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Gigabit 802.11ac Wi-Fi may be coming to Apple devices soon

by Steven Sande (Jan 23rd, 2012)

Apple was the first computer manufacturer to popularize Wi-Fi, pioneering the adoption of the early 802.11b standard, then 802.11g, and raising the speed limit with 802.11n in 2007. Now AppleInsider is reporting that the company is expected to start providing support for the "Gigabit Wi-Fi" ...

Tests detail improved AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule

by Steven Sande (Aug 9th, 2011)

If you've just recently purchased an Apple AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule, you're in luck. AnandTech has published a detailed review of the new devices showing that they have faster Wi-Fi capabilities than their predecessors. The new devices are physically identical to the earlier versions, ...

Next-gen Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme referenced in AirPort Utility update

by Chris Rawson (Jun 15th, 2011)

An AirPort Utility update released yesterday has been discovered to contain references to forthcoming next-gen AirPort hardware. MacRumors and 9to5 Mac have independently confirmed that the software update contains references to a fourth-generation Time Capsule and a fifth-generation AirPort ...

Apple appears to be dropping AirPort branding for Wi-Fi

by Steven Sande (Jun 14th, 2011)

Since 1999, when Steve Jobs introduced the iBook as the first portable computer with Wi-Fi capabilities, Apple has used the term AirPort to refer to 802.11 wireless connectivity. The rest of the world knows this technology by the name Wi-Fi, and it appears that with the upcoming release of Mac ...

AirPort devices out of stock in many Apple Stores, refresh imminent?

by Chris Rawson (Jun 1st, 2011)

We've received reports from several Apple Stores across the US stating that some AirPort devices are either low in stock or out of stock altogether. A reader let us know that all of the Apple Stores in his area are out of AirPort Express models, and one of our sources confirmed the Apple Store ...

Is the AirPort Extreme worth the price?

by TJ Luoma (Apr 4th, 2011)

A friend was looking to replace her wireless router, and I suggested a refurbished AirPort Extreme. New units sell for around US$180, but refurbished models from Apple are $130. Still, that's significantly more expensive than the average Linksys router you'll find at Walmart or Best Buy. Is it ...

iPhone 3GS users report slow or inconsistent Wi-Fi connections

by David Winograd (Jul 8th, 2009)

A number of iPhone 3GS owners have reported slow and inconsistent data speeds, along with widely varying amounts of signal strength, when using Wi-Fi. Users note that signal strength can fluctuate between one and full bars even when standing right next to the router or when a computer nearby shows a ...

Staying Safe: securing your wireless connection

by Michael Jones (Jul 1st, 2009)

Recently, we reported on AT&T's push to make it easier for iPhone & iPod touch users to connect to their Wi-Fi Hot Spots. One of our readers, Jamie Phelps, pointed out on his blog that AT&T's Wi-Fi service is not actually a "secure connection," as is advertised in various places on their ...

Apple updates Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station firmware

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jun 24th, 2009)

Last night Apple released a firmware update for Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n. Here are the fixes: Fixes some problems with extending and maintaining connectivity with extended networks Fixes an issue with clients that enable 802.11 "Power Save" ...

Apple updates Time Capsule and Airport Extreme with internet sharing

by Mel Martin (Mar 3rd, 2009)

A closer look at the gaggle of Apple hardware updates today shows a rather useful change to both Time Capsule and the Airport Extreme base station. MobileMe members can access any file on a hard drive connected to either product via the internet. The older versions allowed hard drive sharing to ...

The inevitable return of AirPort Extreme Update 2008-004

by Michael Rose (Oct 24th, 2008)

Now you see it, now you don't -- and now it's back. The very brief tenure of AirPort Extreme Update 2008-003 (it was available on Tuesday for a while, but then withdrawn) has given way to the shining reign of update 004. The update is a 2.2 MB patch recommended for all Intel machines on 10.5.5, ...

Power over Ethernet kit for Airport Extreme Base Station

by Mat Lu (May 18th, 2008)

Back in the day, the white dome Airport Base Station supported Power over Ethernet, which allowed the station to be mounted far away from an outlet (e.g. on a ceiling) powered by just the ethernet data cable, great for preexisting buildings where running power for base stations might be expensive or ...

Time Machine via Airport Extreme not officially supported

by Mat Lu (Apr 9th, 2008)

As we noted when the latest Airport Extreme Base Station firmware shipped, Time Machine now seems to recognize USB hard drives connected to the AEBS as valid backup locations. Was this feature added deliberately? Well, Glenn Fleishman over at TidBITS took the trouble to ask Apple about this and he ...

AirPort Extreme Update 2008-001 for Tiger

by Cory Bohon (Mar 28th, 2008)

Today Apple released an AirPort Extreme Update for those Mac users running Mac OS X Tiger (version 10.4). Here's the information that Software Update gives us: This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers running Tiger OS and improves the reliability of AirPort connections. ...

Is your Airport Extreme suddenly Time Machine-happy?

by Michael Rose (Mar 19th, 2008)

Update 9 pm ET: Our comrade David Chartier from Ars Technica points out that the 7.1.3 firmware itself may not be necessary for the new functionality to work; he says he tested a 7.1 AEBS with a machine running Time Capsule & Airport 1.0, and Time Machine was able to see the remote disk. Other ...