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Competitor Comparison
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Wireless Card Comparison
Use the following chart to compare wireless cards available from MacWIreless and Apple.
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Apple |
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MacWireless |
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AirPort Extreme |
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| Cost |
$99 |
$59.98 |
$59.98 |
| Supports External Antenna |
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X* |
X |
| Easy Installation/Removal |
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X |
X |
| Uses OS Integrated AirPort Drivers |
X |
X |
X |
*11g PC Card Model with Antenna Port
Access Point Comparison
Use the following chart to compare access points / wireless routers / base stations available from MacWireless and Apple.
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Apple |
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Extreme |
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| Cost |
$199 - $249 |
$49.98 |
$159.98 |
| # of Ethernet Ports |
2 |
5 |
1 |
| Max. Output Power* |
32 mW |
32 mW |
400 mW |
| Max. Speed |
54 Mbps |
54 Mbps |
54 Mbps |
*Max. Output Power directly affects the range of an access point. Higher means better range.
Note: Apple AirPort base stations require OS X for configuration whereas MacWireless Access Points can be configured with an internet web browser from any operating system or machine.
Antenna Comparison
Use the following chart to compare antennas available from MacWIreless and Dr. Bott.
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Dr. Bott |
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MacWireless |
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ExtendAIR Direct |
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| Cost |
$149 |
$49.98 |
| Outdoor Safe |
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X |
| Available for Any Version of the Apple AirPort Base Station |
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X |
| Signal Gain |
6 dBi |
10 dBi |
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ExtendAIR Omni |
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| Cost |
$99 |
$39.98 |
| Signal Gain |
3.5 dBi |
5 dBi |
| Available for Any Version of the Apple AirPort Base Station |
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