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<blockquote data-quote="Big_Mac" data-source="post: 958170" data-attributes="member: 134778"><p>This is a ye olde' post but, if i'd seen this when i was first starting out - it would've helped mods...</p><p></p><p>I am a recent Apple convert (personal use) but have dealt with enterprise issues for years....</p><p></p><p>Firstly, Netgear is not the the best option for integrating with an apple network (of any flavour), only a couple of Modem/Router vendors have seen the light, which is Apple of course - the best option with any Netgear modem/router (i'm guessing probably a ADSL modem/wireless router sort bought at PCWorld or 'free' from ISPs) is to (a) turn off the wireless AP (Access Point) option and use solely as a modem (i.e. from your A/DSL filter/phoneline to the box you are staring at, (aka 'the router') and plug an ethernet cable into an airport extreme Base Station or TC (dual band preferably) and follow the user guide, or straight into an AEX<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite23" alt="(n)" title="Thumbs down (n)" loading="lazy" data-shortname="(n)" /> (Airport Express <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite23" alt="(n)" title="Thumbs down (n)" loading="lazy" data-shortname="(n)" />) via ethernet and use in 'bridge mode' to create a wireless network from your A/DSL router...,</p><p></p><p>Or, create two networks: one on the 'n' range for Macs (and capable hardware) using the TC (option available in the preferences menu), and then create a separate a/g/b network using the original router (switching the modem/wireless AP (Access Point) back on - with separate name to your 'N' class network) </p><p></p><p>Regardless of all of the above, and apart from Death & taxes, there are a two things that are certain:</p><p></p><p>1) You can join an AEx <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite23" alt="(n)" title="Thumbs down (n)" loading="lazy" data-shortname="(n)" />, or TC (dual band) to an apple network successfully for:</p><p> - streaming Airtunes (without snags) to your bedroom speakers etc.,, or 'extending'/'creating' an existing apple network as setup via a TC or AAEX, or providing maximum performance for 'n' ready hardware</p><p>2) Mixing networks and configurations is problematic - i love the innovation of Apple but am left aghast at their delaying/ arrogance in fixing common/repeatedly reported issues with Airport (etc) related bugs...</p><p>3) Mods - is there a 'Beta' suggestions box?!</p><p></p><p> if you live in middle earth, and the only local Apple store is London - don't fret, PM me and i will talk you through how i setup my network/system...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Big_Mac, post: 958170, member: 134778"] This is a ye olde' post but, if i'd seen this when i was first starting out - it would've helped mods... I am a recent Apple convert (personal use) but have dealt with enterprise issues for years.... Firstly, Netgear is not the the best option for integrating with an apple network (of any flavour), only a couple of Modem/Router vendors have seen the light, which is Apple of course - the best option with any Netgear modem/router (i'm guessing probably a ADSL modem/wireless router sort bought at PCWorld or 'free' from ISPs) is to (a) turn off the wireless AP (Access Point) option and use solely as a modem (i.e. from your A/DSL filter/phoneline to the box you are staring at, (aka 'the router') and plug an ethernet cable into an airport extreme Base Station or TC (dual band preferably) and follow the user guide, or straight into an AEX(n) (Airport Express (n)) via ethernet and use in 'bridge mode' to create a wireless network from your A/DSL router..., Or, create two networks: one on the 'n' range for Macs (and capable hardware) using the TC (option available in the preferences menu), and then create a separate a/g/b network using the original router (switching the modem/wireless AP (Access Point) back on - with separate name to your 'N' class network) Regardless of all of the above, and apart from Death & taxes, there are a two things that are certain: 1) You can join an AEx (n), or TC (dual band) to an apple network successfully for: - streaming Airtunes (without snags) to your bedroom speakers etc.,, or 'extending'/'creating' an existing apple network as setup via a TC or AAEX, or providing maximum performance for 'n' ready hardware 2) Mixing networks and configurations is problematic - i love the innovation of Apple but am left aghast at their delaying/ arrogance in fixing common/repeatedly reported issues with Airport (etc) related bugs... 3) Mods - is there a 'Beta' suggestions box?! if you live in middle earth, and the only local Apple store is London - don't fret, PM me and i will talk you through how i setup my network/system... [/QUOTE]
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