New imac + Airport Extreme

[redshift1]

I'm getting a new imac and planning on the following connections.

Run the Cox Communication line into the Cox Modem then connect the Modem to Airport Extreme and then to the imac. I'm replacing a Link-sys Router with the Airport Extreme.

Will I need to change settings on my Ps3? and will setting up the Airport Extreme walk me through securing my home network?.

 

[R.Perez]

I'm getting a new imac and planning on the following connections.

Run the Cox Communication line into the Cox Modem then connect the Modem to Airport Extreme and then to the imac. I'm replacing a Link-sys Router with the Airport Extreme.

Will I need to change settings on my Ps3? and will setting up the Airport Extreme walk me through securing my home network?.

Well if your connecting the PS3 wirelessly the name of your network will probably change with the new router as well as the security passcode.

So yeah more than likely youll have to change the settings on the ps3

 

[redshift1]

So I actually need the Airport Extreme in addition to the imac ? I thought the new imac's come with some type of built in wireless router.

 

[avihappy]

So I actually need the Airport Extreme in addition to the imac ? I thought the new imac's come with some type of built in wireless router.

No, the iMacs come with a built in WiFi client (like those USB or PCI addon cards on PCs, except it is built in and comes standard). You still need a router. The iMac should be able to work with the Linksys router in place already.

 

[redshift1]

No, the iMacs come with a built in WiFi client (like those USB or PCI addon cards on PCs, except it is built in and comes standard). You still need a router. The iMac should be able to work with the Linksys router in place already.

Thanks, I read on the Apple Support page that the specific router WRT54G can cause kernal panic see below:

"After further discussions with apple repair they stated the the Kernel Panics were caused by the Wireless G network, and was advised to get myself a wireless N router I got myself a wirelees N router (apple airport extreme), and no more Kernel Panics were seen"

My router is 5 or 6 years old.

 

[avihappy]

Thanks, I read on the Apple Support page that the specific router WRT54G can cause kernal panic see below:

"After further discussions with apple repair they stated the the Kernel Panics were caused by the Wireless G network, and was advised to get myself a wireless N router I got myself a wirelees N router (apple airport extreme), and no more Kernel Panics were seen"

My router is 5 or 6 years old.

I really recommend the Apple Airport Extreme. It is a very nice router. The simultaneous dual band means that all of my devices get the fastest connection possible, with the 2.4GHz G going to my iPhone and old PCs, and the super fast 5GHz N going to the all the Macs (which come with high end WiFi cards).

With that said, none of my Macs ever kernel panicked when I was using my modded WRT54GL. So I don't expect you will have any problems if you just want to use your old Linksys.

 

[Tomorrow]

Thanks, I read on the Apple Support page that the specific router WRT54G can cause kernal panic see below:

"After further discussions with apple repair they stated the the Kernel Panics were caused by the Wireless G network, and was advised to get myself a wireless N router I got myself a wirelees N router (apple airport extreme), and no more Kernel Panics were seen"

My router is 5 or 6 years old.

I don't know, I've been using a WRT54G for years with three different Macs with no kernel panics. YMMV, of course.

Still, running on N should give you a noticeable performance boost. If the Airport Extreme is within your budget, it's probably worth getting.

 

[unixfool]

I don't know, I've been using a WRT54G for years with three different Macs with no kernel panics. YMMV, of course.

Still, running on N should give you a noticeable performance boost. If the Airport Extreme is within your budget, it's probably worth getting.

Same here...I've got a WRT54GS, though. 4 Macs and I've yet to have an issue.

 

[unixfool]

Well if your connecting the PS3 wirelessly the name of your network will probably change with the new router as well as the security passcode.

So yeah more than likely youll have to change the settings on the ps3

I'd set the Airport Extreme to use the WAP settings that your Linksys was using...its easier to set it up that way than to reconfigure the PS3, IMO, and that's definitely if you've a ton of wireless devices around the house.

 

[redshift1]

I'd set the Airport Extreme to use the WAP settings that your Linksys was using...its easier to set it up that way than to reconfigure the PS3, IMO, and that's definitely if you've a ton of wireless devices around the house.

Thanks, is that an installation option when setting up the Airport Extreme.

 

[avihappy]

Thanks, is that an installation option when setting up the Airport Extreme.

Not really. Just set it up with the same security type and passcode. That should avoid any problems.

 

[Jasper1968]

iMac as a router

The iMac can infact be used as a router and there is no need to buy Airport Extreme. Airport Express is useful if you want to share music (Airtunes). I have a home network using the built-in iMac router (PC, Macbook, ipod touch and iphone).

The inbuilt wireless router can be switched on in about 30 seconds flat.