Size and weight
- Length: 6.5 inches (165 mm)
- Width: 6.5 inches (165 mm)
- Height: 1.3 inches (34 mm)
- Weight: 1.66 pounds (753 grams)1
Wireless protocols
Frequency bands
- 2.4GHz and 5GHz simultaneously
Radio output power
Compatibility
- Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n enabled Mac computers, iPhone, iPod touch, and Windows-based PCs
- NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, SNMP, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels)
Included software and accessories
- AirPort Utility for Mac and Windows
- AirPort Disk Utility for Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger and Windows
- 802.11n Enabler for Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger3
- Bonjour for Windows
- Power supply with cord
- Printed and electronic documentation
Security
- Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA/WPA2)4
- Wireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption
- MAC address filtering
- NAT firewall
- Support for RADIUS authentication
- 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST
- Time-based access control
Interfaces
- One Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL or cable modem
- Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting computers or network devices
- USB 2.0 port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive
- 802.11n wireless2
Environmental requirements
- Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Storage temperature: -13° to 140° F (-25° to 60° C)
- Relative humidity (operational): 20% to 80%
- Relative humidity (storage): 10% to 90%
- Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
- Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Agency approvals
- FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada RSS-210, EN 300-328, EN 301-489, EN 301 893, ARIB STD-T66, RCR STD-T33, AS/NZS 4268: 2003, UL 60950, CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
Channels
- Channels 1-11, 36-48, and 149-165 approved for use in the United States and Canada
- Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 100-140 approved for use in Japan
- Channels 1-13, 36-64, 100-112, and 132-140 approved for use in Europe
- Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 149-165 approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand
Electrical
System Requirements
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For Mac Users |
For PC Users |
| For setup and administration |
Mac with Mac OS X v10.4 or later, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability |
PC with Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1), CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability |
| For wireless client access |
Mac with AirPort wireless capability |
PC with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g/n card |
| For shared printing with a USB printer |
- USB printer
- Mac with Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later
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- USB printer
- PC with Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1); Bonjour for Windows (included on AirPort Extreme CD)
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| For AirPort Disk with a USB hard drive |
Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later |
PC with Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1); Bonjour for Windows (included on AirPort Extreme CD) |
Extended service and support
The AppleCare Protection Plan for your computer covers the AirPort Extreme Base Station.
- Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
- The AirPort Extreme Base Station is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification and is compatible with IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g.
- The 802.11n Enabler for Mac works with the following computers running Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger: MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo; MacBook with Intel Core 2 Duo; Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme option; iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo (except the 17-inch, 1.83GHz iMac).
- Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) requires Mac OS X v10.3 or later or Windows XP with SP2 or later.
Wi-Fi Protected Access is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 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 Extreme. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.