SeekerApple AirPort Extreme Base Station (A1521)
With the new AirPort design and the inclusion of 802.11ac, it's plain to see that Apple is taking steps forward with its networking devices. Cupertino's latest AirPort Extreme is not on the bleeding edge, as far as speeds and feeds go, but it is beautiful and "just works" out of the box.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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- This Certified Refurbished product has been tested and certified to work and look like new, with minimal to no signs of wear, by a specialized third-party seller approved by Amazon. The product is backed by a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic brown or white box. Accessories may be generic and not directly from the manufacturer.
- New 6.6-inch height with smaller 3.85-inch base, Easy setup with Macs and iOS devices
- Ultrafast 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Reach data rates of up to 1.3 Gbps
- Simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi support
- 6 antennas located at the top allows for a faster and more powerful connection
PROS
+ Idiot-proof, wireless setup.
+ Revamped design boosts performance.
+ Attractive form factor.
+ Supports 802.11ac.
+ Excellent performance in the 2.4GHz band.
CONS
- Throughput trails leading 802.11ac routers in 11ac mode.
- No Web management interface.
- No granular control over Wi-Fi network.
- No USB 3.0 port.
- Only three LAN ports.
- Slow data transfer rate between USB connected HDD and new MacBook Air.
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By PCMag on June 28, 2013
With the new AirPort design and the inclusion of 802.11ac, it's plain to see that Apple is taking steps forward with its networking devices. Cupertino's latest AirPort Extreme is not on the bleeding edge, as far as speeds and feeds go, but it is beautiful and "just works" out of the box.
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