Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (2013) review
The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (A1521) router released in 2013. It is powered by Broadcom BCM53019A1 @ 1 GHz chipset, 512 MB RAM and 32 MB flash. The AC1750 router is compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards, and the maximum speed that you can get with AirPort Extreme Base Station is 450 + 1300 Mbps.
It has 1 x USB 2.0 port(s).
The AirPort Extreme Base Station router has 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN and 3 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports.
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Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (A1521) specifications
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Name | AirPort Extreme Base Station |
| Type | A1521 |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2013 |
Body
| Dimensions | 168 x 98 x 98 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 943 g |
System
The router's memory (RAM) cannot be expanded. By default, the router's flash memory is used to store the Apple operating system.
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM53019A1 @ 1 GHz |
|---|---|
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 32 MB |
| OS | Apple |
| Power supply | internal |
Network
| Protocols | IPv4 |
|---|---|
| LAN ports | 3 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| WAN ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Mobile network | no |
| VPN support | no |
Wireless
The AirPort Extreme Base Station is compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. 2.4 GHz is the most widely used frequency and in some cases may be overcrowded. The AirPort Extreme Base Station supports the 5 GHz band. The 5 GHz band offers better noise immunity, less interference, and more available channels.
| Antennas | 6 x 3 dBi internal |
|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | yes |
| 5 GHz | yes |
| 60 GHz | no |
| Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Class | AC1750 |
| Speed | 450 + 1300 Mbps |
| Transmit power | 32 dBm |
| Security | WEP WPA WPA2 |
| Guest network | no |
Connectivity
You can attach a compatible USB printer to the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station device. It has built-in NAS functionality.
| USB ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Print server | yes |
| File server | yes |
Administration
The default IP addresses of the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station device is 10.0.1.1. These address allows you to access the router's console login page.
| Default IP | 10.0.1.1 |
|---|---|
| Default password | public |
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