Technical Specifications

Size and weight

  • Dimensions: 94.01 mm (3.7 inches) by 75.00 mm (2.95 inches) by 28.5 mm (1.12 inches )
  • Weight: 210 grams (7.4 ounces)1

Wireless protocols

  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

Compatibility

  • Wi-Fi Certified
  • Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n-enabled Mac computers, Windows-based PCs, and other Wi-Fi devices
  • NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP and L2TP), DNS Proxy, SNMP, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels)

Security

  • Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA/WPA2)2
  • Wireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption
  • MAC address filtering
  • NAT firewall
  • Support for RADIUS authentication
  • 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST
  • Time-based access control

Included software and accessories

  • AirPort Utility for Mac and Windows
  • Bonjour for Windows
  • Printed and electronic documentation

Interfaces

  • 802.11n wireless
  • One 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port for connecting a DSL modem, cable modem or Ethernet network
  • USB port for connecting a USB printer3
  • 3.5-mm audio minijack for analogue or optical digital sound4
  • Built-in power supply

Electrical and environmental requirements

  • 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz; input current: 0.2 amp
  • Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)
  • Storage temperature: -25° to 60° C ( -13° to 140° F)
  • Relative humidity (operating): 20% to 90%, noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 2,000 metres
  • Maximum storage altitude: 4,500 metres

Frequency bands

  • 2.4GHz or 5GHz

Radio output power

  • 20 dBm (nominal)

Agency approvals

  • FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada RSS-210, EN 300-328, EN 301-489, EN 301 893, ARIB STD-T66, RCR STD-T33, AS/NZS 4268: 2003, UL 60950, CSA-C22.2 No. 60950

Channels

  • Channels 1-11, 36-48, and 149-165 approved for use in Canada and the United States
  • Channels 1-13 and 36-64 approved for use in Japan
  • Channels 1-13 and 36-140 approved for use in Europe
  • Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 149-165 approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand

System Requirements

  For Mac Users For PC Users
For wireless client access Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability PC with 802.11a/b/g/n card
For shared printing with a USB printer USB printer; Mac with OS X v10.2.7 or later USB printer; PC with Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1); Bonjour for Windows (included on AirPort Express CD)
Software Users with OS X v10.5.7 or later can:
  • Access an AirPort Express wireless network
  • Set up an AirPort Express Base Station
  • Use AirPlay to play music
  • Share a USB printer
  • Use Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2)
  • Windows XP or Windows Vista
  • WPA support requires a Wi-Fi Certified PC solution
Extended service and support The AppleCare Protection Plan for your computer covers the AirPort Express Base Station.
  1. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
  2. Support for WPA requires OS X v10.3 or later. Use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) reduces the maximum number of network users. When joining an existing wireless network, AirPort Express supports only WPA-Personal. WPA2 requires a Mac computer with an AirPort Extreme Card and OS X v10.3 or later.
  3. Wireless printing over USB requires a compatible printer and OS X v10.2.7 or later, Windows XP, or Windows Vista.
  4. Requires compatible stereo system or powered speakers.