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<blockquote data-quote="Padawan" data-source="post: 16022" data-attributes="member: 273">Airport/Airport Extreme can be broken down into two basic parts.&nbsp; There is the Airport card, which is Apple's version of a wireless networking card.&nbsp; Then there is the Airport base station, which is Apple's version of a wireless network router.&nbsp; The difference between Airport and Airport Extreme is the speed at which data can be transmitted over the wireless network.&nbsp; Airport's maximum is 11Mbps, while Extreme's maximum is 54Mbps.&nbsp; As far as which you'll need, there isn't really an option.&nbsp; Certain Macs are compatible with Airport cards (like my G3 iBook), and others are compitible with Extreme cards.&nbsp; Regarding the base statino,&nbsp; Apple now only offers the Extreme version, which is compatible with both Airport and Extreme cards. So to summarize, once you buy your Mac, you'll know if you need the Airport or Extreme card.&nbsp; You can then combine that with the Extreme base station, and you'll be all set with your wireless network.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Padawan, post: 16022, member: 273"] Airport/Airport Extreme can be broken down into two basic parts. There is the Airport card, which is Apple's version of a wireless networking card. Then there is the Airport base station, which is Apple's version of a wireless network router. The difference between Airport and Airport Extreme is the speed at which data can be transmitted over the wireless network. Airport's maximum is 11Mbps, while Extreme's maximum is 54Mbps. As far as which you'll need, there isn't really an option. Certain Macs are compatible with Airport cards (like my G3 iBook), and others are compitible with Extreme cards. Regarding the base statino, Apple now only offers the Extreme version, which is compatible with both Airport and Extreme cards. So to summarize, once you buy your Mac, you'll know if you need the Airport or Extreme card. You can then combine that with the Extreme base station, and you'll be all set with your wireless network. [/QUOTE]

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