Hi, Actually, the base functionality of all three devices is the same. The Express, the Extreme and the Time Capsule can all be used as routers, thus, can serve as your connection from the Internet to your home network.
the Time Capsule is actually just an Extreme with a built-in HD. Yes, you can use it as a network storage device, but you’ll use up space that would normally be used for Time Machine backups. I’ve found the time Capsule to be a little expensive for what you get, so in my network, I have the Extreme with a USB connected HD. I was able to purchase a 4 TB HD, connect it to the USB port, and the computers think that it’s a Time Capsule when you set up the Time Machine backup schedule. Regarding the Express,it has a less powerful processor in it, so, it cannot handle as many devices and won’t process whatever’s happening quite as quickly. If you have less than 10 connected devices, you may not notice any difference, but it is there. The bonus feature of the Express, in my opinion, is the ability to stream digital quality music to your sound system. When configuring the Express within an existing network, you can have it extend the network or simply join it and provide other services such as streaming.. So, as I mentioned earlier, I like the Extreme to Express scenario as it is a fast, reliable network that handles my internet needs, my music streaming desires, my Apple TV streaming, and keeps everything secure though it’s firewall abilities. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Apr 27, 2015, at 10:39, Jeff Berwick <[email protected]> wrote: The main difference between the three, as I remember, is: 1. Airport Express is simply an extender, 2. The Extreme is a router and wifi and, 3. The Time Capsule is a router, wifi and disk drive. I suspect you can use the drive as a regular drive, but I'm only using mine for time machine backups, so can't really say for sure. Jeff > On Apr 27, 2015, at 11:44 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > I guess, here is my ultimate question: what are the differences in the > Express, the Extreme, and the Time Capsle? I’m considering which I want to > get. I know the Express would work for my purpose, but I’m wonderring down > the road if having the Extreme or what not might be beneficial over having > this Linksys router. I love my Linksys, don’t get me wrong, really I do, and > seeing it was a birthday gift last year to me, I won’t get rid of it, but I > just wonder if I could expand the functionality of my network from the bigger > picture if I had an extreme instead of an Express. > > Also, I do a lot of audio production work, and therefore need a ton, and I do > mean a ton of hard disk space, as my work is all uncompressed. OK, yes, I’ll > eventually compress to an mp3, but not right away. Anyway, my point is, > would it work for me to get a time capsal? I hear that even though those > things are mainly used for Time Machine backups, do they have to be? In > other words, theoretically, could I use the storage drives on the device as > just that… storage drives? Then, connect to them over the network in my > Finder from any computer in the house? If so, that would be absolutely > brilliant! > > Chris. > >> On Apr 27, 2015, at 10:42 AM, Jeff Berwick <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> When you go into Airport Utility, you will see an option for devices not on >> your network. It will be a hexadecimal name (I think) and you click it and >> then edit it. You'll go through the setup process like that. Anybody else' >> Express will already be configured, so it won't show up for you--I don't >> think. At any rate, I don't think you'll have a problem with it. >> >> Jeff >> >>> On Apr 27, 2015, at 10:27 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland >>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Then, how do you make sure it's detecting your Airport, and not someone >>> elses by mistake? I don't think anyone else around here has one, but just >>> in case... Is it one of these things, I'm gonna start by connecting it via >>> ethernet, not wifi? If so, then that answers my question entirely. >>> >>> Chris. >>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: Jeff Berwick <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 10:12 AM >>>> Subject: Re: Major trouble with internet: Warning: not for the basic user! >>>> >>>> I think you have to use Airport Utility to set it up; I do not know if >>>> there is a web interface. There is no default username/password...It >>>> isn't secured until you do the setup. >>>> Jeff >>>> >>>>> On Apr 27, 2015, at 10:00 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland >>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Excellent! I'll definitely give that a try. My only question really >>>>> remains is, do I have to use the utility to configure things, or is there >>>>> a way I can log into the router as well via a web based admin interface? >>>>> Also, do you know what the default login credentials are for the device, >>>>> until you change it, which of corse, I would do? >>>>> >>>>> Chris. >>>>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: Jeff Berwick <mailto:[email protected]> >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 7:23 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: Major trouble with internet: Warning: not for the basic >>>>>> user! >>>>>> >>>>>> When you get the Airport Express home, Launch Airport Utility and you'll >>>>>> see it in the list of additional devices. I have a Time Capsule, so it >>>>>> detects my network automatically and extends it. I don't know if this >>>>>> works with a 3rd party router though. At any rate, it is a simple >>>>>> procedure to make the necessary entries inside Airport Utility to have >>>>>> the Express extend your wifi. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jeff >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Apr 26, 2015, at 7:19 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland >>>>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Oh, ok, so in other words, I'd be bridging making my Linksys router >>>>>>> carry to the Express, which then would get carried to it's ethernet >>>>>>> port, which then in term, would be sent out it's LAN port to my >>>>>>> receiver. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Brilliant. I may just go that route, as to be frankly honest with you, >>>>>>> I'd actually been looking at getting an Airport Express. Would an >>>>>>> Express work, or do I need an Extreme. >>>>>>> If the Express will support extender bridging ability, then that's all >>>>>>> I need. Do you have specific directions on how to set the router up as >>>>>>> an extender? If it's not too expensive, I'll just go buy one come >>>>>>> Friday when I get my paycheck, no worries. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I understand better now what you're saying to do. that actually makes >>>>>>> perfect sense. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chris. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>>> an email to [email protected] >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >>>>>>> <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>> an email to [email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >>>>>> <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to [email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >>>>> <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >>>> <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >>> <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >> <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries > <http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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