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Release date July 1, 2004  June 1, 2003  December 1, 2002  January 10, 2007  March 17, 2008 






Editors' rating
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6.9 out of 10 6.9
Good
6.9 out of 10 6.9
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$164
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$90-$99
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Review summary This is among the best compact wireless-networking devices available. This wireless bridge does a competent job at connecting Ethernet devices to a wireless network or extending a WLAN's range, but its price is high. The WAP54G offers a significant speed improvement, making it a good buy for offices looking to upgrade existing 802.11b networks. The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is a solid router that keeps up with the Draft N competition. Unfortunately, we've yet to test a Draft N router that lives up to the promise of 802.11n. As with the rest of the .11n routers we've tested, we advise you postpone your purchase until the spec is finalized. Don't pick up a new, 802.11n-enabled AirPort Express if you're looking for superfast wireless networking performance. You should consider it, however, if you're in the market for a new Wi-Fi router that offers portability, ease of use, and the unique ability to stream iTunes over your network.






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6.9 Good (from 66 users)
 
4.8 Mediocre (from 8 users)
 
5.4 Average (from 82 users)
 
7.5 Very good (from 43 users)
 
8.0 Excellent (from 6 users)
Basic Specs
Product name Compare Apple AirPort Express Base Station
Apple AirPort Express Base Station
Compare Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet bridge
Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet bridge
Compare Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G access point
Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G access point
Compare Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (draft 802.11n)
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (draft 802.11n)
Compare Apple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n)
Apple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n)






Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.1 in x 3 in x 3.7 in
5 in x 4.2 in x 1.1 in
7.3 in x 6.7 in x 1.9 in
6.5 in x 6.5 in x 1.3 in
1.1 in x 3 in x 3.7 in






Weight 0.4 lbs
0.4 lbs
1.1 lbs
1.7 lbs
6.6 oz






Product name Apple AirPort Express Base Station Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet bridge Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G access point Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (draft 802.11n) Apple AirPort Express Base Station (802.11n)






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Price range   Check latest prices
$112
from 2 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$86-$99
from 15 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$68-$80
from 20 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$164
from 1 store
 
  Check latest prices
$90-$99
from 8 stores
 






 
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