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Mac AirPort is a load of crap!

My XP runs through my LinkSys router without a problem. But when I'm trying to connect with my MacBook, the router doesn't even show up as a name! I used to be able to connect with my neighboors internet and I can still connect for like 10 minutes and then it disconnects. When I try again, I get error messages.

Apple does a poor job with the support section on this. Could someone help me? It's been five days! :mad:
[444 byte] By [Nader172] at [2007-11-11 16:49:16]
# 1 Re: Mac AirPort is a load of crap!
You've provided very few specifics related to your problem.
LukeA at 2007-11-15 17:56:15 >
# 2 Re: Mac AirPort is a load of crap!
Hahaha sorry everyone. As you can see I get very angry if things don't workout right. It's kinda a problem. Excuse me for the thread title. It did take me five days because I thought reseting the router meant replugging the cords etc. The actual way to reset the router was to press a very tiny button on the bottom.

Meh, it all worked out and I apologize for all the crap I posted.
Nader172 at 2007-11-15 17:57:16 >
# 3 Re: Mac AirPort is a load of crap!
I gotta ask u folks... why do u spend $100++ for an Airport when a plain vanilla, good enuff PC Wifi router can be had well under $50? One configured, mostly once-off, ez of use doesn't really matter right?
bobb-mini at 2007-11-15 17:58:14 >
# 4 Re: Mac AirPort is a load of crap!
Nader172 said he's using a LinkSys router, Apple also calls the wifi card in their computers Airport.
Sparkee at 2007-11-15 17:59:20 >
# 5 Re: Mac AirPort is a load of crap!
Nader172 said he's using a LinkSys router
oh... then much ado 'bout nuthing... gotta expect some bumps when interoperating between Apple-PC. Apple WANTS YOU to use an Airport basestation, so if u have a little prob w a linksys... hey they not gonna spend a whole lota time with ya.
bobb-mini at 2007-11-15 18:00:18 >
# 6 Re: Mac AirPort is a load of crap!
Not quite "t3h ul71m473 h4xX0r!!1!".......
Bob at 2007-11-15 18:01:18 >
# 7 Re: Mac AirPort is a load of crap!
/\ :D ouch!
mrdantownsend at 2007-11-15 18:02:22 >
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