dropped airport

dropped airport

by robertmi Feb 15, 2011 12:55AM PST

I have just purchased my Mac pro. I was given an Airlink101 / AR430W router,
I know it is about three years old.
My problem is I can be on the net when I notice I have lost contact.
Some times the page just sits and stares back at me ! I have to close the lid wait 4 or 5 seconds and re boot the internet wi-fi link at air-port.
I read this is nothing new That it happens often My question is Is my router too small
or perhaps too old for this newer Mac. The router is upstairs and I'm about 10 feet through the ceiling to the router, so I'm not all that far away.
I can't see in the directions how to change the band or channels
Should I purchase a newer Router?

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Personally,

by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Feb 15, 2011 12:59AM PST

I would go with a newer, 802.11N, wireless router,given the relatively low price of such a device.

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dropped airport

by robertmi Feb 15, 2011 3:44AM PST

I can spend about $100.00 bucks max any suggestions would be nice.

robert

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Cisco

by sturner--2008 Feb 15, 2011 6:07AM PST

Is marketing a home wireless solution and I believe it is in your price range.

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dropped airport

by robertmi Feb 15, 2011 6:51AM PST

I just talked to an Apple rep. and he said most all new n routers are good
but sense I only have a Mac Pro why not just buy the Airport Express $99.00
Made for Mac's. In the long run I guess he's got a point.

Thanks everyone
tomorrow I will buy a new router.
Robert

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The Airport Express, while in your price range,

by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Feb 15, 2011 9:37AM PST

is only capable of wireless and lacks the capacity to connect any wired devices, a network printer for instance.

Just a thought

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