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<blockquote data-quote="InvalidUserID" data-source="post: 708701" data-attributes="member: 41617">Disclaimer: I'm a new Mac user. Well, not yet as I'm picking up my MBP Sunday (yay!). I only have basic knowledge of computers so I apologize if my question borderlines on basic or common knowledge.OK, to start off my current household DSL network has a Dell desktop connected via ethernet cable to a 2Wire 1000HW, which I believe is 802.11b. I took a quick look in the back and all there is is the AC power in, the ethernet cable to the Dell and the phoneline in. There are also three laptops that connect wirelessly to the 2Wire.I am considering purchasing an airport extreme since it is N-compatible with my future MBP as well as the USB harddrive sharing feature for all the computers in the house.Which brings me to my two questions:1) Is the airport extreme an &quot;all-in-one&quot; like my old 2Wire or do I need to purchase another component for it to work? I never really understood router/access point/switch.2) Is upgrading the network from a 802.11b to a 802.11n as simple as upgrading the modem/router? I know that the MBP and possibly the MB have N, and that the other laptops are 802.11G and will run at G.Thank you in advance and I look forward being a member of this board!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="InvalidUserID, post: 708701, member: 41617"] Disclaimer: I'm a new Mac user. Well, not yet as I'm picking up my MBP Sunday (yay!). I only have basic knowledge of computers so I apologize if my question borderlines on basic or common knowledge. OK, to start off my current household DSL network has a Dell desktop connected via ethernet cable to a 2Wire 1000HW, which I believe is 802.11b. I took a quick look in the back and all there is is the AC power in, the ethernet cable to the Dell and the phoneline in. There are also three laptops that connect wirelessly to the 2Wire. I am considering purchasing an airport extreme since it is N-compatible with my future MBP as well as the USB harddrive sharing feature for all the computers in the house. Which brings me to my two questions: 1) Is the airport extreme an "all-in-one" like my old 2Wire or do I need to purchase another component for it to work? I never really understood router/access point/switch. 2) Is upgrading the network from a 802.11b to a 802.11n as simple as upgrading the modem/router? I know that the MBP and possibly the MB have N, and that the other laptops are 802.11G and will run at G. Thank you in advance and I look forward being a member of this board! :) [/QUOTE]

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