Hey guys -- I'm looking to find something that will let me connect a single USB printer and a USB external hard drive (used by Time Machine) wirelessly to my Mac. The main criteria I'm looking for are:
1) As above, able to connect to both a USB printer and USB hard drive.
2) Can connect to my Macbook (Mid-2007) with either a (small) USB plug, bluetooth (preferred), or over a wireless network.
3) I do not need to access the printer/HD with more than one computer (I've read that can be an issue sometimes).
4) I do not need it to be a router, per se, merely a USB hub. I guess it could be a router, though, if it's cheaper?
5) Auto-connect would be great, but it's okay if I have to plug into a USB dongle or re-start a bluetooth connection.
I think the Airport Extreme would do the trick, but it's rather expensive and seems more for a business setting with dozens of users. I just want a 10-foot wireless thing for simply convenience (and so Time Machine can back up automatically all the time).
I'm aiming for less than $100 -- especially if there's something more around $50. But my research thus far has been a bit confusing and inconclusive, so I could use your help
.
Thanks!
- Alex
EDIT: Actually, having looked around, I now found a refurbished Extreme for $101 (s/h & tax included). That's good enough for me. It's over here if anyone else is interested, seems to be a legit site: http://www.n1wireless.com/Apple-Apple_AirPort_Extreme_Base_Station_Access_Point.html (I sent it in as a submission on the main page ).
1) As above, able to connect to both a USB printer and USB hard drive.
2) Can connect to my Macbook (Mid-2007) with either a (small) USB plug, bluetooth (preferred), or over a wireless network.
3) I do not need to access the printer/HD with more than one computer (I've read that can be an issue sometimes).
4) I do not need it to be a router, per se, merely a USB hub. I guess it could be a router, though, if it's cheaper?
5) Auto-connect would be great, but it's okay if I have to plug into a USB dongle or re-start a bluetooth connection.
I think the Airport Extreme would do the trick, but it's rather expensive and seems more for a business setting with dozens of users. I just want a 10-foot wireless thing for simply convenience (and so Time Machine can back up automatically all the time).
I'm aiming for less than $100 -- especially if there's something more around $50. But my research thus far has been a bit confusing and inconclusive, so I could use your help
.Thanks!
- Alex
EDIT: Actually, having looked around, I now found a refurbished Extreme for $101 (s/h & tax included). That's good enough for me
. It's over here if anyone else is interested, seems to be a legit site: http://www.n1wireless.com/Apple-Apple_AirPort_Extreme_Base_Station_Access_Point.html (I sent it in as a submission on the main page ).
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