I've got an old (w/ built-in modem) AirPort Extreme, and other than a few issues with USB printing, it works wonders in this old house (c1900). It's using broadband no problem now. Say, if you're having problems with reception, you might (in addition to keeping an eye on channel overlap) want to consider getting a AirPort Express and trying WDS (wireless distribution system) to boost your range in areas of heavy interference.
Just my two cents. On Mar 3, 6:22 pm, Ashgrove <[email protected]> wrote: > On Mar 3, 6:58 pm, Bruce Johnson <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > The device doesn't have external antennas, but I don't know if it has > > a preferred orientation, has it been moved or jostled? > > Nope. The furniture hasn't changed place, and I haven't hammered the > poor Pismo too bad. Or the iBook. > > > It could just be that someone next door got a new router and stuck it > > in the room next to your bedroom, and is stomping all over your > > signal. KisMAC will help you find this out. > > I suspect so. My neighbors tend to change every 3 months or so (I'm > dead serious), so I tend to be surprised almost every time I check the > networks. > > > You can also use KisMAC to 'map' your signal strength around your > > apartment, see if there are obvious places where the signal's getting > > blocked, etc. > > I sure will. > > > It could just be the router is dying, or needs resetting, or somehow > > got set to a low poer mode or somethign weird like that. If all else > > fails try resetting it to factory defaults and seting it all up again. > > I hope not. At this point, resetting it to factory defaults is the > only fix I haven't tried. Maybe the time has come to get a new router. > If that's the case, do you recommend the AE Apple models, or staying > clear of them? I have heard very good and very bad things about > them... > > Sorry, I hit the "Send" button again. Darned PCs! > > F -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
