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Reviews of the Apple AirPort Base Station 2.0

  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    January 24, 2002

    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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  • 6.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 9, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 17031 other Hubs & Switches reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 62/100 = Good.

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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, 1 x Network - Radio-Ethernet
  • 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

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