AirPort Extreme 802.11ac - Technical Specifications
Size and Weight


Dimensions: 3.85 inches (98 mm) by 3.85 inches (98 mm) by 6.6 inches (168 mm)
Weight: 2.08 pounds (945 grams)1

Wireless


IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Six-element beamforming antenna array
Simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Radio output power: 32.5 dBm maximum (varies by country)
Channels 1-11, 36-116, 132-140, and 149-165 approved for use in the United States and Canada
Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 100-140 approved for use in Europe and Japan
Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 149-165 approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand

Compatibility


Interoperable with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac-enabled Mac computers, iOS devices, Apple TV, Windows-based PCs, and other Wi-Fi devices
NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels)

Security


Wi‑Fi Protected Access™ (WPA/WPA2)2
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise2
MAC address filtering
NAT firewall
802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST
Time-based access control

Software and Documentation


Printed documentation included
AirPort Utility for Mac available for free download
AirPort Utility for iOS available for free download
Bonjour for Windows available for free download

Interfaces


Simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac wireless
Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network
USB 2 port for connecting a USB printer or hard drive3
Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting a computer, Ethernet hub, or networked printer
Built-in power supply

Number of Users


50

Electrical and Environmental Requirements


100-240V AC, 50-60Hz; input current: 1.5 amp
Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 140° F (-25° to 60° C)
Relative humidity (operating): 20% to 80%, noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet

Agency Approval


FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada RSS-210, EN 300-328, EN 301-489, EN 301 893, ARIB STD-T66, RCR STD-T33, AS/NZS 4268: 2003, UL 60950, CSA-C22.2 No. 60950, GB 4943.1-2011

System Requirements


Setup and Administration

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 6 or later and AirPort Utility 1.3
Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later and AirPort Utility 6.3

Wireless Device Access

Any Wi‑Fi-enabled device that uses the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac specification

Shared Printing with a USB Printer

USB printer
Mac with OS X v10.2.7 or later
PC with Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), or Windows 8

Shared USB Hard Drive

Mac with OS X v10.4.8 or later
PC with Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), or Windows 8

AirPort Extreme and the Environment
Apple takes a complete product life-cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more
AirPort Extreme is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:


Brominated flame retardant-free
PVC-free4
Meets ENERGY STAR 1.0 requirements for Small network equipment

Apple and the Environment
Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products.
Recycling
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.


Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) requires OS X v10.3 or later or Windows XP with SP2 or later.
Some USB storage devices are compliant with the USB 2.0 power specification and can draw power from AirPort Extreme. Others require separate power supplies.
PVC-free AC power cord available in all regions except India and South Korea.Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer or device, a base station or other access point, and Internet access (fees may apply).