![]() ![]() BTW, I watch movies from our NAS, ultimately served at 11g, no problem. Finally, understand that some NAS's are pretty noisy (fans). When you click on AirPort Express, or tap on AirPort Express, that will get the setup wizard up and running. Using the app it connect to the device and. If you are using an iOS device, go to the Home Screen, then tap Settings Tap on WiFi and look for a listing of Set Up New AirPort Base Station Tap on AirPort Express. Instead of going with an airport express or even an Apple TV, I decided to. Then, backing up the MBP is painless and thorough. Just below that, click directly on AirPort Express. Couple more points: Consider a Raid1 NAS, so when your drive dies (and it will) you don't lose all your media and, if you want to use it with Time Machine, make sure the mfg says it can do this. Step 1 : Connect your DSL or cable modem to your AirPort Express using the WAN Ethernet port. You should be able to leave on AE wireless services, enabling you to use your AE as a Wi-Fi access point. If you don't do this, your network won't work properly. Usually, you can switch this off (at least, you can on Linksys/DLink/Netgear-don't know on AE). You will need to make sure that only one device is providing routing services, such as DHCP. Connect everything to the switch than can be easily connected. Gb switches care as little as $5/port, sometimes less. What is being suggested, and I agree with, is to get a gigabit switch. Allow a full minute for the AirPort Express to restart to a slow. ![]() Hold in the reset button on the Express for 7-8 seconds and release. Power up the Express and let it run for a minute or two. It will be tempting to make this a TM drive, and there seem to be issues with that, too. Connect a short spare Ethernet cable (that you know is working) from a LAN <-> port on the AirPort Extreme to the WAN 'O' Port on the AirPort Express.You can connect a USB drive to a port on AE, but it seems that many have problems with this. ![]()
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