Editing AirPort (section)

===AirPort Express===
{{Main|AirPort Express}}
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The AirPort Express is a simplified and compact AirPort Extreme base station. It allows up to 50 networked users, and includes a feature called AirTunes (predecessor to [[AirPlay]]). The original version (M9470LL/A, model A1084) was introduced by Apple on June 7, 2004,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2004/06/07Apple-Unveils-AirPort-Express-for-Mac-PC-Users/ |title=Apple Unveils AirPort Express for Mac & PC Users |date=June 7, 2004 |work=Apple Inc.}}</ref> and includes an [[Mini-TOSLINK|analog–optical audio mini-jack output]], a [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] port for remote printing or charging the iPod (iPod Shuffle only), and a single [[Ethernet]] port. The USB port cannot be used to connect a hard disk or other storage device.

The AirPort Express functions as a [[wireless access point]] when connected to an Ethernet network. It can be used as an [[Network bridge|Ethernet-to-wireless bridge]] under certain wireless configurations.
It can be used to extend the range of a network, or as a printer and audio server.

In 2012, the AirPort Express took on a new shape, similar to that of the second and third generation Apple TV. The new product also features two 10/100&nbsp;Mbit/s Ethernet LAN ports.