Is the Apple Airport Express still good?

Is the Apple Airport Express still good?

Apple officially discontinued the Apple Airport Express in April of 2018, but it may still be available new from remaining stock, as well as refurbished or used through select online and brick-and-mortar retailers. However, there are still millions of units in use.

How long does an Apple Airport Express last?

It will lost 6–8 years, but it will be running a subpar signal. The Airport Extreme is one of the best 802.11ac routers you can get. You can pick up a refurbished one for $129 from Apple: Refurbished Airport Extreme [ http://www.apple.co…

What should I replace my AirPort Express with?

In many circumstances, I tend to recommend replacing your AirPort Express or Extreme devices with Eero Pro devices, very often an Eero Pro 3-pack. Check out these other Tech Tips if you’re replacing an Airport Time Capsule or replacing an Airport Express. Eero, the company, makes a family of Eero Wi-Fi products.

Is my AirPort Express obsolete?

End of the AirPort Line It took two years for Apple to stop producing its routers, but they were officially discontinued in 2018.

Is AirPort Express a good router?

This little unit is absolutely brilliant! Not for a main router as it’s limited to 65 Mbits/s but for AirPlay on any platform it’s absolutely astonishing. The Audio sync is perfect. I am so excited about this product I have bought 5 on eBay and Amazon and have extended the various unit’s via Ethernet and Wirelessly.

Can Apple AirPort Express be used as a router?

If you plan on using AirPort Express as a router, plug the device into an AC outlet; then, using an Ethernet cable, connect the AirPort Express to your cable modem or DSL. Here’s what you can accomplish with the newest AirPort Express: Connect it to your cable modem or DSL, and use it as a wireless 802.11n router.

Is AirPort Extreme faster than express?

AirPort Extreme This antenna makes the Extreme up to 3X faster than the Express, making everything that you do on the Internet faster. The Extreme also has both dual-band antennas broadcasting at 2.4 and 5GHz. Just like the AirPort Express, the AirPort Extreme has a USB port on the back to accommodate a printer.

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