Apple Airport Extreme 2013

[bbenjt]

Hi Bros,
Anyone brought and using one yet? I wish to purchase one for my 4 room flat. Please advice and comment. Thanks.

 

[bbenjt]

Hi All, No one?

 

[Winston7222]

Go to Internet Bandwidth and Network Clinic to find out more, did read that some guys using it already..

 

[ysl060704]

I'm using the time capsule. No diff from previous model (can't check speed as my com is still 802.11n). Like it coz easy to setup. For people who don't mind to pay a little extra for ease of use and no headache.

 

[benzene55]

if you are aiming for

1) looks
2) ease of setup
3) price

and absolutely will make you feel like committing suicide using other brands routers, then the APEx 2013 is for you.

Otherwise look elsewhere for alternatives.

 

[badsector]

if you are aiming for

1) looks
2) ease of setup
3) price

and absolutely will make you feel like committing suicide using other brands routers, then the APEx 2013 is for you.

Otherwise look elsewhere for alternatives.

ease of setup and price.. i kinda disagree. my asus also has setup wizard. more like ease of compatibility with idevices. price wise it's over priced in terms of features.
"committing suicide using other brands routers" help is everywhere lah. just need to get it setup once and for all. doesn't bother u everyday.

i own AP xtrem, AP express and asus n66.

 

[benzene55]

ease of setup and price.. i kinda disagree. my asus also has setup wizard. more like ease of compatibility with idevices. price wise it's over priced in terms of features.
"committing suicide using other brands routers" help is everywhere lah. just need to get it setup once and for all. doesn't bother u everyday.

i own AP xtrem, AP express and asus n66.

compared to my n66 and ac66, the price is cheaper at $228, just a paltry more than the n56

in terms of self remedy (i.e. detects double NAT, IP conflict), i believe the airport handles pretty well. it is always accessible via the utility, no matter what funky settings you feed it with.

as for performance, that's the reason why mine is already returned back to apple.

in my opinion and testing, the singtel aztech 7002grv(s) is on par and even better in some ways than the 2013 APEx makes me really disappointed.

 

[PowerbookG4]

ease of setup and price.. i kinda disagree. my asus also has setup wizard. more like ease of compatibility with idevices. price wise it's over priced in terms of features.
"committing suicide using other brands routers" help is everywhere lah. just need to get it setup once and for all. doesn't bother u everyday.

i own AP xtrem, AP express and asus n66.

Which APEx do you own? 5th gen or the current one?

I'm eyeing on one to replace my current TP-Link and be ready for my 200mbps fibre.

I need some reviews on this and its compatibility with 2 Aztech homeplugs.

Kindly advise... thanks!

 

[PowerbookG4]

compared to my n66 and ac66, the price is cheaper at $228, just a paltry more than the n56

in terms of self remedy (i.e. detects double NAT, IP conflict), i believe the airport handles pretty well. it is always accessible via the utility, no matter what funky settings you feed it with.

as for performance, that's the reason why mine is already returned back to apple.

in my opinion and testing, the singtel aztech 7002grv(s) is on par and even better in some ways than the 2013 APEx makes me really disappointed.

As mentioned in my earlier post, I need a good feedback to get my hands on a APEx. The 6th gen seemed a bit overkill coz' non of my Apple stuffs at home have a/c, so would prefer a 5th Gen but not sure if any shop still carries them.

Read up and seems like Asus is the 'king' now coz' many are using that. But I'm running a full setup of Macs at home and I'm not sure if I want a Asus router due to its popularity.

Ur thoughts on Asus vs APEx?

 

[badsector]

compared to my n66 and ac66, the price is cheaper at $228, just a paltry more than the n56
cannot compare apple with orange lah. those router so many functions
in terms of self remedy (i.e. detects double NAT, IP conflict), i believe the airport handles pretty well. it is always accessible via the utility, no matter what funky settings you feed it with.
double NAT causes more issue for me coz i travel alot with the AP express. Hotels using static IP will likely cause double NAT. Only remedy is "IGNORE" or set bridge mode if u need 1 connection only. IGNORE still can use lah but slower speed
as for performance, that's the reason why mine is already returned back to apple. speed wise AP is decent for home use and more stable to me. using n66 mainly as vpn server.

