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The editors liked
Ease of use
Looks
Significantly faster for file transfers
5GHz frequency reduces interference
Simple to set up
Easy to share a printer
Use as a network drive
Looks good
Easy to use
Supports PCs
Dont need to know a hexidecimal password
Which is nice
Slick design
Good performance
Useful USB port
Small design
USB drive and printer support
Faster and great range than previous model
The editors didn't like
No Ethernet cable
Only one USB port
Lack of dual-channel support on 5GHz frequency in UK
Still in draft status
No real competitor yet to compare it with Min specs
Mac OS X 10.4.8
Ethernet and AirPort connection
Core 2 Duo-based Mac for 802.11 n functionality (excluding 1.83GHz iMac)
Relatively expensive. Experienced some drop-offs
No Web browser management
USB disc performance could be improved
No Gigabit Ethernet ports
Like all Apple products you do have to pay for the simplicity
Apple has taken a seemingly minor upgrade of the AirPort Extreme Base Station and made it into a major improvement. Owners of the first model of the 802.11n Base Station who need speed may be slightly chagrined at how far Apple has boosted performance...
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Published: 2007-08-04, Author: Mark , review by: macworld.co.uk
Significantly faster for file transfers, 5GHz frequency reduces interference, simple to set up, easy to share a printer, use as a network drive
Lack of dual-channel support on 5GHz frequency in UK, still in draft status, no real competitor yet to compare it with Min specs: Mac OS X 10.4.8, Ethernet and AirPort connection, Core 2 Duo-based Mac for 802.11 n functionality (excluding 1.83GHz iMac)
Even though it’s not Apple’s fault, we can’t help but miss wide-channel operation. And with the lack of any rival 802.11n draft 2 router on the market with 2-4GHz wide-channel operation, we can’t make direct comparisons. Faster rou...
Abstract: a predictably unusual wireless router: The Apple AirPort Extreme is just about as different from your typical wireless router as it is possible to imagine. On the visual side of things there arent any external aerials to sully the clean lines ...
It wont come as a shock to learn that Apple takes an individual approach with its AirPort Extreme Base Station. The least surprising aspect is the shiny white styling that looks very similar to the Apple TV unit, while the external power adapter looks...
Abstract: Theres no doubting Apples style, so its no surprise that its AirPort Extreme looks good. The Mac mini-sized box looks gorgeous and wouldnt look out of place on a desk. Compared to the usual ugly boxes with protruding aerials that were used to s...
This is an attractive and functional piece of equipment, but British broadband users are likely to be tripped up by its lack of internal modem and requirement for connection to the internet via Ethernet, which isnt the most common configuration and ma...
No Web browser management; USB disc performance could be improved; no Gigabit Ethernet ports
The Airport Extreme boasts impressive wireless range and fast data transfer speeds. We also loved the USB port that lets you share printers and drives among computers on your network. It lacks Gigabit Ethernet ports, though, and the set-up utility cou...
Abstract: The AirPort Extreme looks a bit like a Mac mini that has been driven under a low bridge. It has the same slab-like, minimalist styling and the same footprint, so you could easily stack them. At the rear is a Wan Ethernet port for connecting an ADSL or ...
Small design, USB drive and printer support, faster and great range than previous model
Like all Apple products you do have to pay for the simplicity, still not UPnP compliant
If youre a die-hard networking fan then this isnt for you, but if youre looking for a simple, but highly effective wireless offering then this is great
