Typical price: £140
What is it: Dual-band wireless-n router
What we think: Offers good throughput speed and range, but lacks advanced networking functionality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 April 2009
We like:
Fast throughput; easy to use; true dual-band; printer and network storage support; pleasing design
We don't like:
Limited networking features; picky support for USB external hard drives; only three Ethernet ports; no Web interface; no remote access for Windows users; supports only 50 clients
CNET UK judgement:
The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is great for Mac or novice users who need a simple and good-looking wireless router for their home. Savvy Windows users will find many other alternatives that offer more features for the money, though
Full review:
At £140, the new Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is fairly pricey for a high-end wireless router. Unfortunately, it offers a relatively skimpy amount of networking features, especially for Windows users. It does, however, have high throughput speeds and the ease of use characteristic of most Apple products. Continue Reading...
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (dual-band) History
3 Mar 2009 in Crave
Apple digs up new Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme
Apple has updated the AirPort Extreme base station and Time Capsule backup device. We absolutely promise not to bore you when talking about wireless networking frequencies. Promise
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