Donald asks…
Macbook (late 07) and Netgear Router WGR614...Does anyone know for sure that this router will work for my Mac?
I just bought a Netgear G router and though i was told by the Staples guy the setup CD that came with it was for PC's - He said just check the net for mac setup ...So I did and am seeing that there are a lot of recent complaints about Airport connectivity dropping out etc. esp since the recent Airport sec update
I haven't opened the router yet and will return it if I can't get a pretty good assurance that it will work. I am a little broke now so could wait and get a more expensive alternative.
If you know anything about this issue, please help!
netgear answers:
I have seen alot of complaints and statements that people using Macs (Apple airport products) are having problems with no just netfear bit all other wifi manufacturers. If I had to recommend something I would say if your going to use a Mac then try to use all Apple airport produxcts
Chris asks…
What router technology is the best, MIMO or Dual-Band?
well I bought a $130 router last summer, it was the WNDR3300 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router
http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0290434
now all it does is over heats and drops the wireless signal whenever a computer joins the network, right now my family only has three computers, a desktop connected to the router, my iMac, and my sisters laptop. Whenever me or my sister connect to the router the signal drops on either mine or my sis. For example if my desktop connected to the router is on it'll work fine, and then I'll be on at the same time using my iMac, then when my sis connects the signal dies or my sis is on then I turn on my computer then it dies for her. The guy at best buy told me that my netgear router is the best for wireless signal. And I guess he was right except for the part that my router always gets too hot, compared to my old linksys g router. So I have to shut down my router, let it cool off, and then I can use it for another day or so until I have to do the same thing. So now that I wasted all my money on that dependable router, I only have enough money for about $70-$80. I mean dual band is cool and all but I think I should go with a MIMO router. By the way is my netgear a simultaneous dual band router or selectable? As in, does it provide g&b signals while producing N signals or only one at a time. Because I never really thought about it since my mac is able to use g signals as well all the way up to N. The netgear setup required me to name the b&g the same as the N signal if that helps answer my question.
But anyways back to my original question which router should I go with that is N and wont over heat and dependable. ? I was looking towards a D-Link or Belkin router, because I've already had linksys, and it was ok, more reliable than my netgear though. My first router was a $40 belkin and it never overheated to the point of signal dropping. And I researched that D-Link is a solid router brand.
netgear answers:
I use a netgear rangemax mimo router/modem and i think its great, it has a good signal strength and i can connect as many laptops as i want without the signal dropping from any of them, also it does not get hot. Sometimes new technology gives trouble and your better sticking with tried and tested stuff. The model of mine is dg834wpn. Im not sure if its available in usa but if not there will be similar us spec one
David asks…
i have a NEATGEAR wireless-G router, my question is, do you really need another PC as a host?
my original setup: i have one mac desktop it was connected to my netgear router. i was using my laptop for wifi. i only have my laptop now, so do i need another PC to replace the host??? i just want to use my laptop wirelessly... thanks for reading
netgear answers:
No, you don't. As long as the wireless router is connected directly to your modem, you should be fine.
Charles asks…
Best setup for a router?
I am attempting to update a router for my employer. It's a small pizza shop and the owner lives across the street (maybe 30-40 yards MAX). He wants to be able to pickup a strong signal from his business' router at home on his Macbook. He's currently using a Netgear wireless-g and is getting weak/no signal at home. The only devices connected to the router are the company's credit card machine (wired connection) and his laptop (wireless connection). Also, he wants to use a wired connection into the router for his security cameras so he can view them online from anywhere on his Mac. What router should he buy? I will also need assistance with port forwarding (the security cameras require port forwarding to run), which I am not very familiar with. If anyone can lead me in the right direction and give me some valuable input on this, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and have a good day!
-Travis
netgear answers:
Linksys WRT54 and run the Tomato firmware. With that you can turn up the power of the radio signal so he can get a signal at his house. Make sure it's a secure wireless connection (password and hide the SSID) to minimize unwanted traffic.
Http://portforward.com/
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