-----Original Message----- From: G-List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dana Collins Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 12:09 To: G-List Subject: Re: Need wireless advice
We're connected via cable broadband with a Linksys cable modem and a Linksys router. Advice on what to get for base station (transmitter?) and receivers would be much appreciated. Question: if one uses an Airport base station, is the only option Airport cards, or are there any other compliant options? Many, many thanks. Dana ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Original Airport base and Airport cards are just 802.11b Wi-Fi devices and are compatible with all 802.11b devices. The new Airport Extreme line are 802.11g and are like wise compatible. B and G equipment are also compatible though they have different speeds. B is 11Mbps (Megabits per second) and G is 54Mbps. Using B devices with G however will cause them to work at the slower speed. Now for using the internet 802.11b is going to be faster that you internet connection, but if you want to transfer files between computers, share your mp3 library, or use an airport express to play music on your stereo you probably want to go with an all G setup. Now the Airport base station is one of the nicest consumer level units available, however it is also one of the most expensive (somewhere over $200 IIRC.) AFAIK all of the newer base station / routers are setup through a web interface and should be configurable from any computer. Though I have heard some people say that the configuration pages didn't work well on their Mac. I personally use a Netgear WGT624 which works well with my Pismo thou I can't say that I have tried configuring it through Safari or FireFox from my Pismo. If you would like I can. The Linksys WTR54G(s) is also a very good wireless router. I would also recommend that remove your existing Linksys router and just use the wireless router in its place, as it could save you some headaches in the future if you need to open firewall ports. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
