Digital Trends

Apple AirPort Express

August 9th, 2004 | by Jeff Fila

Wireless protocol

• 802.11g

Wireless data rates

• Up to 54 Mbps for AirPort Extreme-enabled and other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11g computers (data rate depends on environment)
• Up to 11 Mbps for AirPort-enabled and other Wi-Fi 802.11b-enabled computers (data rate depends on environment)

Range

• 50-foot range from the base station in typical use at 54 Mbps data rate (range depends on building construction)
• 150-foot range from the base station in typical use at 11 Mbps data rate (range depends on building construction)

Frequency band

• 2.4GHz

Radio output power

• 15dBm

Size and weight

• Dimensions: 3.7 inches (94.01mm) x 2.95 inches (75.00mm) x 1.12 inches (28.5mm)
• Weight: 6.7 ounces (189 grams)

Compatibility

• Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11b and 802.11g computers
• Mac computers and Windows-based PCs
• NAT, DHCP, FTP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP and L2TP), PPP client and server (AirPort Extreme with modem only), QuickTime Streaming, DNS Proxy, SNMP
• America Online
• Cisco LEAP client support to connect to Cisco LEAP access points.
  

Interfaces

• 10/100BASE-T Ethernet WAN port (RJ-45 connector) for connecting a DSL or cable modem
• 3.5mm mini-Audio jack for analog or optical digital sound
• USB port for connecting a USB printer
• Apple power adapter
  

Security

• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
• Wireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption
• MAC address filtering
• NAT firewall
• Support for RADIUS authentication
• 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS

Agency approvals

• FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada RSS-210, EN 300-328, EN 301-489, ARIB STD-T66, RCR STD-T33, AS/NZS 4771:2000, UL 60950, CSA-C22.2 No. 60950

Included software

• AirPort Express Assistant to configure the base station for Internet access
• AirPort Admin Utility for base station setup and network administration

Electrical and environmental requirements

• 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, Input Current: 0.2 Amps
• 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 90%, noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet

Channels

• Channels 1-11 approved for use in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Taiwan
• Channels 1-14 approved for use in Japan
• Channels 1-13 approved for use in other countries