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Airport Extreme

I have recently had to reset my AirPort Extreme on several occasions. I've never had to do that before. Does this mean it's starting to fail? If so, does Apple still make them? If not, what is a good alternate WiFi router?

Posted on Dec 28, 2021 3:34 PM

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Rudegar

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Dec 28, 2021 4:17 PM in response to slmole

apple don't make or sell them

when one choose wifi on their online forum

Mesh Wi-Fi Networking - All Accessories - Apple

they seem partial toward linksys

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