Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station MB053LL/A [OLD VERSION]
by Apple Computer
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Customer Review: AWESOME... MAC ROCKS!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a MAC user for years now, and this one surprised me. Don't ask me why - I should expect this from MAC products, I know...
I setup a wireless network with my Intel iMac, wireless enabled pc laptop, and Nintendo Wii. The entire system worked flawlessly, and is lightning quick. In not even 30 minutes, the network was up and functional.
I did have to use WEP security, but that is only because the pc's wireless card is old. But the iMac and Wii hooked right up, with no problems.
The only beef I have is the price tag ... a bit steep. However, I had a Linksys wireless router before, and was such a pain in the neck to get just the Mac and pc on the same network. For all the countless hours I spent on their useless tech support, I am happy to pay extra for a product that works.
**BONUS** This device will be covered under your AppleCare extended warranty for no additional charge. Now THAT rocks!
Customer Review: Perfect Performance
Summary: 5 Stars
This product, in apple fashion, has performed perfectly with no extra attention from myself. I bought the product used and had trouble setting it up to begin with since there was already a password protected network in place, which I didn't realize. Of course installation instructions are intended for bought-new products so I had to do some research to learn how to reset (once I even figured out why I couldn't find the network). This isn't a fault of the product however, but a result of buying it used. Once setup the wireless router has worked flawlessly for over a month with no extra attention. Exactly what I needed since I don't care about custom settings and specifications. I just wanted to use the internet and I got it. Speed is excellent when simultaneously using Xbox 360 (wired) and three laptops (wireless). Coverage extends well into the parking lot from my apartment so no problems there. Very satisfied with the product.Customer Review: Great Product!
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally purchased a Netgear WNR854T (Wireless-N gigabit router). I had nothing but problems trying to get this to work. Internet connection kept dropping or connection to router from PC would go down.
I eventually gave up and purchased the Apple Airport Extreme as a replacement.
The Apple Airport was easy to setup. I was on the Internet literally within 10 minutes without any issues. My PC to the Airport is connecting at gigabit speed via one of the lan connectors on the back.
I haven't had any problems with it all. The utility to configure the Airport is easy for the novice or the more experienced who want to manually configure some of the Airport's options.
I used a Netgear wireless-N adapter to connect from a pc in another part of the house. Works fine with the Apple Airport.
A Nintendo Wii connects and works perfectly with the wireless connection.
Customer Review: Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
Having just moved into a larger house with three floors, I was concerned that my existing Airport Express wouldn't do the job that it did in my previous bungalow. I upgraded to the AirPort Extreme Base Station and have been quite happy with the decision. And now I can use the Express for AirTunes as originally intended. I haven't set up my HDD with the base station yet, but that's coming soon.
Set up was very simple. It took far less time to set up my wireless network than it did to configure the modem for DSL. In a short time, I was connected with WAP2 encryption and a hidden network (to keep all those WiFi "borrowers" off my high bandwidth network). The option to dial down the transmission range will help that, but that'll be for another day when I have more time to fine tune my desired network radius.
bottom line: another easy to use, and easy to look at, Apple product.
Customer Review: AWESOME
Summary: 5 Stars
Man, this router is as advertised. I have had almost every type of router other than apple for the past 10 years with mixed results. With these old routers setup was frustrating and difficult (even smashing one in a fit of pure rage), signals were dropped, and lifespans were short.
However the AirPort Extreme was so easy to set up that after I was done I said, "Is that it?" Within 15 minutes it was out of the box and broadcasting my new, secure wireless network. We have a variety of wireless devices in our home and all are working perfectly. Plus it has a great warranty and friends I have talked to who have apple wireless routers have said they are still going strong many years later.
In addition to my new iPhone, the AirPort Extreme is another example of why traditional PC users like me are converting to apple products.