You can use an AirPort Express to extend Wi-Fi from your wireless router and it can also act as an access point. The AirPort Express can access music or audio streamed from an iPhone, iPad, iPod or iTunes via your computer, and using AirPlay, play it on a connected powered speaker, stereo, or home theater system.

What is the purpose of Apple AirPort Express?

An AirPort Express is used to extend a Wi-Fi network to a larger area, or can be used to stream audio using AirPlay. A Time Capsule is a combination of an AirPort Extreme and an external hard drive, and comes in 2 TB or 3 TB. It automatically backs up all Macs on your network.

Can I use AirPort Utility with non Apple routers?

1 Answer from the Community Yes, I do this at home. If you open the AirPort Utility, go to the Wireless tab and choose Join a wireless network then add your current WiFi network and put in the password you can use the AirPort Express for AirTunes at the same time as being connected to the internet.

How do I use Apple AirPort Express?

How to use AirPort Express for AirPlay 2 with existing routerPlug the AirPort Express into the wall and wait until it boots up.Go into your Wi-Fi settings on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and join the new AirPort network.Click on the Other Options button.Select “Add to an existing network.”More items •28 Aug 2018

Does Apple have a Wi-Fi extender?

You can extend your existing Wi-Fi network with an additional base station using AirPort Utility on your Mac or AirPort Utility for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. After extending your Wi-Fi network, your network uses the existing network settings and broadcasts to a larger area.