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What is the range of Apple AirPort Extreme?
About 50 meters, or a little over 150 feet…… assuming that there are no obstuctions in the signal path between the AirPort Extreme and wireless device.
Is Apple AirPort Extreme still good?
It’s extending my network into my back yard right now. I’m still using my AirPort Extreme that I bought 7 years ago. Everything still works great. It’s the most reliable router I’ve ever used.
How long does Apple AirPort Extreme last?
about 5 years
An AirPort Extreme averages out at about 5 years, since it is router only (without a hard drive). Comcast will replace your modem for free. As far as your Time Capsule, that’s a Wi-Fi router.
When did the first Apple AirPort Extreme come out?
The first AirPort Extreme Base Station came out in 2003 and had the same shape as the original AirPort. However, it added an external antenna connector and a USB port to the device, and with its release, the first AirPort was discontinued. In 2004, Apple released a version of the AirPort Extreme that supported Power over Ethernet.
Is the Apple AirPort Express a good router?
The simple answer to this question is no. Apple’s AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express, and AirPort Time Capsule were never bad routers—they had sufficient speed and connectivity that they worked well in most households—but they never stood out. The problem was that the AirPort line paled in comparison to other routers on the market.
When did the Apple Airport station come out?
The original AirPort Base Station was released in 1999, with an update in 2001 that added a second ethernet port to the device. These first AirPort routers were round, showing the Apple logo quite prominently, along with three lights to show you how your connection was doing.
When did Apple stop making the AirPort router?
In the end, the team that worked on the AirPort models was disbanded by Apple in 2016. It took two years for Apple to stop producing its routers, but they were officially discontinued in 2018. So Did the AirPort Line Stand Out At All?