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Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station

3 x 10/100/1000Base-TX LAN, 1 x 10/100/1000Base-TX WAN - IEEE 802.11n draft - 54Mbps - MPN: MB763LLA See Product Details

Product Details of Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station

Description

The sleek, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school, or small business. It offers fast, 802.11n Wi-Fi access for Mac computers, PCs, and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV.

Quick Glance

Network Type: IEEE 802.11n (draft), Gigabit Ethernet Yes

Device Type: Wireless Broadband Router

Slot/Port Type: USB

Summary

Product Title: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station

Manufacturer: Apple

Power Score: 4.1 | 5 Reviews

Wireless Device

Device Type: Wireless Broadband Router

Slot/Port Type: USB

Networking Standards

Network Architecture Supported: IEEE 802.11n (draft), Gigabit Ethernet Yes

Frequency Band: Up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks. Guest networking Print wirelessly Share hard drive over your wireless and wired network

Wireless Security Features: WPA WPA2 WEP 128-bit

Ports

Number of Network Ports: 3

General

Features: Integrated Firewall, IPSec, NAT, VPN Passthrough, Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

Dimensions

Height: 1.3 in

Width: 6.5 in

Depth: 6.5 in

Weight: 1.7 lbs

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks. Guest networking Print wirelessly Share hard drive over your wireless and wired network

Connectivity Media: 10/100/1000Base-TX Category 5e Twisted Pair

Transmission Speed Details: 1 Mbps IEEE 802.11b

Wireless Transmission Speed: 54 Mbps

ISM Band: Yes

UNII Band: Yes

ISM Maximum Frequency: 2.40 GHz

UNII Maximum Frequency: 5 GHz

Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 3

Number of Network (RJ-11) Ports: 5

Network (RJ-11): Yes

Management Port: Yes

Number of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports: 1

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Reviews on Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station

  • 5
  By member: smharrison - Sep 10, 2009

AirPort Extreme Base Station Dual-Band

Strengths: Supports both G and N devices on separate wireless frequencies. Extremely easy to configure. Great signal range. Built-in Gigabit network switch. Supports wireless USB hard drive and printer sharing.

Weakness: Pricey, but worth it.

As a professional IT consultant, I've installed many different brands of routers. A large majority of them need to be reset periodically or simply stop working reliably after some time (a few months at most). This new AirPort Extreme (as well as the last revision) is rock-solid. All of the wireless N AirPort Extreme Base Stations I've installed, including the non-dual-band, continue to work...

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  • 3.0
  cnet.com - Mar 16, 2009

Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (Winter 2009)

THE GOOD: Fast throughput; easy to use; true dual-band; guest networking; printer and network storage support; aesthetically pleasing design. THE BAD: Limited networking features; picky support for USB external hard drive; only three Ethernet ports; no Web interface; no remote access for Windows users; supports only 50 clients; only OS X 10.4 or later can access storage feature. THE BOTTOM LINE:...

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Dec 14, 2009

ReviewGist for Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station

Performance is Good according to 11 Wireless Router experts. -- "Good wireless range and stability"-reviews.digitaltrends.com -- "good range"-reviews.cnet.com -- "Good dual-band (2.4-GHz/5-GHz) 802.11n speed"-pcworld.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Security, Support, Setup, Connectivity, etc.

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  • 3.8
  testseek.com - Oct 28, 2009

Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station 2009 MB763

Testseek.com has collected 13 expert reviews for Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station 2009 MB763 and the average expert rating is 76 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 3.0
  productwiki.com - Jun 9, 2009

Apple Airport Extreme MB763LL/A

The Apple Airport Extreme is a wireless broadband router, which allows users to share a broadband (Cable, DSL) internet connection across their home or small business network. Compatible with both Mac and PC systems, the Airport Extreme can be connected to an external hard drive via USB, sharing the hard drive’s contents across the network. Instead of a hard drive, a USB printer can also be...

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