Why would you want to buy your own modem? All the broadband I've ever had has come with a modem that they take back when I unsubscribe.

Quote: Originally Posted by Barefoot Matt Why would you want to buy your own modem? All the broadband I've ever had has come with a modem that they take back when I unsubscribe.…

This belongs in Networking. Further, Adelphia is a U.S. cable provider, and most cable providers "lease" the modem to the user. Why not just pay a relatively small amount once in…

whats my best option for a modem/router. i'm thinking about putting the main computer downstairs, then having my macbook up and around the house wirelessly. should i get an all …

With the modem, you have little choice. Buy whatever basic model Adelphia says you need (they're $50-80 last I saw). Don't buy one that includes a wifi AP in the modem (can't upgra…

ok, gotcha ya. hows the d-link compared to the linksys?

I had lots of trouble with D-Link and Netgear. My Linksys has been going strong. tooki

Linksys and Netgear (twice!) have both had brain-dead security holes ("super"). Many people like the Linksys WRT54G because they can load different software on it, but I'm very ha…

which one has better reception? range? quality? i gotta pick one

Would something like this offer the same features as an AirPort Extreme at a lower price? http://www.usr.com/products/networki...es&sku=USR5461 Would the printer sharing confi…

Range and performance depend on so many different variables that it is impossible to say which one works better in all cases. I would look for a device that offers external, high-…

how do i add an access point? i'm moving into a 5 bedroom, 2 story house. i'd like to be able to walk aorund the house and at any point have my macbook function with a nice conn…

Adding an access point is as simple as pluging it into a LAN port on a wired router. You still have to set up the access point, but you do that via the network. And most likely y…

aah i got ya, i thought "access point" meant something else.

Access point means only the wireless connection between your wired network and your wireless network; it is different from a "wireless bridge" or "game adapter" because those two d…

Quote: Originally Posted by ghporter Access point means only the wireless connection between your wired network and your wireless network; it is different from a "wireless bridg…

There are faster speeds offered through two techniques: proprietary "speed boost" systems and "pre-N" technologies. The proprietary systems work ok, but both your wireless router/…

i see more expensive wireless access points out there. would it even be worth it to get a better one? if so what is a really good one around 120 dollars?

Need more info: network settings, particularly your router's security settings, are probably the culprit. Using WEP? That is a bit of a pain when adding a Mac to an existing netw…

So you've got access to your wireless LAN, but the internet doesn't work through the MBP? That seems really odd to me, I can't imagine what settings on the Mac would prevent intern…

Thanks for the suggestions and offers for help! I accidentally came across the solution. I simply needed to change the "Channel" setting on my linksys router from channel 6 to ch…

It could easily have been an interference issue; just about EVERY new wireless access point/router comes out of the box set for channels 6 or 7, and not many people do anything but…

You must be cautious when considering a third party's extremely high rate claims; they ALL depend on having THEIR client hardware and thus you cannot reach those speeds with an Air…

Glenn, thanks for the words. I'm personally not concerned with range as I have a G5, my wife has the XP laptop. In fact, I may use the ethernet connection on the ABS. I also hav…

Yes, the Express will act as a range extender for an AirPort Base Station. Will it act as a repeater for an AirPort card? Good darn question! Sorry I can't help with that...I …