When will airport express support 802.11ac

when will airport express support 802.11ac

We are all users here on a user-to-user support forum......just like you.....so no one here will have any idea about what a notoriously secretive company like Apple might do, or when they might do it.
If Apple makes an official announcement regarding a new product, then we will all know.

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  • When will Apple TV support 802.11ac?

    When will Apple TV support 802.11ac?

    Sometime after Apple announces it.
    Rumor and speculation are not permitted here.

  • Predictions: When will Lenovo X-series support 802.11ac ?

    When do you predict we will see a Lenovo X-series laptop introduced that supports 802.11ac ?
    FYI - 2 sites I read for reliable tech info, including home networking:
    http://www.anandtech.com/show/7127/the-joys-of-80211ac-wifi
    http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews
    I'm getting 375-405 mbps by hanging this orb
    ASUS Dual-Band Wireless-N900 USB Network Adapter
    http://amzn.to/14ql6WG
    off my downstairs Thinkpad's USB port .
    That orb pairs with an ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 upstairs.
    On the downside, it's something permanently plugged into my USB port. 
    On the upside, with a USB cord extender, it easily stays put on the laptop coffee table.  And I like the idea of the antenna being further away from my brain.  Most importantly, the performance is compelling. (it seems to be twice as fast as before)

    Any Lenovo laptop with mini PCI-E port should support 802.11ac as long as there's no whitelist in the BIOS. I could've put the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 on my Y470, but instead I chose the Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 since the Wireless-AC version has a bluetooth integrated which conflicts with my Broadcom bluetooth that came with the laptop. The Wireless-AC itself works, but both my Broadcom bluetooth and Intel's bluetooth won't work (they both show an yellow triangle with exclamation point on Device manager). The Wireless-N version has no bluetooth so the built-in Broadcom bluetooth works fully.
    Lenovo Y470: i7-2670QM | 8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz RAM | Nvidia GeForce GT 550M | 500 GB 7200 RPM Seagate HDD | ASUS PCE-AC56 802.11ac Network Adapter | Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

  • Should I wait to buy my iMac when apple upgrades it to support  802.11ac Wi-Fi ?

    Since apple released the Macbook air that supports 802.11ac wi fi, is it going to do the same with all the others products? Being so, I understand that if I by an imac today, it will not support 802.11ac. And this imac will not make the most out of the new airport extreme that delivers 802.11ac (even though the new airport extreme supports 802.11n), isn't that right?

    Well, it is reasonable to expect that, yes, the other hardware will get upgraded to ac as it gets updated.  As to when any particular model line will get updated, that is anybody's guess.  Nobody has any idea how long you may have to wait for that one particular feature.  Only you can decide if you are better off waiting or getting what you need now.
    Are you even maxing out your 802.11n network speed and bandwidth now?  If not, then having ac is sort of moot, isn't it?  Sort of like having a car capable of 200mph, but the traffic volume never lets you get above 70 anyway, it really just does not matter.

  • When will airport support ac

    When will Airport support AC?

    Hi - sorry but this is a user to user forum - we have no idea what Apple has planned for their products - you would have to contact them directly to ask questions about that -

  • What network adaptors support 802.11ac?

    I want to purchase the new airport/time capsule mainly for it's 802.11ac capabilities. I have a mid-2009 macbook pro.
    Wondering what network adaptors are out there that I can plug into my usb that can support 802.11ac? I found some but they only support Windows.

    Newer AC wireless would need to support USB 3 standard but of course that is not available.
    I want to purchase the new airport/time capsule mainly for it's 802.11ac capabilities. I have a mid-2009 macbook pro.
    You only have one port that is near capable (actually more than capable if real numbers are used) and that is ethernet. So the best device for you is a second Airport Extreme working as bridge or extend wireless in apple terminology.. really it is not such a bad option since the cost of AC usb 3.0 will be over $100 anyway.

  • Does Airport Express support multiple ethernet connections via a switch?

