I would not consider a Linksys router for any reason. In fact if you were to invest in an Apple router you will get a device that is by far superior in security than Linksys routers. Linksys use to make some good stuff, but just not the case any longer. ALthough if you insist on buying a Linksys, I would go look at OpenWRT or one of the other firmware replacements for Linksys.
On Apr 14, 2012, at 1:47 PM, Steve Holmes wrote: > Well, you are going to be using a router no matter what so none of your own > computers need to be involved with sharing any internet connections. > I personally recommend Linksys for home routers; most have a decent web > interface for configuration and they have four hardware network ports plus > you can get WIFI on them. > So let the router do all the work and your computers and those of your > parents can just co-exist on this single network. Oh, your mac will work > just fine on a setup like this. My mac mini and linux laptop get on just fine > with my Linksys router here. > > A lot of people like the Airport Extreme for use with their Macs but they are > at least twice as expensive but they might support other Apple-centric > features; not sure. > > On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 10:52:15AM -0400, Marc Rocheleau wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> The subject describes my overall question but I'll provide some >> details so you have a better idea of what I'm looking at. >> >> Right now I have my computer upstairs in my room. If I got a Mac this >> year like I'm planning to, I'll still be living with my parents for >> another year and they use our home network to get the internet from my >> computer. Their PC is set up in the basement at the opposite end of >> the house so they're linked to my internet connection via network >> cable and d-link wifi router. >> >> My iPhone, laptop and fiancee's lap top all run the internet off of >> wifi thanks to the router as well. >> >> My question is, given all of these factors, can I create a network >> with a Mac replacing the main PC hooked up to the internet, which is >> what all other devices gain internet access from? Obviously I know my >> iPhone and Apple TV will connect but I just want to make sure that A) >> Any other non-Apple laptops/products can use the wifi and B) my >> parents computer will be able to share the internet connection via >> network cable if I'm using a Mac. The wifi signal just doesn't seem to >> be strong enough to reach the basement. >> >> One last question, I assume I'd need to buy a new router for the Mac >> to create a home network. If so, can someone recommend a router that >> works well with Macs? >> >> Thanks in advance! :) >> >> -Marc >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
