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- rafalski0
I plan to move my library to a remote drive (Time Capsule can be used as a wireless network drive, not only as inefficient backup). The setup will be: wireless drive streaming wifi to iTunes streaming wifi to airtunes receiver controlled via wifi by iPhone. Weird, but should work.
I had dropouts yesterday when starting skype to landline connection, but only on launch.
Do you get dropouts on all-n network as well?
- max_prophet0
I bought one of these fuckers and it won't even show up in airport utility, so, thanks to having to make an appointment for the privilege of returning it to the Apple store, it sits at home unused for 4 months.
I hate faulty shit, or maybe I've done something retarded.
- rafalski0
Interestingly, when I unpacked and plugged in the Airport yesterday, neither of the 2 macbooks' Airport Utility could see it, only iPhone did.
I solved this by hooking it up via Ethernet to my home router, set it up and then it started working on its own.Is it normal for a fresh Airport Express not to be detected by computers?
- rafalski0
Hahaha max_prophet.. try plugging it in with an ethernet cable, either to the router or directly to your computer.
I tried changing location, switching off the home router (suspecting interference).. nothing worked until I used ethernet.
- max_prophet0
Thats what I did first and it shows up on ethernet, then when I did it wirelessly, nothing. I did all the resetting and back to factory settings and still nothing, maybe I'll try again via ethernet but I hate fucking around with this shit.
- rafalski0
It worked for me when I set it it up as an airtunes+printer only, then took the ethernet cable out and the music just kept playing.
- benfal990
what about plugging an iPod directly into your music system? It works like a charm for me.
- rafalski0
That's what I've been trying to replace benfal99.. I didn't like getting up to change the tune or update songs on iPod I didn't carry with me anymore since I got an iPhone. It just seems redundant and screams for eBay.
Also, using the speakers for movies will be a nice touch. I know 10-15 meters of cable would do the job, but where's the geek fun in it?
- rafalski0
I just got the n version. Took me over an hour and a few cusswords to set it up, I was sure I got a lemon. This makes me sure max_prophet's unit is in perfect shape, only needs some cursing and proper settings applied.
It runs hotter than the g version, which was actually quite cool, is that your experience too?
- brains0
I just got one yesterday. Works totally fine took 5 minutes to set up. have the Extreme Basestation too. Fucking Ace, especially with the remote app for the ipod touch. Controlling the itunes library from bed or my neighbors apartment turning up crazy metal to scare my girlfriend at home FTW!