Questions & Answers for AirPort Extreme Base Station

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However, if an AirPort base station is used with an AppleCare-covered Mac computer or Apple TV, that AppleCare coverage automatically extends to the base station as well. All AirPort Base Stations are eligible for 5 years of total AppleCare coverage.

• Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
• 22-Mar-2010
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Yes, this AirPort Extreme is at least as up-to-date as any other WiFi-certified 802.11n simultaneous dual band 5GHz and 2.4GHz wireless router that exists.

• Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
• 23-Mar-2010
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Any Windows or Mac *computer* on your network should be able to print to any USB printer that is connected to an Airport Extreme (or Airport Express or Time Capsule).

The "AirPrint" feature in iOS 4.2 (for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad) works only with AirPrint-enabled printers, of which there are currently only a few (all from HP). iOS devices can't currently print to a generic network-attached printer in the way that PCs and Macs long have.

Apple is reportedly working on iOS enhancements that will allow iOS devices to print to any network-attached printer, but the timeframe for delivery has not been announced. There are some third-party apps that claim to provide similar functionality.

• Answered by Kenneth D from Ottawa
• 26-Jan-2011
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Well there are several benefits that you receive by going with the AirPort Extreme. For one the APE offer 802.11 N wireless which is five times as fast and has twice the range.

Secondly, it has the ability to send out dual signals. This means that the fast AirPort card in your macbook will surf and the fast signal speed, and then if you have an iPod touch or an iPhone then they will surf and their max speed without interfering with your macbook.

It also has the ability to have a shared hard drive which provides a place for you to store your files remotely and then be able to access them anywhere in the house.

The AirPort Extreme does cost more money but in my opinion it is worth it. Plus is something does go wrong you get to deal with the company ranked number one in customer service instead of the cable company.

If you are worried about the price you can always look at the AirPort Extreme, these are also great I own several of them.

• Answered by Brian L from Puyallup
• 03-Jan-2010
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Yes. Locate the AirPort Extreme somewhere between the wireless router and your wireless computer/equipment and use AirPort Utility to setup the Extreme to extend the current wireless network. Save the Ethernet cable for another purpose.

• Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
• 22-Mar-2010
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Yes it will extend the Time Capsule's wireless network.

Do the following now, so that you don't forget: open AirPort Utility for your Time Capsule, use Manual Setup, go to the AirPort>Wireless panel, check the box "Allow this network to be extended" and then Update.

• Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
• 11-Dec-2010
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This change happened early 2007 when the Airport Extreme base station changed to the cigar box design and added 802.11 n (Draft) functionality.

• Answered by Christopher A
• 19-Nov-2009
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All Apple hardware products, including clearance and refurbished products, carry a one-year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Support is available at the Apple - support/airport - website.

• Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
• 22-Jan-2010
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No, an Apple AirPort Base Station will not act as a modem. The hardware does not have that functionality built-in.

• Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
• 18-Jun-2010
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