Apple AirPort Extreme

Product details

The Apple AirPort Extreme is an advanced base station that offers a user-friendly and intelligent Wi-Fi solution for various environments, whether at home, in schools, or in offices. With the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology, the AirPort Extreme enables ultra-fast connections while providing reliable coverage for a wide range of devices, including Macs, PCs, iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. The base station utilizes simultaneous dual-band operation to ensure that wireless devices automatically use the best available frequency band for optimal speeds. The innovative antenna technology with beamforming delivers a stronger and clearer signal, significantly enhancing the network's performance and range. Installation is straightforward and can be done via iOS or OS X devices, making the setup of a new wireless network a breeze.

  • Simultaneous dual-band operation for optimal connection speeds
  • Six powerful antennas for improved signal distribution
  • Easy setup via iOS and OS X devices
  • Supports up to 50 simultaneous clients.

Key specifications

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, 
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, 
Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, 
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, 
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Wi-Fi frequency band
Dual band
Area of application
Business, 
Home, 
Indoor, 
Outdoor
Number of RJ45/LAN ports
3
Item number
441826

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
ME918Z/A
Release date
11.6.2013

Access point properties

Max. number of clients
50 x
Number of RJ45/LAN ports
3

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, 
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, 
Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, 
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, 
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Wi-Fi frequency band
Dual band

Application range

Area of application
Business, 
Home, 
Indoor, 
Outdoor

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Manual, 
Power cord

Product dimensions

Length
9.80 cm
Width
9.80 cm
Height
16.80 cm
Weight
945 g

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Product Safety

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Access points» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Apple
    Not enough data
  • 1.Renkforce
    0 %
  • 2.Aruba
    0,3 %
  • 3.Cisco
    0,6 %
  • 3.TP-Link
    0,6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Apple
    Not enough data
  • 1.Zyxel
    1 day
  • 2.TP-Link
    2 days
  • 3.MikroTik
    4 days
  • 4.Ubiquiti
    5 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Access points» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • Apple
    Not enough data
  • 1.Netgear
    1,8 %
  • 2.Aruba
    2 %
  • 3.HPE
    2,3 %
  • 4.Zyxel
    2,4 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingGood74/100
Very good86/100
Macwelt Logo
Rank 1 out of 7MacweltReleaseJune 2014
  • Positivehohe Reichweite
  • Positivegute Bandbreite
  • Positivegute Mac Unterstützung
  • Negativedurchschnittliche Performance bei der Netzanbindung und USB Schnittstelle
  • Negativewenig Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten

Obwohl die neue Time Capsule deutliche Schwächen hat, reicht es dennoch für den Testsieg und das liegt zum einen an der guten Leistung mit Apple Geräten und zum anderen auch an der hohen Reichweite. Allerdings ist die Leistung über das Netzwerk eher mager und große Einstellungsmöglichkeiten hat man ebenfalls nicht.

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Good61/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseApril 2014
  • PositiveStark in der Apple-Welt
  • PositiveInsgesamt gute Performance
  • NegativeKein Web-GUI
  • NegativeWindows-Software unausgereift
  • NegativeDünne Ausstattung

Der Apple AirPort Extreme erzielt im Test mit einem MacBook als Gegenstelle exzellente Messwerte. In unserer Testumgebung mit Windows liefert er zwar noch gute Leistung, versagt jedoch beim Einrichten. Unser Test belegt: Der vergleichsweise teure Router lohnt nur dann, wenn Sie ausschließlich Apple-Produkte nutzen.