AirPort Base Station (Graphite) - Technical Specifications
The AirPort Base Station is recommended for up to 10 users. It includes a base unit, external power supply, telephone cord, wall mount bracket, and complete software.
Wireless data rate
Up to 11 Mbps
Range
150 ft (50 m) in typical use (varies with building construction)
Frequency band
2.4 GHz
Radio output power
15 dBm (nominal)
Compatibility
IEEE 802.11HR Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 11 Mbps and 5.5 Mbps draft standard
IEEE 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard
IEEE C95.1-1991
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b High Rate) standard and the Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) interoperability
Included software
AirPort Setup Assistant to configure the computer for network access and set up an AirPort Base Station orSoftware Base Station
AirPort application to change networks and check signal strength
AirPort Control Strip module to quickly measure signal strength and change networks
AirPort Utility for base station network administration
Operating altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 m)
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet (4572 m)
AirPort Base Station (Graphite)
Family Number: M7601
Interfaces
RJ-11 connector for built-in 56 kbps V.90 modem
RJ-45 connector for built-in 10BASE-T Ethernet
Wireless
AC power
Mounting options
Desktop
Wall mount (bracket included)
Electrical requirements
North America and Japan
Line voltage: 100 V to 120 V AC
Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Europe, Australia
Line voltage: 200 V to 240 V AC
Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Environmental requirements
Operating temperature: 32 to 95 F (0 C to 35 C)
Storage temperature: -13 to 140 F (-25 C to 60 C)
Relative humidity (operating): 20 to 80 percent
Relative humidity (storage): 10 to 90 percent, noncondensing
Operating altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 m)
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet (4572 m)
Size and mass
Diameter: 6.9 inches (175 mm)
Height: 3.2 inches (80 mm)
Mass (weight, without wall mount bracket): 1.65 pounds (750 grams)
System Requirements
An AirPort-capable Macintosh computer
At least 32 MB of memory (RAM)
Mac OS 8.6 or later
Mac OS 9.0.4 or later is required to use AirPort 1.3 or later
Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and an Internet service provider, for which fees may apply. Some ISPs are not compatible with AirPort. America Online (AOL) works with AirPort software version 2.0 or later. For more information about AOL compatibility, see AirPort: How to Use with AOL. Range may vary with site conditions.