I've only had NetGear and cisco/LinkSys routers, but I can't say I've
really had any trouble accessing their web interfaces. I've also
replaced the firmware on my older LinkSys router with DD-wrt, which is
quite accessible. I assume Tomato, another open source alternative, is
also fairly accessible.
I haven't used it much, but there's also a Genie app from NetGear to
help you manage your NetGear router.
BTW, I'm not really sure routers is on topic for this list. I'm sure
you'll get a lot of advice from this list, but you might want to raise
this on another list to get more feedback.
On 01/02/2014 11:32 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:
Hi Don,
I assume you want to replace the entire router and not just add a wireless
access point which is what the Airport Express would be.
If you want to replace the router then the Airport Extreme would be the way
to go, I think it's a good router although not cheap and it only has 4 ports
if I remember correctly so you have to decide if that is enough for you.
I am not sure what model of Netgear router you had, but I have had 2
different Netgear routers and the web interface on each was very accessible
with Jaws which is what I use. I currently use a Cisco business class router
at my business and the web interface for it also is very accessible and I
tried out one of the high-end Asus routers before and it also worked.
I have an Airport Express at home which I use to add Airplay functionality
to my Sonos music system and I'm happy enough with it, but I would probably
not buy an Airport Extreme because of the limited number of ports and also
because I prefer Netgear or Cisco routers where I can get an 8-Port router.
The Airport Utility for Windows works with Jaws and you can also download
the app and configure it via an iPhone or iPad.
Regards,
Sieghard
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Donald L. Roberts
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 9:13 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Apple airport router info needed
The wireless portion of my Netgear router has died, and I am attempting
to determine what to replace it with. Sorry for the dangling preposition.
At any rate, I have not been happy with the limited accessibility of the
Netgear router. So good accessibility is a primary consideration when
seeking a replacement.
An acquaintance who is a Mac user, speaks highly of Apple Airport routers,
especially because it does not have a web interface. I use Window-eyes 8.4
on a Windows 7 64-bit system and want to know about the accessibility of the
windows client for the Apple Airport router.
It is my understanding that there are several models of the Airport from
which to choose. I don't need shared hard drive space but would like to
have a shared printer if possible. Please feel free to make
recommendations, suggestions, and even criticisms if appropriate.
Thanks in advance.
Don Roberts
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