Choosing an iPad 2 Compatible Wireless Router
Most routers of old belong to the 802.11g/b/a standard with a single 2.4 GHz data transmission frequency. If you have such a router, though it will provide you decent WiFi Internet access speed for the iPad, it will be substantially slower when compared to the new 802.11n standard based dual band routers. So, it’s strongly suggested that you go for an upgrade and buy a dual band 802.11n based router, that offers up to 750 Mbps data transmission speeds.
According to Apple guidelines, it would be better to use two separate SSIDs (service set identifiers) for both the frequency channels of your dual band router. Make sure that you place your router in a position, which guarantees maximum coverage. Go for a router that has the latest security and encryption standards like the WPA2 with PSK (phase shift keying). In the next section, you’ll find four of the best routers in the market.
Best Wireless Router For iPad (2011)
There are several choices offered by most top wireless equipment brands. Here are four routers that offer the best overall features and super fast wireless Internet access for your iPad 2.
Apple Airport Extreme
For $179, the Apple Airport Extreme is a bit on the extreme side as far as the price is concerned, but it is one of the fastest routers that money can buy. Being from the Apple stable, it ensures compatibility with the iPad 2 offering simultaneous dual band transmission with three ethernet ports and one WAN port. This is the default choice for Mac loyalists.
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