Re: Broadband for Apple iMacs ??

hn <smn@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> > I just got the cheapest router (and 'Addon', also sold at Maplins) I
> > could find, and it has worked perfectly for the last 18 months or so.
> > Routers are usually setup by simply accessing from a web browser, so no
> > special software is needed (instructions are normally in the box).
>
>
> Excellent info, I think I have whittled it down to either Tesco or
> Virgin, 2mb for £17.99, similar product, both support mac, I am already
> on Tesco daytime, so unless anyone tells me otherwise, I will probably
> go with them..

Don't even think about Virgin, they are a rebadged NTL. If you're happy
with Tesco, stick with them. You shouldn't even need to change your
email address.

> Ethernet, can both imacs be online at same time ?

Absolutely. As I say, set the router to DHCP, and both Macs to DHCP, and
Robert is your fathers sibling. This is only the internal networks
setting, and won't affect anything to the internet.

If you don't even need to share stuff between the Macs, the internet can
be shared very easily. Just setup each Mac to connect as though it was
the only computer on the Internet, the router does the rest.

> I've tried before to connect imacs with ethernet and failed, sucess with
> bluetooth, is this another solution ?

Wireless is OK, you might be better with Airport though if all you
intend to connect is Macs (assuming they are Airport enabled). In which
case, you need a plain ADSL modem (although a router/modem would work
anyway).

However, there are some caveats, wireless is not as secure as wired, and
can be tricky to get working right. Ethernet normally just plugs in and
works. Unless you can't run cables, I'd stick the Ethernet.

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(updated Aug 28 2005)
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