Comments on: Going wireless http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:20:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ryan S. http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/comment-page-1/#comment-22846 Ryan S. Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:48:49 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/#comment-22846 While I acknowledge the Airport Extreme is expensive (definitely out of my price range for now), it's actually very competitively priced with other similar (Gigabit, N, with USB port for NAS and/or printers) routers from Linksys, Belkin, and others. While I acknowledge the Airport Extreme is expensive (definitely out of my price range for now), it’s actually very competitively priced with other similar (Gigabit, N, with USB port for NAS and/or printers) routers from Linksys, Belkin, and others.

]]> By: Ryan S. http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/comment-page-1/#comment-22700 Ryan S. Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:06:15 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/#comment-22700 A Linksys will work; it's just TCP/IP. I would be stunned if any router made in the last five or so years didn't work, and even the ones that were made a long time ago that were only Windows were that way only for setup; once it was setup, they'll work with anything TCP/IP. A Linksys will work; it’s just TCP/IP. I would be stunned if any router made in the last five or so years didn’t work, and even the ones that were made a long time ago that were only Windows were that way only for setup; once it was setup, they’ll work with anything TCP/IP.

]]> By: Mark From Hawaii http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/comment-page-1/#comment-22593 Mark From Hawaii Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:35:38 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/#comment-22593 I've played a little with the Linksys stuff (802.11g router and WAP) at work. They work great plus they add another firewall security layer. But then again, I'm not sure if they work in the Apple world. I’ve played a little with the Linksys stuff (802.11g router and WAP) at work. They work great plus they add another firewall security layer. But then again, I’m not sure if they work in the Apple world.

]]> By: Derek http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/comment-page-1/#comment-22592 Derek Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:32:38 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/#comment-22592 Hmm, since it sounds like the motivation here is to use the Touch, I'd say getting any N router is going to be overkill. You'll pay a 80% premium (over the regular airport) for a feature set you wont be using. If you were planning to swap out your existing router, almost anything will work. It sounds like a good excuse to upgrade that crusty old linksys anyways. you could replace it with a linksys WRT54G, which has a pretty long track record. Recently I've been buying the mid-range white netgear WGT6x4 router for generic use, and some of the higher end FVxyyy models for dedicated VPN use. They all seem to work just fine. I typically use routers for things that are WAY beyond their design specifications, so I might not be the right person to render advice in this case. OR, if you just need a G router that works, you can have one of my spare Belkins... Hmm, since it sounds like the motivation here is to use the Touch, I’d say getting any N router is going to be overkill. You’ll pay a 80% premium (over the regular airport) for a feature set you wont be using.

If you were planning to swap out your existing router, almost anything will work. It sounds like a good excuse to upgrade that crusty old linksys anyways. you could replace it with a linksys WRT54G, which has a pretty long track record. Recently I’ve been buying the mid-range white netgear WGT6×4 router for generic use, and some of the higher end FVxyyy models for dedicated VPN use. They all seem to work just fine.

I typically use routers for things that are WAY beyond their design specifications, so I might not be the right person to render advice in this case.

OR, if you just need a G router that works, you can have one of my spare Belkins…

]]> By: Richie http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/comment-page-1/#comment-22569 Richie Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:16:43 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/#comment-22569 Wow. Judging by the comments so far I guess you're getting an Airport Extreme. :P (Btw, I have one of those too. Quite reliable and works with a MacBook, iBook, a laptop running Windows XP and one running Vista.) Wow. Judging by the comments so far I guess you’re getting an Airport Extreme. :P (Btw, I have one of those too. Quite reliable and works with a MacBook, iBook, a laptop running Windows XP and one running Vista.)

]]> By: - j - http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/comment-page-1/#comment-22554 - j - Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:42:21 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/#comment-22554 - j - well, i guess at this point, my advice will just be redundant. I've had lots of different wireless routers, and Apple routers have proven to be the easiest and most reliable routers thus far. So, I vote for Apple, too! - j – well, i guess at this point, my advice will just be redundant. I’ve had lots of different wireless routers, and Apple routers have proven to be the easiest and most reliable routers thus far. So, I vote for Apple, too!

