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Apple has announced it won’t be a contender in the wireless router business anymore. This means it is the end of the road scenario for AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme as well as AirPort Time Capsule.
Apple however assured there would be regular update and patches made available while hardware support will also continue for the foreseeable future – five years to be specific – but not beyond that. Also, of course, there won’t be a fresh iteration of the routers developed. All three versions will be on sale still stock last but won’t be replenished ever again.
The above however isn’t entirely unexpected given that the writing on the wall has been there for quite some time already. The company had already disbanded the team dedicated to the routers division. To top that off, the company had also begun selling Linksys Velop Mesh Wi-Fi systems via its own stores starting January this year.
However, Apple had then stated its AirPort line-up would remain intact and that they remain committed to it. It is not known though what triggered the reversal of sorts so soon down the line. As of now, the AirPort Express can be bought for $99 while the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule command price tags of $199 and $299. That means there are no discounts available either from the Apple channels though third-party resellers might bring down the price to let go of unsold stocks quickly.
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- Easy Wi-Fi setup using iPhone, iPad, or Mac: Connect your DSL or cable modem to AirPort Express and create your new wireless network in just a few taps from your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. If you're using OS X Lion, use the built-in AirPort Utility on your Mac. Setup is just as fast and just as easy.
- Simultaneous dual-band 802.11n: AirPort Express lets Wi-Fi-enabled devices connect to your network on the 2.4GHzand 5GHz wireless bands. Which means every connected device automatically uses the best band available for the fastest possible performance.
- Print wirelessly from any room: On the back of AirPort Express is a USB port that's made for your printer. Just plug it in and instantly, it's like having a printer in every room. And since AirPort Express works with Mac and PC, everyone in the house can take advantage of one centrally available printer
The Redmond company has also been quite lazy when it came to providing timely updates for the AirPort range. The last time an update was made available was back in 2013. That applied to the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule. The AirPort Express has been even deeper in the lurch as it was updated last only in 2012.
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- 2TB Hard drive that works with time Machine in OS X to create a no-hassle backup solution
- Also a full-featured Wi-Fi base station with the latest 802.11AC technology
- New higher design which helps disperse your Wi-Fi signal
- 6.6-Inch height; 3.85-Inch square base. Easy setup for iOS and os X
The company meanwhile has also come up with support documents to make users better aware of the right Wi-Fi routers to buy to make the best with their current Apple devices. Elaborating further, the company said any router with 802.11ac, dual-band support, WPA2 Personal encryption, and MIMO or MU-MIMO features would be best suited.
Quick Recap
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- FAST, RELIABLE WIFI: Delivers fast, reliable WiFi across your apartment or small home for streaming, video calls, browsing, and smart home devices.
- WORKS WITH YOUR EXISTING INTERNET SERVICE: Pairs with your existing modem or gateway via ethernet. Compatible with most cable, fiber, DSL, and satellite providers. Some gateways and modem router combos may require bridge mode. No coax needed.
- SET UP AND MANAGE YOUR NETWORK WITH THE NIGHTHAWK APP: Download the free Nighthawk app on iOS or Android for guided setup. Manage WiFi, run speed tests, pause devices, and set up guest networks from anywhere. Active internet required.
- READY FOR THE DEVICES YOU ALREADY OWN: Your phones, laptops, and TVs work right out of the box. WiFi 6 delivers speeds up to 1.8 Gbps across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Backward compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier.
- COVERAGE IN EVERY ROOM: Covers up to 1,500 sq. ft. for up to 20 connected devices. Walls, floors, and interference can reduce range. Larger or multi-story homes may benefit from a NETGEAR Orbi mesh WiFi system.
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- 【Easy Setup】Please refer to the User Manual and the Unboxing & Setup video guide on Amazon for detailed setup instructions and methods for connecting to the Internet.
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