Size and Weight
  • 98 mm
  • 23 mm
  • Status Light
  • Power
  • Ethernet
    WAN Port
  • Ethernet
    LAN Port
  • USB Port
  • Analog/Optical
    Audio Jack
  • Dimensions: 98 mm (3.85 inches) by 98 mm (3.85 inches) by 23 mm (0.9 inch)
  • Weight: 240 grams (8.5 ounces)1
Wireless
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz
  • Radio output power: 20.5 dBm maximum (varies by country)
  • Channels 1–11, 36–116 and 132–165 are approved for use in the United States and Canada
  • Channels 1–13, 36–64 and 100–140 are approved for use in Europe and Japan
  • Channels 1–13, 36–64 and 149–165 are approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand
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 port for connecting a USB printer
  • 3.5-mm audio mini-jack for analog or optical digital sound3
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% non-condensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)
  • Maximum storage altitude: 4,500 metres (15,000 feet)
Agency Approval
  • FCC 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
System Requirements

Setup and Administration

Wireless Device Access

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

Shared Printing with a USB Printer

  • USB printer
  • Mac with OS X v10.2.7 or later
  • PC with Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8

AirPort Express and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life-cycle approach to determining
our environmental impact. Learn more

AirPort Express is designed with the following
features to reduce its environmental impact:

  • Brominated flame retardant-free
  • PVC-free4
  • Meets ENERGY STAR 1.0 requirements for Small network equipment

Apple and the Environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products.

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimisation. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.

Meet the entire AirPort family.

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