NotebookNeophyte
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I am stuck between these two routers....here is some additional info that describes my needs:
I am a home user with about a dozen devices that jump on and off my network at any one time.. I want to be able to stream movies from a NAS device plugged into my upstairs router, down to my TV. I have several PCs all with wireless N...a bunch of iPads, Apple TV and 2 iPhones and will be getting a MB Pro Retina with AC in the near future....I want to be able to wirelessly stream from NAS with as few hiccups as possible...as well as access general media from multiple devices across the network. Here are the pros and cons I've identified so far for each router:
Linksys WRT AC1900:
- plenty fast enough for my needs despite mixed online reviews
- really like the idea of having such a clear network map so I can clearly see every device connected to my network
- fastest NAS performance according to reviews
- concerned that it can't act as an iTunes server....does this mean I cannot stream NAS movies to the Apple TV?
- No support for time machine...which I would find useful after I get the MBP
Netgear Nighthawk:
- plenty fast enough for my needs
- reliability\stability proven a bit more as it has been out longer
- fast NAS performance
- iTunes server
- time machine supported
- no nice simple clear network map
Here is the kicker: I can get the Nighthawk for $167.99 with a coupon or the Linksys for $249.99.....am I missing anything important? I welcome any feedback...thanks!
I am a home user with about a dozen devices that jump on and off my network at any one time.. I want to be able to stream movies from a NAS device plugged into my upstairs router, down to my TV. I have several PCs all with wireless N...a bunch of iPads, Apple TV and 2 iPhones and will be getting a MB Pro Retina with AC in the near future....I want to be able to wirelessly stream from NAS with as few hiccups as possible...as well as access general media from multiple devices across the network. Here are the pros and cons I've identified so far for each router:
Linksys WRT AC1900:
- plenty fast enough for my needs despite mixed online reviews
- really like the idea of having such a clear network map so I can clearly see every device connected to my network
- fastest NAS performance according to reviews
- concerned that it can't act as an iTunes server....does this mean I cannot stream NAS movies to the Apple TV?
- No support for time machine...which I would find useful after I get the MBP
Netgear Nighthawk:
- plenty fast enough for my needs
- reliability\stability proven a bit more as it has been out longer
- fast NAS performance
- iTunes server
- time machine supported
- no nice simple clear network map
Here is the kicker: I can get the Nighthawk for $167.99 with a coupon or the Linksys for $249.99.....am I missing anything important? I welcome any feedback...thanks!