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About the airport software – Apple AirPort Express v4.2 User Manual

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Getting Started

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About the AirPort Software

AirPort Express works with the AirPort software included on the AirPort Express CD.

AirPort Setup Assistant

The AirPort Setup Assistant helps you set up your AirPort Express to connect to the
Internet, play iTunes music on your home stereo or through powered speakers, and
share a printer. You can also bridge your AirPort Express to your existing AirPort
Extreme or AirPort Express wireless network to extend the range of your network
using WDS.

AirPort Admin Utility

AirPort Admin Utility is an advanced tool for setting up and managing AirPort
Extreme and AirPort Express base stations. Use AirPort Admin Utility to adjust
network, routing, and security settings and other advanced options.

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AirPort status menu in the menu bar

Use the AirPort status menu to switch quickly between AirPort networks, monitor
the signal quality of the current network, create a Computer-to-Computer network,
and turn AirPort on and off. The status menu is available on computers using
Mac OS X.