ÂÂ Make sure you’ve chosen your AirPort Express from the AirPlay pop-up menu () in the iTunes window on your computer, or from the AirPlay pop-up menu on your iOS device.

ÂÂ Make sure you’re using iTunes v10.4 or later on your computer.

If You Can’t Hear Music Playing

If music is playing (the playback head in the progress bar at the top of the iTunes window is moving) but you can’t hear anything, check the following:

ÂÂ Make sure your remote speakers are selected in the AirPlay pop-up menu () in the iTunes window on your computer, or in the AirPlay pop-up menu on your iOS device. Also make sure the volume on the remote speakers isn’t turned down.

ÂÂ Make sure your stereo or powered speakers are turned on, and the volume is turned up.

If You Forget Your Network or AirPort Express Password

You can clear the AirPort network password or AirPort Express password by resetting AirPort Express.

To reset your AirPort Express and network passwords:

1Use the end of a straightened paper clip to press the reset button for one second.

2Select your AirPort network.

On a Mac, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to select the network created by AirPort Express (the network name doesn’t change).

On a Windows computer, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you see your AirPort Network Name (SSID), and then select it.

3Open AirPort Utility.

4Select your AirPort Express and click Configure.

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Apple MC414LL/A, MB321LL/A If You Can’t Hear Music Playing, If You Forget Your Network or AirPort Express Password

MB321LL/A, MC414LL/A specifications

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