Hey Dan, I should have mentioned that the Apple routers of course as
you probably know do not require a browser for configuration. It uses
the AirPort Utility. Not a problem, your welcome-I'm glad to share
what info I know. I am not a fan of the combo units mainly because you
may at some point choose to change services or there may be a change
in the ISP's hardware that may render your hardware incompatible.
Additionally the units I checked out a while ago that was a cable
modem and router combo only had a single port, the cable connector
that was the wan port. This meant that you could not use the router if
that portion failed or you opted to use a DSL modem etc. and then use
the router just as a router. I don't know if this has changed in the
newer models or not.
On Jan 5, 2009, at 11:34 AM, Dan wrote:
Hello Scott,
I really appreciate your views on this subject. Of course, this is
why I posted on this list. Primarily to find what works with Safari
and VoiceOver. One of the reasons I mentioned an Airport Base
station is because of its interface. Everyone has his or her
particular experiences and that makes for a clearer summation of
what we have all used and have experience with. I'm really glad I
brought this subject to this forum. I will probably be making my
decision in a few days or so.
Thanks.
Dan
On Jan 5, 2009, at 2:38 AM, Scott Howell wrote:
I would not recommend getting any combo unit. I'm sure some will
argue, but I would prefer to rent the modem in the event it fails
or there is a problem, it's the cable company's problem. I would
also recommend the Apple routers. They may not be the cheapest
option, but they are very reliable, accessible, and configurable.
I have not found a configuration they could not handle. I have a
DSL modem from Verizon and luckily they provide it at no charge
once you have met a one year commitment to the DSL service. I've
met that and work with them to replace the modem if damaged.
Besides, it's cheaper to keep you as a customer and provide the
modem then have you drop the service.
On Jan 5, 2009, at 2:05 AM, Dan wrote:
Hello Alex,
Thanks for the Lynksys observation.
The other thing is that I want to install without any of that
useless CD install crap. I want to do it manually.
Dan
On Jan 4, 2009, at 11:01 PM, Alex Jurgensen wrote:
Hi,
So, yeah, Comcast.net eh. A Visually Impaired person works at
Comcast out of curiousity. There isn't any reason they shouldn't,
I am just pointing out that Comcast is accepting.
Also, Steer clear of the Linksys, unless you are absolutely sure
it will work with Safari. Some do, until you go to save and get a
Safari error.
Thanks for listening,
Alex,
On 4-Jan-09, at 10:57 PM, Dan wrote:
Hi Alex,
If we do this, we would be switching to Comcast.
Dan
On Jan 4, 2009, at 10:30 PM, Alex Jurgensen wrote:
Hi,
Which ISP, out of curriousity?
Also, Lynksys are aweful from my experiance, since every other
moddel needs Firefox or IE and won't work with Firefox.
Basestations are the best bet I think.
Thanks,
Alex,
On 4-Jan-09, at 10:20 PM, Dan wrote:
Hello everyone,
We are getting ready to purchase either a wireless router and
Cable modem or a Cable modem Wireless Router combined.
So my question is this. Which router has the best and clearest
interface for Safari and VO?
Or would I be better to consider an Airport base station.
We will also be connecting a few windows machines and a Linux
box as well.
Thanks.
Dan
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