wappling on 11/5/02 2:29 AM wrote: > Hi all, Im looking into connecting An I-book wireless connection to cable > modem,My question is I see a number of brands and prices all over heck, is > there any big advantage to going apple airport as to simplicity over D-link > as an example? >
When I wanted to go wireless with my iBook, I didn't bother with the AirPort Base Station (ABS) because I didn't want to pay for the built in modem, AOL compatibility, firewall protection etc. I only needed a wireless connection to my ethernet hub. I have a DSL connection shared via a Power Computing clone running IPNet Router over my home network. That's why I bought a Linksys WAP (wireless access point). I just plugged it into my ethernet hub, plugged in the AC and it was ready. My iBook instantly recognized it and it even showed up in my AirPort menu as "Linksys". They go for around $100 new (and less of course on eBay). Since all the Macs on my LAN are set to share via TCP/IP, and my Apple LaserWriter is TCP/IP, I can print and share files without any trouble. Plus it has twice the range of an ABS (up to 300' indoors, 1500' outdoors). Mine is located in my attic studio (3rd floor) and I have yet to find a location indoors that provides less than a full signal strength (based on the graphical meter in the Apple menu). And while they don't directly support the Mac, they don't ban it or void you Linksys warranty either. Otherwise they wouldn't provide info on their website such as how to determine the MAC address of a Macintosh (OS9 & OSX), discuss AppleTalk compatibility etc. Nor would Apple recommend a their wireless print server on their own site. -Mark -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:G-Books-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:G-Books-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
