[P1] wifi-access question

[Brian Pearce]

> But I couldn't log in - is it because the owner has
> restricted the access or am I doing something wrong... ?

Probably because the network has been password-protected (and sensibly 
so). I think if it were restricted by Ethernet or MAC address you 
wouldn't be able to see it at all (though I may be wrong about that).

> Also: Later this spring I will have another computer (Windows) moving 
> into
> my household - should I buy the Apple airport station or is there 
> another
> recommendation?

It really depends on what you want to do with it. A Windows computer 
should have no trouble joining any WiFi network you set up, even with 
an Airport Base Station; there are also many less expensive 
alternatives that are reasonably easy to configure and just as 
reliable.

BRIAN/bpearce at cloud9.net