{"id":42875,"date":"2024-04-17T13:04:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T17:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/?p=42875"},"modified":"2024-04-17T13:04:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T17:04:23","slug":"its-time-for-a-new-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/17\/its-time-for-a-new-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Time for a New AirPort"},"content":{"rendered":"

Joe Rosensteel<\/a> (Mastodon<\/a>):<\/p>\n

Jason didn’t get that speed boost from an Apple-made wireless router, because Apple got out of making those long ago. He didn’t get that speed from a wireless router currently for sale<\/em> at the Apple Store because the only two options are the Linksys Velop AX4200 WiFi 6 Mesh System<\/a>, and AmpliFi Alien Router<\/a> (with optional mesh extenders). Linksys does make a version of their Velop mesh network with 6E, but it’s not for sale through Apple.<\/p>

Jason used an Eero 6E router<\/a>, and wasted half a day trying to change his network topology to allow for it so he could see that speed difference.<\/p>

[…]<\/p>

Designing networking solutions in every device to work around the one component Apple doesn’t want to make is a lot of effort. The R&D can’t cost more than a self-driving, bread-loaf saloon, and the benefits of an Apple wireless router will lift all of Apple’s products. It’s time to head back to the AirPort.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

Matt Birchler<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Apple doesn’t need to be in every market, but I do agree with Joe’s point that basically everything Apple makes relies on good wireless networks to deliver the best experience, and it makes sense for Apple to get back in the game.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

Previously:<\/p>\n