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November 9th, 2005, 07:27 PM
#1
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Wireless Mixed Network
I need to set up a wireless broadband router in a house that has Apple computers and Windows XP Laptops. What is the best router for this mix of OS's. Can I print to a Apple Desktop connected printer from the Windows XP laptop? Are there any docs that help describe the set up of a network that has Apples and Windows?
Thanks....
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November 9th, 2005, 07:40 PM
#2
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There isnt a special router for mac or win,least none I know of.
Its a network period so any good router will do
As for the printer just get a router with a suitable print server like LPT or USB or nic that would simplyfi any printer issues
As for talking between win and mac i think i heard that program is appletalk
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November 10th, 2005, 05:57 AM
#3
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If its an Apple network (I think those do 802.11a) there are Linksys/or some other brand routers that specfically do 802.11 a/b/g so you can have both Mac & PC computers connected.
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November 14th, 2005, 12:52 PM
#4
Mac's (with a wireless card) should work on any 802.11 b/g router. Also, I believe that if the Mac's are running OSX then simple file and print sharing should be relatively easy. I would recommend using what Ferrit suggested though, and getting a router with a built in Print server. Also Appletalk is a protocol, if you need specific software to connect a Mac and PC network you could try Dave, but again, I don't believe its needed in OSX.
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