Apple vs. Linksys

partyBoy · Nov 21, 2009, 12:24 AM

hello macsters..what do you think is the best router for a mac,could it be a linksys simuitanius dual band wireless n router OR apple extreme router,i am currently using the old blue linksys g router but i want to upgrade,the linksys has been good to me so far,they are about the same price

Malithion · Nov 21, 2009, 01:31 AM

Linksys

MacMini2009 · Nov 21, 2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malithion

Linksys

Apple

caonimadebi · Nov 21, 2009, 03:55 AM

the ability to run DD-WRT alone justifies the linksys

miles01110 · Nov 21, 2009, 10:40 AM

As far as ease of integration the Apple router will obviously be "better", but the Linksys isn't that hard to set up and has more features.

bruinsrme · Nov 21, 2009, 10:47 AM

having both they both have advantages an disadvantages.

The usb interface and guest network is a big plus for the apple.

I prefer the linksys interface/settings and the price point.

Performance I haven't notced any difference.

Make sure you look on the web for the best pricing. Newegg wa $38 cheaper than best buy for my linksys.

s3e3 · Nov 21, 2009, 10:50 AM

BOTH
I use a linksys with Tomato firmware as my router for MLPPP and have an Apple Time machine and use it for 802.11n and backups.
Also threw and Airport Express for wireless printing and scanning.

My new iMac i5 is setup with NO wires, just the power cable.

partyBoy · Nov 23, 2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruinsrme

having both they both have advantages an disadvantages.

The usb interface and guest network is a big plus for the apple.

I prefer the linksys interface/settings and the price point.

Performance I haven't notced any difference.

Make sure you look on the web for the best pricing. Newegg wa $38 cheaper than best buy for my linksys.

thanxs for the help

rgarjr · Nov 23, 2009, 01:30 AM

AEBS ftw

beg_ne · Nov 23, 2009, 01:39 AM

I love my (really old, UFO shaped) Airport Base Station. Monumentally easy to setup with Macs.

One of these days i'll upgrade (for the wireless HD capability and 802.11n), my original has been chugging along for about 5 years straight so far.

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Nov 21, 2009, 01:31 AM	#2
Malithion macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida	Linksys

Nov 21, 2009, 03:55 AM	#4
caonimadebi macrumors regular Join Date: May 2009	the ability to run DD-WRT alone justifies the linksys

Nov 21, 2009, 10:50 AM	#7
s3e3 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2009	BOTH I use a linksys with Tomato firmware as my router for MLPPP and have an Apple Time machine and use it for 802.11n and backups. Also threw and Airport Express for wireless printing and scanning. My new iMac i5 is setup with NO wires, just the power cable.

Nov 23, 2009, 01:39 AM	#10
beg_ne macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2003	I love my (really old, UFO shaped) Airport Base Station. Monumentally easy to setup with Macs. One of these days i'll upgrade (for the wireless HD capability and 802.11n), my original has been chugging along for about 5 years straight so far.