow, I dig this system... this is kind of what Apple should have released. But doesn't Apple have a patent on the iPod's scroll wheel?
I have one question on AirTunes that I cannot find an answer to on Apple's webpages: Are there any hardware constraints? Does it have to be Airport Extreme or is the old version sufficent?
The old version is sufficient. From the Tech Specs page...
Quote:
AirPort Express System Requirements For Macintosh users:
Computer hardware:
* A Macintosh computer with an AirPort Extreme Card or AirPort Card
I'm wondering if the Airport Express can be used to extend and existing Airport Extreme network, WIRED not wireless. Airport reception in our livng area downstairs is pretty bad (too many metal objects between the 12" PB and the AEbase) and the Express seems to be the perfect solution. Since the existing signal is bad I don't think it makes sense to use that signal for WDS. A better method would be to attach the Express to an ethernet cable in the living area to create a roaming network. Nowhere in the articles about Airport Express have I seen mention of using it in a roaming network.
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Originally posted by RolandG
Wow, I dig this system... this is kind of what Apple should have released. But doesn't Apple have a patent on the iPod's scroll wheel?
I have one question on AirTunes that I cannot find an answer to on Apple's webpages: Are there any hardware constraints? Does it have to be Airport Extreme or is the old version sufficent?
The old version is sufficient. From the Tech Specs page...
AirPort Express System Requirements For Macintosh users:
Computer hardware:
* A Macintosh computer with an AirPort Extreme Card or AirPort Card
Users with Mac OS X v10.3 or later can:
* Access an AirPort Express wireless network
* Set up an AirPort Express Base Station
* Share a USB printer
* Use Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
Users with Mac OS X v10.2.7 can:
* Access an AirPort wireless network
* Share a USB printer
Anybody know if it supports roaming?