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AirPort Extreme Base Station

The sleek, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school, or small business. It offers fast, 802.11n Wi-Fi access for Mac computers, PCs, and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV.1

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Overview

The perfect wireless solution for home, school, and small business.

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Easy wireless networking.

Connect your DSL or cable modem to the AirPort Extreme Base Station, then quickly set it up with the easy-to-use AirPort Utility, which is included for both Mac OS X and Windows. In minutes, you and up to 50 others can use your Mac computers or PCs to surf the web, stream video, share photos, and more — without wires.1

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Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi.

For maximum range and compatibility, AirPort Extreme works simultaneously on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, allowing all the devices on the network to use the most efficient band automatically. It uses the latest 802.11n wireless technology, so you can enjoy up to five times the Wi-Fi performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.2 And improvements in antenna design give you up to 50 percent better performance and up to 25 percent better range than with the previous-generation AirPort Extreme Base Station.3

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Guest networking.

Set up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors. Simply enable the guest networking feature, and your guests can use the Internet but can’t access other parts of your private network, such as your computers, printers, and attached hard drives.

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Print without wires.

Have several computers in your home or office but only one printer? No problem. Just connect a compatible printer to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station, and the printer instantly becomes available to all the computers (Mac and PC) on your wireless or wired network. (See system requirements.)

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Share your hard drive.

You can share an external USB hard drive over your wireless and wired networks by simply connecting it to the USB port on your AirPort Extreme Base Station. Called AirPort Disk, this feature is perfect for sharing files and more. If you’re a MobileMe member using a Mac with Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard, you can even access the files on the drive over the Internet.4

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Strong security and access controls.

Rest easy — AirPort Extreme takes strong measures to prevent unauthorized intrusion into your wireless network. It offers a built-in firewall and supports industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP. Yet it’s still easy for authorized users to connect to the base station, thanks to its simple setup utility and powerful access controls.

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Works with iPhone, Apple TV, and more.

AirPort Extreme works with Mac computers, PCs, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV, and virtually all 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless devices — all at the same time.

What's in the Box

  • AirPort Extreme Base Station
  • CD with AirPort Utility (Mac and Windows), AirPort Disk Utility for Windows,and Bonjour for Windows
  • Power cord
  • Printed and electronic documentation

System Requirements

For setup and administration:
  • Mac computer with Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability
  • PC with Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or later, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability
For wireless client access:
  • Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability
  • PC with 802.11a/b/g/n
For shared printing:
  • USB printer
  • Mac with Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later
  • PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows included on AirPort Extreme CD
For shared hard drive:
  • Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later
  • PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows included on AirPort Extreme CD
  1. (1) Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort Extreme.
  2. (2) Performance is based on a comparison with Apple’s 802.11g products.
  3. (3) Based on a comparison with Apple's previous generation 802.11n products. Comparison assumes AirPort Extreme network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort- or AirPort Extreme-enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g/n-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions.
  4. (4) MobileMe is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual subscription fee and Internet access required. Terms of service apply.
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  • AirPort Extreme Base Station

    5.0

    Great!
    • Written by JB from Chapel Hill
    • Oct 21, 2009

    Just works since the day I took it out of the box. No reboots, no slow service. The device is transparent - exactly what you want from a wireless netwroking device. Delivers great reception throughout the house. I keep this in a enclosed bookshelf, on top of my DVR (not the best location), and it just plugs away. No overheating, no worries. Highly recommended. …More

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  • AirPort Extreme Base Station

    5.0

    AirPort Ext. Base Station
    • Written by MG from Salt Lake City
    • Oct 22, 2009

    This is the best wireless router that I have found on the market and have used. I have never had to reset this
    , never had any kick offs like with other routers. I have it in my basements, in my office. My wife works upstairs
    . She has a mac book pro and I have the 24 IMac, waiting for my new 27 coming today. I have my work PC set up along with a wireless printer and a shared printer as well.     …More

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  • AirPort Extreme Base Station

    5.0

    GREAT ROUTER!
    • Written by TB from Tomball
    • Oct 23, 2009

    I have used this router for 8 months. Great replacement coming from linksys routers. Setup was a bit lengthy but after the setup the router hasn't been off since. Airport Extreme truly sets a precedent when coming to consumer routers. …More

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  • AirPort Extreme Base Station

    5.0

    Another Amazing Apple Product that Just Works!
    • Written by JN from Charleston
    • Mar 12, 2010

    I have to say that I am extremely happy with buying this router. I just got this and have been using it a couple weeks now. It definitely is a little more expensive that most routers, but not too much more that most N+ range ones.

