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Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (6th Generation)

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Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (6th Generation)
Key Features
  • Simultaneous Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Compatible
  • WPA/WPA2 Encryption, NAT Firewall
  • 1 x USB 2.0 Port
The sixth generation Airport Extreme Base Station from Apple features simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi support. That means it transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time. So no matter which band your wireless devices use, they'll automatically connect to the best available band for the fastest possible performance.
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Apple AirPort Extreme Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Up to Three Times Faster Wi-Fi
  • 3Designed with Performance in Mind
  • 4AirPort Utility
  • 5Printer and Hard Drive Sharing
  • 6Compatibility and Security

The sixth generation Airport Extreme Base Station from Apple features simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi support. That means it transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time. So no matter which band your wireless devices use, they'll automatically connect to the best available band for the fastest possible performance.

With three-stream 802.11ac technology, the Airport Extreme Base Station can reach data rates of up to 1.3Gbps, which is triple the 802.11n standard. 802.11ac Wi-Fi also provides double the channel bandwidth with 80MHz-wide channels providing more room for data to flow faster. If you're using a 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi device, Airport Extreme can still optimize the connection for those Wi-Fi standards as well.

Apple has redesigned the Airport Extreme to be taller with antennas located at the top of the device. Apple also increased the number of antennas to six, three for 2.4GHz and three for 5GHz. The vertical redesign of the AirPort Extreme also contributes to a smaller footprint and more desk space.

With AirPort Extreme, getting your new Wi‑Fi network up and running is quick and easy. That's because a setup assistant is built into iOS and into AirPort Utility for OS X. As soon as you plug in your AirPort Extreme and connect it to your DSL or cable modem, you can follow the simple instructions on your Mac or iOS device. There are no complicated steps to follow and no obscure terminology to learn. The setup assistant does all the work, so you don't have to.

Up to Three Times Faster Wi-Fi
802.11ac - The Definition of Fast
With three-stream 802.11ac technology, the AirPort Extreme Base Station takes Wi‑Fi speeds up to 1.3 Gbps, which is triple the previous 802.11n standard. This means up to three times faster Wi‑Fi. You also get double the channel bandwidth, with 80MHz‑wide channels providing more room for more data to flow faster than ever. And if you have 802.11a/b/g/n devices, AirPort Extreme maximizes those connections as well
Simultaneous Dual-Band Support
AirPort Extreme features simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac Wi‑Fi. That means it transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time. So no matter which band your wireless devices use, they'll automatically connect to the best available band for the fastest possible performance
Beamforming Puts the Focus on Your Device
With 802.11ac technology comes the intelligent, powerful beamforming antenna array. Most base station antennas emit an equal and constant Wi‑Fi signal in all directions. But the beamforming antenna array knows where an 802.11ac device is on the network. Then AirPort Extreme targets its signal to that device. So your Wi‑Fi signal is stronger, clearer and faster
Designed with Performance in Mind
A Top-Down Approach to Design
For the redesign of AirPort Extreme, Apple took an approach that centered around performance. Apple made it taller and put the antennas at the top, creating a higher platform for dispersing the signal. Apple also increased the number of antennas. There are now six of them - three for the 2.4GHz band and three for the 5GHz band. Together with 802.11ac wireless technology, they let you connect faster, farther and with more power than its predecessor
Smaller Footprint with More Desk Space
The vertical design not only improves Wi‑Fi performance, it also saves you valuable desk space. At less than 4 inches square, the footprint of AirPort Extreme is 64 percent smaller than its predecessor. And to save even more space, the power supply is built in
AirPort Utility
Manage Your Wi-Fi Network from an iOS Device or Mac
Once your network is set up, AirPort Utility for iOS and OS X lets you manage and monitor it from your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or Mac. Your AirPort Extreme, along with other AirPort base stations you have connected, appears graphically onscreen, so you can see all your settings to make changes, apply updates and more
Printer and Hard Drive Sharing
Simple and Secure File Sharing
AirPort Extreme can turn your external USB hard drive into a secure drive you can share across your Wi‑Fi network and access securely over the Internet. All the documents, videos, photos, and other files instantly become available to anyone on the network, Mac and PC users alike. It's perfect for file sharing, collaborative projects and more
Print Without Wires
The USB 2.0 port in AirPort Extreme is also great for sharing a printer across your wireless network. Just plug it in and everyone on your network can take advantage of one centrally available printer wirelessly
Compatibility and Security
Get Online Safely and Securely
AirPort Extreme includes a built-in firewall that creates a barrier between your network and the Internet, protecting your data from malicious attacks. When you set up AirPort Extreme, the firewall is automatically turned on
Guests for Your Wi-Fi Network
With the guest networking feature, you can set up a separate Wi‑Fi network just for guests. Use a different password or no password at all. A guest network allows access only to the Internet, so your primary network - including any external hard drive, printer, or other LAN-attached device - remains secure
Connect to Wi-Fi From Any Device
Whether you have a Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad or Apple TV, you'll be able to connect to the AirPort Extreme. Any Wi‑Fi‑enabled device you have will work with AirPort Extreme. That's because it's compatible with devices using the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications
Go Wired
If you're looking for reliable Internet access, you can also go for a wired connection. The AirPort Extreme includes three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for fast wired connectivity with a desktop computer, network drive, DVR or other wired devices

