-----Original Message----- From: iMac List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debra Platt Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 10:18 To: iMac List Subject: Wireless Router question
>I was looking into wireless routers and it seems even the 802.11b needs IE >5.5 to operate and the g's require IE 6. Does this apply to the machines >that might be hooked up through ethernet also, or just the ones with >wireless cards? > >Any other info such as make/models recommended would be appreciated. > >I am running an imac 400dv se 9.2.2 and will put a wireless card into a >Powerbook Pismo. > >Thanks again It doesn't really matter what browser you use. The companies give those requirements because the routers use very JavaScript heavy configuration pages that don't work in older browsers (like Netscape 4 etc.). It is far easier to say that you need to have the latest version of IE than have tech support deal with people using old browsers. You can generally use any recent browser to configure the routers. I recently got a Netgear WGT624 802.11g router and I am very pleased with it. I use it on my Pismo with an Apple Airport card (802.11b). It is supposed to be one of the most powerful (transmit power) wireless routers available. I set it up on my PC using Mozilla Firefox, but I can try it on in Safari, and Chimera on my Pismo tonight. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
