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Airport Express question

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#1 ·
I am just wondering if its possible to use the Airport Express with a D-Link Router. Has anyone done this? Or do I need an Airport base station?

thanks
 
#2 ·
It depends on how you plan on using the two together. If you want the AE to extend a wireless D-link, it probably won't work (there might be hacks to make the two work together but I doubt it). If you have a wired D-link router, you can run cable from the router to the AE for wireless access.

Again, it depends on your use. If you are running cable from the D-link to the AE, just set the AE up to get it's ip address automatically and you should be fine.

Good luck.
 
#3 ·
Well I would like to use it to broadcast music to our sound system, I would also like to extend the wireless signal. My wireless D-Link router is on the top floor, I would like to put the Airport Express on the main floor with the sound system, and extend the wireless range into the basement.

thanks
 
#4 ·
Connecting to the stereo is no problem but you won't be able to extend the wireless network. I have the same problem with my setup since I have a Linksys router. I currently use my AE to connect to my stereo but I can't surf the net over wireless while doing this. It also means no streaming media through the stereo unless I leave my laptop connected to a hardwire.
 
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