AirPort Extreme
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$199.00
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Overview
The intelligent, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school, or office. It offers next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology and delivers high-performance wireless access for Mac computers, PCs, and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV.
Learn more about AirPort Extreme
Ultrafast 802.11ac Wi-Fi.
With 802.11ac technology and a powerful beamforming antenna array, AirPort Extreme gives you up to 3x faster Wi-Fi and a stronger, clearer signal.1 And because it transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time, your wireless devices will automatically connect to the best available band for the fastest performance possible.
Designed with performance in mind.
With the antennas at the top of the elevated design, AirPort Extreme now has a higher platform for dispersing the signal. We 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 technology, they let you connect faster, farther, and with more power than ever before.
Easy setup for iOS and OS X.
Connect your DSL or cable modem to AirPort Extreme and use the built-in setup assistant to create your new wireless network in just a few taps from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If you’re using a Mac, use the built-in AirPort Utility. Setup is just as fast and just as easy.
Share your hard drive or printer.
AirPort Extreme can turn any external USB hard drive into a secure drive you can share across your Wi-Fi network. So all the documents, videos, photos, and other files instantly become available to anyone, Mac and PC users alike. You can even connect a printer and share it wirelessly.
Compatibility and security.
Any Wi-Fi 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. And since AirPort Extreme features a built-in firewall that protects your network from malicious Internet attacks, you can enjoy the web with peace of mind.
What’s in the Box
AirPort Extreme
Printed documentation
Power cord
Tech Specs
- Height: 6.6 inches (168 mm)
- Width: 3.85 inches (98 mm)
- Depth: 3.85 inches (98 mm)
- Weight: 2.08 pounds (945 g)2
Size and Weight
Connections and Expansion
Built-in power supply
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
USB
USB 2
Wireless
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac1
Beamforming antenna array
Simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Number of Users
50
System Requirements
Setup and Administration
Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later and AirPort Utility 6.3
iOS device with iOS 6 or later and AirPort Utility 1.3
Wireless Device Access
Any Wi-Fi-enabled device that uses the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac specification
Shared Printing with a USB Printer
Mac with OS X v10.2.7 or later
PC with Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), or Windows 8
Shared USB Hard Drive
Mac with OS X v10.4.8 or later
PC with Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), or Windows 8
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iPhone Models
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
iPad Models
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd Generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st Generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad (6th Generation)
- iPad (5th Generation)
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPad mini
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air
iPod Models
- iPod touch 6th Generation
- iPod touch 5th Generation
Apple TV Models
- Apple TV 4K
- Apple TV (4th generation)
- Apple TV (3rd generation)
- Apple TV (2nd generation)
HomePod Models
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Answers from the community
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I have Verizon Fios, will Airport Extreme can be use?
- Asked by Carlos M from Brooklyn
- on Jun 13, 2013
Best Answer:
Yes, but you will need to keep the router Verizon gave you to function as a modem. Keep the coax cab Yes, but you will need to keep the router Verizon gave you to function as a modem. Keep the coax cable plugged into the Fios router, then run a cat5 over to the AE. I recommend this set-up, because I have Fios and just set up my apple router today, and it is a huge improvement in speed. The Genius at the apple store recommend that I turn off the wireless on the fios router by logging in (url is 192.168.1.1). This prevents network interference, since the two devices are very close to each other.
- Answered by Alexander C from Reston
- on Jun 19, 2013
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Does anyone know the maximum "mbps" that the Airport Extreme can support? I need to know if the router can support in excess of 50 mbps (up/down).
- Asked by RICH B from Glen Burnie
- on Mar 9, 2015
Best Answer:
Purchase it, it's a great router, easy to set up. I did a bit of quick reading and it seems that th Purchase it, it's a great router, easy to set up. I did a bit of quick reading and it seems that this router might typically support about 250mbps in ideal conditions. Theoretically the 802.11ac standard can support up to 1300 mbps, but that requires special equipment in ideal conditions.
- Answered by Steve G from Calgary
- on Jun 2, 2015
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does airport time capsule require a separate modem to connect with century link internet
- Asked by Linda E from Lino lakes
- on Jun 26, 2018
Answer
Aloha, Linda, This is a common question around routers and internet providers. The simple a Aloha, Linda, This is a common question around routers and internet providers. The simple answer is YES you need a second router from you or your internet provider to make this work. You can purchase or request a router that can do both tasks. It would be my suggestion to use the century link router as merely a bridge to the internet. This simplifies its task of serving the internet connection. Then use the Airport to manage all of your personal network settings. This has an advantage of being able to move between providers without having to change your personal network. So let's say you move locations or switch providers. If your Airport is configured correctly you can just plug it into the incoming ethernet cable from the new location or new providers router and you're home/personal network is there just the same as before no new wifi, no new setup for routing internal to external or even having to enter the new wifi password in every device you use on wifi. So I hope this help and clarifies your question for you.
- Answered by Tristan C from Oviedo
- on Jul 3, 2018
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Can I set this up as a wireless print server that can pair up with my home wireless internet router?
- Asked by Robert H from Elk Grove
- on Aug 1, 2014
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can you change the vlan to vlan id 10
- Asked by Regan D from balclutha
- on Mar 3, 2018
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Must it be vertical, or can it lay sideways? (doing encased rooftop install to replace an older Extreme)
- Asked by Keith B from Santa Rosa
- on Apr 22, 2018
Answer
Yes, can lay sideways. Had no problems with one sideways for 2.5 years.
- Answered by Paul M from Kingsburg
- on May 1, 2018
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