> From: "Dennis B. Swaney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: AP vs AP Extreme
I know that an AP Extreme (54bps) will drop down to the original AP speed of 11 bps if a device uses only the slower speed connects to an Extreme base station. However, is this just for that link, or are all devices forced to the slower speed? Scenario: iMac G4 with AP, AP extreme base station and G$ laptop with AP Extreme. Will the laptop still connect to the base station at 54 bps, while the IMac connects at 11 bps?
It has been stated that adding a slower wireless connection to the mix will slow down the network. But it is important to remember that your 54 (g) connection is good for only 30 feet or so from the base and with other 54 (g) equipped macs and that none of relates to your internet connection as either the 11 (b) connection or the 54 (g) connection will be identical as internet connections are generally anywhere from 56k up to 1.5M to 3M which does not even utilize the 11 (b) connection to it's fullest.
Fred, you were the only one that replied to my question, so I guess there is 100% agreement that I should not waste money on an Airport Extreme Base Station.
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Sincerely,
Dennis B. Swaney
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