 

[PowerbookG4]

compared to my n66 and ac66, the price is cheaper at $228, just a paltry more than the n56
cannot compare apple with orange lah. those router so many functions
in terms of self remedy (i.e. detects double NAT, IP conflict), i believe the airport handles pretty well. it is always accessible via the utility, no matter what funky settings you feed it with.
double NAT causes more issue for me coz i travel alot with the AP express. Hotels using static IP will likely cause double NAT. Only remedy is "IGNORE" or set bridge mode if u need 1 connection only. IGNORE still can use lah but slower speed
as for performance, that's the reason why mine is already returned back to apple. speed wise AP is decent for home use and more stable to me. using n66 mainly as vpn server.

This is reply intended for me?

If so, thanks for the detailed explanation... but I don't need the fancy stuffs like NAT or VPN (as yet). I want a simple, straight forward router for normal use.

How's the wireless signal like? Are you on 5th or 6th Gen APEx?

 

[badsector]

This is reply intended for me?

If so, thanks for the detailed explanation... but I don't need the fancy stuffs like NAT or VPN (as yet). I want a simple, straight forward router for normal use.

How's the wireless signal like? Are you on 5th or 6th Gen APEx?

nope. replying to benzene55.

i own the 5th gen. wireless.... asus is better
not sure 6th gen.

i think AP utility still dun have port forwarding if it's important to u.

 

[bbenjt]

Hi All,
In terms of WiFi coverage and stable connectivity, is it good enough for a 4 room flat setup? I heard from others, Asus routers will beat APEX anytime in terms of performance and coverage? I don't think I will feel any different in speed as it is still due to overseas connections? Correct me if i'm wrong Please advice.

 

[i3o164]

Hi All,
In terms of WiFi coverage and stable connectivity, is it good enough for a 4 room flat setup? I heard from others, Asus routers will beat APEX anytime in terms of performance and coverage? I don't think I will feel any different in speed as it is still due to overseas connections? Correct me if i'm wrong Please advice.

I have an AirPort Express 2012 in my nephews' bedroom bridged via Cat5e cable to ASUS RT-N56U in living room serving as router for Singnet ADSL 15mbps.

My nephews keep telling me they 'feel' faster and smoother when surfing/downloading in their room compared to when in living room.

I live in a 4 room flat too, both ASUS and AirPort cannot cover the whole flat probably due to layout and reinforced walls/pillars.

BTW there are only idevices in the house and just added AirPort Extreme 2013.

 

[i3o164]

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[ysl060704]

why dont just buy from Apple ONline Store and try yourself? Don't like just return.

People say no good, other routers as easy to setup, range got prob but I dont face all these issues.

I think you want some reassurance only but the best is still to try yourself.

Change to time capsule 2013 not an issue for me no regrets wadsoever and happy ever since.

 

[OriFlaMmE]

I bought one Time Capsule and Airport Extreme 2013.
1. Wireless performance and range is definitely better than the 5th generation Airport Extreme and Time Capsule.
2. Future proof your new Mac devices. AC will definitely see a boost in wireless speeds especially when you want to do file transfers on your dedicated NAS devices or peer to peer.
3. Runs cooler than 5th gen airport devices and less annoying "alien green light"

As everyone's house is different I can say that my house has been challenging for wireless but since I have this new setup. Old Airport Extreme -> New Airport Extreme -> New Time Capsule, the furthest Time Capsule is able to achieve 100mbps internet connection for my fibre speed tests. This was never the case with my previous setups. However this required me to tweak the placement of the base stations, restarting them etc. I am happy with the performance and I'm sure many of you will.

 

[jes205]

compared to my n66 and ac66, the price is cheaper at $228, just a paltry more than the n56

in terms of self remedy (i.e. detects double NAT, IP conflict), i believe the airport handles pretty well. it is always accessible via the utility, no matter what funky settings you feed it with.

as for performance, that's the reason why mine is already returned back to apple.

in my opinion and testing, the singtel aztech 7002grv(s) is on par and even better in some ways than the 2013 APEx makes me really disappointed.

hi didn't realise that Apple products can be returned. I assume that they fully refunded you. May I know what was the reason you gave them? I'm also considering between AP 13 and Asus NT66U

 

[punggolkid]

Hmm. Is the pace 5012 Singtel fibre router worse off than this? I don't have any wireless AC devices yet. That aside, is the range and speed better? I can't seem to find out if the Singtel router supports 5GHz.

Am considering putting APEX 2013 in my room with cat 6a cable running from my Singtel router in living room as gateway (no choice since I've got mio voice & mio tv).

 

[ysl060704]

My line I use everytime:
I don't like the product, does not fit the requirement that I want.