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AirPort Extreme

  • 03-03-2014 8:46pm
    #1
    Topbike77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 792 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I have an iPhone 5s and I am planning on purchasing a macbook pro soon. I have a standard eircom router and will be replacing it with a 802.11ac router once I get it.
    I am wondering if there are any benefits of using the Airport Extreme with Apple products as oppose to a tp-link or netgear etc.


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  • #2
    Mickyg10001
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭Mickyg10001


    good question. I've just bought a macbook air i have an iPad air and an iPhone 5. is an 802.11ac router an advantage? i have a tp link n12107 router at present?


  • #3
    Dermoth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 285 ✭✭Dermoth


    I don't think its a compelling advantage but there are some benefits. For example the Airport Utility app on the IPhone lets you see your configuration and update the Extreme or Express easily. I'm sure it can be done through other means but having the app makes it handy. The reason that I continue to use their products - MacBooks, iMacs, iPhones, Apple TVs and the Airports is that it all just works easily. Not a whole lot of setup or maintenance. I use the Extreme as a router in addition to my Sky router. I use the Express as a network extender upstairs. Both work seamlessly.


  • #4
    flyguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭flyguy


    I have the latest time capsule (=AirPort Extreme with built-in HDD), mainly for back-up purposes. A nice bonus was the much better range and wifi speeds I now get in comparison with the standard upc router. Otherwise no need for an apple router...


  • #5
    Topbike77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 792 ✭✭✭Topbike77


    flyguy wrote: »
    I have the latest time capsule (=AirPort Extreme with built-in HDD), mainly for back-up purposes. A nice bonus was the much better range and wifi speeds I now get in comparison with the standard upc router. Otherwise no need for an apple router...

    Cheers, yeah I have a large house with thick walls and ide prefer not to have to get wifi boosters.


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