Hi. Is it possible to get download speeds over 100mbps for internal network transfer or even internet downloads in an AirPort Extreme 100mbps? My internet connection is 250mbps (measured in other devices) and the AirPort Extreme is connected to my network by means of a CAT5 cable with measure speed of over 500mbps.
How should I do it?
If your speeds are limited to 100 Mbps, then you have the 1st Generation version. If you did have a 2nd Gen version, you would see much higher speeds.
It's unfortunate that Apple chose to use the same model number for two different products that were similar in appearance. The 1st Gen used only 100 Mbps Ethernet ports. The 2nd Gen used Gigabit Ethernet ports.
AirPort Utility will tell you what version that you have.
Open AirPort Utility
Hold down the option key while you double-click on the AirPort Extreme
The version will appear near the top of the next window
If your speeds are limited to 100 Mbps, then you have the 1st Generation version. If you did have a 2nd Gen version, you would see much higher speeds.
It's unfortunate that Apple chose to use the same model number for two different products that were similar in appearance. The 1st Gen used only 100 Mbps Ethernet ports. The 2nd Gen used Gigabit Ethernet ports.
AirPort Utility will tell you what version that you have.
Open AirPort Utility
Hold down the option key while you double-click on the AirPort Extreme
The version will appear near the top of the next window
To add a bit to Bob's comments:
Earlier versions of the A1143 AirPort Extreme had a maximum speed of 100 Mbps. Sorry, but no way to increase that.
Other than what Bob has provided you, the only means to know for sure would be to access the base station via SSH (not as simple as it sounds, as SSH is not enabled by default on these base stations). You would then use AirPort Command Interpreter (ACP) to access the syAP property. The 1st gen, also know as: AirPort Extreme with 802.11n (Fast Ethernet), would have an syAP value of: 104; whereas the 2nd gen would be 105.
I think the fact that you are seeing speeds capped at 100 Mbps, pretty much tells you without going through this trouble.
I did't know that. Apple products are the best. I have a 2005 Macbook white which fell from my backpack and got run over by a car and still works. The screen shattered and some pieces fell off, but when I connect it to an external monitor it still works.
As I said, you are very lucky.
I've had at least 4 Apple routers over the years, and none of them ever lasted more than 5 years or so. The last one failed before it reached its second year.
Easy to understand why Apple abandoned the WiFi router business 3 years ago. If you call them to ask them about your A1143, they will tell you it is obsolete, and will refuse to offer any help or service......even if you are willing to pay them.
As far as laptops.....mine.....which is a little over a year old......is in for service for the 3rd time.
How do I know which one I have?
****. How unlucky. Thanks.
You are very lucky that the product....which is 15+ years old.....will even power up at all, much less operate normally. Most of these models failed after 5-6 years of use.
AirPort Extreme A1143 over 100mbps transfer / download