    On this router I have several devices that are wireless. I have a new iMac running Snow Leopard 10.6, a desktop PC running XP, a MacBook, a Canon MX860 printer, an iPhone, an Xbox 360, a PS3, and a Wii. All of them were extremely easy to set up, and I haven't had a drop yet with any of them.

    It was very simple to set up a new network and a guest network for people visiting. The guest network is a great feature as we frequently have people coming to stay. Now they have their own network that doesn't have access to the main one.

    I also have to say that the range with the AirPort Extreme is absolutely amazing! All of my systems are spread out all over a large three story house and they all connect just fine to this one unit. I can even use my laptop across the street in the park! Not all over the entire park mind you, but the side near my house.

    All-in-all, I am extremely satisfied with this purchase and it's ease of use. I would recommend this to anyone and it is well worth the price!     …More

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  • AirPort Extreme Base Station

    5.0

    Great Router
    • Written by SM from Citrus Heights
    • Mar 11, 2010

    I got this router about 3 months ago and it has worked flawlessly ever since. Before this one I had tried 2 Netgear and 1 Linkis routers and I still couldn't get a signal through out my house. Then when I bought my mac mini a was so fed up with buying cheap routers I finally bought this router and it has been worth the splurge ever since …More

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  • AirPort Extreme Base Station

    5.0

    Awesome! Quick set up. You won't need any other wireless system.
    • Written by MM from Eagle Pass
    • Mar 11, 2010

    After taking the AirPort Extreme out of the box, the set up was easy and was basically plug in and use. Easy to follow instructions on manual or on screen (which ever you prefer). After the quick set up, my Macbook was up and running. Wirelessly connected. My iPhone was instantly connected. I actually felt like the speed on my laptop was faster. I know because I used my ethernet cable directly connected to my laptop and after connecting to the AirPort wirelessly, it kind of gave my laptop a speed boost. Overall I am very happy and I'm glad I chose to buy the AirPort Extreme. Highly recommended. Buy it. You have nothing to lose and you have alot to gain and enjoy. If you don't like it (which I seriously doubt it) make sure and keep your receipt and go get your money back. But I'm sure you won't be doing that. Hope this review helps you get a little more insight on this product. …More

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  • Does Airport Extreme provide a greater range than Airport Express?
    • Asked by PS from Guildford
    • Oct 1, 2009
    Best Answer

    Technically no, but for certain customers, their environments may make it seem so. Wireless interference is one of the main causes for certain customers having a bad experience with the Airport products. Take note of how many other wireless networks are around and what devices are in the same area that utilize similar wireless technology. The Airport devices use same wireless technology and consist of the same hardware. With the Airport Extreme, you get the Dual-band feature and the extra ethernet ports.

    Hope this helps.     …More

    • Answered by KR from Folsom
    • Oct 8, 2009
    • 30 of 36 people found this useful
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  • Let me get this straight: I can plug my ethernet cable into Airport Extreme and it converts my current internet service to wireless? Or am I way off?
    • Asked by CD from Mascotte
    • Oct 8, 2009
    Best Answer

    Actually you are spot on. That is the whole purpose really of AirPort. As you say, plug in your ethernet cable and the AirPort Extreme Base Station, set it up and it becomes your wireless access point for your home, office or wherever you will be using it. It will allow any computer, Mac or PC to wirelessly connect to the internet provided, of course that you have an ISP (Internet Service Provider) and it also has dual Band Wi-Fi so any Wi-Fi device will also use it to connect like an iPod Touch or iPhone.

    You can also plug a USB printer into it so that any computer on your network can print wirelessly as well. You can even plug in a USB hard Drive into the base station for use as a network drive which can also be accessed over the web if you are away. If you own a PS3 or XBOX the base station will also allow you to connect those devices wirelessly to your network.     …More

    • Answered by CB from Schenectady
    • Oct 9, 2009
    • 46 of 48 people found this useful
    • 7 more answers
  • Can I connect multiple printers using a USB hub?
    • Asked by BP from Seattle
    • Oct 8, 2009
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    Yes. You can connect multiple printers and even multiple external hard drives to your Airport Extreme using a USB hub. …More

    • Answered by MJ from Dublin
    • Oct 11, 2009
    • 56 of 58 people found this useful
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