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Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station

Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (M8799LL/A) 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point

Apple AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes

Apple AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes (MB321LL/A) Pre-802.11n Wireless Access Point

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Product Description
AirPort Extreme consists of two components: the AirPort Extreme Card and the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Together, they represent the future of wireless networking. You'll see how... More
AirPort Extreme consists of two components: the AirPort Extreme Card and the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Together, they represent the future of wireless networking. You'll see how fast this technology really is when you use AirPort Extreme to network AirPort Extreme-enabled computers in your home or office. AirPort Extreme Base Station features a compatibility mode that automatically supports not just the AirPort Extreme Card (at data rates up to 54Mbps), but all 802.11b-compliant products (at data rates up to 11Mbps) - Mac or Windows - as its default setting. Previously, all AirPort Base Stations required a physical connection to the Internet. With wireless bridging, two or more AirPort Extreme Base Stations can be connected wirelessly, effectively increasing the range of your network. The AirPort Extreme Base Station also features an external antenna connector for extending your wireless connectivity beyond the 150-foot range of your built-in internal antennas Less
Now with blazing 802.11n, the affordable AirPort Express is powerful enough to run a home Wi-Fi network, yet small enough to take on the road. Share your wireless network with up to 10... More
Now with blazing 802.11n, the affordable AirPort Express is powerful enough to run a home Wi-Fi network, yet small enough to take on the road. Share your wireless network with up to 10 users, print documents, photos, and more from any room in the house to one central printer, play iTunes music through your stereo or powered speakers using AirTunes, and more. Less
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Key Features   
Security   WEP • WPA • LEAP • TLS • TTLS • PEAP • 802.1x WPA • LEAP • TLS • TTLS • PEAP • 802.1x • Wireless MAC Address Filtering • WPA2 • WEP 128-bit • WEP 40-bit
WLAN Standards   IEEE 802.11g/b IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g
Additional Features   MAC Address filtering • DHCP Server • PoE (802.3af Power over Ethernet) • FireWall / VPN • NAT MAC Address filtering • DHCP Server • FireWall / VPN • NAT • Print Server
Type   Wireless Access Point Wireless Access Point
Other Features   
Led Indicators   - 802.11a • 802.11b • 802.11g • Wireless • 802.11n
Operating Channels 802.11b/g: 11 (North America), 13 (Europe), 14 (Japan) 802.11b/g: 11 (North America), 13 (Europe), 14 (Japan); 802.11a: 8 (North America), 4 (Japan)
802.11b Output Power 15 dBm -
Brand Apple Apple
802.11b Data Rates   11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
802.11a Data Rates   - 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps
802.11b/g Indoor Range 150 ft. / 45 meter -
802.11g Data Rates   54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 28 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 28 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
Remote Management Protocol SNMP SNMP
Additional Antenna Connectors 1 -
No of 10/100 Ports 2 1
Antenna Type   Internal / Integrated Antenna x 1 • External Antenna x 1 Internal / Integrated Antenna x 1
Operating Frequency   2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz • 5 GHz
WEP Encryption Length   40 bit (=64 bit) • 128 bit 40 bit (=64 bit) • 128 bit
Modulation   OFDM • CCK • QPSK • BPSK • DBPSK • DQPSK • 16QAM • 64QAM • DSSS OFDM • CCK • QPSK • BPSK • DBPSK • DQPSK • 16QAM • 64QAM • DSSS
Dimensions   
Weight 1.26 lb. 0.41 lb.
Depth 6.9 in. 3 in.
Height 3.15 in. 3.7 in.
Width 6.9 in. 1.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 718908436356 885909200979
Product ID 20670208 53155017
Product MPN   
MPN M8799LL/A MB321LL/A
 
Consumer Reviews
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (M8799LL/A) 802.11b/g ...
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Apple AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n and AirTunes
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Product Review Summary

3.3
Based on 9 user reviews
56% recommend this product
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19

Easy to use and works well within range. Better than the original AirPort!

byfunkyfc May 31, 2003
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Potential speed and ease of use. AppleTalk compatible (important for Apples).
Cons Limited range compared to others, lack of ethernet ports.
Recommended it? Yes

The moment I found out that Apple had come out with an 802.11g capable AirPort Extreme, I knew I had to get it right away. I am a high school teacher who uses PowerPoint and the internet for many of my lessons but I teach in different classrooms, so portability is important for me. I've been... Read full review »

29

Airport Extreme - Surprisingly easy and extremely flexible

bycharlesp2001 Nov 28, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small & light design, great software, strong signal, great range, very easy, extremely...
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

Ever since I first saw the "Watch The Skies" ad that Apple produced I have wanted to buy a Airport base station, but until recently I haven't had any need for one. Recently I moved off to college and got high-speed internet to share with my roommates. I myself have two Macs, and my roommates each... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 8 user reviews
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jlc2005
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Apple Has Outdone Itself With The new Airport Express

byjlc2005 May 20, 2008
22 Helpfuls 23 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros A totally well thought out multi-purpose, super-fast router. Bargain price.
Cons Only one Ethernet port.
Recommended it? Yes

The new Airport Express with 802.11n (draft 2 spec) capability is the second generation of this product. Apple kept everything that was great about the original Express and then gave it some serious attitude and speed while simplifying what was already a very simple, easy to use interface.
... Read full review »

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The 3rd wireless router I've bought, 1st I've kept

byjstrnad May 7, 2009
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Ease of use, speed, once connected
Cons May not be as effortless to connect as advertised, even with a Mac.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the AirPort Express for my Mac Mini after having failed to set up two other name-brand routers in the past. In those two cases, I was able to connect the Mac Mini but not my (old) Windows XP machine even after hours of struggle and phone calls to tech support. I took both of those routers... Read full review »

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