Description

AirPort Extreme 802.11ac -
Model: A1521

Technical Specifications
Size and Weight

Dimensions: 3.85 inches (98 mm) by 3.85 inches (98 mm) by 6.6 inches (168 mm)

Weight: 2.08 pounds (945 grams)1

Wireless

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Six-element beamforming antenna array

Simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Radio output power: 32.5 dBm maximum (varies by country)

Channels 1-11, 36-116, 132-140, and 149-165 approved for use in the United States and Canada

Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 100-140 approved for use in Europe and Japan

Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 149-165 approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand

Compatibility

Interoperable with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac-enabled Mac computers, iOS devices, Apple TV, Windows-based PCs, and other Wi-Fi devices

NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels)

Security

Wi‑Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2)2

WPA/WPA2 Enterprise2

MAC address filtering

NAT firewall

802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST

Time-based access control

Software and Documentation

Printed documentation included

AirPort Utility for Mac available for free download

AirPort Utility for iOS available for free download

Bonjour for Windows available for free download

Interfaces

Simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac wireless

Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network

USB 2 port for connecting a USB printer or hard drive3

Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting a computer, Ethernet hub, or networked printer

Built-in power supply

Number of Users

50

Electrical and Environmental Requirements

100-240V AC, 50-60Hz; input current: 1.5 amp

Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)

Storage temperature: -13° to 140° F (-25° to 60° C)

Relative humidity (operating): 20% to 80%, noncondensing

Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet

Agency Approval

FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada RSS-210, EN 300-328, EN 301-489, EN 301 893, ARIB STD-T66, RCR STD-T33, AS/NZS 4268: 2003, UL 60950, CSA-C22.2 No. 60950, GB 4943.1-2011

System Requirements

Setup and Administration

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 6 or later and AirPort Utility 1.3

Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later and AirPort Utility 6.3

Wireless Device Access

Any Wi‑Fi-enabled device that uses the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac specification

Shared Printing with a USB Printer

USB printer

Mac with OS X v10.2.7 or later

PC with Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), or Windows 8

Shared USB Hard Drive

Mac with OS X v10.4.8 or later

PC with Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), or Windows 8

AirPort Extreme and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life-cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more

AirPort Extreme is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

Brominated flame retardant-free

PVC-free4

Meets ENERGY STAR 1.0 requirements for Small network equipment

Apple and the Environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products.

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/112419