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    Synology Data Replicator 3 - Error [206]

    I was never a huge fan of secondcopy. That said, its been around a while and some like it. If you are looking for alternatives to test try: http://www.kls-soft.com/klsbackup/index.php http://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/compare.html KLS Backup will run as a service and includes...
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    N66U or Netgear R6300

    N66U, AC66U and R6300 are all excellent (at least in AP mode). I've used and installed all 3 models. Netgear looks better if its going to sit on a shelf in a public space. That's primarily the reason I first used it, for someone not wanting to see antennas but the only location to mount wifi...
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    Wireless that wont lock up?

    Check wireless drivers on ALL clients. Update as necessary. I've resolved several troubled wireless environments this way. I feel your pain regarding the WNDR3700. I have several 3700V2 units and they all work perfectly when run only in AP mode. Router mode would require reboots every so...
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    NAS over Wi-fi

    50MB/s is not going to happen with current consumer wifi technology. Best you'll get (assuming you had 5Ghz 802.11AC on both ends) is ~20MB/s. Since there's no 802.11AC clients yet, you can only effectively use AC to bridge between two wired devices. When looking at performance for your...
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    Netgear RND2110 slow NAS speed... (w7)

    Connect PC directly to router (bypassing powerline adapters). Test again. Are your router LAN ports 10/100 or 10/100/1000? In the NAS admin (Frontview) click NETWORK -> INTERFACE -> SHOW ERRORS. Post results here.
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    Login without password + guest network access = security hole

    RMerlin added HTTPS access to his custom build firmware. Not sure if Asus did same since then. You can see more about RMerlin's firmware here: http://forums.smallnetbuilder.com/showthread.php?t=7715
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    Login without password + guest network access = security hole

    if you login using HTTPS the router should require credentials every time (after you close the browser window). If not, Asus has some security issues they need to correct.
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    Time for new router...dual band worth it?

    These are very good 3x3 N routers Netgear WNDR4500 Asus RT-N66U These are very good AC routers Netgear R6300 Asus RT-AC66U If you are more budget conscious stick with N routers Personally I would recommend concurrent dual band (such as above). 5Ghz has many advantages in RF busy...
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    Lost data story

    Have you looked at the Netgear Readynas series? For your use I'd likely recommend an Ultra2 (I suppose you don't need Active Directory support?) Readynas OS is well tested and fairly hardened. That said, it has less extra features than Synology and QNAP. Whether those extra features are...
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    Can you suggest a wireless access point

    All easily convert into an AP. Apple Airport has a simple tick box to click during setup. I believe so does the WNDR4500 and N66U. Or, follow the guide on SNB to convert any wifi router into an AP. These are some of your best modern options. Many AP's on the market are more $ and have worse...
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    Can you suggest a wireless access point

    Netgear WNDR4500 Apple Airport Extreme Some may also recommend the Asus N66U. One of the things I like about the Airport Extreme is that Apple seems to have written robust firmware. Range is not as good as the Netgear or Asus, but it is a reliable consumer AP. I have some running for...
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    HP WHS Refugee, looking for advice on next NAS

    I've had excellent reliability with several Readynas units. Netgear support is usually good, but not always so. Good news is that their forum support is very good and admins will often step in to help where necessary. One point to note, two of the long time support admins recently left...
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    Problems with IPV6-comcast

    I'm in Fort Laud and heard that Miami and Fort Laud are IPV6 (though I haven't tested). WPB was a bit behind with Xfinity rollout. You may want to ask about IPV6 in WPB here: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/comcast
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    Problems with IPV6-comcast

    Check here: http://mydeviceinfo.comcast.net/ Cisco dpc-3000 is not IPv6 certified.
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    Dual Wan Router - VOIP

    Ask your hosted PBX vendor for a recommendation. They should also have config guides as well. This way if/when you have problems there's less likelihood they will immediately blame your router (which is typical for hosted vendors).
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    To shield or not to shield?

    I wouldn't use stranded cable in wall. Stranded is good for patch cords that are continuously bent back and forth. Plus stranded is more difficult to terminate. Personally, I would terminate all in wall cables to a Cat6 jack (and use solid cable). Use a patch cord from the jack to your...
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    WNDR4700 Progress to Hitting Store Shelves

    Atheros. Thumbs up.
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    To shield or not to shield?

    No problem running RG6 and Cat5e/6 UTP in same pipe. Most structured cable contains multiple RG6 and Cat5e/6 UTP in a single plastic jacket. If you use Cat6, just make sure you follow the spec for bends, termination, etc...Otherwise the advantages of Cat6 are sort of wasted. Rule of thumb...
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    Need new router that works with my NEST

    I've read many stories about NEST problems. Some similar to yours. Have you checked for newer firmware for your E4200? Its more than likely that NEST has a problem they need to resolve. Supposedly the NEST auto downloads its firmware updates. Have you asked NEST to send you a...
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    Are there any 2.5" NASs around?

    Whatever you do, be sure to consult QNAP's approved disk list before purchasing. You'll want a disk they've tested and approved.
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