Apple Upgrade Airport Extreme with Gigabit Ethernet

schweb · schweb #1 (**permalink**)

08-07-2007, 08:27 PM

Source: AppleInsider.com

Quote:

The AirPort Extreme Base Station introduced in January now adds gigabit Ethernet without a price hike ($179).

killedbyinterne · killedbyinterne #2 (**permalink**)

08-07-2007, 08:36 PM

Thats good to hear. I ordered online on August 2 and its supposed to ship either today or tomorrow so hopefully they sent the new model.

cwa107 · cwa107 #3 (**permalink**)

08-07-2007, 09:20 PM

Awesome, that was a much-needed improvement. One more port and a web-interface, and I'll have my order in promptly

schweb · schweb #4 (**permalink**)

08-07-2007, 09:41 PM

Why do you need a web interface when you have the Airport Utility? That's way better than a web panel.

cwa107 · cwa107 #5 (**permalink**)

08-07-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schweb

Why do you need a web interface when you have the Airport Utility? That's way better than a web panel.

I prefer the web interface, because I'm talking directly to the device, I can connect to it from any machine on the network or even across the Internet if I need to. I'm one of those people that doesn't like to use the installation CDs that sometimes come with network gear. I know what I'm doing and sort of feel like the software package over-simplifies a fairly complex device.

vicariousgeorge · vicariousgeorge #6 (**permalink**)

08-07-2007, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwa107

I prefer the web interface, because I'm talking directly to the device, I can connect to it from any machine on the network or even across the Internet if I need to. I'm one of those people that doesn't like to use the installation CDs that sometimes come with network gear. I know what I'm doing and sort of feel like the software package over-simplifies a fairly complex device.

I agree 100% (although I did buy it back in February b/c of the NAS and print server capabilities).

What is the advantage of gigabit ethernet?
i.e. is it something that can actually make a difference on a home network? Or is more of a theoretical thing such as SATA v. SATA II?

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #7 (**permalink**)

08-07-2007, 11:52 PM

Trust me, if all your machines support Gigabit Ethernet and you copy large files between the machines, it makes a LARGE difference. Cuts copy time here in half. I have done some timed tests with 100Base-T and 1000Base-T. This is between machines and has nothing to do with Internet speed, just so no one will take this wrong.

vicariousgeorge · vicariousgeorge #8 (**permalink**)

08-08-2007, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtravis7

Trust me, if all your machines support Gigabit Ethernet and you copy large files between the machines, it makes a LARGE difference. Cuts copy time here in half. I have done some timed tests with 100Base-T and 1000Base-T. This is between machines and has nothing to do with Internet speed, just so no one will take this wrong.

so this isn't just a firmware upgrade, correct?

macbookdabest · macbookdabest #9 (**permalink**)

08-08-2007, 12:46 AM

this sucks i bought my extreme 3 weeks ago

killedbyinterne · killedbyinterne #10 (**permalink**)

08-09-2007, 03:17 PM

I got an email from Apple saying they upgraded me to the new version for no charge.

"Apple is pleased to announce the new AirPort Extreme Base Station.

We have upgraded your recent order to the new AirPort Extreme Base Station at
no additional charge.

For up-to-date information on your order, please visit our online order status
site at <http://www.apple.com/orderstatus>.

Thank you for choosing Apple."

JPerry2010 · JPerry2010 #11 (**permalink**)

08-09-2007, 03:24 PM

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but what all is needed to set up the airport extreme. I want to set one up in my dorm room come school time, but it would be useless if I had to have my laptop connected to it all the time anyway.

RONE · RONE #12 (**permalink**)

08-09-2007, 03:55 PM

Airport extreme is just the name of the base station. It functions like any other wireless router. No need to have your computer hooked up to it.

killedbyinterne #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 13, 2007 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 178 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.4 GHz C2D 160 GB HDD 2 GB RAM	08-07-2007, 08:36 PM Thats good to hear. I ordered online on August 2 and its supposed to ship either today or tomorrow so hopefully they sent the new model. "Live hard, love harder."
	QUOTE Thanks

schweb #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 27, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 13,213 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| LED Cinema Display \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2	08-07-2007, 09:41 PM Why do you need a web interface when you have the Airport Utility? That's way better than a web panel. schweb \| community leader flickr » facebook » twitter » tumblr » google+ » about.me Mac-Forums: On Twitter \| On Facebook \| On Flickr
	QUOTE Thanks

dtravis7 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,793 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	08-07-2007, 11:52 PM Trust me, if all your machines support Gigabit Ethernet and you copy large files between the machines, it makes a LARGE difference. Cuts copy time here in half. I have done some timed tests with 100Base-T and 1000Base-T. This is between machines and has nothing to do with Internet speed, just so no one will take this wrong. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
	QUOTE Thanks

killedbyinterne #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 13, 2007 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 178 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.4 GHz C2D 160 GB HDD 2 GB RAM	08-09-2007, 03:17 PM I got an email from Apple saying they upgraded me to the new version for no charge. "Apple is pleased to announce the new AirPort Extreme Base Station. We have upgraded your recent order to the new AirPort Extreme Base Station at no additional charge. For up-to-date information on your order, please visit our online order status site at <http://www.apple.com/orderstatus>. Thank you for choosing Apple." "Live hard, love harder."
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Power Mac G4 Gigabit Ethernet Processor Upgrade	NightCrawler	Switcher Hangout	2	11-14-2005 06:47 PM
airport extreme card help please	butchdiesel	Apple Desktops	16	05-23-2005 02:34 AM
Airport Extreme To Use Final Standard	schweb	Apple Rumors and Reports	0	03-20-2003 04:18 PM
Apple Updates Airport Extreme Firmware	schweb	Apple Rumors and Reports	0	02-26-2003 04:25 PM

Apple Upgrade Airport Extreme with Gigabit Ethernet

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

macbookdabest #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2006 Posts: 199 Mac Specs: MacBook CoreDuo 1.25Gb Ram WiFi'd To Airport Extreme!	08-08-2007, 12:46 AM this sucks i bought my extreme 3 weeks ago
	QUOTE Thanks

JPerry2010 #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 27, 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 127 Mac Specs: Macbook Core Duo, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD, Samsung 19" Monitor, 250 GB WD My Book, 16 GB iPod Touch	08-09-2007, 03:24 PM I don't mean to hijack the thread, but what all is needed to set up the airport extreme. I want to set one up in my dorm room come school time, but it would be useless if I had to have my laptop connected to it all the time anyway.
	QUOTE Thanks

RONE #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 02, 2007 Location: Merriam, KS Posts: 764 Mac Specs: 15" MBP Core Duo 2.0GHz 1.5GB, 20" iMac C2D 2.4GHz 4GB, PowerPC G4 500MHz 512MB	08-09-2007, 03:55 PM Airport extreme is just the name of the base station. It functions like any other wireless router. No need to have your computer hooked up to it.
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)