AirPort Extreme 802.11ac

2013 · iPhone era Wi-Fi

Introduced

2013

Original price

$ 199

Original OS

Colors

White

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Mac era

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iPhone era

Silicon

Connectivity

USB1 USB 2.0 port

Ethernet3 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, 1 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port

Wi-FiSimultaneous dual-band 802.11ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); interoperable with 802.11a/b/g/n

Software

Original OS-

Power

Weight2.08 pounds (945 grams)

Dimensions98 mm (H) by 98 mm (W) by 168 mm (D)

Identifiers

Model N°A1521

EMC2703

Order N°ME918LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2013

Discontinued2018

History

On June 10, 2013, the AirPort Extreme Base Station was updated to support the 802.11ac protocol. While maintaining the same name, the new model underwent a redesign compared to the five previous generations. With a more compact footprint of 3.85 square inches and 6.6 inches in height, it presents a 64% smaller footprint compared to the previous generation. Furthermore, Apple configured the new model with six antennas. Three are dedicated to the 2.4 GHz spectrum and three to the 5 GHz spectrum.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirPort_Extreme · Wikipedia

Trivia

• In 2013, Apple completely redesigned the AirPort Extreme Base Station to support the 802.11ac standard, reducing its footprint by 64% compared to the previous generation while maintaining the same commercial name. • The new model is equipped with six sophisticated antennas: three dedicated to the 2.4 GHz frequency and three to the 5 GHz frequency, to ensure optimal dual-band wireless connectivity. • With reduced dimensions of just 9.8 x 9.8 centimeters at the base and 16.8 centimeters in height, the Apple router became one of the most compact network devices on the market without compromising performance.

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