    If I use the following configuration, with the Airport Express extending my network, will it handle multiple devices connected via a switch?
    Modem---Airport Extreme- - -802.11n- - -Airport Express---Switch---multiple devices (eg. network printer and iMac).
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    It works for me—even when the AirPort Express device is configured to extend the wireless network created by the AirPort Extreme router.

  • Airport Express in 802.11n mode with an Xbox 360

    I have an Airport Express (with software 7.5.2) and am having problems connecting my Xbox 360 in 802.11n mode.  I have an Xbox 360 (one year old, not the new 360 S Console) and an Xbox Wireless N Networking Adapter (Model 1398).
    I believe my Airport Express is working fine as I've been able to connect my MacBook and iPad 2 when I've run the Airport Express in any combination of modes -- 802.11g 2.4 or 5.0 GHz, 802.11b compatibility, etc. 
    I've also found that the Xbox will connect when I run the Airport Express in 802.11g mode, but it fails to connect in any n mode.  I've tried several combinations including varying the security -- WPA2 or no security at all.  Since the same Xbox and Apple hardware can connect when running in 802.11g mode, and I've got Apple devices talking to the AE in 802.11n mode, I'm suspecting the Xbox hardware.
    I've looked through a few forum posts here, and most of them seemed to be older and referenced a bug in an older version of the AE software.  At least one mentioned that the person had a defective Xbox wireless adapter, which I'm beginning to suspect.
    I've even turned on syslog logging on the Airport Express and used my MacBook as the syslog server.  Even though I've turned the Syslog level up to 7 (Debug) on the AE, I don't get any messages about Xbox connection attempts -- just successful connections from my iPad and MacBook.
    Any advice is appreciated!
    Thanks,
    Dan

    Hi. Thanks for the reply. It turns out that the router was not going into n mode because of the security I set on it. I finally figured this out and the AE did connect in n mode after all.
    Well at least it's working now but I feel a little bad for posting when it was my fault!!
    Cheers!

  • Will airport express extend the range of our wifi?

    We have wifi through Comcast in our home.  The range, however, is at about 20 yds.  I exchanged the router that was supplied (monthly rental from) from Comcast without any change.  We have an Airport Express device, 802.11n, purchased in the last year in an effor to improve this, but was never connected as the instructions are beyond me.  I just tried to research it again, and I don't have a clue if it will help, and how to hook it up.  Help!

    An Apple AirPort Base Station can only "wirelessly extend" a wireless network created by another Apple AirPort Base Station.
    You can add the Express to your network as an additional wireless access point, as long as you connect it directly to the Comcast router with an Ethernet cable.
    This Apple Support document explains how to do that: Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring a roaming network (802.11 a/b/g/n)
    The AirPort Utility screenshots are outdated, but the wiring information shows the general arrangement you would require.
    Otherwise, you would need to purchase an additional Apple AirPort Base Station, connect it to the Comcast router, and use your Express to "wirelessly extend" the wireless network created by the new Apple AirPort.

  • Does the new ISR platform support 802.11ac APs

    Hello,
    Is there a Cisco WLAN controller that is compatible with the new 11ac 3700 APs that can be installed in a 3900 series ISR platform?
    Thank you
    James

