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 mer. 3 mai 2006, 23:00
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What is the best router for my new mini mac.To get it to tal;k to a PC with windows?
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 ven. 5 mai 2006, 03:09
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Linksys makes some of the best around. Grab a WRT54G/GS/GL. Save on the G from the Version 5 on, you can load on them an alternative OS (based on linux) with lots of features added, but the routers themselves are among the best. Netgear makes cool stuff too though more limited (for normal use it's enough). I strongly encourage you to see what other users of your ISP use as there's sometimes issues between routers and ISP…  Note that the Wi-Fi standard is about to change to its 802.11 "n" version, and right now, no available "n" enabled router is sure to work with the full "n" standard when it'll be finalized at the end of the year. They all use proprietary version of the "n" and don't guarantee the upgrade or compatibility… So for the present time, better to stay away from them…
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mer. 10 mai 2006, 04:34
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what about a new product called Buffalo? Has anyone heard of it? Does it support Mac?
Thanks
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ven. 12 mai 2006, 06:39
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Here's a link to the Buffalo Wireles Router site. http://www.buffalotech.com/products/wireless.phpThey seem to be pretty solid from what I've heard.
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ven. 12 mai 2006, 14:19
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my recommendation would be a netgear router. They have both wired and wireless. Both offer browser based management and auto detection of firmware updates. Also, their tech support rocks. Support is my main deciding factor on technology, only because electronics fail. Not always, but... Their Model WGU624 is exceptionally good and covers a good range, both indoors and out (and has both encryption and MAC address access lists so only you can work you network). If you are using a dynamic hosting service (like dyndns.com or others) to have a home based web presence, the current crop of netgear routers can handle that for you as well. If you are 'not supposed' to have more than one machine using your net based upon your ISPs rules/regs, all of the mentioned routers will allow you to publish the MAC address of a computer on your subnet so the ISP sees a Computer at the end of their node versus a router. I have used D-Link, Linksys, MacSense and Netgear over the years (too many to want to count) and have found the Netgear to be more reliable. I have a netgear wired hub that I bought almost 10 years ago that is still working. I'd still be using it myself, but I wanted wireless access points and my MiL needed a hub for her office. Just another opinion. Good luck with your choice. Price and feature are truly deciding factors for this one, but for interoperabilty (especially with you Mac), tech support and reliability, I would recommend Netgear. peace
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sam. 13 mai 2006, 02:20
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Absolutely!
i just happened to buy a Netgear WGU624 this afternoon, and so far it's doing the job. You're all over it man. Thanks.
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