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Jul 25, 2008 9:12 AM by
ChrisLJ
Re: Apple releases AirPort Extreme base station update for Tiger
Hopefully there will be an update to improve the reliability of connections for 10.5.x. Since buying the Airport Extreme earlier this year I have experienced very unreliable internet connections (constant drops) compared to my previous linksys router (and every other router I have owned). My experience with this router has made me regret relying on Apple for something as basic as a router. I will unlikely buy another router from Apple in the future unless their quality/reliability for accessories improves significantly for a prolonged period of time. The quality of firmware/software releases over the past year or so seem to be rushed to meet deadlines rather than making quality the most important benchmark prior to release.
Re: Apple releases AirPort Extreme base station update for Tiger
Went from a Graphite Airport to a Snow Airport to an Exteme (flat) with little trouble. The latest is a little more cryptic for making a hole for my Timbuktu to work.
Linsys, Netgear, D-Link and Motorola were tried in my parents house but were always a hassle with a lousy interface. Plus I had to constantly check their websites for new firmware. Ended up selling off each and now they have a combo unit from Verizon with their DSL.
Linsys, Netgear, D-Link and Motorola were tried in my parents house but were always a hassle with a lousy interface. Plus I had to constantly check their websites for new firmware. Ended up selling off each and now they have a combo unit from Verizon with their DSL.
Re: Apple releases AirPort Extreme base station update for Tiger
I recently replaced my four year old Airport Extreme (it still works fine) with a Time Capsule. I also use an Airport Express to send music to my living room stereo and also handle a small laser printer.
I used to occasionally have a problem with my Airport Extreme where I would have to briefly unplug it when I wasn't getting a connection. I got a surge protected power strip and plugged the Extreme and my cable modem into it. When not in use I turn them off. I use this with the Time Capsule too, and I don't have any problems now.
I'm not sure what this does, but it seems to clear out any problems before they occur.
I used to occasionally have a problem with my Airport Extreme where I would have to briefly unplug it when I wasn't getting a connection. I got a surge protected power strip and plugged the Extreme and my cable modem into it. When not in use I turn them off. I use this with the Time Capsule too, and I don't have any problems now.
I'm not sure what this does, but it seems to clear out any problems before they occur.
Re: Apple releases AirPort Extreme base station update for Tiger
Thanks for the idea of unplugging when not using. I am going to put an old-fashioned plug-in timer on my router to turn off at night. This may clear up garbage that might be somehow collecting during the day and causing problems.
Now as long as I don't get insomnia and wonder why I have no internet connection at 3am.
Now as long as I don't get insomnia and wonder why I have no internet connection at 3am.
Re: Apple releases AirPort Extreme base station update for Tiger
Ha! Yeah, I occasionally think I have a problem and then realize I forgot to turn it on.
One thing if using a Time Capsule like I do, is to make sure the hard drive has spun down before turning off the power. There's no sense in taking a chance on crashing the head.
One thing if using a Time Capsule like I do, is to make sure the hard drive has spun down before turning off the power. There's no sense in taking a chance on crashing the head.
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