Like the new Time Capsule, the new AirPort Extreme doesn't support AirPlay, either. And obviously, USB 3.0 offers better performance when you connect an external hard drive to the router. The number of LAN ports determines how many wired clients the router can support out of the box, before you need to resort to a switch. This port configuration is exactly the same as found in previous generations of the AirPort Extreme and is disappointing since most routers on the market now have four LAN ports and many already offer USB 3.0. There's also a USB 2.0 port to host an external hard drive or a printer.
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On the back, there are the usual three Gigabit LAN ports (to connect wired clients, such as a Mac Pro), and one Gigabit WAN port (to connect to an Internet source, such as a broadband modem). On the front, there's a tiny status light that glows green when all is working well and either flashes or changes to amber to indicate that the device needs attention. Don't forget to check out the alternatives on this list for more networking options and features.
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Otherwise, there's no need to upgrade if you already have the previous model.
If you have 802.11ac-enabled devices, such as the new MacBook Air, you'll also love this new device's Wi-Fi speed. That said, for those who care about the look, the new AirPort Extreme is beautiful enough to justify the $199/AU$249 price tag that makes it slightly more expensive than its peers. On the other, I wish it had more features to offer, such as common networking customizations, and - when coupled with an external hard drive - support for Time Machine backup and media streaming. On one hand, the new AirPort Extreme proved in my testing to be one of the fastest and most reliable Wi-Fi routers to date. The device's functions, features, and port offerings, however, remain the same as its predecessor's. It also supports the much anticipated - and much faster - 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard. The new true dual-band Wi-Fi router is now more compact, and prettier than the previous generation.
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