Apple Introduces New AirPort Express with 802.11n.Apple Introduces New AirPort Express with 802.11n All AirPort Base Stations Now Run Fastest Wireless Standard Apple[R] updated its AirPort Express[R] mobile base station with 802.11n to deliver up to five times the performance and twice the range of the previous model*. AirPort Express is the world's smallest 802.11n-based mobile base station. It can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connectivity and USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. printing at home or easily brought on the road for wireless freedom wherever there is an Internet connection. AirPort Express features AirTunes(tm), which works seamlessly with iTunes[R] to give users a simple and inexpensive way to wirelessly stream iTunes music from a PC or Mac[R] to any room in the house. "Apple is leading the way with a broad range of innovative 802.11n base stations for almost any wireless networking See wireless network. need," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "From the small and portable AirPort Express, to AirPort Extreme for workgroups of up to 50 users and the new Time Capsule for automated backups, Apple customers now have more great ways to extend their wireless networks with 802.11n." AirPort Express features a single-piece, compact design weighing just 6.7 ounces, providing maximum portability. AirPort Express offers both PC and Mac users the ability to share a single DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary or cable broadband connection See broadband and wireless broadband. with up to 10 simultaneous users. Users can also share a printer wirelessly that is connected to the USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. . Apple's AirPort Utility software provides easy step-by-step instructions for setting up and configuring AirPort Express; and with its advanced security features, AirPort Express safeguards data on networked computers with support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (networking, security) Wi-Fi Protected Access - (WPA) A security scheme for wireless networks, developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). (WPA/WPA2), 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) An IEEE standard security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks. Introduced in 1997, WEP was found to be very inadequate and was superseded by WPA, WPA2 and 802.11i. encryption and a built-in firewall. Apple now includes 802.11n as standard in its entire line of AirPort base stations and Mac notebooks as well as iMac[R], Apple TV[R] and Time Capsule(tm). AirPort Express includes a built-in combination digital and analog audio connector allowing users to connect to a home stereo or powered speakers. iTunes automatically detects remote speakers and displays them in a simple pop-up list for the user to select. Once the remote speakers are selected, AirTunes wirelessly streams iTunes music from the computer to the AirPort Express base station. Multiple AirPort Express base stations can be set up around a home, each connected to a set of powered speakers for a whole-home music experience. AirPort Express can also extend the range of an existing AirPort Extreme[R] wireless network. AvailabilityAirPort Express is available in the Middle East through Arab Business Machine Ltd (ABM ABM: see guided missile. ABM - Asynchronous Balanced Mode )'s network of Apple Authorized Premium Resellers, Apple Authorized Resellers and Apple Authorized Retailers in the following countries: Lebanon, Egypt, United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates, federation of sheikhdoms (2005 est. pop. 2,563,000), c.30,000 sq mi (77,700 sq km), SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. , Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Yemen & the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). *AirPort Express is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors. [c] 2008 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) |
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