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#336142 - 01/14/08 10:18 PM Re: Wireless Router Question [Re: MacBozo]
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My first wireless router was a d-link. It worked fine. You'll have no problems with it.<br><br>&#63743; &#63743; &#63743; &#63743;
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#336143 - 01/14/08 11:15 PM Re: Wireless Router Question [Re: MacBozo]
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#336144 - 01/14/08 11:32 PM Re: Wireless Router Question [Re: MacBozo]
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The first generation wireless is more than fast enough for internet. I see them on ebay once in a while for $30 or so but most around $50-60. Higher to the idiots.<br><br>------> JD's Trivia game<br><br>------> MCF-MM Trivia game
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#336145 - 01/15/08 01:33 AM Re: Wireless Router Question [Re: MacBozo]
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I have also a Mac Mini and I am using Linksys WRT-54, works great almost one year now.<br><br><br>
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#336146 - 01/15/08 01:52 AM Re: Wireless Router Question [Re: MacBozo]
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Personally, if your local network is all Mac, I recommend spending a little more and buying Airport Extreme basestation.<br><br>Not only is it a snap to setup, it's much easier to share files wirelessly.<br><br>The Linksys routers are great for connecting to the web, but hard to setup to share files, imho.<br><br>Not saying it can't be done, just hard to do. I prefer to pay more for "easy".<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
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#336147 - 01/15/08 02:05 AM Re: Wireless Router Question [Re: MacBozo]
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I've gone through several Belkin and LinkSys routers and have found them to be very inconsistent, qualitywise. I tried setting up a Netgear for a friend once and couldn't get two to work. Finally, I've found Buffalo routers to be the most reliable. Unfortunately, you can't get them now because they're being used as a test case that will extend to other router manufacturers if they lose.<br><br>

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#336148 - 01/15/08 02:21 AM Re: Wireless Router Question [Re: electricron]
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I agree with that completely. Compared to setting up a non-Apple router, setting up an Airport base station is like learning to fall asleep.<br><br>&#63743; &#63743; &#63743; &#63743;
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#336149 - 01/15/08 02:38 AM Re: Wireless Router Question [Re: MacBozo]
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Sorry for confusing the thread by mentioning Linksys. Got more response to that. LOL.<br><br>Argghh, what the hell do I know anyway. <br><br>------> JD's Trivia game<br><br>------> MCF-MM Trivia game
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#336150 - 01/15/08 02:53 AM Re: Wireless Router Question [Re: yoyo52]
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The GUI for initial setup with an Airport is nice as compared to the web interface for other routers, Airport prompts for a password for instance. Most routers for home customers I run across have no password. But go off the beaten path with Airport and you still have to know how to route ports.<br><br>One feature I really like about Airport is the printer sharing, that really clicks with my home customers.<br><br>------> JD's Trivia game<br><br>------> MCF-MM Trivia game
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#336151 - 01/15/08 04:24 PM Re: Wireless Router Question [Re: electricron]
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A little more? Try 3x more. Wholesale Price Index up over 6% - paycheck flatline. <br>I went for the $60 unit. ($50 BB Gift Card applied = $10 out of pocket plus tax and shipping.) <br><br>
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