Airport Extreme Question

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Hey all,

Well I just received my Airport Extreme from the US (I'm in Australia). SO of course, the plugs are different.
The Airport extreme came with a 125volt plug. My Apple TV has a 250volt plug. Can I just use my Apple TV plug for the Airport Extreme? Or will this damage something?
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I don't have either product - but from a quick glance online - it looks like the Apple TV 2 has a built in 6W power supply whereas the Airport Extreme has a 21.6W power requirement and uses an off board power supply.

Your best bet is to take a look at the power supply connected to the Airport Extreme and see what it's rated for. Many of them are rated for both US and European Power and if so - then you can just use a plug adapter.
 
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BrianLachoreVPI said:
I don't have either product - but from a quick glance online - it looks like the Apple TV 2 has a built in 6W power supply whereas the Airport Extreme has a 21.6W power requirement and uses an off board power supply.

Your best bet is to take a look at the power supply connected to the Airport Extreme and see what it's rated for. Many of them are rated for both US and European Power and if so - then you can just use a plug adapter.
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This. Since many devices with external bricks actually operate on DC voltage, it's not uncommon for those bricks to take 110v-240v 50/60hz AC power. If I recall, this is indicated on my Airport Extreme's brick. Check yours.
 

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