What 802.11N routers will work with new iMacs and new MBPs? [Archive]

MovieCutter

Nov 17, 2006, 10:49 AM

Looking to go "draft" N for setting up my media center (streaming H264 video/DVDs wirelessly from my old MDD G4 in the other room to a MacBook plugged into my HDTV). I found a Netgear I think will work:

WNR854T

Anyone have any experience with 802.11n networks and these new phantom "draft N" enabled Macs?

Peace

Nov 17, 2006, 11:10 AM

Looking to go "draft" N for setting up my media center (streaming H264 video/DVDs wirelessly from my old MDD G4 in the other room to a MacBook plugged into my HDTV). I found a Netgear I think will work:

WNR854T

Anyone have any experience with 802.11n networks and these new phantom "draft N" enabled Macs?

The new iMacs have the draft 802.11n card but they are not enabled and wont be until Apple posts a firmware update for them.

MovieCutter

Nov 17, 2006, 11:29 AM

The new iMacs have the draft 802.11n card but they are not enabled and wont be until Apple posts a firmware update for them.

Well there goes THAT weekend project. Thanks.

almightyshoe

Nov 17, 2006, 01:26 PM

As far as I know, there is no standard set for Wireless-N; you could end up re-buying hardware if you don't wait.

Peace

Nov 17, 2006, 01:30 PM

I'd be willing to bet the Airtunes and Base Stations will have draft-n and will work well with the iMac's draft-n