Good for Mac/PC Mixed Household? Does anyone have any experience using this router in a mixed Mac/PC (both laptops) environment?
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I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box after running an easy to use setup program. Hope this helps.
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I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box after running an easy to use setup program. Hope this helps. I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box... » Read More I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box after running an easy to use setup program. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have used it on 2 desktops so far. I am planning on buying a second unit to connect another PC to my home network. I am considering another one for my laptop as well, as the web is PAINFULLY slow on the built in wi-fi. Strong signal and easy set up.
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I bought the Cisco Valet some time ago for my old PC (mostly I use a Mac). The thing worked well and with about no setup. I did not have to mess with my router (as I recall) Real - real easy and it worked.
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Maryanne, I haven't used it yet, just got it a few weeks ago and haven't used it. I picked it up for small router not sure yet. When I do I will post..
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I would get a NAS. I would avoid this particular product. I had a bad experience with this one. I did get a NAS, because I have the same configuration at home where PC and MAC need to live together.
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Any time you mix brands you get into unsupported territory. That said as long as the upset settings are the same on both ends you should be ok but no promises. Fortune should have a Soho router similar to this though, why not go that route and have one throat to choke for tech support?
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I do use it to steam to ustream 24/7. However i am a mac user so cannot comment about compatability with that non mac platform
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I use it with my Mac mini, with the wifi turned off so I can take advantage of my Wireless AC router network. It works great.
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This DSL wireless modem definitely works well with both Mac's and PC's. Using a switchbox, I have the modem hardwired to both a desktop Mac and a desktop PC and the wireless works very well with both my Mac and PC laptops. If you are having trouble working with a Mac using wireless, you might go into the modem setup program and change the signal frequency channel from something other than default (6) in a range from 1 - 11.
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As JC said there are a lot of variables here. In a general sense mine seemed to handle 5-10 devices fairly well and was probably the best performing home router I owned. Ultimately I switched due to the difficulty of putting this router into bridge mode. It would probably be an awesome router if flashed with DD-WRT, which didn't occur to me at the time.
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It should. You should be able to use it over a home network. You might have to configure it differently if you use it for both Mac and PC...
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Personally, I haven't had any problem at all. I have my router in the other room and it connects just fine. I can't really give you an answer, because I have not experienced that kind of problem. Hope you figure it out. Good luck
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I live in a large concrete home and get a good signal all over the house. Even outside or downstairs in my shop thru 4" solid concrete floor. You might try another laptop to isolate whether it is the laptop or the router.
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I have used this on laptops and PCs and approximately four different routers and have not run across the problem yet. however fYI if you can go hard wire its always faster.
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It's a wireless router (in simple terms). Stick it between your home/work computers and your DSL/Cable/Internet provider. Great wireless coverage and reliability. Plus, apple simplicity and great additional features.
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I'm not really proficient with this network wireless stuff. My configuration is a Macbook with 802.11a,b,g,n and and Air Express which works like your router so I suspect it is a fit, but I think I looked it up on the Asus site to confirm it myself. Bad habit not to write down notes on these system upgrades.