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The editors liked
802.11n is faster
But not insanely faster at realistic distances. I live in a small apartment where my base station is 40 feet from my only 802.11n client. I got decent speeds
But if you live in a house with multiple stories
Don't go
Can operate at 5 GHz. USB port for sharing a printer or storage device.
Fast setup. Mac and PC compatible. Fastest Wi-Fi standard (802.11n) is built in.
Very fast dual-band throughput
USB port for disk sharing
Very easy to configure
Dual-band support
IPv6 support
USB port allows easy networking of a USB printer or hard drive
Supports WDS
WPA2 security
Slick design.
Most elegant router ever
Nice feature improvements over previous model
Fast
Easy setup
Software for both Macs and Windows PCs
Sleek design
Amazing wireless distances & signal strength
Potential boost of cable/DSL Internet speeds
802.11n provides better security & potential speeds
USB 2.0 port for AirPort Disks & printers
Works with both Macs and PCs
Significantly faster than previous model
Better wireless range
Simpler configuration
Easy printer and hard drive sharing across network.
The editors didn't like
You have to reboot the base station after every single configuration change. This isn't different from any of Apple's other wireless routers
But it's still annoying if you're coming from other router manufacturers that don't require
Expensive. No Web-based administration interface. Lacks Gigabit LAN ports.
Bonjour utility doesnt preload all printer drivers for printer sharing.
No Gigabit Ethernet
Some Mac-only features
Mac users on operating systems older than Mac OS X v.10.4.x are out of luck
Offers only three LAN ports (most routers offer four)
Phone support is limited to 90 days
Slower throughput than promised by 802.11n spec.
Comparatively expensive
Like all current 802.11n equipment
Mixed mode doesnt deliver top performance
Must reboot for changed settings to take effect
Hefty $179 price tag
Sluggish AirPort Disk speeds on local wireless network
Only 3 ethernet ports
Requires an ‘N’ compatible NIC card to faster speeds
No gigabit Ethernet
Lacks protection for individual folders on shared hard drives.
It wont come as a shock to learn that Apple takes an individual approach with its AirPort Extreme Base Station. The least surprising aspect is the shiny white styling that looks very similar to the Apple TV unit, while the external power adapter looks...
Abstract: Theres no doubting Apples style, so its no surprise that its AirPort Extreme looks good. The Mac mini-sized box looks gorgeous and wouldnt look out of place on a desk. Compared to the usual ugly boxes with protruding aerials that were used to s...
This is an attractive and functional piece of equipment, but British broadband users are likely to be tripped up by its lack of internal modem and requirement for connection to the internet via Ethernet, which isnt the most common configuration and ma...
No Web browser management; USB disc performance could be improved; no Gigabit Ethernet ports
The Airport Extreme boasts impressive wireless range and fast data transfer speeds. We also loved the USB port that lets you share printers and drives among computers on your network. It lacks Gigabit Ethernet ports, though, and the set-up utility cou...
Abstract: The AirPort Extreme looks a bit like a Mac mini that has been driven under a low bridge. It has the same slab-like, minimalist styling and the same footprint, so you could easily stack them. At the rear is a Wan Ethernet port for connecting an ADSL or ...
Small design, USB drive and printer support, faster and great range than previous model
Like all Apple products you do have to pay for the simplicity, still not UPnP compliant
If youre a die-hard networking fan then this isnt for you, but if youre looking for a simple, but highly effective wireless offering then this is great
Le design, Le support du 802.11n, La simplicité dinstallation et dutilisation, La sécurité
Le prix
Si le nouveau routeur Wi-Fi dApple conserve le même nom (Airport Extreme), il change complètement dapparence : finie la forme arrondie qui faisait un peu songer à une navette spatiale improbable ! Cette fois-ci les designers de la firme de Cupertino ...
Abstract: En router var en gång i tiden en fantastiskt dyr och obskyr låda en lika dyr konsult kopplade till ett lokalt nätverk så att datorerna på detta kunde ansluta till andra nätverk. Så kom då internet och i takt med att vi fick två eller fler datorer hemm...
