Product Description

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.

Technical Details

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802.11g AirPort Extreme is a powerhouse in the performance department, with the new 802.11g technology delivering a wireless data rate of up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps). The fastest broadband connections typically achieve speeds up to 1.5Mbps. AirPort Extreme, on the other hand, lets you share files with others on your network at speeds of up to 54Mbps — over 35 times faster.

The AirPort Extreme Card (Figure 1) requires one of these computers:

        •        Power Mac G5
        •        Power Mac G4 (FW 800)
        •        PowerBook G4 (12-inch)
        •        PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI)
        •        PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800)
        •        iMac - see this article instead.
        •        iBook G4
        •        eMac (ATI Graphics) (See Note)
        •        eMac (USB 2.0)

Note: An eMac (ATI Graphics) computer without a SuperDrive may be able to start up in Mac OS 9. If the computer is started up in Mac OS 9, you cannot use the AirPort Extreme Card. To regain use of the AirPort Extreme Card, start the computer up in Mac OS X 10.2.3 or later.

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