Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A

This Electronics CE item from Apple Computer was reviewed on 29-Oct-2008.

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Related topics: 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. Gigabit Routers. Routers. Computer Add-Ons. Computers & Add-Ons. Categories. Electronics. Gift-wrap Eligible. Specialty Stores. Electronics. Apple.

1) Electronics CE Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A by Apple Computer. 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.¤

2) Electronics CE Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A by Apple Computer. 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.¤

3) Electronics CE Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A by Apple Computer. 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.¤

4) Electronics CE Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A by Apple Computer. 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.¤

5) Electronics CE Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A by Apple Computer. The item was shipped from Amazon. It arrived, plugged it in, followed instructions, and never got light to come on (green)indicating that is was operational. I called Amazon and Apple, was told had to take it to an Apple "genius" in an Apple Store to verify it was inoperative to get a new one. Had to make appointment to see "genius", no appts until following day. So my time, multiple phone calls, my gas money to get replacement. Amazon should have authorized return to them overnight and sent me one next day! Intolerable!

Also not intuitive how to set up a windows pc to operate through this router, especially getting a network printer to operate from windows pc. Had to download another program (Bonjour) from Apple to accomplish this......another phone call to Apple.

Operationally, once got a functional unit, and once all pcs and macs connected wirelessly, worked fine. Good reception all over my house, but not exceptional. My linksys with 802B had better coverage than this 802N unit.¤

6) Electronics CE Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A by Apple Computer. 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.¤

Page Updated: Robert N. Goolsby, 26-Nov-2008, 885909171057, POB-JKB-L4B-VAB-56B-LKB-9UB-C6B-ASB-7YB-K2B-8

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