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What generation is AirPort Extreme A1408?

What generation is AirPort Extreme A1408?

5th generation
The 5th generation Airport Extreme Model A1408 wireless router is an update to the 4th generation Model A1354. It was released on June 21, 2011.

Can I trade in my AirPort Extreme?

Apple does not accepts trade-ins, but you can sell the older Express on Ebay if you wish. As far as recycling the Express, most stores will do that for you, or you may have a local recycling center for that purpose.

How fast is AirPort Extreme 802.11 ac?

1.3 Gbps
Taking on a tall, cubic shape, the new sixth-generation AirPort Extreme supports the three-times-faster 802.11ac Wi-Fi protocol, which reaches data rates of up to 1.3 Gbps and offers 80MHz-wide channels for double the channel bandwidth.

What can I do with my old AirPort Extreme?

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  1. You can try selling them.
  2. Gift them to a friend or relative.
  3. Donate them to whatever cause you wish to support.
  4. Bring them to a local Apple Store for recycling.
  5. Take them to a recycling center near you that work with used electronics.

What is an Apple AirPort Extreme worth?

That said, for those who care about the look, the new AirPort Extreme is beautiful enough to justify the $199/AU$249 price tag that makes it slightly more expensive than its peers. If you have 802.11ac-enabled devices, such as the new MacBook Air, you’ll also love this new device’s Wi-Fi speed.

How many devices can AirPort Extreme support?

An AirPort Extreme base station can serve a maximum of 50 wireless clients simultaneously.

What is the function of an AirPort Extreme base station?

The Apple Airport Extreme and Airport Express base stations are Apple’s models of Wi-Fi routers. They perform the following functions: Provide 2 Wi-Fi networks to the local area network – one for primary use, one for guests. Connect a USB printer to the network. Connect a USB hard drive to the network for use as a Time Machine backup drive.

What is an AirPort Extreme base station used for?

The Airport Base Station (models with modem) is the only wireless access point to be officially supported by AOL’s dialup service (including phone support from AOL). Some AirPort Extreme base stations also feature a USB port to connect a printer, meaning that that printer can then be seamlessly used as a network device. On the Airport Extreme this port can also be used to attach a Keyspan USB infrared remote control, to control AirTunes.

How do I set up an AirPort Extreme router?

How to set up your AirPort router. Plug your Airport Base Station into a power outlet. Connect the modem provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to your AirPort Extreme using an Ethernet cable. Use the- wire to the bottom-most port on the back of the AirPort Base Station.

What is the range for AirPort Extreme?

As any AirPort user knows, performance claims are always optimistic, and real-world results are much lower. With no added antenna, the AirPort Extreme promises a 50-foot range at 54 Mbps, and a 150-foot range at 11 Mbps.