Sorting out my wireless

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I am changing my ecosystem from windows/android to all Apple now. My devices are iMac, iPad mini and iPhone 5...

...I figure I may as well sort out my rubbish wireless whilst I am at it. I am currently just using the router that comes with my TalkTalk broadband.

Now given that I have all apple devices, one would assume that it would just be best to get an apple router but I was thinking something else might be better.

Now my understanding is that its not only the router wireless ability that counts but also the receiver too, so there can be a point where having a better router is no help.

So what router do you recommend to get the best out of my devices?
 
so what's wrong with your wireless? slow speeds? disconnections?
Those would probably be interference, so you should look at changing your wireless channel and/or reduce the channel bandwidth to 20mhz (single channel / 130mbps).
Other than that, look at a dual band wireless router so you can go on the 5ghz band and avoid all the interference :)
 
It all depends on the type of devices and the support of every device towards the router itself. 5GHz may not be supported on some of your devices, but they would support all requirements 802.11n/b/g of the 2.4GHz band on routers. I usually go for the leading brands of routers. Try Cisco/Linksys, NETGEAR and D-Link. Apple could be an option, but is there really any good apple routers around. Look up and around for some reviews of different devices once you find a device that is eye catching and has everything you need then look into purchasing. :) Conclusion is it is what you need from the router and what features it has for you. :)

I would personally look into Apple if you've got many Apple devices since if you have a problem many other people may have had the same issue so there may be a fix for issues. :)

Also Apple will give you more support since you've got all devices. :D
 
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In all honesty I doubt buying an Apple router will give you any benefits over buying a decent router.

It will probably cost you more though and I suppose it will look pretty :)
 
bignev72 said:
In all honesty I doubt buying an Apple router will give you any benefits over buying a decent router.

It will probably cost you more though and I suppose it will look pretty :)
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True, but usually when you've got multiple devices from the same company they would give you that little extra support that could get you running smoothly with what you have.
 
They missed a trick with their naming schemes, Apple should call their servers, Apple Core. And their routers, Apple Tree
 
I have an AirPort Extreme on BT Infinity. It's an excellent piece of kit. Wireless radios and antennas are fantastic, speeds and range are the best I've seen from a home user device, and it's incredibly reliable. It's never been rebooted since it was set up originally. Worth every penny.

For what it's worth, my current Wi-Fi client list looks like:

1x iPhone 4S
2x iPhone 5
3x iPad 2
1x MacBook Pro
1x Sony VAIO
1x HP thing
2x PlayStation 3
1x Xbox 360
3x Kindles
4x Logitech Squeezebox Radios
1x Android phone of some description
1x WDTV Live

It's not uncommon for all those devices to be pushing data around simultaneously, as well as routing from the LAN/WAN. Rock solid.
 
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MilanoChris said:
Confused. If the Apple APE is not the best choice, why have you bought so much other Apple gear? :confused:
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I bought the other Apple gear because it was best for my needs. Apple may not actually have the best performing router and since the router is not something I actively use (don't have to muck around in the UI), I am simply after the best performance.

Caged said:
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Where do you live again? :P
 
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