WIFI router

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WIFI router

It's time to retire my old SMC 7804 WBRA router because of the new internet speeds. Is there in the market any recommended brand and model for me to look for? The main use will be internet access and 4 ports LAN. Thanks in advance.

MacPro 2 x 3 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT - 6 GB 800 MHz memory

Posted on Nov 2, 2008 4:27 AM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Nov 2, 2008 1:09 PM in response to Felipe Molina

The Airport Extreme Base Station is an excellent choice. Or a Time Capsule if you want a backup drive and router all in one.

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Answer 2

Nov 2, 2008 3:24 PM in response to Kappy

Sorry if I'm wrong but Airport Extreme Base Station can't be connected to internet by itself. Am I right? I'm looking for a modem-router.
Thanks again.

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Answer 3

Kappy

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Nov 2, 2008 8:08 PM in response to Felipe Molina

That is correct. I would recommend you get a really good modem and a really good router, rather than an average modem-router. The Motorola S-5120 Surfboard is probably the best cable modem you can buy, and the AEBS is probably the best router to use with Macs. I wouldn't recommend anything else.

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Answer 4

Nov 3, 2008 2:39 AM in response to Kappy

Sorry, I was looking for a good DSL modem and not for a cable modem.
Thanks again, Kappy.

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