Mighty mouse and airport for windows?

[Nitromaster]

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im getting a macbook next revision and will be buying a bluetooth mighty mouse,

if i buy now will it work with a windows pc?(with bluetooth dongle)



Also, im in the market for a wifi router,

is it possible to setup an airport express using windows?,also does it work with ds/wii?

(im slowly going to convert my family to macs)

 

[kolax]

I got my Mighty Mouse working fine with the Bluetooth on my old HP laptop. Right-clicking was sometimes a bit awkward - had to right click right on the edge of the mouse otherwise it didn't work, but worked perfectly fine aside from that.

Airport Express will work a dream with Windows or Mac; can't say if it works on the DS/Wii though. Bear in the mind the Airport Express only offers Wi-Fi connection - it doesn't have any ethernet ports on it. If you are going to connect a computer by ethernet then the new Airport Extreme might be something you may want to consider too.

 

[Nitromaster]

thanks,

so the airport comes with drivers/software for windows?

anyone know if it works ok with ds/wii?

the (old)one in my school doesnt work with ds but thats prob because of a firewall.

 

[kolax]

You get the drivers with Airport for Windows.


From Apple:

Question: Can networkable game consoles and digital video recorders join my network via AirPort Express?

Answer: Yes, if you have the proper network adapters for your devices and have set them up properly. They can connect wirelessly when AirPort Express is your only base station or when it's in WDS mode. They can connect via wire when AirPort Express is a WDS remote (the reason for this is described in the next question). They cannot connect either way when AirPort Express is in client mode.

 

[wordmunger]

I don't think the mighty mouse is as good as some of the third-party products out there. Kensington and Logitech have gotten good reviews. That might be a better way to go.

Why does no one think the Airport Express has an ethernet port? It does. It's just that that's where you'll need to plug in your ethernet modem. But if you already have a wireless network, you can extend it with an airport express, including connecting with a wii

You should also be able to use an ethernet hub with the airport express to connect your modem and other ethernet devices.

 

[kolax]

Just reading your original post again - the Mighty Mouse doesn't come with a bluetooth dongle - you'll have to buy one for your PC unless it already is bluetooth enabled.

Why does no one think the Airport Express has an ethernet port? It does. It's just that that's where you'll need to plug in your ethernet modem. But if you already have a wireless network, you can extend it with an airport express, including connecting with a wii

You should also be able to use an ethernet hub with the airport express to connect your modem and other ethernet devices.

I think you misunderstood me. I'm saying that the Airport Express has no connectable ethernet ports if you want to plug your computer in by a wired connection. Yes it has an ethernet port on it but that is strictly for connecting to a router/modem, not for a computer.