Apple was working on self-charging, cellular base stations before axing AirPort

Apple was working on Wi-Fi or cellular base stations that keep themselves charged and powered without either AC power, or human intervention — and which can rejoin the network after a loss of power.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

Review: Synology MR2200ac is one of the best consumer mesh Wi-Fi routers we've seen

Mesh routing systems continue to gain traction, and though it lacks Wi-Fi 6, the Synology MR2200ac is a great mesh system when combined with the Synology RT2600ac for both the novice or the advanced user.

Victor Marks 6 years ago 23

Apple updates AirPort Utility app with iOS 13 compatibility

Following complaints of incompatibility with iOS 13, Apple on Monday issued an update to its AirPort Utility app, allowing users of devices running the latest operating system to control and manage the now discontinued first-party routers.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 21

Apple releases AirPort Base Station update with security fixes

Apple on Thursday issued an AirPort Base Station firmware update to close a handful of security holes related to remote hacks, memory leaks and user data deletion.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 23

Podcast

Two new iPads, batteries on planes, Swift 5 and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 7 years ago 1

Podcast

Amazon buys Eero, March 25 for 'Apple News Magazines,' and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 7 years ago 0

Amazon's eero buy is the clearest sign yet that Apple should revive the AirPort

Amazon's purchase of eero for its Wi-Fi router technology has put the corporation in the position of ultimately being able to see all our web traffic, should they see fit to do so. Apple should plant a flag in the ground for user privacy and return to manufacturing, designing, and securing Wi-Fi networking gear.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 40

Review: 802.11ac Synology RT2600ac router is the best AirPort replacement we've found yet

At AppleInsider, we've reviewed a number of routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems trying to find the best ones after Apple discontinued the Airport and Airport Express. Right now, the Synology RT2600ac is our favorite for a stand-alone router.

Victor Marks 7 years ago 50

Last remaining AirPort Wi-Fi accessories no longer on sale from Apple

Apple has stopped selling the last two products in its AirPort networking line, the AirPort Extreme and the Time Capsule, marking the end of an era.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 47

Hands on: AmpliFi Instant Home Wi-Fi Mesh System

The AmpliFi Instant Home Wi-Fi Mesh System is designed to deliver hassle-free Wi-Fi that can be set up functioning in two minutes. But is it a worthy replacement for Apple's AirPort systems?

Victor Marks 7 years ago 13

How to connect Apple's AirPort Express to any router to make an AirPlay 2 streaming target

Dig out your old Apple Airport Express and you can reconfigure it to make it an AirPlay 2 streaming target and stream music to any speaker you can hook up to it. AppleInsider digs one out.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 29

Apple issues AirPort Express firmware update adding support for AirPlay 2

Apple has quietly released a firmware update to the now-discontinued AirPort Express product line, introducing support for AirPlay 2 to the router ahead of the expected public release of iOS 12 this fall.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 63

The best alternatives to Apple's discontinued AirPort routers

Apple has made the long suspected demise of the AirPort line of routers official yesterday, with the remaining inventory being sold off over the next few weeks to months. If you're looking for a new router, AppleInsider has made a list for you, of ones we've used, and like.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 96

Linksys debuts cheaper dual-band Velop Wi-Fi mesh system

On the heels of Apple's official discontinuation of AirPort Wi-Fi hardware, Linksys on Tuesday announced a new dual-band version of its Velop Wi-Fi mesh system that packs many of the same features as its bigger tri-band sibling into a smaller, more affordable package.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 21

Apple's AirPort base stations are gone, and we wish they weren't

After over a year on life support, Apple's AirPort base stations are lurching to a final end. AppleInsider is waxing nostalgic about it, and we aren't very happy.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 79

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