![]() These speeds make the Extreme the slowest wireless AC router we have tested at 2m. In our test environment at 2m and 10m line of sight and 13m behind two standing walls the Extreme’s wireless ac performance fell flat, hitting just 26.2MB/s (209.6Mb/s), 25.2MB/s (201.6Mb/s) and 19.8MB/s (158.4Mb/s). High on style, light on substance and disinterested in other platforms continues the Apple stereotype, but unfortunately our test results found the Extreme eschews the company’s most important one: a premium user experience. Hopefully things will improve if/when Apple brings Extreme management into iCloud to rival the Cloud platforms created by Asus, D-Link and Linksys, but right now it is a mess and we’d advise Windows users to steer clear even if they’re tempted by the Extreme’s design.Īpple AirPort Extreme (2013) – Performance It is an ugly, text heavy window full of tabs, menus and tick boxes and we found it wasn’t always reliable in detecting the new Extreme. There is no web browser control for the Extreme so users must download the ‘ AirPort Utility for Windows‘ which hasn’t been updated for the new model and is 15 months old. When it comes to Windows, however, things become more complicated. The process is almost as straightforward with iOS, but once connected you will need to download the AirPort app for full configuration options, though that is painless enough. It detects not just any old router, but an Apple router and configures automatically and enables you to customise settings. Approach the Extreme from Mac OS X and the setup is seamless.
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