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To AE or not?
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plasmatico
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Mar 9, 2007, 06:51 AM
 
I am currently using a cable modem which I connect using an ethernet cable; my speed as per speedtest.com is constantly above 3500kbs (d/l). Question is would I benefit, or not, or be the same, if I use a AE? My current router is a Linksys 54, I do not use anything wireless, but I guess with the AE my 24" iMac will connect w/l and I am seriously coinsidering Apple TV for music strimming from iTunes.

Appreciate your comments.

...Yes, I am new to Mac World.
     
SWFan
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Mar 14, 2007, 01:36 PM
 
You only need an AE if you want to do wireless. If you have no need for wireless then there is no need for a new router.

In terms of Internet speed, the current Airport products are 802.11g and 802.11n. 802.11g is theoretical 54Mbps, which is more than enough for your 3.5Mbs connection.
     
   
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