Apple AirPort Extreme Dual-band Base Station MB763LL/A [OLD VERSION]
by Apple Computer
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Customer Review: Works flawlessly!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Airport Extreme for at home a few months ago and it works flawlessly. I have the following devices connected to it over Wifi: 1 Windows Laptop (G), 1 Ipod touch (G), 1 Google phone (G) + 1 Macbook Pro (N). Despite all devices being connected at the same time, it still delivers at full rate (270 mbit) to my Macbook Pro. I also have an external WD hard drive hooked up to the AE, which I am using for Time Machine backups from my MBP and regular backups from my wife's windows laptop. Again, no problems there at all. Sometimes the backups run at the same time, no slowdown or weird behavior. Everything just simply works. And it looks decent so I don't mind leaving it exposed on the hallway shelf instead of hiding it like the rest of the computer stuff.Customer Review: Excellent Performer
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Airport Extreme because the Belkin unit it replaced was not penetrating the far rooms in my house. When I first set the unit up I had an IP adress conflict that was resolved by Apple Care. Although Apple Care service isn't free, it it well worth the price to have someone to call and end the frustration if setup does not go as planned. Once this issue was resolved, the unit performs well to all the rooms of my house. I am most satisfied with this purchase as I am certain you also will be.
I had previously tried a LinkSys unit and had difficulty with setup. Their "online chat" system for customer support hung up on me 3 times and was most frustrating. I shall avoid LinkSys in the future and advise all to do this as well.
Customer Review: Life is too short to mess around with unreliable access points
Summary: 5 Stars
Wireless access points can be complicated and confusing. Apple has built an access point that is very easy to get up and running, but also provides sophisticated control for the power user.
The most obvious difference between the Apple Airport Extreme base station and those made by anyone else is that you manage the Apple device with Apple's Airport Utility. The airport utility is quick, and gives you plenty of warning before you make a change that requires rebooting the device.
Unlike web-based access points, the Airport can message your computer when you need to update its firmware. This is a huge feature, as it ensures that your device will have the latest security and performance patches.
Customer Review: Apple does it again
Summary: 5 Stars
Apple computer has a track record of providing only the best hardware, and this just keeps that record rolling. I already had the previous Airport Extreme Base Station and loved it. But, as any N router would do, it dropped to the slower G when there were G devices in my house (and there always were). So, I purchased this one and made it my access point. The other now extends my wireless to my son's room where he is connected via wifi at N speed. My television is connected via a dual-band Airport Express (also at N speed) and the iPhones in the house and the Wii all use the G speed. This was easy to set up and works great. Keeping things all Apple helps, but they just work!Customer Review: All Good
Summary: 5 Stars
This was my second wireless router purchase. I had a D-Link previously and setting it up using Windows XP was a pain. Some companies just don't care about user experience design, but Apple does. It took all of 5 minutes to plug in, install the Airport Utility, and create a secure network.
The software is straightforward, easy to follow, and only a few steps long. This isn't designed for network-tinkerers or gamers tweaking advanced settings to optimize their lag. The hardware is good-great, it works all day long, looks pretty on my shelf, and took no time to set up.
That's Apple. It's expensive and it makes you feel good about owning it.