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Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (M8799LL/A) 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point
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Price Range $0 - $0 Product Description AirPort Extreme consists of two components: the AirPort Extreme Card and the AirPort Extreme Base Station. Together, they represent the future of wireless networking. You'll see how fast this technology really is when you use AirPort Extreme to network AirPort Extreme-enabled computers in your home or office. AirPort Extreme Base Station features a compatibility mode that automatically supports not just the AirPort Extreme Card (at data rates up to 54Mbps), but all 802.11b-compliant products (at data rates up to 11Mbps) - Mac or Windows - as its default setting. Previously, all AirPort Base Stations required a physical connection to the Internet. With wireless bridging, two or more AirPort Extreme Base Stations can be connected wirelessly, effectively increasing the range of your network. The AirPort Extreme Base Station also features an external antenna connector for extending your wireless connectivity beyond the 150-foot range of your built-in internal antennas (you can choose t...
Easy to use and works well within range. Better than the original AirPort!
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Written By funkyfc Date Written May 31 2003 Summary The moment I found out that Apple had come out with an 802.11g capable AirPort Extreme, I knew I had to get it right away. I am a high school teacher who uses PowerPoint and the internet for many of my lessons but I teach in different classrooms, so... Strength Potential speed and ease of use. AppleTalk compatible (important for Apples). Weakness Limited range compared to others, lack of ethernet ports. Bottom Line If you have an Apple computer and rely on AppleTalk, there is only one choice...the Extreme. Easy to use and set up. My Two Years w/ Apple Airport Extreme - Good & Bad
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Written By close5828 Date Written Jan 17 2007 Summary I've owned the Apple Airport Extreme Base Station for a little over two years now, I can tell you exactly what to expect from the Apple Airport Extreme, both good and bad ** Background ** I purchased the Apple Airport Extreme Base Station w/ Modem... Strength Small, stylish. Built in modem, RADIUS support. Wireless printing. Weakness No Ethernet cable in box. Printing problems. Overpriced. Short warranty Bottom Line Does what it says, but not very reliably. You can find better products that cost less and have a longer warranty. Extreme pain in the A
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Written By oneazn2nv Date Written Feb 02 2004 Summary Intro: With several different wireless stations out there... Linksys, Nextel, Apple, 3rd party... There's good reason to research a little to find out which is best. I really didn't research it, I've just experienced using different ones because... Strength signal range, looks, PC compatability, Modem jack Weakness price / benefit ratio, Hardware design Bottom Line Don't waste your money on this piece of trash... spend it elsewhere on a wireless router. the price to benefit ratio sux. Airport Extreme - Surprisingly easy and extremely flexible
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Written By charlesp2001 Date Written Nov 28 2006 Summary Ever since I first saw the "Watch The Skies" ad that Apple produced I have wanted to buy a Airport base station, but until recently I haven't had any need for one. Recently I moved off to college and got high-speed internet to share with my roommates... Strength Small & light design, great software, strong signal, great range, very easy, extremely flexible Weakness None Bottom Line Apple's Airport Extreme Wireless Base Station is a fantastic value at any price. It is incredibly easy to use and very flexible! I Love It!
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Written By jdhockey526 Date Written Mar 27 2004 Summary I have always been skeptical about wireless and was planning on running cat 5 throughout my house. My wife went on bed rest three weeks ago she asked if I could setup a wireless system so she could go online from the couch. Being a long time apple... Strength Ability to turn off DHCP, Looks, Ease of setup, range, speed Weakness Price Bottom Line If going wireless this is a great way to go. Keeps shutting down
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Written By bcvanbelle Date Written Jul 13 2006 Summary We have 5 of these at a school. My predecessor bought them and warned me they shut down about once per week. I upgraded the firmware on all of them a week ago and I have had 1 shutdown since. I noticed the bottom of the station gets very hot. Unplugging... Strength Easy to manage from the server, looks pretty Weakness Worthless if it keeps shutting down  |
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