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Apple OS friendly wifi router recommendations

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Hi, I am looking for recommendations for a good router compatible with Mac OS? I also need the router to have about a 75 foot range so I can get a good signal in my work shop. Thank you.

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The real problem.

In reply to Apple OS friendly wifi router recommendations

Is that 75 foot range. All the routers I’ve deployed and used in decades are Apple OS friendly. 75 feet is going to be a problem since it’s most likely there are walls from here to there.

I suggest you work with what you have now and see if something (example follows) like this powerline WiFi can bridge the gap.

Example: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-PowerLINE-1000-802-11ac-Gigabit/dp/B01929V7ZG/

Good idea.

In reply to The real problem.

I didn’t know of such a gadget, do you recommend this? I’m not very computer savvy. Yes I got power from my home to the shop so the signal will travel though the wire is what you say?

Yes.

In reply to Good idea.

Powerline kits are among the easiest ways to get from here to there.
Also, very easy to deploy (setup.)

Your last question seems to be about how they work. Here’s a tutorial:
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/home-networking-part-7-power-line-connections-explained/

Router

In reply to Yes.

See why I’m asking is because someone told me you need only certain routers for Apple OS. That’s why I was asking. What is a good router if you don’t mind me asking because our old Asus crapped out and we dug out out old Apple router but it’s very limited and fairly slow even in the house.

Have to disagree.

In reply to Router

While some really like Apple routers there’s no need to get them. Example: Those hotspots at restaurants, offices and more work fine with Apple devices.

I don’t know your budget but at our home we went with two routers. The one the ISP supplied and for WiFi 6 testing a Netgear AX12 unit (RAX120.) Remember that we get to test a lot of gear so WiFi 6 is a must have. Most can get by with units on almost all of the best seller lists like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Computers-Accessories-Computer-Routers/zgbs/pc/300189

My view is what I see there is all good. But I tend to stay away from the cheapest on those lists.

Confused

In reply to Have to disagree.

I see on Amazon I can pick about 6 different ones under net gear AX12, not sure what one to pick, like I said all this tech is over my head. LOL

Unlike Highlander.

In reply to Confused

“There can be only one” does not apply to routers. We pick them as to budget and need. Your choice as to the new WiFi 6 and budget.

For 99% or more of us, any of the routers on that page of about 90 bucks and up would be great.

Confused

In reply to Unlike Highlander.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiwjKCd2eDvAhXFrZ4KHRCsDFsQFjAQegQICBAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FNETGEAR-Nighthawk-12-Stream-Router-Rax200%2Fdp%2FB07PNR2VMD&usg=AOvVaw1vWR329flCh_EI10tED2bn

While very nice.

In reply to Confused

Most folk don’t need to spend that much or need WiFi 6 today.

“Expensive Overkill”

In reply to Confused

springs to mind

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