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Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11ac (A1521) (Tower 802.11ac 3x3 Dual-Band Base Station)

AirPort Utility managed beamforming wireless base station

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Gateway IP
Factory Username
admin
Factory Password
admin

Technical specifications

Apple Home Wi-Fi
Manufacturer Apple
Product Series Apple Home Wi-Fi
Device Class / Category Home Wi-Fi
Wireless Standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Speed Rating AC1300 Dual-Band
Ethernet & Fiber Ports 1x 1G WAN, 3x 1G LAN, 1x USB 2.0
Routing / Firewall Throughput AC1300 Dual-Band Routing
Default Gateway URL http://10.0.1.1 ↗
Operating System / Firmware Apple Firmware

How to log in to your Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11ac (A1521) (Tower 802.11ac 3x3 Dual-Band Base Station)

  1. 1 Connect Your Device: Plug your PC into any LAN port on the Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11ac (A1521) (Tower 802.11ac 3x3 Dual-Band Base Station) using an Ethernet cable, or connect to the default Wi-Fi SSID printed on the router label.
  2. 2 Navigate to Gateway IP: Launch your web browser and enter http://10.0.1.1 into the address bar.
  3. 3 Enter Factory Credentials: Enter username "admin" and password "admin", then click Login.
  4. 4 Configure Security & Password: Follow the on-screen Quick Setup wizard to customize your Wi-Fi SSID, set WPA3/WPA2-AES encryption, and establish a new master administrator password.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the default login for Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11ac (A1521) (Tower 802.11ac 3x3 Dual-Band Base Station)?

The default IP address is http://10.0.1.1, default username is "admin", and default password is "admin".

What ports and speeds does Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11ac (A1521) (Tower 802.11ac 3x3 Dual-Band Base Station) support?

The Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11ac (A1521) (Tower 802.11ac 3x3 Dual-Band Base Station) is equipped with 1x 1G WAN, 3x 1G LAN, 1x USB 2.0 with an overall speed rating of AC1300 Dual-Band.

How do I reset my Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11ac (A1521) (Tower 802.11ac 3x3 Dual-Band Base Station) to factory settings?

Press and hold the physical Reset button on the Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11ac (A1521) (Tower 802.11ac 3x3 Dual-Band Base Station) for 10 to 15 seconds until the power LED blinks, resetting all settings to factory default.