Reviews of the Apple AirPort Extreme base station wireless access point
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent performance in an 802.11g-only network at close range; attractive design; solid security; allows network bridging.
The Bad: Performance drops in mixed-mode (802.11b and 802.11g) environment; has a short range; weak tech support; only two Ethernet ports; doesn't include an Ethernet cable.
The Bottom Line: The AirPort Extreme performs well in a close-knit 802.11g network, but it's not fast enough in mixed mode to warrant upgrading.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 81/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: This is a solid wireless router for all-Mac and mixed Windows/Mac networks. But if you run all Windows (or any flavor of Linux), you can get better features for less money.
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macworld.com
Review Summary: There are two different kinds of newness in the Airport Extreme: firmware (software) and hardware. On the firmware front, Apple has added the ability to connect over the Internet to any drive plugged into the USB port on the back of the AirPort ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Setup requires Windows or Mac software (there's no Web interface). But Apple's software simplifies the task of turning the AirPort into an access point
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: M8799LLA
General
- Device Type Wireless access point
- Width 6.9 in
- Depth 6.9 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
Networking
- Form factor External
- Connectivity technology Wireless
- Data transfer rate 54 Mbps
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Spread Spectrum Method DSSS
- Transport protocol L2TP, PPTP, IPSec, PPPoE, TCP/IP, UDP/IP
- Remote management protocol SNMP
- Bandwidth 2.4 GHz
- Max Range Indoors 150 ft
- Capacity Connection / user qty : 50
- Features Manageable, NAT support, DHCP support, Firewall protection, MAC address filtering
- Encryption Algorithm WPA, 40-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
- Authentication Method RADIUS
- Networking standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Processor / Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory Installed (Max) None
- Floppy Drive None
- Optical Storage None
- Storage Removable None
Antenna
- Antenna Internal integrated
Communications
- Type Fax / modem - Internal
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ( WAN ), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x USB, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Mounting Kit Included
- Compliant Standards UL, CSA, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
- Min Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 32 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
- Operating humidity range 20 - 90%
- Max operating altitude 9840 ft
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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