Reviews of the Apple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n)
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CNET Review
The Good: New, faster 802.11n wireless standard; same price as the original model; audio streaming capability remains unique; imminently portable because of its small size; easy setup.
The Bad: Not as fast as other 802.11n routers; can't connect an external hard drive to the USB port; no Ethernet ports for wired clients.
The Bottom Line: Don't pick up a new, 802.11n-enabled AirPort Express if you're looking for superfast wireless networking performance. You should consider it, however, if you're in the market for a new Wi-Fi router that offers portability, ease of use, and the unique ability to stream iTunes over your network.
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MB321LL/A
General
- Device Type Wireless access point
- Built-in Devices Print server
- Width 1.1 in
- Depth 3 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 6.6 oz
Networking
- Form factor External
- Connectivity technology Wireless
- Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
- Transport protocol L2TP, PPTP, IPSec, PPPoE
- Remote management protocol SNMP
- Capacity Connection / user qty : 10
- Features DNS proxy, NAT support, DHCP support, IPv6 support, Print server, VPN passthrough, Firewall protection, MAC address filtering
- Encryption Algorithm TLS, WPA, LEAP, PEAP, TTLS, WPA2, 40-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
- Authentication Method RADIUS
- Networking standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Processor / Memory Storage
- Optical Storage None
- Storage Removable None
Antenna
- Antenna Internal integrated
- Directivity Omni-directional
Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Radio-Ethernet, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ( WAN ), 1 x Audio - Line-out
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards RSS-210, UL 60950, EN 300.328, FCC Part 15, FCC Class B certified, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Battery
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
- Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 32 ?F
- Max operating temperature 95 ?F
- Operating humidity range 20 - 90%
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps) 11.65
- CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 15 feet, in Mbps) 52.76
- CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 15 feet, in Mbps) 50.53
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