Serve up to 50 Mac and Windows users simultaneously with the powerful Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station. Utilizing the 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11b standard, the AirPort Extreme is the ideal solution for your wireless connectivity needs whether at school, home, or business.
Easy to set up, the AirPort Extreme comes with several port options (Ethernet, modem, USB), as well as a range-extending antenna connector. A built-in firewall and support for network system security makes the AirPort Extreme the only router you should consider for your wireless connectivity.
Extreme Connectivity
With AirPort Extreme's super-fast connectivity speeds of up to 54 megabits per second, you can experience the fastest connection speeds available and still not be tied down to a desk. Employing the 802.11g wireless standard, AirPort Extreme means you never need to worry about slow connection speeds.
Windows or Mac Compatible
The AirPort Extreme Base Station is compatible with PCs running Microsoft Windows or with Macintosh computers using Mac OS X or greater.
Connect up to 50 Users
The AirPort Extreme Base Station allows up to 50 Macs and Windows PCs to connect wirelessly to each other and to the Internet. In addition, the AirPort lets you connect all of these PCs or Macs to the same printer on the wireless network.
Easy to Set Up
AirPort Extreme is one of the easiest wireless routers to set up on the market today. It does almost all of the tasks for you, from transferring Internet settings from your computer to configuring your computer to access the network. All of the required software needed to get the unit up and running is included.
Security Features
AirPort Extreme features a built-in firewall, giving you the security you need on your network. It's also certified for WiFi Protected Access, which greatly increases over-the-air data protection and access control on wireless networks.
Supports RADIUS
AirPort Extreme supports RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service), a powerful feature that enables administrators of roaming networks to update access control lists quickly and easily and store them on a remote server. Plus, AirPort provides Cisco LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) support for AirPort Extreme clients connecting to a Cisco LEAP access point. These features mean no one can access your network without your permission.
Backward Compatible to Wireless B
AirPort Extreme is backward compatible with 802.11b AirPort Cards. AirPort Extreme Base Station automatically supports not just the AirPort Extreme Card, but also the previous version of the AirPort Card and any other 802.11b-compliant product.