Is AirPort Extreme router outdated?
The routers were called AirPorts, with the last iteration of them being the sixth generation AirPort Extreme. Apple’s sixth-generation of the AirPort Extreme was released in 2013, but the AirPort Extreme and its AirPort brethren were officially discontinued in 2018.
How Long Will AirPort Extreme be supported?
five years
Apple is discontinuing production of its Base Station Wi-Fi routers — the AirPort Time Capsule, AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme — all of which haven’t had hardware updates since at least 2014. It will continue to support them for five years with firmware updates, and you can still buy one while supplies last.
What is the latest version of Apple AirPort Extreme?
Latest updates
| Base station | Latest firmware |
|---|---|
| AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac AirPort Extreme 802.11ac | Version 7.9.1 |
| AirPort Time Capsule 802.11n AirPort Extreme 802.11n | Version 7.8.1 |
| AirPort Express 802.11n | Version 7.8 |
| AirPort Express (original) | Version 6.3 |
What can I do with my old Apple AirPort Extreme?
As I mentioned previously, the AirPort Extreme does not have a built in hard drive, so the only thing that you need to do is restore the device back to Factory Default Settings to wipe out the previous settings for the AirPort.
What should I replace my AirPort Extreme with?
Routers to Replace The AirPort Extreme & Time Capsule
- Linksys Max-Stream EA7500 Wireless Router (now $149.99 from $219.99)
- NETGEAR WiFi Router R6230 (now $49.99 from $74.99)
- NETGEAR Nighthawk XR500 Router (now $198.99 from $249.99)
- Google WiFi Mesh System Router (now $174.16 from $269)
Should I update my AirPort Extreme?
Even if no reports of this vulnerability have been exploited so far, current users of the AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme or AirPort Time Capsule (with WiFi 4 or WiFi 5), should update their router firmware to prevent any risk of intrusion from hackers.
Is Apple still supporting AirPort Extreme?
In approximately 2016, Apple disbanded the wireless router team that developed the AirPort Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme router. In 2018, Apple formally discontinued both products, exiting the router market.
How old is the Apple AirPort Extreme?
AirPort Extreme, marketed as AirMac Extreme in Japan, was an implementation of the 802.11g specification that was introduced by Apple Computer on January 7, 2003. Support was later added for faster 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications.
How long do Apple AirPort routers last?
about 5-6 years
The average useful life of most routers designed or home use is about 5-6 years, so you have had remarkably good luck with your AirPort.
How can I tell which generation AirPort Extreme I have?
The second item will be a bit more difficult to remedy other than changing the placement of each of the base stations. Here are two ways to determine the AirPort Extreme Base Station’s generation: 1) On the bottom of the AirPort Extreme there is a label with the Extreme’s model number. 2) By using the AirPort Utility.
What can I do with my old Apple WiFi router?
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- You can try selling them.
- Gift them to a friend or relative.
- Donate them to whatever cause you wish to support.
- Bring them to a local Apple Store for recycling.
- Take them to a recycling center near you that work with used electronics.
What generation is my AirPort Extreme?
Here are two ways to determine the AirPort Extreme Base Station’s generation: 1) On the bottom of the AirPort Extreme there is a label with the Extreme’s model number. 2) By using the AirPort Utility.