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Buffalo or Airport wireless base station?
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zanc
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May 27, 2004, 09:48 AM
 
Are there any reasons why I should go for the Apple Airport base station rather than the Buffalo Airstation. Both support Appletalk (essential) and the Buffalo has a 4 port switch as opposed to the Airport's single port. The price of the Buffalo Airsttaion is £59, as opposed to the Apple Airport at £149.

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May 27, 2004, 10:15 AM
 
I would say if you need one with a 4 port swtich then go with the Buffalo. If you don't need the switch or just want the Apple brand hardware go with the Apple Base Station.
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May 29, 2004, 11:54 AM
 
Thaks for the advice. It's they way I was tending to go. My only concern was that the Apple offered some functionality the I may regret not having.
     
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May 29, 2004, 12:26 PM
 
The apple basesation has a usb port so you can share a printer
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May 29, 2004, 03:18 PM
 
I'd also like to know if the Buffalo Air Station http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless/...n/WHR3G54.html is worth buying.

I want my Mac wired to the router but the other computers in the house connected wirelessly. Would this be a good buy?
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