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I have a 24" Core 2 iMac (white). It has the G ethernet.
I don't have a wireless router, this will be my first. I do have 10mbps cable. I plan on owning a iPod Touch and possibly an Apple TV in the future.
1. Which brand is your favorite router/
2. Is it worth the extra money to get an "n" router?
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Everyone here loves Buffalo, although they're discontinued.
I have been pleased with my Belkin. If you go directly to their site sometimes they have great specials (e.g. half off everything).
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[quote MacManMaz] ... 2. Is it worth the extra money to get an "n" router?
Could be, if you're going to send HD video to the AppleTV.
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My favorite would be an Apple BaseStation. I have a Linksys at my studio that I seem to have to reset a few times a month, works fine, though. At home I have a Snow BaseStation that I bought when they were announced, what, maybe 5 or so years ago? It has never even hiccuped in all of that time. I probably paid around $150 for it at the time, but it's ease of setup and use has been well worth it to me.
Your iMac may be "n" capable with a software update, not sure which model they started with (unless it is already). Apple's Extreme BaseStation is usually available as a refurb at the store.
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How about the soon to be released Time Capsule - Apple's backup drive/router?
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[quote Panopticon]To set the record straight, Buffalo routers are not discontinued.
Thanks. Noted.
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you don't necessarily need a WiFi router. If you have a wired connection to your iMac (which seems to be the case currently), then you enable WiFi sharing on the iMac and yout touch will connect to the iMac. I am not sure about the Apple TV, but a quick look at Apple's web site seems to imply that is also has built-in Wifi, so both iPod Touch and Apple TV should be able to connect to the iMac WiFi. In other words, the iMac will act as a WiFi base station. of course, the iMac would have to stay ON.
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You don't mention how important the price is. I've found the cheap $30 routers to be fine for general use.
But I've also become a fan of AirTunes, available with Apple routers, that allows you to play iTunes music wirelessly to a stereo. If you have a few extra bucks, I think an apple AirPort router would be sweet.