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Thoughts on the 2011/5th Gen Airport Extreme?

bailorg

bailorg

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Dec 16, 2008
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I'm in the market for a new wireless router for my largish house and I noticed that the 2011/5th Gen Airport Extreme is available refurbished from the US online Apple Store for $85.

This still seems like pretty good deal even compared with newer routers in that price range.

Is there any particular reason I shouldn't get this deal?
 
MacOG728893

MacOG728893

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Sep 10, 2010
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Orange County CA
bailorg said:
I'm in the market for a new wireless router for my largish house and I noticed that the 2011/5th Gen Airport Extreme is available refurbished from the US online Apple Store for $85.

This still seems like pretty good deal even compared with newer routers in that price range.

Is there any particular reason I shouldn't get this deal?
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After about two years, mine is starting to make a slight buzzing / humming noise.

Other than that, it's been a great router.
 
Altemose

Altemose

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Mar 26, 2013
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Elkton, Maryland
bailorg said:
I'm in the market for a new wireless router for my largish house and I noticed that the 2011/5th Gen Airport Extreme is available refurbished from the US online Apple Store for $85.

This still seems like pretty good deal even compared with newer routers in that price range.

Is there any particular reason I shouldn't get this deal?
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A fantastic router. I use mine as the central router and restrictions controller at a school. Between the Extreme and the eight Expresses, there is over 100 clients. That is alot of strain on the Extreme with no issues. Plus, it's in a boiler room that goes 80-90 in the winter.
 
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