Apple AirPort Extreme base station wireless access point series

Apple AirPort Extreme base station wireless access point Reviewed on 03/13/2003

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.

Release Date: 01/07/2003

Specs: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, 54 Mbps

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Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (draft 802.11n) Reviewed on 04/17/2007

The Bottom Line: The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is a solid router that keeps up with the Draft N competition. Unfortunately, we've yet to test a Draft N router that lives up to the promise of 802.11n. As with the rest of the .11n routers we've tested, we advise you postpone your purchase until the spec is finalized.

Release Date: 01/10/2007

Specs: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

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Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (draft 802.11n, Gigabit Ethernet)

Specs: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

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