Re: X32 with AirportExpress
We do what you want, and my kid would be better able to explain how, but I'll take a stab:
We've not had luck getting the iPad to connect to the console using DHCP on the iPad; we've had to set the iPad to Static IP to get it to work.
1) Go to "WiFi"
2) Select the name of your network AirPort. It should either have a check mark next to its name (if it does, you may not be having this problem), or a spinning thing (which is what I had when unable to connect to the console).
3) Click the arrow to the right of your network's name.
4) Click the "Static" button.
5) Fill in numbers of the IP address. We use the same numbers as in the first three sections of the console IP, and change the last number. Don't forget the dots.
6) Fill in the same subnet mask as that on the console, typically 255.255.255.0
7) Fill in the router field with random numbers. We use 10.10.10.10 Don't forget the dots. I don't think there's a dot after the last 10
8) Fill in the DNS field the same way as the Router field. We use the same numbers.
9) Go back to the WiFi page.
10) Go back to the page you were just at to be sure the Static button and static address information is the same as what you entered. If you don't fill in the Router or DNS fields, or don't use the dots, you'll be back at square one and have to enter it all again. I know this for sure.
You should be able to connect to the console now.
On ours, the light on the Airport would blink orange like it wasn't connected to the console even though it was. My kid was able to go into the Airport using a computer (didn't try the iPad) and change something around so that the lights are now green on the Airports, but I don't know what he did. We are not connected to the internet with these Airports.
Hope this helps.
PS I wouldn't think AirPlay would work with the desk unless you had a separate computer connected to the AirPort, too. Let us know if you manage it.
CORRECTION TO P.S.: I forgot about the line out on the AirPort, so of course you can use it for AirPlay. Duh. :blush:
