Is there any reason, OTHER THAN the increased WiFi speed (AC), to replace a second generation Airport Extreme with this 6th Gen.? Thanks!
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I doubt it, this one has a usb port to make a printer or drive a network device.
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I disagree with the other responses. I've had gen 2, 3, and 6 airport extremes. All have been great routers that lasted for years. I purchased the 6 gen this year after signing on with a new ISP in Time Warner. My previous ISP supplied a Motorola router as part of the high speed package, and comparatively the Motorola router was far inferior to the Airport Extremes. I only used it because it was included, but generally hated it. This 6 gen airport extreme blows the other airport extremes away in several ways. First, the speed is much better with current gen wi-fi standard, as you already observed. Secondly, the router has increased range and signal strength with an improved antenna. My signal is stronger throughout my house and the range is considerably better with the new design. Finally, the 6 gen airport extreme multi-tasks much better than it's predecessors. My wife and I are on our iPads, phones, streaming media, and computers constantly. I am an avid online gamer. This router will handle several devices streaming HD video, online gaming, and surfing the internet simultaneously. My earlier gen routers would suffer some degradation in performance, where this one does not. Hope this helps.
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No, and in order to see a speed increase you would have to have an internet speed that was the main limiting factor.
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Yes, there are three reasons worth considering:1. 6Gen has broader range and stronger signal due to antennae configuration, so you will get stronger WiFi service throughout your home.2. 6Gen allows attachment of an external hard drive so you can basically make it a Time Capsule which allows for automatic backup of your Mac.3. 6Gen allows setup of a Guest Network so your kids or guests can have the high speed service, but not be able to alter any of your network settings.
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Comcast has changed it's network and in order to get the higher speeds I have had to go to a 6 Gen to be able to up my speeds to the new 50 mbs. The max I could get with 2 Gen was 25 mbs and many times as low as 7-9. The new 6 Gen is able to work on all the different configurations.
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This router won't increase speed but it should give you better range. The older Airport Extremes will handle up to 54mbps and most internet services are under 30mbps so it won't give you better speed until you get internet service that goes above 54mbps, and the way this country's internet providers are milking every dime it can get for slow internet service don't expect high speed internet like the other first world countries have any time soon.
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I replaced a latest gen Airport Express in the hopes of better wifi coverage (still N), but I don't notice any appreciable difference. I'm keeping the unit, mainly in future proofing for new idevices with the AC protocol.
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there was a mistake. I remember asus uploaded a firmware that wasnt for the R1 but instead for the AIR version. google is your friend and it will help you find it, many people upgraded it and got the wireless option, the very same that youre asking for; the problem is that some people got bricks or problems for using that firmware. also you should try and see if other wlan sticks function
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Lenise, you need to look at the size of the current card in the computer in comparison to this card. They are all generic, but they come in two sizes, small about 1" heigh and large about 2" heigh. You should also consider when replacing these cards what your current wifi card coverage is, like b/g, and look to up grade to b/g/n or a/b/g/n or the new ac class wifi card. When the new card is installed and you boot up, the operating system should recognize the change and look for and install new drivers for you automatically. Then your good to go in a few minutes.
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Thanks for your question. This mount will fit the 1st through 5th generations of AirPort Extreme (which are short and flat, and were sold between 2007 and May 2013). If your AirPort Extreme looks like the AirPort Extreme in the pictures, then it will fit. If your AirPort Extreme is a tall tower or bubble shaped, then it will not fit.
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i, too, am curious about this. all my laptops are mac, but my internet is hooked to a desktop pc which would host the airport extreme.
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Version 1.0 comes with a nice antenna. The issue is that the WiFi module in Version 1 uses is an old WiFi module from Microchip that supports WiFi A&B; but not G (i.e. is limited and old). The WiFi A & B protocols are old standards and many modern (even 4+ year old) routers/AP don't support those protocols well (or in some cases at all). Version 2.0 uses a newer WiFi module that supports the G standard along with a few more enhancements.
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It all depends on your router. I had to go to the APPLE Airport Extreme because my home is three stories.
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John- Their software updates helped, so the newer units aren't too bad compared to the first generation. I'm still looking forward to the next round of software upgrades though!
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I heard that the newer, faster iPad 2 will be coming out by the end of February. Rumor is it might have 4G speed. It would probably be wise to wait a couple of months to see what Apple has to offer. I'm just saying....
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Stephen, I have the same concern as you. I enjoy a 802.11n Apple Extreme/Express Netwok, but want to buy the Zep Air. Apple customer support told me that any (g) device (laptop, router, etc.) on an (n) network defaults to (g) speeds, but I notice that only happens when the (g) device is being used. So, I wonder if the potential slow down with the Zep Air would be limited to when it is streaming music? I appreciate anything more you may know on this.
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When I bought this, I thought it was ready for wifi but it's not. I'm thinking I need to purchase an airport card (extra $30). I can't get an answer on this. Sorry, not sure I helped.
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It adds an extension, I don't recall of the top of my head but something like "YourWIFI_RPT" for normal and "YourWIFI_RPT5G" for the 5g. That is optional to use your wifi SSID "YourWIFI". You can also give it a different name if you want.
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Only other thing I can think of is that you want to make sure that the airport express that you buy, will handle 802.11 a/b/g/n. I have some older ones that are five or six years old that do not have the capability to work with the newer devices.
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It's a great router! If you have a late model Apple product or other high performance equipment that has the 802.11AC WiFi installed, then you want to get this modem/router, it's a noticeable difference from the 802.11N.
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Hi. From what I've researched, this Airport Extreme Card is compatible with all generations of Mac Pro through 2009. My Mac Pro is an Early 2009 model with a 2.66 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon. It is easy enough to install once you remove the modules around the area where it will be installed (looking at the inside of the tower, it is just left of center), but it is somewhat difficult to attach the wires unless you have small enough tools. I had to have a local computer repair shop do that part of the installation. It was worth the extra $25. You might find additional installation instructions at www.ifixit.com. :-) Hi. From what I've researched, this Airport Extreme Card is compatible with all generations of Mac Pro through 2009. My Mac Pro is an Early 2009 model with a 2.66 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon. It is easy enough to install once you remove the modules around the area where it will be installed (looking at the inside of the tower, it is just left of center), but it is somewhat difficult to attach the wires unless you have small enough tools. I had to have a local computer repair shop do that part of the installation. It was worth the extra $25. You might find additional installation instructions... » Read More Hi. From what I've researched, this Airport Extreme Card is compatible with all generations of Mac Pro through 2009. My Mac Pro is an Early 2009 model with a 2.66 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon. It is easy enough to install once you remove the modules around the area where it will be installed (looking at the inside of the tower, it is just left of center), but it is somewhat difficult to attach the wires unless you have small enough tools. I had to have a local computer repair shop do that part of the installation. It was worth the extra $25. You might find additional installation instructions at www.ifixit.com. :-) « Show Less
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Hi Syed,I could do the update & have the latest 2.3.4 version & it rocks !! How is the wifi issue you had earlier ? Did it get resolved ?Regards,Hemant
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I found it on their refurbished web site for $69.There is not model #, but here is the link.http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB321LL/A/refurbished-airport-express-base-station-with-80211n-and-airtunes