]]> By: yoshi http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/comment-page-1/#comment-22525 yoshi Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:18:58 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/#comment-22525 I'll agree with getting an airport extreme. I'd like to get one myself, but just haven't gotten around to it. I'm using a linksys at the moment and we use it with great results. we almost never go into the computer room anymore and spend most of our time on our laptops. :D We have the Linksys WRT45G, in case you're wondering. I’ll agree with getting an airport extreme. I’d like to get one myself, but just haven’t gotten around to it. I’m using a linksys at the moment and we use it with great results. we almost never go into the computer room anymore and spend most of our time on our laptops. :D

We have the Linksys WRT45G, in case you’re wondering.

]]> By: Ryan S. http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/comment-page-1/#comment-22519 Ryan S. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:18:42 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/#comment-22519 The Airport Extreme is a great router to get but it's out of my price range (and I don't have any N equipment anyway, although I do have one Gigabit computer). If 802.11g and 10/100 is enough (for Internet access at home it ought to be, although for stuff over the LAN, N and Gigabit are better), I'd suggest getting a Buffalo or Linksys flashable router and putting ddwrt on it. I have two Buffalo routers at home (bridged so I have coverage all over the house) like this and they've been flawless. The Airport Extreme is a great router to get but it’s out of my price range (and I don’t have any N equipment anyway, although I do have one Gigabit computer). If 802.11g and 10/100 is enough (for Internet access at home it ought to be, although for stuff over the LAN, N and Gigabit are better), I’d suggest getting a Buffalo or Linksys flashable router and putting ddwrt on it. I have two Buffalo routers at home (bridged so I have coverage all over the house) like this and they’ve been flawless.

]]> By: TypeZero3 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/comment-page-1/#comment-22477 TypeZero3 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:44:41 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/#comment-22477 I second the recommendation to get an airport extreme. I have one that I still need to open, but i'm excited. It has the draft n specification so you can do fast transfers within your network. I am going to do a review on it when i open it up soon and i'll keep you informed! It's expensive but as kimonostereo says it can be attached to a USB HD and serve your entire network of macs...lol anyway, go for it! oh, yes, gambate on the upcoming exciting events! I second the recommendation to get an airport extreme. I have one that I still need to open, but i’m excited. It has the draft n specification so you can do fast transfers within your network.

I am going to do a review on it when i open it up soon and i’ll keep you informed! It’s expensive but as kimonostereo says it can be attached to a USB HD and serve your entire network of macs…lol

anyway, go for it!

oh, yes, gambate on the upcoming exciting events!

]]> By: Apple Ipod, Ipod Nano and Ipod Video News » Going wireless http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/comment-page-1/#comment-22476 Apple Ipod, Ipod Nano and Ipod Video News » Going wireless Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:39:49 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2007/12/20/going-wireless/#comment-22476 [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt I’m thinking of setting up a wireless network in my house mainly because I’ll be on bed rest for a week and I’d like to be able to surf the web, blog, and twitter from my iPod Touch. Admittedly, I’m not too familiar with wireless and would love to get some feedback on the best way to do it. Would you use a wireless router? If so, what brand? etc. The router/access point would be in the room adjacent to my bedroom, so range shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Tips, tricks, or recommendations wo [...] [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt I’m thinking of setting up a wireless network in my house mainly because I’ll be on bed rest for a week and I’d like to be able to surf the web, blog, and twitter from my iPod Touch. Admittedly, I’m not too familiar with wireless and would love to get some feedback on the best way to do it. Would you use a wireless router? If so, what brand? etc. The router/access point would be in the room adjacent to my bedroom, so range shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Tips, tricks, or recommendations wo [...]

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