Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station 802.11N

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There is a lot to like about the Airport Extreme - It offers lightening fast connections via dual bands, a USB port to offer network flexibility, and the ability to join and amplify an existing network. In my case it works well but not perfectly (I will admit I have not tried to use it to expand an existing network). The features that I like - The N-band is lightening fast. One example is my Apple TV with 160GB Hard Drive - MB189LL/A which now downloads movies alomst instantly. - Basic set-up is very easy (using a Mac) - Airport Utility will walk you right through the set-up. - The ability to serve a printer server - allowing one printer to be shared by multiple computers - Ability to add an external hard drive through Airport Extreme's USB port - it is great being able to back-up files wirelessly! The things I had issues with - The range is below that of my NETGEAR Wireless-N Access Point - although it is much more reliable than the Netgear. - Try as I might I was never able to connect my HP Printer to the network - the network will recognize it but I am unable to print. I am sure that this can be overcome... but how much more time will it take? - It took several tries for me to install my external hard-drive and have it recognized. - I do get a few network drops - it may be issues with my computer. Final Verdict - If it was easier to install my printer and external network this would be an easy 5-star recommendation, but due to the hassles (and failure in the case of the printer) I will give it 4 stars. It is the best router that I have used... but it is also the most expensive (so it should be the best). 4 Stars
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