Networking · The Digital Hub · 2003
AirPort Extreme Base Station
AirPort Extreme moved Apple’s wireless base station from original AirPort speeds to faster 802.11g and later 802.11n/ac home networking.
AirPort Extreme Base Station: key facts
When was the AirPort Extreme Base Station released?
The AirPort Extreme Base Station was released in January 2003. Apple discontinued it in April 2018.
How much did the AirPort Extreme Base Station cost?
The AirPort Extreme Base Station launched at $199 in 2003 — about $346 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the AirPort Extreme Base Station’s specs?
The AirPort Extreme Base Station used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the AirPort Extreme Base Station matter?
Apple’s 802.11g AirPort router family.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | Ethernet, USB |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Wi-Fi base station |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | January 2003 |
| Discontinued | April 2018 |
| Launch price | $199 |
How the AirPort Extreme Base Station compares to today
Launched at $199 in 2003 — about $346 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
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Last updated: 2026-06-27