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User reviews
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
2.0 stars
"Awful in mixed mac/PC environment"
Pros: It works fine with the Macs and has an okay, but not great wifi range.
Cons: It has a weak, fickle, unpredictable connection with both PC machines in the house. One has XP and one has Vista, we have tried wifi, direct ethernet, installed and configured the Airport Base Station Agent software, and it's still a total mess.
Summary: Bottom line: Windows users and mixed operatin... read more
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
Pros: Easy to set up. Fast throughput.
Cons: 5Hz frequency has increased latency.
Summary: Window users dont care about quality so they ... read more
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
5.0 stars
Pros: Better range, more stable than the competition. Super simple setup.
Cons: -ntfs support would be great
Summary: In comparison to the competition, this router... read more
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2.5 stars
Pros: In my Mac only environment works great. Simple to set up. In "g" mode, Solid connect every time.
Cons: My Slingbox stopped working as soon as I connected. If the comments in cyberland are to be believed, a real problem. And trying to connect to my wireless PC has been a nightmare. Though I was able to get mt son's to PC laptop to work.
Summary: If you are going to live in the Mac only envi... read more
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5.0 stars
Pros: Works really well, simple setup, extremely fast and reliable
Cons: limited network settings
Summary: I had my share of wireless routers and as I w... read more
Where to buy
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Winter 2009):
$173.00
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