Mac Pro Computers (January 2008)

The Mac Pro computers with Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 Series microprocessors were introduced in January 2008. The Mac Pro has an optional, internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module which is available as a fully-integrated configure-to-order option or as an Apple Authorized Service Provider kit which can be installed by an Apple retail store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The AirPort Extreme module for Mac Pro connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC and the Mac Pro enclosure includes the necessary built-in antennas.

The optional AirPort Extreme module contains multiple radios which support IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and the IEEE 802.11n draft specification.

Mac Pro Computers (August 2006 and April 2007)

The Mac Pro has an optional, internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module which is available as a fully-integrated configure-to-order option or as an Apple Authorized Service Provider kit which can be installed by an Apple retail store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The AirPort Extreme module for Mac Pro connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC and the Mac Pro enclosure includes the necessary built-in antennas.

In the quad-core Mac Pro models introduced in August 2006, the optional AirPort Extreme module contains multiple radios which support IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and the IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Software to enable 802.11n functionality is included with the AirPort Extreme Base Station (802.11n), sold separately, or can be purchased on the Apple Online Store.

Beginning in April 2007, 802.11n functionality is included in the optional AirPort Extreme module in both 8-core and quad-core Mac Pro configurations. The optional AirPort Extreme module in the 8-core and quad-core Mac Pro configurations contains multiple radios which support IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and the IEEE 802.11n draft specification.

Xserve (January 2008)

The Xserve with Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 Series microprocessors, introduced in January 2008, does not support AirPort.

Xserve (August 2006)

The Xserve announced in August 2006, based on the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor, does not support AirPort.

iMac Computers (April 2008)

The iMac computers announced in April 2008, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor, have an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the iMac and has built-in antennas.

iMac Computers (August 2007)

The iMac computers announced in August 2007, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor, have an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the iMac and has built-in antennas.

iMac with SuperDrive Computers (September 2006)

The iMac with SuperDrive computers announced in September 2006, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor, have an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the iMac and has built-in antennas.

iMac with Combo Drive Computer (September 2006)

The iMac with Combo drive computer announced in September 2006, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor, has an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the iMac and has a built-in antenna.

17-inch iMac for Education Computer (July 2006)

The 17-inch iMac for education computer announced in July 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo microprocessor, has an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the 17-inch iMac for education and has a built-in antenna.

iMac Computers (January 2006)

The iMac computers announced in January 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo microprocessor, have an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the iMac and has a built-in antenna.

iMac G5 Computers (October 2005)

The iMac G5 announced in October 2005 is equipped with the AirPort Extreme (IEEE 802.11g compliant) internal wireless LAN module that connects to the Shasta I/O controller ASIC over the 33 MHz PCI bus. A combined, internal Bluetooth and AirPort Extreme module is standard on the iMac G5.

MacBook Computers (February 2008)

The MacBook computer introduced in February 2008, incorporating the Intel Core 2 Duo processor on 45 nm process technology, has an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the MacBook and has two built-in antennas in the display bezel.

MacBook Computers (November 2007)

The MacBook computer introduced in November 2007, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, has an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the MacBook and has two built-in antennas in the display bezel.

MacBook Computers (May 2007)

The MacBook computer introduced in May 2007, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, has an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the MacBook and has three built-in antennas in the display bezel.

MacBook Computers (November 2006)

The MacBook computers announced in November 2006, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, have an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the MacBook and has built-in antennas.

MacBook Computers (May 2006)

The MacBook computers announced in May 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo, have an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the MacBook and has two built-in antennas located in the display bezel: one is positioned horizontally on the upper left side and one is positioned vertically on the upper left side.

17-inch MacBook Pro Computers (February 2008)

The 17-inch MacBook Pro computers introduced in February 2008, incorporating the Intel Core 2 Duo processor on 45 nm process technology, come standard with an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module with built-in antennas. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge.

15-inch MacBook Pro Computers (February 2008)

The 15-inch MacBook Pro computers introduced in February 2008, incorporating the Intel Core 2 Duo processor on 45 nm process technology, come standard with an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module with built-in antennas. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge.

17-inch MacBook Pro Computers (June 2007 and November 2007)

The 17-inch MacBook Pro computers introduced in June 2007 and November 2007, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, come standard with an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module with built-in antennas. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge.

15-inch MacBook Pro Computers (June 2007 and November 2007)

The 15-inch MacBook Pro computers introduced in June 2007 and November 2007, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, come standard with an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module with built-in antennas. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge.

17-inch MacBook Pro Computers (October 2006)

The 17-inch MacBook Pro computer announced in October 2006, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, comes standard with an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module with built-in antennas. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC.

15-inch MacBook Pro Computers (October 2006)

The 15-inch MacBook Pro computers announced in October 2006, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, come standard with an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module with built-in antennas. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC.

17-inch MacBook Pro Computers (April 2006)

The 17-inch MacBook Pro computers announced in April 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo microprocessor, have an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the 17-inch MacBook Pro and has two built-in antennas located in the display clutch barrel.

15-inch MacBook Pro Computers (January 2006)

The 15-inch MacBook Pro computers announced in January 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo microprocessor, have an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the MacBook Pro and has two built-in antennas located in the display clutch barrel.

MacBook Air Computers (January 2008)

The MacBook Air computer introduced in January 2008, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, has an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the MacBook Air and has two built-in antennas in the display bezel.

Mac mini Computers (February 2006)

The Mac mini computers announced in February 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo microprocessor or Intel Core Solo microprocessor, have an internal AirPort Extreme wireless LAN module. The AirPort Extreme module connects through a one-lane PCI Express bus to the South Bridge IC. AirPort Extreme is standard on the Mac mini and has a built-in antenna located on the top, right-rear of the enclosure.

Power Mac G5 Computers (October 2005)

The Power Mac G5 announced in October 2005 has an optional, combined, internal AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) module. AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth share two built-in antennas. The AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth module is available as a fully-integrated build-to-order option or as an Apple Authorized Service Provider kit, which can be installed by an Apple retail store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider.

The AirPort Extreme module is on the internal 33 MHz PCI bus. It contains a media access controller (MAC), a digital signal processor (DSP), and a radio-frequency (RF) section.