I currently use a D-Link wireless router DI-524 connected to a modem supplied by Bell.
Performance is good, signal carries well into the backyard, have had this router since 'forever' with no problems.
I upgraded my internet service and bell sent a 2-Wire 2701HG-G integrated modem/wireless router.
I'm trying to determine if there is any benefit (or problem) replacing the old modem/D-Link router combination with the new one.
Anyone have any experience that way?
Would the wireless range get any better?
Or the download/upload speed?
Download has increased from about 1 Mb/s to around 6 Mb/s with the upgraded service and the existing modem/D-Link router combination.
I really don't relish having to program the new unit unless there is some benefit - I also read that this new 2-Wire unit contains Bell specific firmware which is crappy.
I currently use a D-Link wireless router DI-524 connected to a modem supplied by Bell.
Performance is good, signal carries well into the backyard, have had this router since 'forever' with no problems.
I upgraded my internet service and bell sent a 2-Wire 2701HG-G integrated modem/wireless router.
I'm trying to determine if there is any benefit (or problem) replacing the old modem/D-Link router combination with the new one.
Anyone have any experience that way?
Would the wireless range get any better?
Or the download/upload speed?
Download has increased from about 1 Mb/s to around 6 Mb/s with the upgraded service and the existing modem/D-Link router combination.
I really don't relish having to program the new unit unless there is some benefit - I also read that this new 2-Wire unit contains Bell specific firmware which is crappy.
Is the Dlink wireless n capable? It seems that the 2-Wire is G only, but I am only getting that from the name. If they're both Wireless G only, than stick with the current Dlink if you are satisfied with performance. Do not try to fix something that is not broken..
Is Airport Extreme automatically "n" technology?
On my Mini it states b/g/n but on the MacBook Pro it doesn't - just says Airport Extreme.
I wasn't consiering buying an 'n' router but if it extends the range to somewhere that my 'g' router can't reach, I may consider that.
I also have a small Dell netbook which only has a 'g' wireless card in it but it's range is much better than the Macs (ie, I see more networks)
Most N routers are backwards compatbility with g and b, etc. As well, Wireless N does extend your range, especially if you get the AirPort Extreme, because it is a dual band router (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). In the end, with the AirPort Extreme, you can a lot of range with this. As for your Dell Netbook, even if you do get more WiFi networks in the area, your are not going to get to any of those. By the way, Wireless G does not have the same range or speed than Wireless N (if that's what you were trying to proof with the WiFi G card from the Dell).
Is Airport Extreme automatically "n" technology?
On my Mini it states b/g/n but on the MacBook Pro it doesn't - just says Airport Extreme.
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Isn't there a cheap OS software "n enabler" available from Apple (and/or even a hack) to enable the "n" option if it wasn't included with software install disk???
I recall doing some such thing to enable the 'n' option for our wireless D-Link router when it was working and before it died and we don't really need it any more for our setup so I haven't checked further or lately.
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