Apple AirPort Extreme Specs

Wireless
Transmit Power
32.5 dBm
Supported Protocols
IPv6
MAC Filtering
Interface
Inputs/Outputs
1 x 480 Mb/s USB-A
1 x Ethernet (RJ45) (Uplink)
3 x Ethernet (RJ45)
Security
Wireless Security
WPA, WPA2
Hardware
Supported IEEE Standards
802.1x
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C
Storage Temperature
-13 to 140°F / 25 to 60°C
Operating Humidity
20 to 80%
Operating Altitude
10,000' / 3048 m
Storage Altitude
15,000' / 4572 m
General
Dimensions
3.85 x 3.85 x 6.6" / 9.8 x 9.8 x 16.8 cm
Weight
2.1 lb / 0.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.6 x 4.8 x 4.8"

Apple AirPort Extreme Reviews

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I make trips to country sides where there's with poor Wifi connection due to using my portable mobile hotspot modem, by any chance the AirPort Extreme works with it?
Asked by: Jiong Y.
Yes, possibly, since it's larger and has a larger antenna, but you may have a better signal if you buy one of the third-party external antennas for the base station.
Answered by: Michael O.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Os this compatible with a Mid 2010 Mac Pro tower running OS 10.12.6?
Asked by: Ronald
I don't know. It works great with my HP Windows 10 and so many other devices in our household.
Answered by: Diane M.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Is this POE?
Asked by: Anonymous
No it doesn't provide power over ethernet
Answered by: Wendy L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Can I use this for both TimeMchine backups and as a normal drive?
Asked by: Anonymous
You would need the time capsule for back up. It does both tasks. There is no hard drive in the airport extreme.Hope that helps.
Answered by: todd s.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Is it easy to set up and working well in window 8 or 10 ? Also works in smart TV?
Asked by: Minjoung K.
Don't use windows
Answered by: JAMES B.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

How about max wifi speed can come?
Asked by: Minjoung K.
I love it and it does increase reach within the hone
Answered by: Michelle H.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Does B&H offer an extended warranty for the AirPort Extreme?
Asked by: Anonymous
You can look at the Square Trade options available for this item by adding the item to your shopping cart.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Does the latest airport extreme have more range than previous models?
Asked by: Anonymous
If you are connecting with 802.11n, it will be about the same as the immediate previous model, and more than models older than that according to independent testing. As the previous models did not have 802.11ac, it is not possible to test that protocol.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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