Q: What is the difference between Airport Express and Airport Extreme?
I am confused to take this product.Please help out and also suggest me the best.
Thanks in advance.
iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Posted on Oct 25, 2013 6:59 PM
Here is a good place to start:
http://www.apple.com/compare-wifi-models/
But in my opinion here are some benefits to either.
AirPort Express - as the name states is a "lightweight" router in terms of footprint and functionality.
Its meant as a wireless only device with one additional LAN port for a server or a hardwired computer.
this device is a great wireless network extender, airplay device (connect speakers to it from an office or remote location on your network), add a wired printer, etc
The great thing about these AirPort Expresses is they are dualband so you get simultaneous 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz connection speeds and can easily extend dual-band router.
while it can support a great deal of connections/users/devices, id use it mainly as an extender ot an AirPort Extreme
AirPort Extreme - you get multi-lan port options, options to connect a hub, printer &/or hard drives via USB.
These newer ones give you dualband 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz connection speeds plus suppor the latest 802.11AC which ahs ethernet like speed for wireless.
so it offers a hefty punch.
they are also recommended for larger networks, requiring tons of devices/users and multiple wireless anntennas to keep a larger more stable signal
Posted on Oct 26, 2013 3:14 AM