| Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A | 
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| Brand: Apple
Category: CE
List Price: $179.99
Buy New: $143.95
You Save: $36.04 (20%)
New (12) Used (9) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  133 reviews
Sales Rank: 396
Format: Cd
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 6.5 x 1.3
Warranty: Parts- 1yr limited, Labor- 90 days limited
MPN: MB053LL/A
Model: MB053LL/A
UPC: 885909171057
EAN: 0885909171057
ASIN: B000UZCR56
Release Date: August 31, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting computers or network devices | | • | Wireless networking router based on the 802.11n draft standard | | • | Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Mac computers and Windows-based PCs | | • | Up to 5 times faster and twice the range of 802.11g routers | | • | USB port turns external hard drives, printers, and other devices into network resources |
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Product Description
The sleek, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station is the perfect wireless access point for home, school, or small business. Get up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of conventional 802.11g routers. Quickly set up your wireless network with AirPort Utility, available for both Mac OS X and Windows, to your DSL or cable modem. Within minutes, you and up to 50 other users can stream videos, share photos and more without wires. Next-generation 802.11n wireless technology features multiple antennas to deliver maximum speed and range. You can even connect a printer to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station and it will instantly become available to everyone on your wireless or wired network. AirPort Extreme offers a built-in firewall and supports industry-standard encryption to prevent unauthorized intrusion into your wireless network. WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP let authorized users to connect to it easily with simple setup utility and powerful access controls.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 128 more reviews...
 2nd Airport to Fail November 30, 2008
My second Airport died the other day with no hope to revive. This is the last time I'll buy it on the sole basis that it is an Apple product. I really liked the USB port, but with wireless printers, that need is gone. I can no longer justify paying 2x the price for something that lasts months instead of years.
once i got it configured, awesome! November 26, 2008
i had a heck of time getting this thing configured. i expected an easier process with an apple product. however once I got it all set up, I really enjoyed the blistering speed and the easy to use utility. being able to network a printer or hard drive is a nice touch, though I have yet to take advantage of this feature.
 Easy setup, reliable performance November 23, 2008
This is my 4th Apple Airport Base Station. The airports have been easier to set up, easier to maintain and have performed more reliably in both OS X and Windows networks than any other brand I've used. Through the years, we've gone through multiple products from Linksys, Netgear, D-Link, SMB and Buffalo. The Airports have been by far the most reliable and easiest to set up and maintain.
Good solid router November 18, 2008
I've used this router for a few months now. 3 Macs, Airport Express via ethernet, Squeezebox via ethernet and a Netgear switch. All wifi devices are 802g. The house is tough on wireless due to layout and plaster walls sheathed in metal. It is a good router, albeit pricey.
Pros:
Build quality and design. Probably typically Apple: eventual replacement will be caused by technological obsolescence versus dying like all the other routers we've had.
Very easy to set-up. Let Apple's auto configure do the work and go back later in "Expert Mode" to make any changes you need.
Most stable router I've had (5 routers, 1st Apple). Consistent performance. Have yet to reboot.
Although MacStumbler signal strength on 802g has not improved from my old router, download speeds have improved considerably. This was noticed by all users in short order. Beyond me.
Cons:
I was hoping at a price close to twice my old routers, wifi would be stronger. Had to wire via ethernet an Airport Express to get whole house wifi.
AirPort Extreme November 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had several different routers in the past this is the first that has compelled me to actually write a review. We used to have a saying in the Navy "Don't want to hear about the Labor pains, just want to see the Baby." I am certain that there is a more politically correct way to say it now, but the point is this baby delivers! Some other routers require constant resetting making VOIP phones or a home Wifi network impractical. This was a breeze to set up (and I am not a Tech Guru) and just like all other Apple gear it JUST WORKS as it should.
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