Apple AirPort Express Review
Specifications
Wireless protocol
- 802.11g
Wireless data rates
- Up to 54 Mbps for AirPort Extreme-enabled and other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11g computers (data rate depends on environment)
- Up to 11 Mbps for AirPort-enabled and other Wi-Fi 802.11b-enabled computers (data rate depends on environment)
Range
- 50-foot range from the base station in typical use at 54 Mbps data rate (range depends on building construction)
- 150-foot range from the base station in typical use at 11 Mbps data rate (range depends on building construction)
Frequency band
- 2.4GHz
Radio output power
- 15dBm
Size and weight
- Dimensions: 3.7 inches (94.01mm) x 2.95 inches (75.00mm) x 1.12 inches (28.5mm)
- Weight: 6.7 ounces (189 grams)
Compatibility
- Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11b and 802.11g computers
- Mac computers and Windows-based PCs
- NAT, DHCP, FTP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP and L2TP), PPP client and server (AirPort Extreme with modem only), QuickTime Streaming, DNS Proxy, SNMP
- America Online
- Cisco LEAP client support to connect to Cisco LEAP access points.
Interfaces
- 10/100BASE-T Ethernet WAN port (RJ-45 connector) for connecting a DSL or cable modem
- 3.5mm mini-Audio jack for analog or optical digital sound
- USB port for connecting a USB printer
- Apple power adapter
Security
- Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
- Wireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption
- MAC address filtering
- NAT firewall
- Support for RADIUS authentication
- 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS
Agency approvals
- FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada RSS-210, EN 300-328, EN 301-489, ARIB STD-T66, RCR STD-T33, AS/NZS 4771:2000, UL 60950, CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
Included software
- AirPort Express Assistant to configure the base station for Internet access
- AirPort Admin Utility for base station setup and network administration
Electrical and environmental requirements
- 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, Input Current: 0.2 Amps
- Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Storage temperature: -13°to 140° F ( -25° to 60° C)
- Relative humidity (operating): 20% to 90%, noncondensing
- Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
- Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Channels
- Channels 1-11 approved for use in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Taiwan
- Channels 1-14 approved for use in Japan
- Channels 1-13 approved for use in other countries
