I shouldn't think apple would need to expand on the range of airport extreme systems, after all, they have the airport extreme on it's own and the time capsule systems as well which are both router and storage system with suitable storage capacities.
lew On 11 Mar 2012, at 16:55, Traci wrote: > *Grin,* maybe we are making the printer more complicated than necessary. > > All I know, is there is a little screen on the printer and we need to enter > the info for our wireless network, so all of our devices will work. It's > cool, that our printer does not need to be connected to any device or router. > It has a USB cord, but it isn't needed. > > I'm guessing, if I'm using a wireless printer, then Bonjour printer for > windows will not be necessary? From reading on the web, it seems that is > where windows users were having trouble. > > I guess, one of my last questions, for you Mac folk in the know, do you > suspect Apple will bring out a new Airport Extreme soon? As in the next few > Months? ;) > > Thanks, > Traci > Sent by Macbook Air Mail > > On Mar 11, 2012, at 1:58 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Traci, >> >> Your windows machine will work fine. I am not sure I understand the purpose >> of entering your user ID and password to access the printer. So, if this is >> a printer that services multiple machines (because it is a network printer) >> then there will be no difference in how you access it today when you bring >> the AirPort online. >> >> On Mar 11, 2012, at 12:46 AM, Traci wrote: >> >>> Thanks all, >>> >>> So, the Airport Extreme sounds more and more tempting. >>> >>> I've been doing further reading tonight and have some more questions. >>> >>> One thing we'll need is to use our wireless printer. I see websites >>> mentioning connecting USB printers, but how about our wireless one? If I >>> remember correctly, we don't usually connect it at all. We enter in our >>> wireless user name and password into the printer. Should this work the >>> same way with the Airport Extreme? >>> >>> Lastly. we have a windows laptop that will be using the wireless. Does the >>> airport extreme work seamlessly with windows as well? >>> >>> Thanks again, :) >>> Traci >>> Sent by Macbook Air Mail >>> >>> On Mar 10, 2012, at 5:10 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >>> >>>> There are more reasons to go with an AirPort router over any other model. >>>> There are security reasons among many more. I cannot recommend Linksys >>>> routers as they are not nearly as secure as Apple routers. I'm sure many >>>> will not agree, but you go with an APple router and you will not regret >>>> the extra expense. >>>> >>>> On Mar 10, 2012, at 3:50 PM, Traci wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> A little introduction here. Traditionally, I love to read and research >>>>> technology. The exception is wireless routers. I find them confusing >>>>> and frustrating! >>>>> >>>>> Currently, I'm comparing a dLink wireless N router and the airport >>>>> extreme. On one hand, I want to take the easy route and buy the airport >>>>> extreme. I have had nothing but good experiences with Apple products. >>>>> >>>>> On that other hand, the dLink gets good reviews on Amazon and it is half >>>>> the price. >>>>> >>>>> Please, guidance is welcome. We live in a 2 story townhouse and the >>>>> router is usually upstairs. We have around 10 various devices that will >>>>> be wirelessly connecting to the router at times. Usually, 2 or 3 at the >>>>> same time. >>>>> >>>>> To extend this question further. Both of these routers have the USB >>>>> connection on the back of the unit. Am I understanding it correctly, >>>>> that this is how we could wirelessly listen to our music collection? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks all, hopefully you can help me sort this out. >>>>> >>>>> Traci >>>>> Sent by Macbook Air Mail >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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