Apple's newest AirPort Extreme Base Station Reviews

The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station offers Wi-Fi speeds up to 3x faster than the previous generation. It features next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi, a powerful beamforming antenna array for higher performance and range, simultaneous dual-band support, and a new vertical design with a smaller footprint. And the AirPort Extreme is easy to set up and highly secure, letting you share your broadband Internet connection, a USB printer, or a hard drive.

With three-stream 802.11ac technology, the AirPort Extreme Base Station can reach data rates of up to 1.3 Gbps (based on theoretical peak speeds) -- up to three times faster than 802.11n Wi‑Fi. You also get double the channel bandwidth, with 80 MHz-wide channels providing more room for more data to flow faster than ever. And if you have 802.11a/b/g/n devices, AirPort Extreme maximizes that connection as well.

It features simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac Wi‑Fi, which transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time. That means your devices automatically connect to the best available band for the fastest possible performance. In addition to Wi-Fi networking, the AirPort Extreme Base Station includes three Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connectivity with desktop computers, network drives, and more. The new AirPort Extreme Base Station features the intelligent, powerful beamforming antenna array. Most base station antennas emit an equal and constant Wi‑Fi signal in all directions. But the beamforming antenna array is smarter -- it knows where an 802.11ac device is on the network. Then AirPort Extreme targets its signal to that device, so your Wi‑Fi signal is stronger, clearer, and faster.

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Specifications

Wireless	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Six-element beamforming antenna array Simultaneous dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Maximum number of users: 50
Compatibility	Interoperable with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac-enabled Mac computers, iOS devices, Apple TV, Windows-based PCs, and other Wi-Fi devices
Security	Wi‑Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2); WPA/WPA2 Enterprise; MAC address filtering; NAT firewall; 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST; time-based access control
Ports	Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network USB 2 port for connecting a USB printer or hard drive Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting a computer, Ethernet hub, or networked printer
Setup and Administration	iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later and AirPort Utility 1.3 Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later and AirPort Utility 6.3

TP-LINK TD-W8970 Wireless N300 Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router, 2.4Ghz 300Mbps, 802.11b/g/n, 2 USB, 5dBi detachable antennas

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TP-LINK’s TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router is an incredibly robust all-in-one device allowing users to access high-speed internet connections and share them wirelessly at blazing 300Mbps wireless speeds or by using one of its 4 Gigabit LAN ports. With 2 multifunctional USB ports, users can share printers, files and media across the local network or the internet. What’s more, this All-in-one device allows for two different connection types: ADSL, or Ethernet WAN, giving users the flexibility to access the Internet whichever method is most convenient.

Product Features 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router All-in-One Device: ADSL2+ Modem, NAT Router, 4-Gigabit-Port Switch and Wireless N Access Point 300Mbps Wireless speed and Gigabit Ethernet ports, ideal for multiple HD video streams Versatile Connectivity: ADSL or Ethernet WAN for multiple Internet connection types Two USB ports for storage sharing, printer sharing, FTP Server and Media Server Auto-reconnect keeps user online indefinitely Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button

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Next generation Wi-Fi for the fastest video and media streaming. Ideal for:

• Speeds approximately 3x faster than Wireless-N*
• Optimizing your home network with mobile apps
• Networking large, multi-room homes and home theaters
• Streaming HD video, music and large files at fast speeds
• Connecting multiple users and devices — TVs, Blu-ray players, game consoles and tablets
• Simultaneously accessing and sharing stored USB content and a USB printer**

KEY FEATURES

• Latest Draft 802.11ac Wireless Technology*
• Backward Compatible with a/b/g/n Devices
• Simultaneous Dual-Band
• Ultimate Speeds - Up to 450 + 1300 Mbps*
• High Power Amplifiers for Ultimate Range*
• SpeedBoostTechnology for Increased Signal Strength
• WPA2 Encryption and SPI Firewall
• Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
• 2 USB Ports to Simultaneously Share Printers and Storage**
• 3D Antenna Array Allows for Wall Mounted or Table Top Display
• DLNA CertifiedMedia Server
• Quality of Service (QoS) for Smoother HD Video
• IPv6 Enabled
• SimpleTapTechnology to add Wi-Fi and NFC-Enabled Devices to Your Network