5.8 GHz networking has such short range that it's not likely for other 5.8 GHz devices to just show up on your network, even if you live in an apartment. My 5.8 GHz 11n network doesn't even cover my entire apt.
Mine covers my entire 4 BR house, but the point I was making (since the network is hopefully secure with no need to worry about neighbors) is that a Core Duo laptop or iMac will slow the 'n' network down, and you are better off with your 5GHz strictly 'n' and not 'a and n'. The Core Duos will then default to the 802.11g 2.4 GHz network.
I have the first dual band airport extreme. The options are a little different. Additionally, I needed to hold the option key while selecting the radio mode drop list to get access to the n-restricted 5ghz modes. I went n-only for 5 and 2.4... I'd turn off the 2.4 if I could.
I was actually planning to purchase a MacBook Pro this weekend, but now that I'm reading about some of the announcements about to be made regarding a new OS, etc., should I wait? Does this mean that the computers will soon be sold with Lion instead of Snow Leopard?
Any advice would be welcome. I haven't owned an Apple since my Apple 2e and am looking forward to getting a Mac.
If you're planning on buying anything in the AirPort line of products, yes.
Otherwise there's no point.
I'd argue there is a point to waiting. With only two weeks to return a product or to be within the free OS upgrade timeframe waiting a whole day to see if Apple commits to a sale date would be prudent. I know you think Lion is a couple months away but I am not so sure. Considering the already apparent delay for the iPhone, speed of the digital distribution which saves a full month of finalizing a GM that is burned to discs and packaged, and reliability jump in Preview 3 over Preview 2 I think it's entirely possible that it could ship by the end of June.
I have a Time Capsule, which had the 3x3 MIMO all along and sure enough, the link speed is 450Mbps on Lion vs. 300Mbps on Snow Leopard. Why was that not "unblocked" for Airport Extreme and Time Capsule customers in previous OS X versions? \
I have a 2011 MBP with Lion and a 2007 Airport Extreme. I've followed the instructions in this post but I only seem to be able to get 300Mbps out of it. MCS is stuck at 15 even when I'm right next to the router. Anyone got any ideas? Is the 2007 AE not capable of 450?
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5.8 GHz networking has such short range that it's not likely for other 5.8 GHz devices to just show up on your network, even if you live in an apartment. My 5.8 GHz 11n network doesn't even cover my entire apt.
Mine covers my entire 4 BR house, but the point I was making (since the network is hopefully secure with no need to worry about neighbors) is that a Core Duo laptop or iMac will slow the 'n' network down, and you are better off with your 5GHz strictly 'n' and not 'a and n'. The Core Duos will then default to the 802.11g 2.4 GHz network.
Any advice would be welcome. I haven't owned an Apple since my Apple 2e
should I wait?
If you're planning on buying anything in the AirPort line of products, yes.
Otherwise there's no point.
Does this mean that the computers will soon be sold with Lion instead of Snow Leopard?
A few months from now, sure.
If you're planning on buying anything in the AirPort line of products, yes.
Otherwise there's no point.
I'd argue there is a point to waiting. With only two weeks to return a product or to be within the free OS upgrade timeframe waiting a whole day to see if Apple commits to a sale date would be prudent. I know you think Lion is a couple months away but I am not so sure. Considering the already apparent delay for the iPhone, speed of the digital distribution which saves a full month of finalizing a GM that is burned to discs and packaged, and reliability jump in Preview 3 over Preview 2 I think it's entirely possible that it could ship by the end of June.