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 Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject: Apple Updates AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule |
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Apple Updates AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule
Tuesday, March 3, 2008
Posted by: Brian
Apple today announced that its AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi Base Station and Time Capsule now feature simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band networking for optimal performance, range and compatibility. They also feature an innovative Guest Network feature allows setting up a secondary network for friends and visitors with Internet-only access so you don't have to hand out your WiFi password. Time Capsule combines an 802.11n router and server-grade hard disk for automatic wireless back-up with Time Machine, and is immediately available in two models: a 500GB model for $299 and a 1TB model for $499. The AirPort Extreme Base Station is also available immediately for a suggested retail price of $179.
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Dang, I just bought an AEBS two months ago. I always had dual-band in the back of my mind.  |
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I have old Time Capsule, is this update an hardware or software? I've updated the Airport software but I don't see an option for an "Guest Network" or dual 2.4GHz & 5GHz option? Can someone explain?
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| Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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| j2tran wrote: | | I have old Time Capsule, is this update an hardware or software? I've updated the Airport software but I don't see an option for an "Guest Network" or dual 2.4GHz & 5GHz option? Can someone explain? |
It's a hardware change (new part numbers), so it's not something you'll see in the config of your older model. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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| scooper wrote: | | Dang, I just bought an AEBS two months ago. I always had dual-band in the back of my mind. |
I feel your pain. I bought one right before Christmas.
| j2tran wrote: | | I have old Time Capsule, is this update an hardware or software? I've updated the Airport software but I don't see an option for an "Guest Network" or dual 2.4GHz & 5GHz option? Can someone explain? |
You won't be ale to upgrade through a software or firmware update. It's really a mixture of hardware and software.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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| I would love to have one instead of my AEBS 802.11n and Belkin split job. |
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I've had mine for over a while, so I can justify an upgrade, I got my friend the Airport Extreme for Christmas, I feel horrible. ...o, well.
Anyone know if the new Extreme is UPnP compatible? I sort of miss that feature, since I have a Windows Server and a PS3 on the network (there's always work-arounds though). |
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| g5g5 wrote: | | scooper wrote: | | Dang, I just bought an AEBS two months ago. I always had dual-band in the back of my mind. |
I feel your pain. I bought one right before Christmas. |
I just got one last week (Best Buy)! I might try taking it back.
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| Maybe its just a placebo effect but since the update my wifi seems a bit faster. Anyone else notice this? |
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| zen wrote: | | Maybe its just a placebo effect but since the update my wifi seems a bit faster. Anyone else notice this? |
Are you talking about the software update from last night? If so, I really haven't noticed an increase. |
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| scooper wrote: | | zen wrote: | | Maybe its just a placebo effect but since the update my wifi seems a bit faster. Anyone else notice this? |
Are you talking about the software update from last night? If so, I really haven't noticed an increase. |
That's probably more likely with a firmware update for the base station. Then again, maybe the client update helped you some. |
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