New To iMac

jhalford25 · jhalford25 #1 (**permalink**)

02-20-2012, 10:48 AM

In a couple weeks I am getting a new imac. I have been using a walmart special 'emachines.'
I am curious about the initial setup for the imac. I'm using a wireless-g cable gateway modem/
router now and my question is: will this type of setup be necessary on my new emac?

Thanks,

Jim Halford

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

02-20-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jhalford25

I'm using a wireless-g cable gateway modem/
router now and my question is: will this type of setup be necessary on my new emac?

Certainly. That modem/router is how your internet signal is accessed in your home. You always need a modem/router in your home to get access to the internet.

Another question might be...do you have a wireless router?...since your new iMac will certainly be capable of wireless networking...and you may want to take advantage of that.

- Nick

jhalford25 · jhalford25 #3 (**permalink**)

02-20-2012, 12:35 PM

My modem is a wireless modem/router from LINKSYS.

Jim Halford

RavingMac · RavingMac #4 (**permalink**)

02-20-2012, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhalford25

My modem is a wireless modem/router from LINKSYS.

Jim Halford

I ran Linksys routers for years before switching to the Time Capsule/Airport Extreme Base Station. You shouldn't have any compatibility problems. Just make sure you are using WPA or WPA2 encryption.

David Green · David Green #5 (**permalink**)

02-20-2012, 01:21 PM

Having had problems with routers and PS3 online gaming, I was dreading this part when purchasing my first iMac a few months ago.

Needless to say, the whole set up - including connecting to my router - was a piece of cake. I know nothing about tech talk, so Apple have designed the whole process with people like me in mind. I also took the advice here of using WPA2 security option.

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jhalford25 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 20, 2012 Location: Widener, AR Posts: 3	02-20-2012, 10:48 AM In a couple weeks I am getting a new imac. I have been using a walmart special 'emachines.' I am curious about the initial setup for the imac. I'm using a wireless-g cable gateway modem/ router now and my question is: will this type of setup be necessary on my new emac? Thanks, Jim Halford
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David Green #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 18, 2011 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 76 Mac Specs: 2011 21.5" i5 iMac 2.7ghz 4gb ram 1tb HDD	02-20-2012, 01:21 PM Having had problems with routers and PS3 online gaming, I was dreading this part when purchasing my first iMac a few months ago. Needless to say, the whole set up - including connecting to my router - was a piece of cake. I know nothing about tech talk, so Apple have designed the whole process with people like me in mind. I also took the advice here of using WPA2 security option.
	QUOTE Thanks

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