what's the best wireless broadband router for macs?
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I would suggest an Airport. Since its from Apple, you can probally set up yourself without a whole lot of problems. But almost any router will work. And most have the same range. I have a Netgear in my house (which is also 3 stories) and we have never had a problem with picking up the signal. I can even take my computer outside and use it. The only thing that will change is the signal strengh. That depends on what your house is made of. If its brick, you won't get as stong a signal as a house made of wood. But with a broadband connection, it won't be a big enough differnce to matter much. Again, I would just go with the Airport because it's from Apple.
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How far do you want to extend your network? Do you alrady have an established wired LAN? If this is a simple home network, you could get a new wireless router. The 250 Mbs wireless routers (~100 Mbs actual) are now shipping which is speed is comparable to a wired LAN, with the range of a Pre-N. \n\nIf you already have a wireless router, you may be able to swap out the antennas. Otherwise if you want an industrial solution, you could use a high gain antenna or even an amplifier http://www.hyperlinktech.com/\n\nNote: if you use a wireless extender/repeater, then your client-side thruput will be cut in half.\n\n-Vic
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get a wireless router
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You need a wireless router.
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Linksys is my favorite. They have A, B and G(54 MBPS) routers. The fastest technology and the ones with the longest range are the Pre-N routers (Netgear has a great one). It all depends on the size of your house. 2000 SQFT and under I would go with a G - linksys. Over 2000 SQFT I would do a Pre-N Netgear.\n\nGood luck
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Get D-link or Netgear, they are both really good gigabit routers. They have wireless ones, but if you just want a normal router that is very trusting and decent in price and works well with networking, then I suggest either of those two.\n\nTry going to http://www.newegg.com or http://www.tigerdirect.com for some good prices, but always check the warranty first. I think most come with 4 ports, but I am sure there are ones where you can extend to 5 ports. If you need more help, just let me know.
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Yes the best wireless router you can use is Linksys WRT54G in this case you have a modem cum router so you will have an internal ip of 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 something like that ,check that and follow the list. Please follow the list\n\n  \nPlease follow these directions to setup your Broadband modem:\n\nConnecting your Broadband Modem to the Router\n\n1.      First connect directly to your Broadband Modem without the router and verify that you can get on line.\n\n2.      Once you've verified that you can get onto the internet without the router please proceed. If you can not please contact your ISP for further assistance.\n\n3.      Now unplug the Ethernet cable that connects to your Broadband Modem from the back of your computer.\n\n4.      Take the connection that you just unplugged from the back of your computer and connect it to the WAN port of the router.\n\n5.      Take a different Ethernet cable and plug it into port closest to the WAN port, or into the LAN port.\n\n6.      Look on the front of the router.   The following lights should be illuminated:\n\n-           Power\n\n-           WAN Link\n\n-          Link/Act (On the port that you connected your computer to)\n\n-          Note If other lights other than Link/Act are illuminated on this port, that is normal\n\n-          You may have a few other lights illuminated depending on the model number router you have, but the 3 above must be illuminated for proper connection.\n\n7.      Hold the Reset button on the router for 30 seconds or more\n\n8.      Restart your computer\n\nConfiguring the Router\n\n1.      Go to your desktop and double click on Internet Explorer (Located on the Start Menu in Windows XP)\n\n2.       When "Internet Explorer" opens type http://192.168.1.1 into the "Address" bar and click on Go\n\n3.      The "Enter Network Password" window will appear.\n\n4.       Skip user name and type admin (admin is the default password) as the password, and click OK\n\n5.      Change the LAN IP address from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.0.1**\n\n6.       Click Apply\n\n**NOTE:  Once you click apply you will no longer access the router via http://192.168.1.1, but http://192.168.0.1\n\nFinishing the Setup\n\n1.      Shut down your PC.\n\n2.      Unplug the power from the back of the router.\n\n3.      Unplug the power from the modem.\n\n4.      Wait for 30 second.\n\n5.      Power up the modem.\n\n6.      Wait for the lights to stop blinking.\n\n7.      Power up the router.\n\n8.      Start up your computer.\n\n9.    Surf the internet.\n \n \n\nNow to setup wireless\n\nTypically most non-Linksys branded wireless adapters have their own built-in Configuration utilities. If unsure on how to use them, please see the Wireless Adapters documentation or contact the Manufacturer of the Wireless Adapter. If Windows XP is being used, then the Wireless Adapter may use Windows XP’s built-in configuration utility, which would be the same configuration as Linksys products under Windows XP. If this is the case, try the following instructions:\n\nClick on the Start button and click on the Run option. \nWhen the “Run” window opens, type ncpa.cpl into the “Open” field and click on the OK button. \nWhen the “Network Connections” window opens, right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon and click on the View Available Wireless Networks option. \nClick on the SSID that the Wireless Network is using (linksys is the default SSID on all Linksys Wireless products). \nAfter clicking on the SSID of the Wireless Network, there will be either a check box stating, Allow me to connect to the selected network, even though it is not secure, or “Network Key” and “Confirm network key” fields. \nIf there is a check box, check it, then click on the Connect button \nIf there are “Network Key” and “Confirm network key” fields, then input the Wireless Networks WEP Key, then click the Connect button. \nAfter clicking the “Connect
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No reason to ask anywhere but here.  Get a Linksys WRT54GL, period.  It must be the GL version, not the G.  It is simply the best router around for the money.  It can perform as well as a router that costs $1000 plus, trust me on this one.  You can find them at newegg.com.\n\nThe L stands for Linux by the way.  Being an open source router its capabilities are nearly limitless.  Stay away from those "super fast" N 108kbs routers.  The technology is too new and you'll never hit or need those speeds.  You'll waste your money as well.  Check out newegg.com and read the users reviews of the product if you need more info.
