Apple AirPort Extreme (ME918)

Overview

The AirPort Extreme is the latest flagship wireless router from Apple. The AirPort Extreme features 802.11a/b/g/n/ac connectivity, simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz, an USB 2.0 port for connecting a printer or hard drive and three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports.

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Based on 10 expert reviews

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Last revision on December 29, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Support for 802.11ac networking
New tall design
Compact and beautiful
Easy to use
Offers solid performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

Other than the new design and 802.11ac, there are no other improvements over the previous generation
The router is inflexible and offers no support for Time Machine backup or media streaming via the USB storage

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Expert reviews and ratings

On the back you'll also find a USB 2.0 port for hooking up external storage or a printer. You can access the attached storage via Samba or AFP, but there's no DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) or iTunes server support for streaming content around...

By Macworld Australia on September 01, 2014

The AirPort Extreme is superbly built from the outside and meticulously engineered on the inside, a solid-feeling piece of wireless router hardware that has the least router-like appearance of any such appliance. It lacks some of the more arcane setup...

By PC Advisor on August 13, 2014

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By Macworld UK on October 21, 2013

AirPort Extreme gives you up to 3x faster Wi-Fi and a stronger, clearer signal.1 And because it transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time, your wireless devices will automatically connect to the best available band for the...

By Canadian Reviewer on September 04, 2013

The most attractive, well crafted router on the market is sadly a letdown. The AirPort Extreme may have added 802.11ac to a great redesign but its performance falls flat and functionality is heavily compromised compared to other next gen alternatives....

By Trusted Reviews on September 04, 2013

Apple’s new-look airport base stations have grown up, literally. Their new taller, ‘tower’ shape isn’t just for looks either, it’s better for broadcasting wireless signals, which should mean stronger and faster connections with your Wi-Fi devices. In...

By Gadget Guy Australia on July 01, 2013

With the new AirPort design and the inclusion of 802.11ac, it's plain to see that Apple is taking steps forward with its networking devices. Cupertino's latest AirPort Extreme is not on the bleeding edge, as far as speeds and feeds go, but it is...

By PC Mag on June 28, 2013

Home users, especially Apple fans who own 802.11ac-enabled devices, will love the new AirPort Extreme for its all-new elegant design, ease of use, and great performance; advanced users should look elsewhere for more features and...

By CNET Australia on June 21, 2013

If you haven't got an Apple AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule, and are looking to improve your Wi-Fi network, we recommend you get one of Apple's base stations. Both are superb devices that offer a range of features and better performance than most routers...

By Macworld UK on July 23, 2014

Overall, the best routers are the ASUS RT-AC68U, Apple AirPort Extreme, D-Link DIR-868L, and the Netgear R7000 Nighthawk, with Apple's offering being the fastest in almost every test. You cannot ignore this router when strictly focusing on performance,...

By uk.hardware.info on April 14, 2014

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Apple AirPort Extreme (ME918)

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Price: $199

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