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.
Apple’s 802.11g AirPort router family.
AirPort Express (2004)
AirPort Extreme Base Station: key facts
When was the AirPort Extreme Base Station released?
The AirPort Extreme Base Station arrived 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 specs stand out?
Key specs: Ethernet, USB.
Why does the AirPort Extreme Base Station matter?
Apple’s 802.11g AirPort router family.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| 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).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11