List of AirPort Cards

There are 4 iterations of the AirPort Card.

AirPort 802.11b Card

AirPort 802.11b Card

• Wi-Fi Version: 802.11b (unofficially named Wi-Fi 1)
• Data Throughput: Up to 11 megabits per second (Mbps) in perfect conditions
• Range: Up to 150ft (50m) indoors
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Connector: PCMCIA (PC Card)

AirPort Extreme 802.11g Card

AirPort Extreme 802.11g Card

• Wi-Fi Version: 802.11g (unofficially named Wi-Fi 3; backwards compatible to 802.11b)
• Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• Data Throughput: Up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps) in perfect conditions
• Range: Up to 150ft (50m) indoors
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Connector: Mini PCI for Wi-Fi; USB for Bluetooth. Not user-replaceable.

Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11a/b/g/n

Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11a/b/g/n Card

• Wi-Fi Version: 802.11n Wi-Fi 4 (backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g)
• Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR or Bluetooth 4.0
• Data Throughput: Up to 600 megabits per second (Mbps)
• Range: Up to 230ft (70m) indoors
• Frequency 2.4 GHz; 5 Ghz
• MIMO: Up to 2x3
• Connector: Mini PCIe

Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11ac

• Wi-Fi Version: 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5 (backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth Version: 4.0
• Data Throughput: 3.5 gigabits per second (Gbps) in perfect conditions
• Range: Up to 230ft (70m) indoors
• Frequency: 2.4 Ghz; 5 Ghz
• MIMO: Up to 2x2
• Connector: Mini PCIe