Apple's redesigned AirPort Extreme with 802.11ac support gets first unboxing

While Apple's latest 802.11ac-enabled AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi router isn't scheduled to hit store shelves for at least another day, an unboxing and first test has already been performed in Australia.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 55

Apple's redesigned AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule models debut with 802.11ac support

Apple on Monday announced immediate availability of its next-generation AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule models, each of which feature an all-new "mini tower" design and support for fast 802.11ac wireless.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 54

Apple releases AirPort Utility 6.2 for Mac with expanded guest Wi-Fi support [u]

Apple on Thursday released an update to its AirPort Utility software for Mac, giving users the ability to extend guest Wi-Fi to multiple AirPort Base Stations.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 4

Apple's 2013 Macs rumored to include 802.11ac 'Gigabit Wi-Fi'

Apple has reportedly struck a deal with Broadcom that will place superfast 802.11ac Wi-Fi chips in its 2013 Mac lineup.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 59

Stock-outs of Apple's AirPort Extreme could hint at new 802.11ac model

Availability of the AirPort Extreme base station has run out at some major third-party resellers, potentially signaling that an updated model with support for 802.11ac could be en route.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 75

Apple releases AirPort Utility 6.0 for Mac borrowing iOS app design

Apple has released an update for AirPort Utility that incorporates the greatly simplified user interface that first appeared in the company's iOS app for managing AirPort base stations.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 37

Apple working to adopt 802.11ac 5G Gigabit WiFi this year

Apple is expected to rapidly deploy support for the new 802.11ac specification this year, adding so called "Gigabit WiFi" to new AirPort base stations, Time Capsule, Apple TV, notebooks and potentially its mobile devices.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 124

Google exec Marissa Mayer 'really impressed' with Apple's AirPort WiFi base stations

Marissa Mayer, Google's Vice President of Location and Local Services, offered a glowing endorsement of Apple's AirPort wireless router products on her Google+ social network page, where she also notes that she uses multiple Apple TV in addition to Google's own set top boxes.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 46

Apple issues MacBook Pro, wireless base station firmware updates

Apple on Thursday released a pair of firmware updates to address an unexpected shutdown issue with MacBook Pro notebooks and to provide fixes for its AirPort and Time Capsule wireless base stations.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 13

Apple readying second generation of AirPort Express 802.11n

Apple will soon begin shipping a new version of its AirPort Express portable 802.11n base station, capping a recent series of refreshes to the company's line of WiFi routers ahead of this fall's iCloud launch.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 34

FCC outs upcoming refresh of Apple's AirPort Extreme

A new filing with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has revealed an updated AirPort Extreme wireless base station from Apple is forthcoming.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 19

Apple's AirPort Utility points to next-gen Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme

A routine update to Apple's Airport Utility application contains references to new 4th generation Time Capsule and 5th generation AirPort Extreme devices, according to a new report.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 58

Apple reportedly shifting Airport base stations to use iOS

Limited availability of Apple's wireless AirPort and Time Capsule base stations suggest a hardware refresh, with new rumors indicating the company will shift its wireless base station line to use iOS.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 98

Notes of interest on Apple's desktops: Mac Pro gets Xeons early

While most are familiar with Apple's desktop overhaul, a number of important details have slipped through the cracks — including confirmation that Apple is receiving access to Intel's next-generation Xeon processors ahead of schedule.

Aidan Malley and Zach Spear 17 years ago 32

AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule gain MobileMe sharing support

New versions of Apple's wireless base stations supporting USB shared hard drives — AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule — have gained remote file sharing features via MobileMe. A firmware update is also expected to extend the feature to previous-generation models.

Prince McLean 17 years ago 44

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