[runningduck]

Could some of you guys please give me some recomendations as too good substutions to Apples basestation that work well with Macs. I need to plug a non wireless PC into it as well; is that something that is pretty standard (I know Apples does)? I have a Powerbook that will work with the "g" standard. Do you guys tend to think its worth spending the extra for the extra speed?..thanks

[aaanorton]

Originally posted by runningduck:
Do you guys tend to think its worth spending the extra for the extra speed?

Nope.

[davidflas]

I use that very same basestation and love it!

[kennedy]

There are several recent threads on this... do a search to get more answers. The Asante is extra Mac friendly in supporting AppleTalk... but they will all work fine with Macs, in general. The g devices' extra speed is worthless for accessing the Internet; but if you'll be communicating with other computers on your LAN, the g standard may be well worth it.

My suggestion: look for bargains. I just got a SMC g router for $40-somethin' at a CompUSA Grand Opening. And for another network where I needed a print server for an old laser printer, I chose the Asante with built-in print server (making it a steal for my needs, especially with the rebate).

HTH.

P.S. This is in the wrong forum... so do the search in the Networking forum... you'll find tons on wireless routers and g vs. b there.