AirPort Extreme Card
AirPort Extreme is the next-generation wireless networking solution from Apple. Based on a new high-speed wireless technology called 802.11g, it enables you to achieve data rates nearly 5 times faster than the original AirPort. You can connect to the Internet or to other computers without wires, additional phone lines, or complicated networking hardware from almost anywhere in your home, classroom, or business.
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Overview
Since AirPort Extreme is based on a new wireless technology called 802.11g, it’s a snap to exchange files or play multiplayer games at data rates up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps).2 The AirPort Extreme Card allows your AirPort Extreme-enabled Mac to communicate with local AirPort Extreme networks or other Wi-Fi certified 802.11b or 802.11g networks, including earlier versions of Apple’s AirPort Base Station. AirPort Extreme-enabled computers that join an AirPort or other 802.11b wireless network can achieve data rates up to 11 Mbps—the maximum allowed by 802.11b. For higher data rates, you need both the AirPort Extreme Card installed in an AirPort Extreme-ready computer and an AirPort Extreme Base Station. AirPort Extreme provides a range up to 50 feet at 54 Mbps and up to 150 feet at 11 Mbps for AirPort Extreme-enabled computers.
Every AirPort Extreme-enabled Mac has antennas built in and optimally placed, much like a mobile phone, to provide the best possible wireless performance. And because AirPort Extreme uses radio waves for communication, it can even work through walls.
With an AirPort Extreme-enabled PowerBook G4, you’re ready to start enjoying the benefits of wireless networking—not just at home, but also at cafes, hotels, airports, and other businesses and public buildings around the world that have implemented 802.11b “hot spots.” 3
To get the full speed benefits of the 802.11g-based AirPort Extreme Card in your Apple computer, you’ll want to use it with an AirPort Extreme Base Station. But since the AirPort Extreme Card is compatible with 802.11b, you can use any AirPort Base Station or other Wi-Fi certified 802.11b access point without any hassles; you don’t need to change any hardware or software settings. Everything is automatic.
To create your own wireless network in your home or business, just add an AirPort Extreme Base Station. This will allow you to communicate between AirPort-enabled computers, AirPort Extreme-enabled computers, Windows PCs with Wi-Fi certified 802.11b cards, and the AirPort Extreme Base Station and share access to the Internet, without wires.
System Requirements:
- The AirPort Extreme Card can be installed only in computers that are AirPort Extreme ready. AirPort Extreme Cards cannot be used in AirPort-ready computers with an AirPort Card slot.
- Requires Mac OS X 10.2.7 or later and AirPort Admin Utility software version 3.1.1 or later to administer an AirPort Extreme Base Station.
- Wireless printing over USB requires Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later.
Notes:
(1) Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort and AirPort Extreme.
(2) Physical data rate based on IEEE 802.11g specification. Actual data throughput will be lower. Range will vary with site conditions. Assumes AirPort Express/Extreme network with 802.11g-enabled computer. Speed and range will be less if an 802.11b product joins the network. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort- or AirPort Extreme-enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g-enabled computer.
(3) Fees may apply for hot spot access.
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It was great!!!!!!!!! just plug it in install and there you go. Its really easy instalation and works well also. At a good price a…Read morelso.
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Works like a "Charm" with the Airport Express Base Station. I can even print wirelessly from a Windows laptop. Once again Apple ha…Read mores made it easy and doesn't limit usability to just their own hardware/software configurations, as the other Micro-Major software company does.
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Written by DC from Croton on Hudson
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Only after calling customer service did I find out that this does not work with the new Mac Pro desktop system.
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Written by DM from Niagara-on-the-Lake
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AirPort Extreme doesn't work with iBooks a couple years old and Apple doesn't make make AirPort cards anymore. So you are out of l…Read moreuck if you want to go wireless on a G3.
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Written by GK from Wexford
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THIS THING WORKS GREAT. A MUST BUY 4 ANYONE IN NEED FOR WIRELESS INTERNET. MY GOSH ITS FAST........MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL IT RIGHT …Read moreTHOUGH. I'M 50 FEET AWAY FROM MY DLINK ROUTER YET IT HAS A 4/5 CONNECTION!
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