802.11 ac compatibilityĪpple says that you should look for a router with 802.11 ac compatibility. Now that Apple has discontinued its router lineup, it is offering customers some tips for buying their next router. Nonetheless, a number of customers would buy an AirPort router purely because of its ease of use and for the peace of mind that it offered in terms of compatibility. Apple had not updated the lineup in years so this move was not particularly surprising, especially since there were far better routers already available in the market. Last week, Apple announced it is discontinuing its AirPort lineup of routers.