I also added an Ethernet cable to the LAN port and connected it to my HDTV, which is internet capable but doesn't have WiFi. I don't use the Express as a router to create its own network. But overall I'm very happy with the device. I believe this happens because the Express is in my basement which does not get very good WiFi reception since my Extreme is upstairs on the other side of the house. It works pretty well, but the sound does drop out occasionally. The reason I purchased the Express is to use AirPlay (formerly referred to as AirTunes) so I can stream music from iTunes on my Mac and the Music app on my iPhone 4S to my stereo. I already own a solid wireless router, the Apple Airport Extreme. (The current form factor recently changed to a hockey puck shape). This is the old "wall wart" version of the Airport Express. It's a must buy for those considering buying one of those Sonos systems or anything similar. Once you have one and its set up you can by more and place them in all the rooms in your house and control them all with your mac or pc. Once I reset the unit then created a separate network it was as easy as pie and no problems what so ever. I got several error messages when trying to play music through the connected stereo. What I didn't like, was that it was easy to set up when you create a separate network with it but when you try to connect it to the network you already have in place it's pretty hard for your average joe. You can also connect a printer to it so that you can print wirelessly as well. I also love the features like being able to stream music from your pc or mac to it with speakers or stereo connected to it! I do recommend however that you splurge for the stereo connection kit for better sound quality. I live the compact size which makes it easy to take with you when you travel.
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