Technical Specifications

Status Light. Power. Ethernet WAN Port. Ethernet LAN Port. USB Port. Analog/Optical Audio Jack.

Size and
Weight
  • Dimensions: 98 mm (3.9 inches) by 98 mm (3.9 inches) by 23 mm (0.9 inch)
  • Weight: 240 grams (8.5 ounces)1

Wireless Protocols
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

Compatibility
  • Interoperable with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n-enabled Mac computers, iOS devices, Apple TV, 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
  • WPA/WPA2 Enterprise2
  • Wireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption
  • MAC address filtering
  • NAT firewall
  • 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST
  • Time-based access control

Software and Documentation

Interfaces
  • Simultaneous dual-band 802.11n wireless
  • 10/100BASE-T Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL modem, cable modem or Ethernet network
  • 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN port for connecting a computer, Ethernet hub or networked printer
  • USB 2.0 port for connecting a USB printer3
  • 3.5-mm audio minijack for analogue or optical digital sound4
  • Built-in power supply

Number of Users
  • 50

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: 3,000 m (10,000 feet)
  • Maximum storage altitude: 4,500 m (15,000 feet)

Frequency Bands
  • Simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Radio Output
Power
  • 20.5 dBm maximum (varies by country)

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, 36-116 and 132-165 approved for use in the United States and Canada5
  • Channels 1-13, 36-64 and 100-140 approved for use in Europe and Japan
  • Channels 1-13, 36-64 and 149-165 approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand

System Requirements

Mac Users

PC Users

Setup and Administration

    From an iOS device:
  • An iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later and the AirPort Utility app

Setup and Administration

    From an iOS device:
  • An iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later and the AirPort Utility app

Wireless Device Access

Any Wi-Fi-enabled device that uses the 802.11a/b/g/n specification

Wireless Device Access

Any Wi-Fi-enabled device that uses the 802.11a/b/g/n specification

Shared Printing with a USB Printer

  • A USB printer
  • A Mac with OS X v10.2.7 or later

Shared Printing with a USB Printer

  • A USB printer
  • A PC with Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7
  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, Windows Vista or Windows 7.
  4. Requires a compatible stereo system or powered speakers.
  5. Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250–5350 MHz and 5650–5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer or device, a base station or other access point and Internet access (fees may apply). Product specifications are subject to change without notice.