11-30-2009, 07:46 PM
Currently I have a Linksys Wireless "G" with speedboost router. It's connected to our iMac and supports 5-6 laptops, an HP 1610 wireless printer, and an Xbox 360. Works great in 80% of our house.
I am getting another XBOX for my 2 younger sons for Christmas and they have spotty (1-2 bars) service in their room (far end of house from current router) so I decided to upgrade and extend my wireless network.
I purchased both an Apple Extreme (dual mode) base station and an Apple Express (with N band) access point / router. I also ponied up for the wireless N Xbox adapters.
1. I plan on putting the AEBS in place of the current Linksys router. The express will be my bridge (or extension if you will) and will be placed closer to the other end of the house. This will expand my wireless footprint and give me N band access to the XBOX's..right? (how hard is this to set up?)
2. My macbooks (black version-Core 2 Duo) and my Macbook Pro (early 2008) are all N band upgradeable for a few bucks...er...right?
3. I want a simple security setup. Not so much worried WHAT the local teens are stealing but just don't want them on taking my bandwidth. it must be simple for even my wife to negotiate (can you say Luddite?) ideas??
Anyone using a similar setup? I have heard of a few problems with the XBOX and the Airport Extreme (but there is a medium hardness fix for it).
Any input would REALLY be appreciated...sure I can figure it out but you guys on here rock for 'lessons learned' info...
Thanks!
Jay
I am getting another XBOX for my 2 younger sons for Christmas and they have spotty (1-2 bars) service in their room (far end of house from current router) so I decided to upgrade and extend my wireless network.
I purchased both an Apple Extreme (dual mode) base station and an Apple Express (with N band) access point / router. I also ponied up for the wireless N Xbox adapters.
1. I plan on putting the AEBS in place of the current Linksys router. The express will be my bridge (or extension if you will) and will be placed closer to the other end of the house. This will expand my wireless footprint and give me N band access to the XBOX's..right? (how hard is this to set up?)
2. My macbooks (black version-Core 2 Duo) and my Macbook Pro (early 2008) are all N band upgradeable for a few bucks...er...right?
3. I want a simple security setup. Not so much worried WHAT the local teens are stealing but just don't want them on taking my bandwidth. it must be simple for even my wife to negotiate (can you say Luddite?) ideas??
Anyone using a similar setup? I have heard of a few problems with the XBOX and the Airport Extreme (but there is a medium hardness fix for it).
Any input would REALLY be appreciated...sure I can figure it out but you guys on here rock for 'lessons learned' info...
Thanks!
Jay