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Tomguy - Aug 12, 2005 - 1:16 pm

I am thinking of getting a Mac Mini. I also have a Windows Computer (xp) that has a broadband connection. It has a broadband modem (connected with tesco net).

when i was looking at the Apple website, i noticed something called Airport Extreme. I don't fully understand what it does. I would like to know if there is a way to use it to allow my mac mini to gain access to the Internet. If there is another way to gain Internet access with my mac mini without purchasing a new broadband modem can you please inform me.

Thanks

bobw - Aug 12, 2005 - 1:33 pm

Hi Tom

The Airport Express description;

AirPort Express with AirTunes is an incredible wireless product that allows you to play iTunes music over your wireless network to your home stereo or powered speakers. It also allows you to share both a broadband Internet connection for up to 10 users and a USB printer1. If you already have wireless at home, powered by an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can easily extend the range of your wireless network by connecting a second AirPort Express to it. AirPort Express has a small unique design made for life on the go. There are no separate power supplies or cables required, making it easy and convenient to take with you. AirPort Express is also designed to fully support both Mac and PC users.


basically, it's a wireless router with some added features for Macs.

You can just buy a wireless router, (usually a lot cheaper than Apple's Airport products) connect the modem to the router, then connect the PC to the router and be able to use the MacMini wirelessly.
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