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airtunes and extending network range

I got a new cable router recently so moved my Airport Express upstairs to extend the network range. The light on the Express is green so it should be extending the network however I no longer see the option to use Airplay from my iPhone or iPad when speakers are plugged in to the Express. Does anyone else have experience of using AirPlay on a router which is extending a wifi network?

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mrjuancho

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Is it a non-Apple wireless modem/router provided by the cable company? If that is the case than Airplay may not work due to the way wireless signals are extended between two types of wireless devices. Here is a safe rule to follow: never mix-and-match wireless equipment brands otherwise you may lose certain features like AirPlay. I never go with the wireless router provided by the ISP. I get a simple modem/gateway from them and plug it into a wireless router of my choice (Airport Extreme to Airport Express). That combo never fails when it comes to Airplay.

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nitehawk

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Do you have the ethernet from the new router plugged into the AE? That's the only way my setup works with Airplay and Airprint. FYI I don't bother using it as a range extender. I bought a $40 range extender that simply plugs into the wall upstairs from my router.

It's an off brand, but it seems to do a decent job.
www.diamondmm.com­/wireless­-repeater­-range­-extender...

I have a very similar set up to yours with a Belkin router. It's strange that the green light does indeed show but no Airplay. You likely have to open Airport Utility and update the software before re-configuring the settings.
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