Apple AirPort Express 5.1 - Manual (Page 44)

44 Chapter 5 Tips and Troubleshooting
To select your printer on a computer using Windows XP or Windows 2000:
 Open “Printers and Faxes” from the Start menu.
 Select the printer. If the printer is not in the list, click Add Printer and then follow the
onscreen instructions.
4 Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
For more information about setting up a printer on a computer using Windows, see “To
use the printer from a Windows computer” on page 23.
You Want to Update Your AirPort Software
Apple periodically updates AirPort software.
To update your base station software:
1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
2 Choose “Check for Updates” from the AirPort Utility menu.
3 Click Download to download all available firmware updates, or click Show Details to
select specific firmware for your base station.
4 After the firmware is downloaded, click Update to install it on your base station. If you
are updating more than one base station, click Show Details to select the base stations
you want to update.
AirPort Express Placement Considerations
The following recommendations can help your AirPort Express achieve maximum
wireless range and optimal network coverage.
 Place your AirPort Express in an open area where there are few obstructions, such as
large pieces of furniture or walls. Try to place it away from metallic surfaces.