Is AirPort Extreme still a good router?

The simple answer to this question is no. Apple’s AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express, and AirPort Time Capsule products were never bad Wi-Fi routers—they had sufficient speed and connectivity, so they worked well in most households—but they never stood out.

Should I replace AirPort Extreme?

If it’s more than five years old, you should definitely replace it. In 2015, the Federal Communications Commission removed restrictions that had limited the wireless transmission power of Wi-Fi routers, allowing new routers to be 20 times more powerful than they were before.

How long does the AirPort Extreme router last?

about 5-6 years
The average useful life of most routers designed or home use is about 5-6 years, so you have had remarkably good luck with your AirPort.

What router should I replace AirPort Extreme with?

Gryphon Smart Mesh Wireless Router (now $199 from 219) If high performance is what you’re after, then there’s probably no better option than the Gryphon Smart Mesh Wireless Router. For one, it features simultaneous tri-band radios. Yes, you read that right. This router comes with 2.4GHz and two 5GHz bands.

What do I replace my AirPort Extreme with?

We replaced an AirPort Extreme with a couple of NetGear Orbi.

Is Apple AirPort router outdated?

Apple discontinued all AirPort products in April 2018. Not surprisingly, lots of improvements have occurred in Wi-Fi technologies since 2012, so you’d be much better served by replacing your aging AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme or AirPort Time Capsule.

Is Apple AirPort Extreme a modem or router?

It has only one Ethernet port so it is not a router, nor can it provide a Wi-Fi signal: An example of a modem/router, which is also called a gateway is shown below. Note that the device will have multiple Ethernet ports and produce a Wi-Fi signal. If your provider has furnished you with only a simple modem.