Reviews of the Apple AirPort Base Station 2.0
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CNET Review
The Good: Easy setup; great wireless performance; supports AOL; stylish looks.
The Bad: Has only two Ethernet ports; minimal printed documentation; weak support.
The Bottom Line: The new and improved AirPort is a quality product that will appeal to both novices and experts.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 20860 other Hubs & Switches reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 61/100 = Good.
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: M8209LLA
General
- Device Type Wireless access point
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Width 6.9 in
- Depth 6.9 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
Networking
- Form factor External
- Ports Quantity 2
- Connectivity technology Wireless
- Data transfer rate 11 Mbps
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Fast Ethernet
- Spread Spectrum Method DSSS
- Switching protocol Ethernet
- Bandwidth 2.4 GHz
- Max Range Indoors 148 ft
- Capacity Connection / user qty : 50
- Status indicators Power, Port status
- Features 40-bit encryption, 128-bit encryption, Firewall protection
- Authentication Method RADIUS
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b
Processor Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Optical Storage None
- Storage Removable None
Antenna
- Antenna Quantity 1
Communications
- Type 1 x Modem (analog) - Integrated
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
- Analog ports qty 1
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - 1, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T - RJ-45 - 1, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11 - 1
- Compatible Slots None
- Connections None
Miscellaneous
- Mounting Kit Included
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
- Min Operating system Apple MacOS 9.0.4 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 32 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
- Operating humidity range 20 - 80%
- Max operating altitude 9840 ft
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
User Opinions
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