    Yes and no.  And I don't know which is which.  
    The current way to stick a WLC into a router is using an SRE.  This is basically a module which contains a hard drive and you create a VM in form of a WLC.  Now the latest SRE firmware is 7.4.121.0 (release date 20 December 2013). 
    There are currently three models of APs with can support 802.11ac.  They are the 3600*, 3700 and 2700.
    Ok, here's where the "kicker" comes in.  
    The 3600 (notice the "*") can support 802.11ac if you purchase the 802.11ac Wave 1 Module.  The 3600 is supported from firmware version 7.2.X.X but the 802.11ac Wave 1 Module requires a minimum firmware version 7.5.X.X (this version is now "deferred").   So this option doesn't work.
    3700 requires a minmum of 7.6.X.X firmware and the newly-released 2700 requires a soon-to-be-released 7.6MR2 or 8.X.X.X firmware.   
    Now if what I've mentioned above doesn't confuse you, this next one will bewilder absolutely:  Read the Release Notes for 7.6.X.X and scroll down to the Supported Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Platforms section and it's stated:  
    Cisco Virtual Wireless Controllers on Cisco Services-Ready Engine (SRE) or Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module for Integrated Services Routers G2 (UCS-E)
    Hence, my response of Yes and No.  
    I have two recommendations:  
    On the bottom of the Release Notes, there's a Feedback link.  Use it.  Put a low score (this guarantees someone will contact you quickly).  When they contact you, ask them to do a proper QC on their documentation because, frankly, they've been "dropping the ball" lately.  
    Next, contact TAC.  
    Hope this helps.

  • Itunes kills internet when using airport express

    When I try to wi-fi music to a speaker with an airport express The Internet disconnects ?  This just started happening. I noticed that when I access system Prefs My network pane shows I am connected via wi-fi ?

    I replace my Extreme with a newer Express (n) so I have two identical (n)-type Expresses, will the internet speed be the same as if I had one Express or will it be halved like you were saying?
    If both the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express are 802.11n devices, you can configure them to "extend wireless network" and maintain "n" speeds on the network. There will be a slight loss in bandwidth, but nothing like 50% which the WDS setup imposes unless your Express is located too far away from the Extreme.
    The key here is to remember that the Express can only extend the quality of signal that it receives. It does not "boost" the signal, it makes it go further.
    Message was edited by: Bob Timmons

  • How to Setup Airport Time Capsule 802.11AC on Verizon fios

    I just got an Airport Time Capsule 802.11AC and i would like to set it up on to my existing verizon fios router as you can't change their router as the cable box works with it does anyone know how to do such a thing?

    Setup is amazingly quick and easy, assuming that you connect a permanently installed Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <--> ports on the Fios router to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule, and then use AirPort Utility on your Mac or iPhone/iPad for the setup.
    We need to know what operating system you are using on your Mac to provide any specific setup details. Or, let us know if you are going to use an iPhone or iPad for the setup.
    The Time Capsule will set up another wireless network, so if  you do not need two networks, you can turn off the wireless on either the FIos or Time Capsule. If you decide to have two networks, be sure to separate the Fios router and Time Capsule by 5-6 feet or a few meters.....to minimize the chances of wireless interference occurring between the two devices.

  • Airport Express Upgrade (802.11n - wireless n)?

    Does anyone know if Apple plans to upgrade airport express from 802.11g to 802.11n? If so, when. I am not sure if I want to purchase the current version if I know a wireless "n" version is on the way.
    MacBook Pro   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   1.83Ghz Intel Core Duo
    MacBook Pro   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   1.83Ghz Intel Core Duo

    No one here knows and even speculating on potential future Apple products in this discussion area is forbidden.

  • Does 2012 airport express support MIMO?

    Does 2012 airport express support MIMO? if not, will it slow the internat speed with ipad air?

    Welcome,
    Probably not, but Apple have stated recently that MIMO is build in to the new WiFi kit, see:
    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426153,00.asp
    You may need to upgrade to a new Airport.
    Regards,
    Shawn

  • Does Airport Express support MAC spoofing?

    I'm using Comcast, Seattle which requires that I use a particular MAC address to connect to their network. In order to do this, I will need to get a router that supports MAC spoofing (i.e. setting AE to pretend to have another MAC address). Is this possible?

    Sorry, but no. None of Apple's Base Stations, nor the Airport Express, support MAC address cloning on the WAN port.
    If Comcast's system doesn't automatically re-register a new connection by power cycling the modem (as many systems do), certainly it should be possible for Comcast to manually register the MAC address of a new device cabled to their modem?

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