Apple - AirPort Extreme Base Station - White

After having used an older Airport Extreme Base Station (flat model) for several years, I found that it was unable to keep up with the new high speed Internet I recently switched to (200 MB). So, I got this newer model, and it works like a dream. Bear in mind, though, that in April 2018 Apple decided to discontinue its WiFi routers. So, this is the last of the line ... unless the company decides in the future to bring them back. But, I figure in the meantime, I’ll be good to go for a couple of years with this one. (In the picture you will see that I have it inside a cabinet behind the TV, yet I am able to pick up WiFi beautifully throughout my small house.)

Whether you're a Mac or Windows user, this Apple Extreme router is THE ONE to get. Just connect it to your modem with an ethernet cable and your Wi-Fi is set automatically and instantly. No WPS connectivity required. With a modem and Apple Extreme router in my basement (the absolutely worst place to locate these devices) the Wi-Fi signal carries to the upstairs in my 3,600 sq. ft. house -- far better than the Wi-Fi router in my Xfinity gateway modem. So I turned off Wi-Fi on the modem and let the Extreme do the work. I highly recommend this router.

I purchased this router as an upgrade from a D-Link Xtreme Gigabit (DIR655). After purchasing a 2014 iMac I wanted a router that could feed it as quickly as possible. Router set up is as easy as it gets, although you give up some of the controls other routers in this price range offer. Range covers my 2000ish sqft home extremely well. One of my other favorite things about the Airport extreme is the way it looks. It's not so much that I care, but my wife doesn't complain about how ugly it looks sitting out in the open. So far there have been no bandwidth distribution issue. Often there are 3 users streaming Netflix simultaneously. I would definitely recommend this router to those looking for an easy upgrade from a G or N router model.

I purchased the Apple AirPort Extreme (WiFi) Router 5 years ago and I have never had an issue with it. I based my experienced from the last AirPort Extreme WiFi Router and was very happy with the product. It was recommended that I purchased the AirPort Extreme WiFi Router because we had multiples Apple electronics devices ([5] iPods; [2] IPads and [3] Laptops). The AirPort Extreme price was a bit higher than the other WiFi but I'm not a computer genius and to plug and go. I'm all for making my life simple. I felt like a genius for purchasing the item. :D

Works perfect with my iMac, I have 1 gb service into my house via fiber. Without a router directly wired to my computer the speed is about 970 gb/s. Going through the router the speed is 900 mb/s down and 230 mb/s up. So the router does slow it down some. Wireless is giving me about 300 mb/s as that is the speed limitation of wireless technology even though Apple states that it is 1 gb/s wireless. Very pleased and have another that extends my network in the attic without having to switch rulers on my wireless devices.

Best for Apple device. Connection fast. But the bad news is still hit the dead spot. I used in my bed room even full bar but not or slow open the web page, you tube keep buffering.

I've owned different routers: LinkSys, Net Gear and Cisco. None of them compare to the Airport Extreme. Entire family have apple products and where they had weak or no signal at all, now they have an incredibly strong signal, even outside on the driveway. My Note 4 also has gotten better WiFi. Aee attached pic I would not only recommend it to a friend but to all people who are in the market for a really awesome router. You will not regret it.

Searching for a wifi router that would not fail. Used a few prior and even used the one that came with the web service provider. No good. But then Apple came to my rescue with this router that allows me to use for Apple TV, mini, iPads, I touch and game system for kids. GREAT PRODUCT. Highly recommend it. Could have used one with some external memory. Maybe next time.