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You are correct that a broadband router will help protect your 1 computer, even though you dont have to have it to use DSL with only one computer, I'd still recommend it for the added safety. Built into the router is a firewall and it will pretty much prevent anyone from attempting to connect to your computer form the outside while still allowing your computer to connect to most anything you want to, like online games, web, email etc. Since you are thinking of wireless in the future and I assume maybe adding another computer maybe, you can go with a wireless broadband router. I personally like Linksys alot, you can get a wireless router for about $70. basically any router currently sold is going to be fine for you. almost all suppor the two common types of wireless, called 802.11B and 802.11G ,, they basically will say on the package.. "B and G" supported or something along those lines. When you get the wireless router, make sure you follow the instructions to secure it, or else you may have your neighbors using your wireless router without you knowing which can be a problem.
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yes DLINK modems are the best  choice. it may be looking a bit expensive but in the long run it will be very useful and reliable. \ncheck out the prices at your local computer stores . i am sure you will be able to grab a good deal
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Linksys is definitely the best and most affordable brand on the market.  It holds up well.  You only need a router if you plan on having multiple computers access your broadband connection. \n\nYou might even think about getting a wireless broadband router if you have a laptop so you can have wireless in your home or apartment.\n\nhttp://www.linksys.com\n\nGood luck!
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You need either 2 phone lines, a dial-up router, an external dial up modem that connects to your computer via ethernet and a broadband router, or broadband internet and a broadband router. The 2 choices there that are easiest are broadband internet and a broadband router, or 2 phone lines. Macs and pcs connect to the internet the same way, and the same router will work for both of them, in case you were wondering.
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B is older.  G is newer and is backward compatible with B equipment.  It's faster too and has a larger range.  Don't waste your money on older B routers or cards.  Security is not a function of B or G, but of the software/firmware in the equipment.  Every router has WEP security.  Look for the newer and more secure WPA.
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Hi Jon,\nWhile you're free to surf eBay for older 1700 series routers for example, what you'll want is an 800 series Cisco router.  This is Cisco's newer ISR (Integrated Services Router) that is not only your best bet for a home use broadband access router, but will give you the VPN functionality you need, and you have wireless options as well.  Check out the 851 for currently $399 list price or the 851W for $499 which has dual ethernet and wireless as well.  Both models have a 4-port 10/100 switch and an SPI firewall and IPsec VPN.  You also have 871 and 871W options for a little more.  Check out the link below to compare models based on your needs, this also has links to all the data sheets.  Also, to find a Cisco partner/reseller to buy one in your area, go here: http://tools.cisco.com/WWChannels/LOCATR/jsp/partner_locator.jsp
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It depends on if this is for home or business use.  For home use, the Linksys access points usually win on most counts in terms of reliability, ease of use, support, and features.  For business use, the best choice is Cisco access points.  Regardless of brand, you must make sure it is "WiFi Certified" and supports the latest encryption standard (WPA2, 802.11i) and beyond that it's mostly marketing hype.  Don't believe everything you read online, pick up a computer shopper or PC magazine, etc and read the reviews.  \n\nFor the Cisco gear (they are the market leader and win hands down and also own Linksys) it further depends on if your WLAN is large or small.  If small, you can use a single IOS-based AP, like the 1130AG or 1230AG access points.  For something a little larger, I'd strongly recommend using a lightweight architecture, with a 2006 WLAN controller and up to 6 access points.  There are larger controllers for larger networks.  This is the ultimate solution for wireless scalability, availability, security, dynamic RF management, rogue detection and containment, guest access, etc.\n\nAlso, if you go with a consumer AP, Linksys for example, don't get sucked into the new 802.11n access points just yet.  These cost more and supposedly give much better range and much higher throughput, but real world tests on Pre-N gear has been disappointing, and when the standard is finalized sometime next year, it may become useless, because the standard is a moving target right now.
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yes, routers work independent of the operating systems of the computer.  As long as you have a wireless card in your mac you will be able to attached to the network.
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Hey pal,\n\nIn my opinion Linksys is better than the other wireless netwoking device.\nSpecially becuase its under the Cisco certification company.\n\nCiao,