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Do Linksys routers work with Macs?
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<blockquote data-quote="D3v1L80Y" data-source="post: 294197" data-attributes="member: 2960"><p>Neither do I. :black:</p><p>Most "router" issues have nothing to do with the router at all. Nor do these problems have anything to do with hardware period. </p><p>While it is true that a minority of connection issues are hardware-related (any manufacturer can produce a "lemon"), the vast majority aren't. Most connection issues (drops, hiccups, etc) are beyond the control of the user, as they are due to problems with the ISP or specific server that one is trying to connect to. The second most common problem is outside interference. All sorts of things can cause interfernce... building structure, microwave ovens, cordless phones, wireless/cell phones, metal objects, neighbor's wireless setups, even simple TV remotes can at times interrupt the signal.</p><p>The first thing anyone should do when they encounter a problem with wireless connections is to simply move the router to a different spot, even if it only a few inches from its original location. </p><p>If that doesn't work, then power-cycle (not just turn off/on the router) the network setup.</p><p>Lastly, if the problem persists, then simple patience is called for to allow the provider/server to correct itself. This, IMO, is why some think that a new router is the trick, because when they get the new one connected the problem is gone. This is because by the time it takes one to purchase a new router and set it up, the issue had been resolved by the ISP/server.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D3v1L80Y, post: 294197, member: 2960"] Neither do I. :black: Most "router" issues have nothing to do with the router at all. Nor do these problems have anything to do with hardware period. While it is true that a minority of connection issues are hardware-related (any manufacturer can produce a "lemon"), the vast majority aren't. Most connection issues (drops, hiccups, etc) are beyond the control of the user, as they are due to problems with the ISP or specific server that one is trying to connect to. The second most common problem is outside interference. All sorts of things can cause interfernce... building structure, microwave ovens, cordless phones, wireless/cell phones, metal objects, neighbor's wireless setups, even simple TV remotes can at times interrupt the signal. The first thing anyone should do when they encounter a problem with wireless connections is to simply move the router to a different spot, even if it only a few inches from its original location. If that doesn't work, then power-cycle (not just turn off/on the router) the network setup. Lastly, if the problem persists, then simple patience is called for to allow the provider/server to correct itself. This, IMO, is why some think that a new router is the trick, because when they get the new one connected the problem is gone. This is because by the time it takes one to purchase a new router and set it up, the issue had been resolved by the ISP/server. [/QUOTE]
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